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First of Four Part Series on Getting High: Nutrition Considerations at Altitude.

by TaraDell

Anyone attempting to train at sea level and, also loves mountain running has probably experienced the challenges of  a high-elevation race. What is the challenge? Well, let me put it this way, my first attempt at climbing mountains in a race felt like being pregnant while also having a big pile of bricks on my chest.  In was difficult. But, as challenges are, also...

June 3, 2017
Athletic Adventure, Featured, Nutrition, sports nutrition, Uncategorized

Adventure Nutrition

June 3, 2017

First of Four Part Series on Getting High: Nutrition...

May 27, 2017

World Ski & Snowboard Festival, Whistler, and ...

April 5, 2017

Adventure Nutrition for Mountain Projects

March 25, 2017

Performance Nutrition Behavior Number Three: Stop Comparing...

Adventure in Parenting

Dietitian Confessions, Mommy Adventures, RD Confessions, Running

Mother’s Days. Adventures Are On!

Mother’s Day doesn’t seem right unless I am on the Northern California Coastline unplugged and with my dudes soaking up all the outdoor adventures we can squeeze into a...

May 19, 2017
Mommy Adventures, Running

Three Principles to Rethinking the Workout to Get It Done

I have four full-time jobs.  I am mom to two beautiful boys, I am in a committed relationship, and I have a career in nutrition. Each one of these...

May 5, 2017
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Mommy Adventures, Parenthood, Preemie

At the Dentist

A funny, and not so fun, thing happens when I take my kids to those dentist appointments where they put the silly-gas mask on their face. When I see...

February 16, 2017
Athletic Adventure, Mommy Adventures, Preemie, Running

Endurance Mamas

My bib number is in hand. My clothes, race food & hydration, logistics to getting to the starting line are set. Oops, except my alarm. Pausing here to go...

December 2, 2016
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Dietitian Confessions, Mommy Adventures, Nutrition, Preemie

A Time for Comfort Food & Running

The smell of fresh baked, oatmeal, chocolate chip cookies wafted through the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) every afternoon at  three o’clock. I sat there in the mother’s room...

September 15, 2016
Momma, Mommy Adventures, Parenthood, Preemie

Crash-course Introduction to the Uncertainty of Parenthood

Ten years ago today my first son Eric, was born.  That day was a crash-course introduction to faith, hope, and love despite uncertainty.  Anxiety, worry, and obsessive compulsive disorder...

September 7, 2016

Recent Adventure

February 24, 2017

Human Powered Priviledge in Snow Shoe Running

By my own human-power I can to go where I want, when I want, and at whatever pace...

by TaraDell

"if you know anyone who is thinking about trail running, they should talk to Tara for five seconds because she definitely had me thinking: damn, I wanna get on a trail ASAP"

Myles Worthington www.matchedandmixed.com

Instagram Follies

So happy to support @walmsley172 in his quests of personal challenge and discovery! #nosleeptilauburn #feedyouradventure #cliflife #mountainrunners Second sabbatical send-off for @ricardobalazs Enjoy every minute. You have more than earned it! Another amazing reason to continue making an impact with @clifbar. #feedyouradventure #cliflife #friendsadventures Look who I spotted on the CLIF shelf at Safeway next to the bananas! That is Eric, 4 years old, on the jungle gym at #clifbasecamp! #cliflife #thatsmyboy Dear Secretary Ryan Zinke, Please do not reduce down the 27 places of wonder known as our National Monuments. Thanks @timmyoneill and @patagonia for sparking action! #saveournationaltreasures It might not be clean or smell very good but it was a bike commute and it was outside! #optoutside #urbanbikecommute #feedyouradventure #cilif25 #cliflife Best post-race ever! #brokenarrowskyrace Thanks mother nature. The snow running was so rad! Thanks @brokenarrowskyrace & @clifbar ! I was giddy the whole race and grateful for @gymbitch712 torture sessions #adventuremamas #cliflife #adventurenutrition #feedyouradventure #mountainrunners time for my secret weapon #cliflife #feedyouradventure @brokenarrowskyrace crushing it Despite the set-up here, feeling unprepared for 6000ft of climbing and descending of the snow covered peaks @squawalpine at the @brokenarrowskyrace tomorrow #feedyouradventure #cliflife #adventurenutrition #adventuremamas #mountainrunners Took a "mid-week-think" up where it feels like coming home every time. #trailrunning or #skiing in June! #adventuremas #nourishadventure #instarunners #cliflife #feedyouradventure Cousins camping trip #1 in the books. With Aaron and me as their sherpas, we packed this fabulous crew around the island for a weekend. So many moments of goodness. So many unexpected moments of learning, teaching, and connecting. Put yourself out there and you never know what you'll discover. #adventuremama #adventuremamas #familyadventures

Nutrition Q & A

What worked for you in treating and preventing blisters?Blisters are a big deal! I have made the mistake of thinking otherwise but,...May 27, 2017

At the three hour mark of a long run I am always on the edge of cramping. Is cramping more fitness related, nutrition or hydration related?  The answer is that it could be both. Muscle cramps are general caused...April 5, 2017

Why is pickle juice popular at running event aid station?Pickle juice has come into view as trending “sports drink” and an aid station...February 9, 2017

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