Been a fan of sprint triathlons for a while and taking the next step to the Olympic distance? Or maybe you’re thinking about doing your first triathlon but want to challenge yourself with an Oly right off the bat? Either way, this beginner 16 week Olympic triathlon training plan will have you feeling great as…
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What causes muscle cramps? The answer may surprise you…
Most athletes – at one time or another – have experienced muscle cramps. Whether it happens out on the course or comes as a “charlie horse” while resting later, it’s never a fun experience. So what causes muscle cramps? If you scour the internet, you can find tons of anecdotal stories – most related…
Monthly Meal Plan for March!
Yahoo – I’m sticking with my goal of continuing to share my monthly meal plans. Writing them out on the blog has been great because I think it’s good creative inspiration for those of you trying to figure out dinner ideas, and it’s also been awesome to keep me accountable to actually doing the planning!…
The EASIEST way to do your chicken meal prep!
I’ve been LOVING Periscope lately. It’s so fun to hop on there and live broadcast when I’m making something tasty & healthy in the kitchen, when I’m working out, or to share some helpful sports nutrition tips. {If you’re on there and you’re not following me yet, what are you waiting for silly?! I’m @ChrissyTheRD…
Wahoo Fitness TICKR X Heart Rate Monitor & 7 Minute App Review!
Here’s a confession: I’m well aware of the benefits of monitoring heart rate data and using that to better customize training plans, but I have rarely used a heart rate monitor in the past. It’s something I always say I need to do, but just hadn’t gotten around to actually tracking. I know, I know…
PSA: No, dietitians are not brainwashed (and other busted myths)
There’s been some bad press about dietitians lately, and it really bothers me. As an RD, I went into this field for a reason –I love science and find the human body fascinating, I think nutrition plays a key role in our health, and I’m passionate about helping people. Yet there are some groups and…
A Glimpse into Triple Jump Training & Competition
My husband Terry and I met online through Plenty of Fish. I noticed that he was a runner, and I had just completed my first marathon at that point – so I reached out with some super dorky message, and mentioned “maybe we can go for a run together sometime.” In my head, all runners…