Exercise Taper, Carb Loading, and Preparing for an Event/Backcountry Trip.-Part 2
“Eat more pasta.” That’s what most folks’ strategy is when I ask them how they plan to prepare for an upcoming event or big trip in the...
Should I Lower My Calorie and Carb Intake on Days I Don't Workout?
There are more than 400,000 posts on social media with the hashtag “keep hammering”. It’s a mantra made famous by a lot of folks in the...
Fueling Feats of Feet
Fueling Feats of Feet “Eight-thousand calories?!” the aporetic voice said on the other end of the line. “How am I supposed to get that...
Nutrition Needs for Mountain Athletes- as science sees it...
Introduction What’s the most awe-inspiring thing you’ve ever seen? As many incredible things as there are to behold in this big,...
Why Aiming for an Effective Effort Will Get You Farther Than You’ve Been Before
“Man! You look great! What’d you do to get in such great shape!?” I’ve heard these sentiments echo through the halls of my local gym a...
Backcountry Nutrition 101
(Originally written for and post for the Argali blog) I was hooked. Like legitimately, the edge of my seat, giddy school girl, hooked. I...