Smell Ammonia? Taste Metal? Your Body’s Trying to Tell You Something
Here are nine common signals you should pay attention to and what they mean when you experience them.
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Dr. Alex Harrison
Dr. Alex Harrison, a certified USA Triathlon coach, holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance. He is the author of The RP Diet for Endurance, creator of the RP Endurance Macro Calculator, and has authored and contributed to dozens of articles.
My Stories
Trying for a Dry January? Here’s How to Pull It Off
Dry January has caught on among triathletes seeking a detox from the overindulgence of the holidays and a jumpstart to the new year (and season).
#MyTri: My Wife, the Boss Cyclist
A husband/mechanic shares what his wife went through to get 5th at U.S. Cycling TT Nationals.
Recovery Day? Here’s How to Optimize Your Nutrition
First do the math and then learn to trust your instincts when it comes to recovery day nutrition.
How Much Alcohol Consumption is OK for Your Health?
Can alcohol be health-promoting in moderate quantities? A look at the research on light v. moderate drinking.
How to Trim Weight While Still Crushing Training
When trying to lose weight while still training and performing at a high-level, there are some key rules and guidelines endurance athletes should consider.
Build Healthier Habits: Time Management
Work through the steps of organizing and efficiency to build better time management habits.
Is Trimming Weight for Performance Worth the Trade-offs?
When it comes to endurance, is leaner always better? And what are the issues you should consider before attempting to lose weight?
Fueling and Training for the Time-Starved Athlete
You only have a limited amount of time. What are the steps you can take to make sure you’re using that time to train to your best potential?
When In A Time Crunch, What Should You Cut?
Sometimes our schedules are simply too packed. How do you decide where to trim time and what to cut back on?
Should You Be Sweat Testing? Let’s Examine the Trade-Offs
Could sweat testing add value to your fluid and electrolyte replacement strategy during your training?
Muscle Retention with High Training Volumes: Advanced Nutrition Strategies
Is it possible to maintain muscle volume while endurance training at a high volume? Absolutely. Here's what you need to know.
Training Is Getting Serious Again. Does Your Diet Match?
When the intensity of your swimming, biking, and running ramps up, it's important to take an intentional approach to your nutrition.
When And How To Use High-Carb Fueling
High-carb fueling, greater than 100g per hour, can make sense and lead to performance benefits in some instances—but only if done right.
Can Fat Adaptation Make You Faster?
Nutritionist and coach Dr. Alex Harrison recaps a webinar he did for USA Triathlon on fat adaptation and its use for endurance athletes.