Female Athlete Nutrition: 101

Want to learn what it takes to crush The Western States 100 Mile Run?

Here’s the truth: athletes obsess over gels and bottles on the bike and run while ignoring the most significant contributor to performance and body composition—your everyday nutrition.

Every athlete has a purpose. Some are motivated to live a healthy, active lifestyle. Others are driven to win. No matter the motivation, success requires nutrition that works for your goals. This is why Fuelin was created: to offer personalized nutrition that empowers individuals to achieve their unique goals.

Twelve elite cyclists were put through a race simulation to investigate their "durability." Physiological responses and fatigue resistance were measured during this lab-based study, which aimed to replicate a 6-hour race simulation. Fatigue markers were expected, while some surprising findings related to FATMAX were not.

Lifespan is being talked about. What about Strengthspan? A recent article caught Coach Scott's eye. It mentioned Strengthspan as a concept. Currently, longevity is the hot topic. With it comes the discussion of the need to be strong in your later years. This is a great concept, but what happens if you neglect the formative years of building strength?

Fuelin’s Scott Tindal is interviewed about what makes triathletes so unique in terms of special nutrition considerations.