Tag: wellness
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Micronutrient series: Iron
I’ve decided that I’m going to do a small micronutrient series over the next few weeks to talk about a few of the micronutrients which are particularly important for endurance sport. The first micronutrient we’re going to talk about, one with which I have a rocky relationship, is IRON! Functions of Iron: Heme vs Non-Heme…
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Nailing your post-workout nutrition
On the heels of my last post about pre-workout nutrition, this week I wanted to talk a bit about post-workout nutrition and why it should be a regular part of your fueling practice. Just like many other activities we partake in in life, endurance exercise is a form of stress on the body. When we…
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The Importance of Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Because strength training has benefitted me so much in my running journey, I wanted to touch on the importance of strength training for longevity in endurance sport. I will disclaim that I’m not a PT or personal trainer, but I am a certified running coach and have done a great deal of research on strength…
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Consistency Over Perfection
Happy New Year and hello 2026! To set the stage for a positive, fulfilling year, I wanted to write a little blurb on prioritizing consistency over perfection. This is valuable advice in all parts of life, and is also applicable to being an endurance athlete. Many endurance athletes consider themselves type A personalities (hello, it’s me),…
Gabriella Rao, RD 