FEED YOUR PASSION BLOG
Why is eating real food a good idea on race day? Fructose and refined sugars common in endurance sports fueling products have a tendency to cause GI distress, gas, diarrhea, and unwanted energy spikes and crashes. In contrast, fueling training days and racing with low glycemic foods can help reduce gastrointestinal problems and keep energy levels steady. Spring Energy and other real foods like fruit, nuts, pasta, basmati rice, and oats are perfect race day fuel.
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With the new year just passing, millions of Americans set resolutions that they want to accomplish, many being fitness related. There is typically a boom in gym memberships and physical activity in January, with 12% of new signups occurring this...
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Many people struggle with fueling properly around the holidays and athletes are no exception. You may feel like you need to withhold from eating earlier in the day on Thanksgiving so that you can eat more of your favorite holiday...
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October, the month of scary movies, spooky decorations, and where I am right now in Flagstaff, Arizona, creepy-crawly tarantula migrations (EEEK)! What else is spooky this month? Some parents would definitely say the amount of candy and sweets their kids...
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This summer Montana resident Jennifer Lichter was officially added to the Spring Team! A young 27-year old full of talent, Jenn has had an impressive start to the sport, making the podium at almost every single race she has ran,...
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