How to Fuel for Mountain Biking, According to a Registered Dietitian

Alex Larson is a registered dietitian and multi-sport athlete who helps endurance athletes optimize nutrition and performance. She's written multiple nutrition guides and offers customized nutrition coaching services to athletes around the world.


• Do athleticism and nutrition go hand in hand? Are athletes generally healthy eaters by nature?


• What is a "flexible eating style"? Are restrictive diets sometimes harmful?


• How does pre-race fueling work? 


• Is nutrition drastically different for training vs. racing?


• Is it more challenging for athletes to maintain a healthy gut than non-athletes?


• What types of things can cause gut issues for athletes during a workout? 


• Are there signs that nutrition is holding us back from fitness gains?


• What have you learned about nutrition from your own training?


• With summer approaching, should athletes adjust their diet based on the season? 


• Does an individual's nutrition plan look different for different sports?


• Do you recommend an app for tracking daily nutrition or a food journal?


• If I eat the wrong thing after a race, is that going to have a big effect on my future performance?


• What's one simple step mountain bikers can take to improve their nutrition?


For additional nutrition resources and to connect with Alex, visit alexlarsonnutrition.com (https://alexlarsonnutrition.com/) .
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