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The Nine Hungers: What Are You Really Hungry For?
The Nine Hungers: What Are You Really Hungry For? Why are you hungry? And what are you really hungry for? At first glance, that might sound obvious. “Food, obviously. Maybe a BLT. Or pizza.” But hunger isn’t always that simple. In reality, there are nine types of hunger — and understanding them can completely change how you relate to food. As athletes, we’re good at tracking data — heart rate, wattage, macros, training volume. But most of us lose touch with the subjective s

Alex Winnicki
Nov 44 min read


Why You Should Get Your Blood Work Done — Now
As race season winds down and the days start getting shorter, many athletes begin to shift gears — recovering, rebuilding, and refocusing. But this is also the time of year when supplement habits tend to ramp up.Iron. Vitamin D. Omega-3s. Magnesium. The list goes on. A lot of athletes start taking new products as an “insurance policy,” assuming more is better or that a little extra can’t hurt. The problem is, that’s not always true. Some supplements can be contraindicated wit

Alex Winnicki
Oct 284 min read


Is the Protein Craze Just Hype?
The blog review recent findings for the maximum amount of protein athlete may need. Current trends of higher protein foods may overstate proteins importance compared to the need for quality training stimulus.

Alex Winnicki
Oct 215 min read


Beating the heat with Hyperhydration
Dehydration is one of the biggest threats to cycling performance—especially in hot, humid conditions. Hyperhydration is a strategy that...

Alex Winnicki
Sep 302 min read


Bonk Breakdown - Nutrition Strategies from the Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA)
The Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) is a grueling, self-supported bikepacking race that covers roughly 350+ miles and nearly...

Alex Winnicki
Aug 256 min read


Easy Breakfast Ideas for Athletes on the Go
Ah, breakfast—the most important meal of the day, or at least that's what you've probably heard from your doctor or mom. Well, no...

Alex Winnicki
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Food Fight (Part 2) - What's the BEST Food for Training?
In Part One of this series on what's the best food for training, we explored the pros and cons of whole foods, bars, chews, gels, and...

Alex Winnicki
Oct 14, 20245 min read


Food Fight (Part 1) - What's the BEST Food for Training?
What Makes for good training food? Choosing what to bring with you for a training can feel overwhelming, especially with endless options...

Alex Winnicki
Oct 7, 20244 min read


Bone Health for Endurance Athletes: The Surprising Factors that Impact Our Bones
It's no secret that being active and participating in sports can have a positive effect on bone health, but did you know that the type of...

Alex Winnicki
Aug 13, 20247 min read


What is the “Second Arrow"?
Reacting vs. Responding, and how your first thought, may not be the most skillful thought. What is the “Second Arrow?” While you may not...

Alex Winnicki
Feb 1, 20243 min read


How to change our Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors around food.
Exploring new ways of thinking about dieting, body image, fear foods, and more. Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Nutrition. In a previous...

Alex Winnicki
Feb 1, 20244 min read
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