VIDEO: Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes – Women’s Edition!
Watch Sports Nutritionist Coach Sofi and Womxn’s Cycling Group SheRAMROD as we dig into Fueling for Women Cyclists!
If you don’t know, SheRAMROD is a group or riders aiming to increase the participation of womxn in cycling events.
Female Athletes have different nutritional requirements than men
For instance, women can benefit from a few key nutritional interventions when it comes to long endurance events.
Above all, if you’re not tuning your training and racing to your menstrual cycle, you’re missing out on big potential!
Watch the Video!
Did you know that the different phases of your menstrual cycle can influence your Hydration and Fueling needs?
Hydration Needs Differ for Women
Create a Race-Day Fueling Plan
Fueling Needs Shift throughout your Cycle
In Conclusion
Where to start
1) Track your cycle and any changes you notice day to day
2) Log what you eat and drink during training rides and events
3) Work 1-on-1 with Coach Sofi to develop your own personalized nutrition and training strategy in accordance with your menstrual cycle.