ultra running

,

The Year of Nothing… and Everything, Part 1

,
The Year of Nothing… and Everything, Part 1

My plans for participating in a few cycling and running events were sidelined in 2016 due to an early season bike accident that left me with a severely fractured elbow and injured shoulder. But so what that there was no finish line for me to cross in 2016?  Sometimes we athletes need to view these “life events” as a journey similar to training for a competition. How do we endure to get to that "different" finish line of healing or coping?

,

Being in each other’s shoes: Compassion, at a minimum.

,
Being in each other’s shoes: Compassion, at a minimum.

Sometimes our lives become enriched by people we barely know or by people from different backgrounds than our own.  Our paths cross and if we are lucky, we are forever changed by that experience.   A weekend experience in October was one that changed me...

,

Nutrition Trials for Leadville 100 Run: The Balls

,
Nutrition Trials for Leadville 100 Run: The Balls

I'm less than 5 weeks out from the Leadville 100, which will be my first attempt at a 100 mile event... on foot. Since it's getting close to crunch time, I thought I should write a bit more about some experiences.  I'm a bit shy to share these things publicly, but ...

Want nutrition tips and recipes? Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest news and updates.

We respect your privacy.

“Dina’s knowledge, thoroughness, passion, and compassion were instrumental not only in helping me uncover where my daily/pre/post-workout nutrition was lacking, but also in coming up with ways that were specific to me and my lifestyle to help me prioritize and plan my day to fuel properly and feel my best whether on or off the trails/mountains.”
— Rebecca B, ultra endurance athlete