The finish line can seem awfully far away when you are plagued by gastrointestinal (GI) distress on race day. To be clear, the "GI tract" refers to the digestive system, or the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Symptoms can range from heartburn, nausea and vomiting to cramping, bloating and diarrhea.

If you find yourself injured or laid up with inflammation, follow this exact protocol for enhanced connective tissue healing, fast recovery from injury-produced inflammation, and a quick return to your training and competition after a strain, sprain or crash.

The key players in a vegetarian triathlete's diet... There are numerous myths associated with the consumption of a vegetarian diet. In particular, vegetarian triathletes are thought to be deficient in protein, iron, or other nutrients that can easily be obtained from meat. Allow me to be the first to dispel these types of folklores.

Low energy is simply not an option for an Endurance Athlete! In my series "Eating for Energy: Teleclass for Endurance Athletes" I walk you through the diet and lifestyle changes you can implement to fuel your body for maximum performance. Here is a quick look at the top 10 foods every endurance athlete should have on their shopping list.

What two relatively simple lifestyle changes could you make that would simultaneously improve your overall health, and also drastically improve your chances of having your best season ever?

So many of my clients come to me with a high level of stress. Whether it’s from their jobs, relationships, the environment they are in or the food they are putting into their bodies. Stress plays an enormous role in how our body functions. High levels of stress can lead to weight gain, fatigue, bad sleeping patterns, digestive problems and poor performance just to name a few.

I recently had the opportunity to try out some products from the MISSION Skincare line, a new company focusing on the specific skin care needs of athletes.

Sabotaging your power to weight ratio is a great way to slow yourself down in a triathlon. Since many triathletes travel via airplane during race season, this is a perfect time to inhibit performance. It is very easy to get fat when you fly. Traveling, especially via airplane, may be one of the best possible methods for you to pack a few extra pounds on your waistline.

Steve Lumley writes As Simon has discussed in a previous article, consistent training is one of the most important factors in improving fitness and performance. Ensuring recovery from each training session is key to establishing this consistency and the right nutrition plays a major part in this recovery.

Iron is a key component of your body's oxygen carrying and distribution pathways. But for many females, endurance athletes, or individuals predisposed to anemia, it can be difficult to practically consume enough iron.