Did you know, for most training rides, especially those lasting less than 90min., hydration (rather lack thereof) makes a greater impact on performance than nutrition.
And with the summer-heat upon us, the importance of prioritizing hydration in our everyday lives cannot be understated. In this edition of the podcast Dina Griffin of the Nutrition Mechanic, a Sports Dietician and wealth of knowledge, discusses individualized hydration needs and why cyclists should pay attention to their hydration needs before, during, and after training for maximum success. You can learn more about Dina Griffin and her amazing work with Endurance Athletes of all kinds on her website: https://nutritionmechanic.com/ Note: For a special discount (50%) on the Endurance Nutrition Primer Program, Dina's online education module, use the promo code BIGWHEEL at: https://nutritionmechanic.com/endurance-primer-program Listen To The Full Episode: https://bit.ly/HydrationForAthletesEP48 **************************************************************************************************************** Check out these great deals that are exclusive for Big Wheel Coaching Athletes/Podcast listeners! GQ-6 makes some of the best hydration mixes in the business and we think you will love it too! Use the promo code 40offGQ62019 at https://www.gq-6.com/ for a great deal on good stuff! Backmate recovery tools are made to help you get more out of your training by maximizing your post-ride recovery! Use promo code BIGWHEELCOACHING20 at https://mybackmate.com/collections/all for a great deal on excellent recovery products! SNAAK Bar is handmade nutrition crafted by a Registered Dietician and passionate cyclist to ensure you have the best nutrition possible for your activities. BWC Athletes and podcast listeners get a discount when they use promo code BWC20 at https://www.snaakbar.com/shop Xpedo pedals are some of the lightest, stiffest, and highest quality in the industry. Known for their unique styling and attention to detail, these pedals should be on all your bikes! BWC Athletes and podcast listeners get a discount when they use promo code 2M7Y5FVG at https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/ Finally, if you are in need of purpose-built and highly functional cycling gear check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag! https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC podcast and it helps you make 2020 your best cycling season yet! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. "Food Is Fuel" is a mantra that is often under-appreciated in this age of packaged meals, powdered nutrition, and pills pitched to cure all.
Yet for cyclists everywhere their desire for nutrition in the form of tasty, real-food options has never been higher. Enter Anke Thiel and SNAAK Bar. Anke is a Registered Dietician, an avid cyclist, and the founder of SNAAK Bar, a whole-food energy bar company that prides itself in it's hand-made and ever-so tasty energy bars. We interviewed Anke to discuss all things "nutrition for cyclists". From early morning workout suggestions, to mid-day meals and high-energy whole-food ride nutrition to disordered eating in Endurance Athletes, start to finish this is an episode you don't want to miss! Note: For special discount on SNAAK Bars, check out their new website and use the promo code BWC20 at checking out! https://snaakbar.com/ingredients/ Listen To The Full Episode: https://bit.ly/Hoorah4RealFoodSNAAKBAREP47 **************************************************************************************************************** Check out these great deals that are exclusive for Big Wheel Coaching Athletes/Podcast listeners! GQ-6 makes some of the best hydration mixes in the business and we think you will love it too! Use the promo code 40offGQ62019 at https://www.gq-6.com/ for a great deal on good stuff! Backmate recovery tools are made to help you get more out of your training by maximizing your post-ride recovery! Use promo code BIGWHEELCOACHING20 at https://mybackmate.com/collections/all for a great deal on excellent recovery products! SNAAK Bar is handmade nutrition crafted by a Registered Dietician and passionate cyclist to ensure you have the best nutrition possible for your activities. BWC Athletes and podcast listeners get a discount when they use promo code BWC20 at https://www.snaakbar.com/shop Xpedo pedals are some of the lightest, stiffest, and highest quality in the industry. Known for their unique styling and attention to detail, these pedals should be on all your bikes! BWC Athletes and podcast listeners get a discount when they use promo code 2M7Y5FVG at https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/ Finally, if you are in need of purpose-built and highly functional cycling gear check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag! https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC podcast and it helps you make 2020 your best cycling season yet! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. |
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