by ELEVATE Performance Services | Nov 15, 2023 | endurance, marathon, nutrition, racing, training
At this very moment, someone, somewhere is training for a marathon. The marathon is often the gateway to a lifetime love of endurance events for many people. I have found that the folks who continue down this path are the ones who get their nutrition figured out,...
by Nicci Schock | Jan 12, 2017 | fermentation, food, health, minerals, nutrition, sauerkraut
In the on-going quest for better health, a fitter body, and better performance knowing what to eat and when to eat it is great. Really great actually. But even when you know what to do and put it into practice, how do you know if your body, your digestive system, is...
by Nicci Schock | Feb 2, 2016 | cold and flu, health, hydration, minerals, nutrition, protein, stress, vitamin D, water
I usually fly through winter feeling untouchable by the cold and flu season, feeling sorry for those affected by not just one but often two or three colds during this time. Unfortunately, this year I was not so lucky and had my first cold in a long time last week. I...
by Nicci Schock | Aug 25, 2015 | hydration, nutrition, racing
Earlier this month I completed my third Ironman in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada. YAY! It was a lovely venue with the most amazing finishing chute. The race director and community do a fabulous job of pulling together a top notch event. I highly recommend it and...
by Nicci Schock | Jun 3, 2015 | mindset, nutrition
I was originally going to title this post “good things come to those who commit”, which got me thinking about one of the biggest commitments of all, marriage. And since I should be writing about nutrition, it led me down this path on how marriage and nutrition are...