Preseason and peak endurance training are officially here — which means training sessions are longer, schedules are tighter, and nutrition and recovery demands are higher. For many athletes, nutrition (unfortunately) slips to the back seat, putting you at risk for low energy availability (LEA) — a common but often overlooked reason for fatigue, slower recovery, injuries, and stalled performance gains. If you’ve been feeling more tired than usual, struggling to hit your traini

Have you ever heard (or thought): “If I just lost a few pounds, I’d be faster.” “I need to lean out for race season.” “Lighter equals faster, right?” You’re not alone — but this belief could be the very thing holding you back from running your best. In the running world, it's common to hear that a lower body weight equals better race results. But when you dig into what truly drives running performance, the picture is much more complex. And often, runners who focus on weight l

As an athlete, you're no stranger to pushing your body to its limits in pursuit of peak performance. This is often celebrated as physical and mental resilience. I mean, how else are you going to get stronger, faster, and better without pushing harder? While dedication and hard work are essential for success, taking it too far can actually have far more negative long-term consequences. When athletes are under-fuelling, they can develop a condition known as Relative Energy Defi