Fueling Feats of Feet
Fueling Feats of Feet “Eight-thousand calories?!” the aporetic voice said on the other end of the line. “How am I supposed to get that...
Nutrition Needs for Mountain Athletes- as science sees it...
Introduction What’s the most awe-inspiring thing you’ve ever seen? As many incredible things as there are to behold in this big,...
Why Aiming for an Effective Effort Will Get You Farther Than You’ve Been Before
“Man! You look great! What’d you do to get in such great shape!?” I’ve heard these sentiments echo through the halls of my local gym a...
Backcountry Nutrition 101
(Originally written for and post for the Argali blog) I was hooked. Like legitimately, the edge of my seat, giddy school girl, hooked. I...
How to TRULY set a goal
I don't know about you, but I'm a bit of a nerd. I might even classify myself as a serial nerd; I try to read as much as humanly possible...
Stress and Weight Loss- Can relentless worries really prevent your success?
The topic of stress and weight gain comes up quite a bit between myself and Valley to Peak athletes as well as patients in the hospital. ...
Dealing With The Mysteries of Weight Loss Plateaus
One of the greatest mysteries that exist in nutrition is the plateau. How can you possible start out so strong, only to fizzle out and...
Onward & Upward
My journey started when I was listening to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, when Kyle was on (Episode 124; May 9th, 2018). In January of...
Training, Recovery, and Why You Shouldn't Just "Push Harder"
Let me first say that I'm a huge believer in pushing yourself. In fact, I think someone's ability to mentally challenge themselves...
5 of the Best Trailhead Foods to Fuel the Pack In
Whether you got a last-minute invite, an unexpected time frame opened up in your schedule, or you took the opportunity to bail on work...