Nutrition Coaching for Fitness and Performance
Kristen Davis, MS, RD, CSSD
This site was created to help distance runners meet their nutrition needs while maximizing their performance by providing evidenced-based sports nutrition information.
What Fuel are you Running On?
What and when you eat has a HUGE impact on your training and competition. The right foods eaten at the right times will support optimal performance; the wrong ones will leave you feeling flat. This website provides evidenced based nutrition information and practical strategies that distance runners need to support their unique and specific nutrient requirements. Want to become a better fueled runner? Read on to run long!
How many carbohydrates do I really need?
Do you know how much carbohydrate you need to consume on a daily basis to maximize performance? What about how much you need before, during and after training runs of differing duration and intensities as well as in different environments? And, does the type of carbohydrate you consume matter?
If you are like many of your fellow distance runners, there is a good chance you are falling short on or not aligning with evidenced-based recommendations for the amount, type and timing of carbohydrate consumption.
Learn more about your carb needs by clicking the link below. As always, reach out to me if you have any suggestions for content I should add to this important topic!
Hungry for Healthy Fueling Ideas?
Check out a collection of delicious and healthy meals. The pre and post meal ideas align with the macro nutrient guidelines to help you plan your optimal fueling plan.
Browse the recipes by clicking the button below. Let me know if you have any suggestions for recipe types you would like to see more of!
Are Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Safe for Athletes?
You may have heard mixed opinions on this topic and may be wondering if it’s beneficial or maybe you’re questioning its safety.
There are many approaches to vegetarian diets— some are good, some less so. For individuals currently following or thinking about going vegetarian it’s very important they have a good understanding of healthy ways to approach it so that athletic performance and overall health is not compromised.
Click the button below to learn more!
Climate and Environmental Impacts on Nutrition Needs
With changing seasons, travel, and new adventures, you are likely going to encounter a variety of climates- from dry heat, to humidity, freezing temps, and high altitude. Learn how the environment can impact your body's use of substrates and what that means in terms of what and when you should eat/drink.
I hope you find this website helpful in improving your running performance and sports nutrition understanding. To learn a bit about the site and why it was created, check out the About page here!
