We’ve all been there, whether it’s a crash, sprain, strain, or another ailment, we’ve all been injured. When athletes are sidelined from training, they often make a huge mistake- they slash calories. The #1 Mistake Injured Athletes Make. “I’m not training, so I don’t need to eat very much.” False. When you’re injured, you don’t need to be eating as much as when you have hard or long training sessions, but cutting calories during an Read more…
It’s undeniable that good health is the foundation for optimal performance. Nutrients absorbed from the food you eat are what fuels your body’s processes. Your body can’t function without them, making the interdependency with nutrition inherent. Food affects everyone differently, and genetics is a big reason why.
The Athlete Blood Test team is thrilled to announce that Sage Canaday will be leading our pro team again for the 2020 season. Sage is a 3-time USATF National Champion.
We’re proud to introduce Sandi Nypaver as the newest member of the Athlete Blood Test pro team. Sandi lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado.
After going through the research, good evidence suggests the health benefits of eating seafood far outweigh the risk of mercury poisoning. You shouldn’t be afraid of eating seafood, especially if you follow the recommendations below. Nothing in life has zero risks. We always have to take on some degree of risk in our actions, and eating seafood is no different.
Professional running groups have become more common throughout the US since the 2000 Olympic games. The groups are located in ideal training locations throughout the US – think Boulder, Mammoth Lakes, and Eugene. They are made up of athletes that decided to uproot their lives and dedicate each day to training, improving themselves and the team around them. For a runner striving to be the best, it’s the ultimate way to commit to her craft Read more…
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Whether you love it or hate it, this “Hallmark holiday” provides us all an opportunity to show or tell those around us how much we love them. For many of us, it’s a day that reminds us to stop and spend some extra time with those loved ones. But what about every other day? Between work, school, training, kids, parents, pets, trying to eat healthy, and just life, how do you manage Read more…
Take care of your heart, and your Valentine with our heart healthy Valentine’s Day recipe.
Food is a tool and opportunity to help you achieve your goals, not something to restrict and fight against. When it comes to healthy eating, aim for progress not perfection. If you have mostly whole, unprocessed foods 80% of the time, it’s okay to have…
Little Wing Athletics athlete Carrie Mack ran a lifetime best of 2:36 in the Twin Cities Marathon to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. We talked with Carrie and learned about her journey to the trials.