Be The Change

I hope everyone is having a great weekend! After a work trip to Geneva, OH last weekend for the Women’s Decathlon World Championships, I spent this weekend prioritizing rest. I chose to lounge on the couch as often as possible with my pup Charley, and we enjoyed watching some movies and staying out of the heat.

Nick and I finished up the weekend with a Sunday long run. We got in 11 miles, and since Southern California is currently experiencing a heat wave, we had to be really mindful of bringing extra hydration. We wore our hydration vests and each carried two 500mL bottles with Skratch, as well as a gel to have at halfway. I’m working on practicing my during run fueling and hydration plan, and it’s best to start as early as possible to work up to race day goals.

In Today’s newsletter:

• What’s for dinner? I’ve planned out your week in meals and snacks so you don’t have to! Check out my menu plan for the week, and some simple recipes to go with it.

• Weekly accountability challenge: For the month of August, we’re focusing on mineral support! This week, we’ll talk about the importance of sodium, the last of the foundational minerals, and how to optimize your intake for health and performance.

• Science corner: What’s the deal with these colostrum supplements being promoted by influencers? What is colostrum, and is it something that you should be taking? Find out below ⬇️!

• Food for thought: After spending last weekend at the Women’s Decathlon World Championships, I felt so inspired by women trying to fill a gap they see in society. I wanted to share my thoughts on why it’s important to show up and make space!

Do you have topics, recipes, or thoughts that you’d like to see in the next Sunday Brunch Club? Reply to this email and let me know!

Listen👇🏼: to the most recent episode of the Fueling Forward podcast where you can find interviews with athletes or listen to me answer questions submitted by listeners.