How to Time Your Nutrition
It’s important to know when to take in calories during the day and in what form....
Nutrition News & Highlights#
A Fueling Plan for Every Distance
You’ve logged the miles and completed the training. But there’s a nagging feeling that you’ve forgotten something as race day looms. Oh yeah, your fuel plan! All too often, nutrition takes a backseat. Consequently, fueling-related challenges are common...
How to Mentally Prepare for Your First Race
Their faces reveal anticipation, anxiety and wonder as they toe the edge of uncharted territory and entry into the world of triathlon. “How many of you are doing your first tri?” the race director asks via bullhorn as athletes, struggling with last-mi...
The Neck Rule
As triathletes, we are inclined not to skip workouts even when feeling sick, but training with a cold or flu can be risky. Consider using the “neck rule” to determine if you should train through symptoms or take a rest day. The neck rule is a guidelin...
Could Iron Be Affecting Your Race Day Performance?
As a triathlete, having an off race is inevitable. The nature of the sport can lead to so many uncontrollable variables that can make or break a race day performance. Many triathletes are willing to spend time and money on gear, coaching, nutrition and...
How to Optimize Your Performance: Sweat Rate and Optimizing Hydration
There are several components that make a race day plan when preparing for your triathlon.
Understanding Electrolytes
As an athlete, it’s crucial to understand what electrolytes are and how they affect performance.
When, Why and How to Take Advantage of Chilled Drinks for Hydration
There’s a reason that if you watch the Olympic Games closely, you’ll notice that some teams aren’t just swigging water from water bottles. Rather, they appear to be sipping slushies—that refreshing combination of water and ice that many of us remember ...
Six Things to Avoid When Talking to Athletes About Sports Nutrition
Talking about nutrition, especially to young athletes, can feel difficult. Your word choice can make a big difference and even the most casual conversations can have lasting impacts on your athletes.Here, TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, a regist...
3 Common Risk Factors for Stress Fractures and How to Avoid Them
Are you finding that some of the athletes you coach are suffering from stress fractures? Perhaps you’re hearing about athletes from other sports at your school also suffering from stress fractures. If so, you’re not alone.Unfortunately, stress fracture...
