Tend Core Principle: Nourish & Fuel

While we may live in a world where people are more aware of the prevalence of eating disorders in a sport like running, this does not mean we’ve solved this issue. Many runners and athletes continue to struggle with an unhealthy relationship to food, confusion about healthy eating, and the challenge of eating well in a busy life.

You yourself may have felt overwhelmed by the flood of conflicting diet information coming out every day. “Go keto!” “Go paleo!” “Go vegan!” “Go sugar free!” ... there is A LOT to take in out there.

Many people can agree that nutrition advice can never be a “one size fits all” approach, and yet in the face of unsolicited advice and magical cures pushed in our faces, we forget that this is the truth and jump down the rabbit hole of the latest fad diet, eager to prove to ourselves that it works.

I work with every Tend athlete to examine not only their eating habits, but also their mindset around food. We cannot do one without the other. The food we eat affects our mood, energy, strength, immune system, capabilities, and more. I help runners make sure their food is supporting their training and bringing joy to their lives.

If you find yourself afraid of the kitchen, or time starved, I can help you develop habits and skills to get the food you want, how you want it.

Let food be a source of celebration and nourishment in your life and training.

If you want to learn more about forming a new relationship with food and moving away from diet culture and negative body image, check out:

Intuitive Eating

Burnt Toast

Health at Every Size

Maintenance Phase