The Reason For The Season

Happy Sunday! I hope you’re all having a great weekend. I was able to get some holiday shopping done ahead of our trip back to Colorado for Christmas. The nice thing about driving is that we can pack as much as we want and it’s not really overpacking because there’s room for it. That’s how it works, right? 😅

I mentioned last time that we have beautiful weather out here in LA right now, which has been a welcomed change of pace when it comes to running in the winter. However one thing I’m learning is that the air quality is also much worse this time of year. This weekend it was so bad that I ended up changing my running plans! It can be really hard to adjust workout schedules, but I knew it was the right call for my long term health and wellbeing. I can’t wait to go on some runs back home in Colorado where the air is so much clearer!

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 tip: Since I’m going to be on a road trip this upcoming week, I wanted to share how I fuel on the road. I’m including my favorite snacks, and my go to fast food orders to help keep me feeling good while still enjoying fun foods.

• Science corner: Have you been told to take a turmeric supplement for inflammation? This week, we look at the science to see if turmeric supplements can actually help you, and how athletes can incorporate them into their training.

• Food for thought: This is one of the first years that I don’t have to actively train during the holidays, so I wanted to share some of my thoughts on how I plan to stay active without it taking away from family time.

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.