128: Dana Sowards (@a.dash.of.dana) - Benefits of lifting as an endurance athlete, deloads, rest + recovery strategies, supplements for performance
This was a great chat with my friend + fellow RD - Dana Sowards. Dana is a sports dietitian and works with high performing endurance athletes. Topics discussed:
-Dana's history of recovering from an eating disorder, being an athlete + becoming an RD
-Resistance/strength training for endurance athletes
-Benefits of lifting, how to get started if you aren't already + lifting around your training schedule
-Periodization of training through different seasons
-Why rest is important & why more training isn't always better
-Deloads - what they are and how to incorporate them into your training blocks
-Supplements - the good, the fringe and the overrated
+ so much more in-between.
I loved this chat and I know you will too!
Where to find Dana:
Website: https://www.adashofdana.us/
IG: @a.dash.of.dana
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
TIA for listening!!
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