Fuel: Listen to Your Body
“Listen to your body.” This is a phrase I’ve heard many times over the past few months as I recover from Achilles surgery. Heck, it’s even a phrase I’ve…
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Fuel: The Physiology of Cravings
What is a craving? Mostly, a craving is a desire to consume a specific flavor, texture, or food. But where does this intense desire come from? Often, a need or…
Hill Training for Running and Cycling: How to Be a Better Climber
Wherever you choose to race, one thing is almost certain: You will have some hills to navigate. In Northwest races, you are sure to encounter a good amount of climbing.…
Beating the Holiday Rush – Athlete’s Guide to Good Eating
Christmas sugar cookies. Cranberry-pecan cheese balls. Bacon cheddar spread with crackers. Good eats and the holidays go hand-in-hand. Late November through December can be one of the most challenging times…
Winter Running Tactics for a Successful Upcoming Season
Laying the groundwork for a successful running racing season next year will require strategy and planning this winter. It is important to honestly assess what you have done this past…
Nutrition for Female Athletes: Facts, Myths and Psychology
Each year since the passage of Title IX, greater numbers of women from all age groups have been competing in endurance sports. Like their male competitors, they share many of…
Yoga, Pilates and Stretching for the Endurance Athlete
Many endurance athletes have incorporated yoga, Pilates and stretching into their exercise routines. While there are many benefits to using these techniques, there are also some potential pitfalls. Here are…
Overtraining: Prevention and Awareness
by David Renne MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT In order to improve performance, you have to challenge your body’s ability to tolerate an increase in physical, mental, and emotional stress. This is…
Does Caffeine Help You Cruise — or Crash?
Written by By Donna Marlor, BSN, RD, CSSD (published from our archives) I had just finished a 10k. Just finished. Face still red and flushed, sweat on my forehead, sensations heightened.…
How to Be A Swim Animal: Open Water Swim Preparation for Triathletes
By Guila Muir, Swim Excursion Leader, Say Yes! to Life Swims LLC ANIMAL (Definition): The highest compliment you can give an open-water swimmer. Do you dread the swim portion of…