Category Archives: Workout Fuel

Salty Tart Cherry Shooter (with Collagen and L-Carnitine) for Pre & Post Run

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When I head out the door for a hot and humid run, I don’t want a lot of water sloshing around in my stomach or creating a pit stop (that’s why I drink most of my water as soon as I wake up and an hour or so before heading out the door). However, I do need a little refreshing pick-me up before hitting the trail, track or pavement, and my Salty Tart Cherry Shooter (with Collagen and L-Carnitine) for Pre & Post Run is a great solution.Salty Tart Cherry Shooter

This 3-ounce drink tastes great and will keep you from feeling bloated with liquids – plus the ingredients are concentrated to provide a boot of nutrients to help optimize your running performance and recovery. Read on to get all the details and easy recipe: Continue reading →

Menu for Endurance & Marathon Fat Loading Nutrition Plan

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Five years ago, I wrote a post on Fat and THEN carbs, latest in Pre-Race Nutrition for Marathon and Ultra. It’s been a very popular post and based on research suggesting that a low-carb diet may actually be optimal for endurance athletes as it trains muscles to be better fat burners. Today I’m sharing my newest Menu for Endurance & Marathon Fat Loading!Fat Loading for Endurance Sports Performance 1

Read on to learn a little more about this type of training diet and get my NEW meal ideas/recipe to help you hit the macros on this diet without overdosing on bacon and avocados (although, nothing wrong with that).  Continue reading →

Nutrition Timeline for Marathon Recovery + Pizza

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There’s plenty of nutrition advice out there on what to eat and drink BEFORE and DURING a marathon to optimize performance. However, what you consume immediately AFTER a marathon, and over the next 24 to 48 hours, is equally as important — it plays a significant role in the recovery process. Your taxed body demands fluids and nutrients to bring hydration back into balance, kick start muscle repair, and restore mental focus and mood. Bounce back from your 26.2 (or other endurance event such as Ironman, Spartan, century rides or even just intense pre-race training) quicker and more completely by following my suggested post marathon nutrition recovery timeline. Nutrition Timeline for Marathon Recovery - what to eat immediately and up to 48 hours after an endurance event like marathon, Ironman, Spartan, century ride, and more.

Read on to get the details on my Nutrition Timeline for Marathon Recovery, see what foods I pack in my drop bag, get questions answered (like should I take supplements), and get a speedy, satisfying, celebration-worthy post-marathon pizza recipe.

Also, ANNOUNCEMENT – I will be taking over the Whole Foods Market 365 Instagram story starting Saturday evening through Sunday (Feb 17th to Feb 18th) to share with you my experience prepping, running and recovering from the Austin Marathon. So, FIND ME! Continue reading →

DIY Mocha Honey Race Fuel for Marathon, OCR and Ultra Running

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You can’t rev your engine and keep the proverbial pedal to the metal in a race without some quality fuel in the tank. Okay, that’s a lot of metaphor to chew on in one sentence. So, in straight forward English let me say, that for optimal performance, you need quality carbs before and during your marathon, obstacle course race, triathlon, ultra or other endurance sport. Mocha Honey Race Fuel

Far too many times, I’ve gone without much fuel on the course, I’ve attempted the alternative approach of “fat-loading,” or in a pre-bonk induced panic I’ve eaten whatever product was being handed out on the course.  I’ve found that my best chance for success is to toe the start line with a strong sports nutrition plan in hand, and this includes one of my many homemade race fuels. Today I’m sharing my recipe for Mocha Honey Protein Sticks. Read on to get the instructions: Continue reading →

DIY Watermelon Beet & Chia Energy Blocks for Marathon

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This post is sponsored by The National Watermelon Board. However, all opinions, ideas and enthusiasm are completely my own.

Almost six years ago, I started experimenting with making my own edible race fuel. There weren’t as many options on the market back then, and I also liked the control I had over ingredients and flavor when making energy gels, jellies and chews from scratch – not to mention saving a ton of money. Watermelon Beet Chia Energy Blocks

Today I’m sharing my recipe for Watermelon Beet & Chia Energy Blocks that are surprisingly easy to make and take advantage of the inherent health and performance benefits of the featured ingredients. Read on to get the recipe, nutrition info and details on how you can use these chews in your next marathon, triathlon, obstacle race or other endurance event.  Continue reading →