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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
1. Vitamin D: A basic but essential biohack. Roughly 90% of Elo members start with low vitamin D. Here's why you should be paying attention to your vitamin D level, especially as winter approaches. 2. Caffeine and sports performance: Friend or...
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- by Anne Valta
Can e-biking improve cycling performance?
I used to be one of those people, a lycra-clad road cyclist weary of people on motor-assisted bicycles (aka e-bikes). I mean, c’mon! I’ve spent years and years hauling my butt up the mountains using nothing but my own strength...
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- by Anne Valta
How Catra Corbett overcame addiction and became an accomplished ultra-runner, fueled by plants
Ultrarunner and vegan, Catra Corbett, is a force of nature. At age 56, she has run 100 miles (or more) over 100 times, (and counting!). She also holds the fastest known time for the 425-mile long John Muir Trail, completing...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
How to lose weight without killing your cycling performance
You don’t have to ride fast to be a cyclist, but if you’re carrying around a little extra weight, slimming down could just make you faster. It’s simple physics, really. The more you weigh, the more energy it takes to...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best ergogenic aids for runners according to Registered Dietitians
Runners have long relied on ergogenic aids — a fancy term for performance enhancers — to achieve a mental or physical edge while training and competing. But not all ergogenic aids are created equal. From caffeine and carb-loading to illegal...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
The ultimate science-backed guide to improving cycling performance with personalized nutrition
Before we get into nutrition recommendations, it’s important to understand what’s going on internally when you’re on the bike. Physiological changes that occur during a rideDuring a ride, several physiological changes take place which impact your nutrient needs. These include fuel...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Should you eat before a morning run?
Everyone has their own pre-run routine. Some people will tell you that they never eat before a morning run, while others swear by their pre-run snack. The truth is that if performance is your goal, a little pre-run fuel can...