Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire
Summer is here which means you might be getting away for a few days on vacation. Often we look at vacation as a time to toss all mindfulness to the wind and do whatever we want, when it comes to food. Then we feel guilty and frustrated. Vacation doesn’t have to mean a lack of... Continue Reading →
I am excited to announce the launch of my first digital cookbook! It has been created for athletes by me, an athlete! My digital cookbook, “The 4th Discipline: Fuel for the Endurance Athlete” is AVAILABLE on my website: http://www.fuelfearlessly.com. There are several options and the annual package includes 150+ recipes and a grocery list to... Continue Reading →
Have you every completed an FTP (functional threshold power) test on the bike or 1 mile time trial run? They are a test of your current fitness and provide a baseline to your training until the next time you test. This week, was my first FTP assessment after my first 6 week training block postpartum.... Continue Reading →
Our entire world has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Not only, have many individuals lost their lives, but businesses have closed, people have lost their jobs and it will be years before our economy rebounds. As I sit here today thinking about what positive light I could share on my community, I turn back... Continue Reading →
Last weekend, Everitt and I went out to cheer for my husband and brother-in-law racing in the Jacobs Well Road Race. While I was there, I was asked by Matt Sevier, host of Splash Mash Dash Youtube channel, to discuss how power gains on the bike are impacted by nutrition. My first thought was, well... Continue Reading →
This recipe is inspired by my husband, Michael. He is the master at making these delicious fish tacos. He cooks just like his mother; so the recipe is going to go something like a little dash of that and a splash of this. Ingredients 1 pound Cod, thawed Lime juice (just enough to moisten the fish)... Continue Reading →
There are so many thoughts about food and fitness. Below I want to clear up a few of the common mistakes I hear athletes making. Eat Food You Train on Anytime – Training food is meant for training. If you use a bar on the bike as a fuel source, limit the consumption of that... Continue Reading →
When I cut onions, most often times I cry. While I love cooking with them, it is always a process in my kitchen. Back in the day of my college years, I took a Food Service class. We were taught how to dice an onion quickly and efficiently. Hopefully this helps you out in the... Continue Reading →
Preventing Overtraining Through Nutrition & Lifestyle Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) can be detrimental to your training and success at an athlete. Last week, I discussed several hypotheses that can contribute to OTS. Today, I want to discuss several tips that can help prevent OTS. Sleep Research has shown that 7-9 hours of sleep a night is... Continue Reading →
Often athletes striving to become faster and better at their sport find themselves walking the tightrope of overtraining. During peak training times, most athletes feel fatigue, as their training plans are intended to create a similar fatigue that will be experienced on race day. Coaches do their best to create a perfect, personalized plan without... Continue Reading →
Fuel Fearlessly 