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Prime the Body for Race Day with a Race-Prep Workout from Jessica Yeaton
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Prime the Body for Race Day with a Race-Prep Workout from Jessica Yeaton

Jessica YeatonJanuary 25, 2022

All the athletes are all stripped down to their race suits and zooming around the course with laser focus.  They are breathing hard; in fact, some of them seem to be skiing at max effort. If it weren’t for the lack of announcements, race bibs, and cheering from the crowd (pre-COVID, of course) you might actually think it’s race day – but it’s not. It’s actually the day before the race, and many of the...

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Recipe testing from Emelie Forsberg’s “Sky Runner”
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Recipe testing from Emelie Forsberg’s “Sky Runner”

Ella HallNovember 12, 2021

Fans of ski-mountaineering, mountain-running, or ultra events will likely have heard of Emelie Forsberg. A Swedish athlete representing Salomon, Forsberg has an impressive racing resume including, numerous ski-mo World Cup victories, World Championships titles from the Sky running ultra distance series and the women’s Fastest-Known-Time (FKT) on Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, the Grand Teton, and more. Her partner, Kilian Jornet, is a world-renown athlete whose many feats are too numerous to list here. The two...

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Cooking My Way Through Emma Coburn’s “The Runner’s Kitchen”
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Cooking My Way Through Emma Coburn’s “The Runner’s Kitchen”

Rachel PerkinsFebruary 19, 2021

Starting with a quick disclaimer, I’ve been a fan of Emma Coburn, Olympic Bronze Medalist and World Champion steeplechaser, for most of her career. Spending this winter in her hometown of Crested Butte, Colorado has, if anything, amplified my appreciation for her as both an athlete and role model for other female runners. As such, I was very excited this fall when she announced the release of her cookbook, “The Runner’s Kitchen”, and immediately pre-ordered. I’m...

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Dial in Your Race Day Nutrition
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Dial in Your Race Day Nutrition

Jessica YeatonJanuary 26, 2021

You’ve likely heard lots of  different ideas about fueling and feeding on race day. When to eat, what to eat, and how to eat it – there are hundreds of opinions. Ultimately, it comes down to what you find works best for you; the gut can actually be trained to adapt to different diets and eating habits. However, current research does suggest some strategies that will optimize performance on race day. I’ll provide some  answers...

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Product Review: Drink Wholesome Real Food Protein Powders
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Product Review: Drink Wholesome Real Food Protein Powders

Rachel PerkinsAugust 13, 2020

As summer training hours trend toward a peak, many athletes are looking for ways to support their nutritional needs, matching high volume training with high volume eating. A new product that should be on your radar is Drink Wholesome protein powder, created by former Williams ski racer Jack Schrupp. This protein is basically the RXBAR of protein powders: all natural without artificial flavorings or sweeteners, packing a high nutrient protein dense punch in each scoop.  The...

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Trick or Treat: Candy Fueled Workouts

Rachel PerkinsOctober 30, 2019

Trick or Treat! ‘Tis the season of hyperglycemia.  Before balking at the amount of candy that may be lingering in your house over the next few weeks, it might be worth considering mixing it into your stash of bars and gels to be consumed during a long ride, run, or ski. After all, your body relies primarily on carbohydrates for energy during exercise and candy is loaded with simple sugars.  Favorites of the FasterSkier team...

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