I'm 44 years old, and I've been ultra running for about 10 years now. In the lifespan of an ultra runner that's both an eternity and a flash in the pan. And one thing for sure is that every runner has a different experience and different relationship to their body and the impact training and competing has [...]
That post-workout high – whether it’s after a trail run, a strength training session, or a workout in Evolution’s Altitude Training Room – can only be made better with delicious and nourishing recovery food. You place importance on your warm up, your recovery, your hydration, etc., you need to place importance on the way you refuel your [...]
Ultra running 100 miles on a low mileage training plan! Written by Eric Lubell. Pre Game Patience. It’s a word that would come up over and over again as I prepared for and battled through the Mountain Lakes 100 ultra running course. I had planned to run this race in 2015, but life happened and [...]
Written by: Alex Borsuk, MS, RD Bonking, hitting the wall, or whatever you want to call it, is an athlete's worst nightmare. Have you ever experienced that overwhelming feeling where your legs feel like cement and your body is just so tired that you are forced to stop? Or felt a change in your normal behavior [...]
Author: Em Wooden When you check in for a personal training session, group class, or an hour in the Altitude Room at Evolution, you will find yourself facing several shelves packed with various bars and supplements. We have chosen to carry these specific products because we believe that they are the best on the market. [...]
Author: Em Wooden Humans have been eating beets for centuries. The Ancient Greeks and Romans loved beet greens so much that gardeners actively sought out methods to keep fresh beets available throughout the year. These earthy vegetables were supposedly present in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. In Europe during the 1500s people began eating the [...]
What is a Registered Dietitian? First, let’s clear up some confusion about dietitians versus nutritionists. A nutritionist is anyone who is interested in nutrition. A Registered Dietitian (RD) is an expert in food and nutrition and is credentialed on a national level- credentialing is only earned after years of education and training. RDs must also [...]
Author: Alex Borsuk, MS RD Fall’s here and winter is just around the corner, which means that cold and flu season is upon us! Stay healthy this year by making sure your diet is full of these four nutrients! Boost your Vitamin D Vitamin D is an important part of the body’s immune system and [...]
