I’ve often said that being an amateur athlete is more difficult than being a pro (and I still think I’m right…) because it’s not just balancing performance in racing. It’s about balancing the needs of every day life as well. And I’ve always said that needs a unique life and nutrition approach. I’ve also discussed …
Performance, Longevity AND Aesthetics. Can you have it all? Read More »
For most of the amateur athletes I coach and consort with, sport was a hobby that came about as part of a quest to get fit and healthy. It’s then become a way of life which feeds into more than just a nice way to enjoy exercise and competition; the nutrition and lifestyle conversations are …
When “Natural” Nutrition Becomes Disordered Eating… Read More »
On of the most common questions I get asked about nutrition is “what should I eat on race day for my breakfast?!” Unfortunately it’s often a question posed too late in the game, when really, the basics should be dialled in and sorted – never do anything new on race day that you haven’t done …
It’s that time of year……training holiday time! Who else cannot WAIT to see some sunny miles?! Especially with this constant veil of grey we seem to live in in the UK right now, talk about perpetual winter… Anyway. The thrill of a little trip for a week or two, with your bike and perhaps your …
When it comes to amateur sport, the conversation is rarely around health and so commonly around how nutrition can be used to find another second here or there, to just edge above slightly closer toward the podium. This relentless pursuit often overshadows a critical aspect of athlete health: the prevalence of disordered eating. The journey …
Why are we so damaged when it comes to eating and exercise? Read More »
