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Fueling Through the Miles: My Journey with Cycling and Gut Health

Discover how proper fueling strategies can transform your endurance performance. Learn from real-world experience about managing gut health during long rides and finding nutrition solutions that actually work when the miles get tough. Dr. Jodie Lawston is a tenured professor at California State University, San Marcos. She has published articles and books in the field of sociology and gender studies. A lifetime athlete, she started cycling in 2010, quickly entered the world of ultra cycling and raced both the Silver State 508 and Hoodoo 500. She now rides road and the mountain bike for fitness and fun.  

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Let's Eat - Protein!

Most athletes know they need protein for recovery, but there's a lot of conflicting information floating around the interwebs as to exactly how much we need to recover from workouts, get stronger, and perform optimally. Thankfully we have Amity Warme to help cut through the cloud of misinformation with the following simple and straightforward evidence-based recommendations.

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Under-Fueling: The Ultimate Sandbag

I love trying really freaking hard. I love digging deep, tapping the last reserves, and emptying the tank as I push my limits physically and mentally on the rock. I pursue climbing as a way of life because I enjoy exploring new places, meeting fellow adventure enthusiasts, and playing in the great outdoors. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sport Nutrition at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. My goal is to help athletes use nutrition to maximize their health and performance. Through my studies, I have grown aware of the past inadequacy of my own dietary practices as well as the widespread acceptance of an unhealthy approach to food, diet, and weight throughout the climbing community....

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