FEED YOUR PASSION BLOG – myspringenergy

Race Day Nutrition: What We Can (and Can't) Learn From Looking at the Pros

When planning race-day nutrition, many of us instinctively look to professional athletes for guidance. We see their meticulously planned fueling strategies, carefully measured carbohydrate intake, and specialized products and naturally wonder if we should follow the same approach. It's a...

Embracing Cold-Weather Training: Unlocking Unique Benefits

Why Cold-Weather Workouts Are Worth It Let’s be honest—heading out for a workout when it’s freezing outside doesn’t always sound like a good time. The couch is calling, and that warm blanket looks pretty tempting. But if you can push...

The Importance of Fueling Before Workouts: Enhancing Efficiency, Performance, and Recovery

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a fitness enthusiast, what you consume before hitting the gym, a trail or a bike ride can profoundly influence not only your performance but also your recovery. This is particularly crucial for morning workouts,...

The Power of Caffeine for Athletic Performance by Rafal Nazarewicz

There is a relatively short list of nutrients that were scientifically proven to be effective in enhancing human sports performance. Caffeine is one of them! In this arsenal of performance-enhancing strategies, caffeine emerges as a simple but powerful ally for all...

The Benefit of Real Foods on Race Days

Why is eating real food a good idea on race day? Fructose and refined sugars common in endurance sports fueling products have a tendency to cause GI distress, gas, diarrhea, and unwanted energy spikes and crashes. In contrast, fueling training days and racing with low glycemic foods can help reduce gastrointestinal problems and keep energy levels steady. Spring Energy and other real foods like fruit, nuts, pasta, basmati rice, and oats are perfect race day fuel.