FODMAPs for Athletes

FODMAPs for Athletes

Have you ever heard of the acronym “FODMAP” before? FODMAP’s are a group of small chain carbohydrates composed of sugar and fiber that are abundant in everyday foods. However, they can cause some malabsorption problems in the GI tract for some people. FODMAP is...
Understanding the “Why” Behind Cravings

Understanding the “Why” Behind Cravings

Cravings happen to all of us, but have you ever wondered why you get them? We have all been there ….we get a desire for something sweet after dinner, or maybe we see something advertised that looks tasty, and then boom, we can’t stop thinking about it until we eat it....
Cold Weather Running: Hydration & Electrolyte Tips

Cold Weather Running: Hydration & Electrolyte Tips

As we all start to set goals and begin our planning and training for those spring races, the one thing that we can’t always predict, especially if you live somewhere where winter bears its teeth, is the weather! What you CAN do is be prepared to train, no matter the...