Although I haven’t been too vocal about my training for THIS race, I am extremely excited for a different kind of ultra challenge... Comrades in South Africa.
Nutrition is a very touchy and emotional topic for many people, particularly athletes. Metabolic Efficiency Training and its nutrition strategies are commonly misinterpreted and misunderstood. Get more of the lowdown here, ya'll.
There are sport nutritionists everywhere. Aren't they practically all the same in what they know and what they do? How do you protect yourself when seeking nutrition guidance?
Some experiences take a while to process, physically, mentally, spiritually. The Leadville 100 race was an adventure that I learned so much from, so let me share a few lessons and takeaways.
Leadville is a special place and the 100-mile foot race experience is life-changing for many. I, too, have been changed forevah, baby, by this incredible adventure. Yet, it is something I have had troubles verbalizing or putting into written words. But, here's a stab at it.
I think the most common two questions I’ve been asked during my training for the Leadville 100 trail run are: how long do you expect this race to take you? and what are you going to eat?
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 ...
I have encountered many men and women who had either no success or very short-lived success with the WW program over the years, but this post is NOT to dismiss the potential benefits of WW. It is merely to tell a story about Amy and how she found "another way" for success.
It's all well and good to learn WHAT to eat to support weight loss, however, there is another aspect to achieving weight loss and being able to maintain it: learning the WHY of your nutrition habits and choices. What does listening to the body have to do with it?!
I never wrote much publicly about this opportunity and experience that came together like a whirlwind. I'm not sure of the reasons why I didn't talk more about because it was one of THEmost special athletic events for me to date... and one of the most HUMAN (humbling) experiences in recent memory.
I was a crewing rookie. Sure, I’ve supported other athletes at their races before and have volunteered, but never had I been on the “other side” like this, nor in these kind of conditions or for this duration.
I’m not really sure how to explain it other than a feeling of denial that Ironman was over and there was no other new and special event on my schedule thereafter. Dealing with the “what next?”...
I know many readers want to know how my nutrition plan looked for my first Ironman. Have patience as I wanted to FIRST write about the days leading up to race day.
In my work as a Sport Dietitian, I have guided many levels of triathletes with their daily and training nutrition leading up to Ironman. But now it’s my turn to feel the challenges of Ironman nutrition.