Ask Stacy: Should I Take Supplements?
Supplements may seem like a no-brainer, but what you need can vary based on who you are—and what conditions you're training and racing in.
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Dr. Stacy Sims
When it comes to sports nutrition, you’ll be hard pressed to find an expert with as much academic and in-the-field experience as Dr. Stacy Sims. A leading nutritionist and exercise physiologist who has worked with hundreds of professional athletes and age-groupers, Sims is a go-to resource on hydration, nutrition, and sex differences. In 2017, she was named as one of the top four individuals changing the landscape in triathlon nutrition. Dr. Sims will answers readers’ questions in her “Ask Stacy” column for Triathlete.
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Ask Stacy: Should I Skip Solid Foods on Race Day?
A liquid-only fueling strategy might not be the way to go, explains Dr. Stacy Sims.
Ask Stacy: How Can Tracking Your Period Help Your Training?
Tracking your training with your menstrual cycle can have a huge impact on performance.
Ask Stacy: Should I Abstain from Caffeine Before a Race?
Should I abstain from caffeine for a period of time leading up to my event to get a bigger boost when using it on race day?
Why is Heavy Lifting So Good for Triathletes?
We keep hearing the phrase "Lift Heavy Sh*t"—but why? We look at the array of benefits it brings for endurance athletes.
Ask Stacy: Should I Avoid Natural Sugars As Well As Added Sugars?
Navigating your way around sugars—both natural and added ones—can be a tricky task.
Ask Stacy: What Foods Can Fuel My Family and My Training?
These delicious, nutritious family-friendly meals also serve as great training foods - saving you time, energy, and endless "what's for dinner?" queries.
Ask Stacy: I’m Terrible at Eating Breakfast. How Can I Improve This Bad Habit?
If you don’t top off your tank in the morning, you’ll lack the mental and physical energy you need to get through your workout and your workday.
Ask Stacy: Should I Fuel Before an Early-Morning Workout?
Leading sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist, Dr. Stacy Sims, answers your most pressing nutrition questions.
Ask Stacy: Why is Hydration So Important for Triathletes?
It can make or break your race or workout, so do you know all you should about staying well hydrated?
Ask Stacy: How Can I Nail My Recovery Nutrition—and How is This Different for Men and Women?
Leading sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims answers your most pressing fueling questions.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Race Well in the Heat?
Understanding how to race well in the heat can help you unlock your potential when the temperature rises—and it's not as complicated as you think.
The Triathlete’s Guide to Race Fueling for Every Distance
Our at-a-glance guide to race-day nutrition from Olympic distance to 70.3 to iron-distance racing.
Ask Stacy: Why Am I Always Hungry After Swimming?
We look at some of the factors that might help explain why swimming often leaves you feeling famished.
Ask Stacy: What Makes a Good Pre-Race Meal?
Race morning is not the time to try something new.
Ask Stacy: How Much Protein Does a Triathlete Need Each Day?
Knowing how much protein to eat each day can play an important role in your training and recovery.
Ask Stacy: How Should I Approach Nutrition For My First Triathlon?
Knowing how best to approach eating and drinking in the week leading into your race can really help set you up for success.
Ask Stacy: What Are Adaptogens and How Can They Help My Training?
Leading sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims answers your most pressing questions.
Ask Stacy: How Should I Time My Carbohydrate Intake Around Training?
Knowing when and how to take on carbs is a debate that continues to rage in the sports nutrition world.
Ask Stacy: How Soon Before a Race Should I “Train My Gut”?
Learning how to mitigate GI distress in training and racing can be well worth doing—but when is the right time to train your gut?