Whether you’re training for an endurance event or lifting weights in the gym, nutrition plays a vital role in reaching your fitness goals. This article, originally created for Midtown Trainers blog, covers what to eat before and after exercise to optimize energy, performance and recovery.

Harness the power of snacks to optimize your energy levels, performance and recovery. This article explains what nutrients to include in an optimal pre-workout, post-workout or between-meal snack, along with simple food ideas and 3 original recipes. A version of this article originally appeared in Atlanta Track Club’s member magazine, Wingfoot, and on their microsite, The Distance.

Our food choices play a pivotal role in our health and performance as we age. In this article, originally published in the March 2021 issue of Atlanta Track Club’s member magazine, Wingfoot (pg 23-24) I share 5 nutritious foods to fuel master’s athletes, why they are so beneficial from a nutrition standpoint, and easy ways to enjoy them.

Getting out during the winter can be challenging for even the most dedicated runners. But your food choices can help make cold weather running more enjoyable! Nutrition also plays a role in supporting immune health and reducing inflammation, which is especially important this time of year. In this article originally published in the January 2021 edition of Atlanta Track Club’s Wingfoot magazine (pages 21-22) I share tips and recipes for comforting, nourishing foods to fuel your cold winter runs.

Halloween candy to fuel your next long run? Yes, please! In this article, originally created for the Atlanta Track Club, published both online and in the October 2020 edition of their member magazine, Wingfoot (page 28) I share surprising nutrition benefits of your favorite seasonal treats, and how to incorporate them into your diet to optimize your training and energize your day.

We often hear "fresh is best" when it comes to fruits and vegetables, but during the Covid-19 epidemic many of us, with good reason, stocked up on longer lasting versions of produce such as frozen, canned and dried. In this article, originally published in the July 2020 edition of Atlanta Track Club’s magazine, Wingfoot (pages 26-27) I explore why it is beneficial for runners and walkers to incorporate various forms of produce into their diets year round.

Diabetes is a serious and widespread health condition, however, many lifestyle factors that impact risk are within our control. In this 4-part series, originally published via LinkedIn in November 2017, I share 4 key steps to empower people with the knowledge, tools and motivation to help prevent and/or better manage diabetes and its precursor, prediabetes.

Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet – no matter what form they are consumed. But eating locally grown, fresh produce in season offers additional benefits. In this article, originally published in the August 2020 edition of Atlanta Track Club’s member magazine, Wingfoot (page 22-23) I explore the wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables available in Georgia during the summer months, highlight their nutritional benefits, and share ideas for preparing and enjoying them.