Blog Archives

Fueling Strategies for Endurance Athletes, Part 2 !

9/29/2014

Last year I training for the Mtn Masochist 50 miler and learned a lot about fueling extreme long-runs in the process. This year has been a different type of training, but similar from a fueling standpoint. While building upon my fueling lessons from last year, I've learned a few new key strategies along the way. This year, I put a fueling plan in writing early in the season and have been tweaking it with each long training session. I have heard that the ironman can be a beast to fuel for and want to be as well-versed on my strategy as possible come race day.

About a month ago, I logged my longest ride for the year and kicked off some peak ironman training by participating in the Burke's Garden Century road ride. It was a LONG day on the saddle, 101 miles and just shy of 6 hrs, and the perfect opportunity to truly put my fueling plan to the test for such an extended time. Since then, I've successfully fueled a half-ironman distance triathlon and another long ride of 95 miles. I've learned a lot this season in terms of my personal fueling strategy and have been keeping careful notes!

0 Comments

Boston Bound Breakfast Burritoes

9/26/2014

0 Comments

It's funny how things change.

When I first made these burritos with my mother-in-law last weekend, my husband was quick to declare "I don't like burritos." That's ok. I was not offended... that just meant more for me :)

A few days later, he was late for a run, hungry, and desperate for something quick to grab. Like a good wife, I opened the freezer and pulled out two of these burritos. Burrito fan or not, it was his best option at the time and he grabbed it before rushing out the door. A few hours later, he was exclaiming just how much he loved the burritos. Can I say "I told you so" ?

On a very different note, a year ago after a week of anxiety and waiting, I received a dreaded rejection email from the organizers of the Boston Marathon. Needless to say, I was majorly bummed. This year has been a little different. I re-qualified back in March at the Shamrock Marathon and then quickly moved on. It's been a season of focusing on other things, new and different athletic goals with little thought put towards that next marathon.

0 Comments

Caution : Iron-Chick in Training

9/22/2014

0 Comments

I saw this t-shirt design while browsing the web (you can buy it here) and the sentiment feels appropriate. This is coming from the girl who took (count it!) THREE naps yesterday after logging my longest training sessions of the season on Friday/Saturday:

Friday night: 3600 yrds swimming (1hr 10min)
Saturday: 95 mile ride + 4.75 mile run (6 hrs 40min)

Let's do some math: that's just shy of 8hrs of training in approximately 24 hrs. And I am wondering why I can't keep my eyes open?

For the next 3 weeks, this will be my world. For the past year, I've been wondering what "ironman training" truly feels like. What do the workouts look like? How will it feel? And the best question:

What in the world will I EAT?

0 Comments

Embrace Every Single Part of Your Body!

9/15/2014

0 Comments

This post has been sitting in my draft folder for quite a while now and this weekend I finally took the time to insert some final thoughts. Body image is a big topic in today's world, and can be a tough area to navigate no matter your size, shape, fitness level or gender.

A while back, I ran across this picture online of a street display in Toronto created to raise awareness of how the unrealistic images we see in media and advertising can affect the self-esteem of girls and women. Created by NEDIC - National Eating Disorder Information Centre of Canada, the display reads:

"For years, body image among girls and women has taken a hit from the beauty industry's ubiquitous message that 'skinny is hot' and any other look is 'not'. Now is your chance to send the beauty industry a message.

0 Comments

<<Previous

About Kristen

Kristen Chang is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and triathlete residing in southwest Virginia with her husband and dogs. Follow along as she shares favorite fueling recipes, general wellness and sport nutrition tips and stories from her athletic endeavors.
[Read More]

Stay Connected

Proud Athlete Of

Blog Archives

November 2018
October 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
January 2018
December 2017
October 2017
September 2017
July 2017
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
August 2015
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
June 2013
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
June 2012

© 2018 Kristen Chang and RealFoodForFuel, LLC. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Kristen Chang and RealFoodForFuel, LLC with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Real Food For Fuel Blog

Fueling Strategies for Endurance Athletes, Part 2 !

Boston Bound Breakfast Burritoes

Caution : Iron-Chick in Training

Embrace Every Single Part of Your Body!

About Kristen

Stay Connected

Recent Posts

Proud Athlete Of

Blog Archives

© 2018 Kristen Chang and RealFoodForFuel, LLC. All rights reserved.

Real Food For Fuel Blog

Fueling Strategies for Endurance Athletes, Part 2 !

Boston Bound Breakfast Burritoes

Caution : Iron-Chick in Training

Embrace Every Single Part of Your Body!

About Kristen

Stay ﻿Connected

Recent Posts

Proud Athlete Of

Blog Archives

© 2018 Kristen Chang and RealFoodForFuel, LLC. All rights reserved.

Stay Connected