Client Testimonial – Marie-Louise Hartz
One of our most powerful female testimonials yet. About 90% of new athletes we take on board are under-fuelling their training and racing. Either intentionally because they think it’s a good way to shed body weight. Or accidentally because they simply don’t know how to fuel the session. But what happens when they understand: How […]
The What, Why and How to Deal with “Runners Trots”
Quite often, the biggest issue facing a runner or triathlete is an issue with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. And what’s the main culprit? Runner’s trots or runner’s diarrhoea – that sudden urgency to go number two in the middle of a run – it’s the first thing we’ll get asked about and it can stem […]
Testimonial – Paul Eivers – Professional Golfer (PGA Ireland)
We’ve been working closely with Paul Eivers – member of the Professional Golfers Association of Ireland and are delighted to bring you details of his Golf Specific Performance Nutrition with our Managing Director & Human Performance Nutritionist, Lee Compton Client Testimonial – Paul Eivers Late last year I felt there was something missing from my […]
“Food First” with Junior Rider Alex Beldon
Of course we can teach an old dog new tricks – if they are willing to learn. But teaching a young dog new tricks is even easier – especially when they are as dedicated to performance as Alex Beldon of FH MAS Junior Road Team Stepping into the Junior ranks with a 9% increase in […]
Why Macro Counting is Meaningless (in isolation)
Now is the time of year where we have most athletes coming on board who have tried to follow an online meal plan, or followed a fad diet pulled off the internet and have realised it isn’t working for them. They begin by setting a disgusting energy intake target simply because they don’t understand the […]
Strength Training for the Endurance Athlete
Why include strength training? A key part of the endurance athlete’s off-season is the inclusion of a strength training program. There a multitude of benefits to incorporating at least one session per week such as: Improving the strength of slow twitch muscle fibers with the aim of reducing the burden of contribution from fast twitch […]
Announcing the Official Launch of Athlete Nutrition Coach Powered by The Nadura Clinic
We are excited to finally announce the machine and brainchild behind Athlete Nutrition Coach, our parent company The Nadura Clinic The Nadura Clinic offers a clinical, functional and evidence-based approach to nutrition and human performance. Over years of experience, the clinic has worked with many of the top endurance performance athletes with great success. Athletes range from […]
The Harsh Truths of Under-Fueling
Telling any athlete that they are under-fueling for the demands of their training can be a genuine battle against years of self criticism, ill placed advice and social media. We’re constantly working with athletes who Have followed an online diet and can’t understand why their training is suffering Refuse to eat after training to avoid […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid on Race Day
There’s nothing worse than finishing your key event and feeling like you didn’t get best out of yourself. You got dropped from a bunch you’d usually have no trouble keeping up with, your time was slower than expected or you’d simply gone faster in training the week before. It’s such a common problem with competitive […]
How to Go Fast for Free
How many times have you heard someone say “I’ve added 5watts to my 20 min power” with a large grin on their face? Lots I imagine! We all know how much work goes into gaining those watts, especially for someone who is already highly trained. However training is only one dimension of going fast on […]