You Have The Power

Happy New Year! I hope everyone is having a great start to the year. Nick and I got back from our two day drive earlier in the week, and it has been pouring rain in LA pretty much nonstop since. If I’m being honest, I’m not a huge fan of the rain. I love an occasional rainy day, but constantly having everything wet (including our dog, who is also not a fan of the rain) gets tiring after a couple of days. But my word for 2026 is acceptance, so I’m working on accepting the weather for what it is and taking advantage of it by getting things done inside. Still getting around to taking down the Christmas decorations though 😅.

The beginning of the year always hits like a whirlwind for me. Work ramps up pretty quickly (which I love!) and suddenly after a slow, relaxing holiday season we’re right back in the full swing of things. For me, this includes getting back into a routine with exercise and food after travel and holiday eating. If you can relate, hopefully today’s newsletter will make it easier for you to get back into your usual rhythm!

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: Need help deciding what to eat before a run? We’re breaking down the key factors that go into choosing a pre-run snack or meal, plus sharing simple ideas to keep you fueled in 2026.

• Science corner: Have you ever been told to take melatonin when struggling with sleep? This week, we’re looking at what melatonin is, what influences our natural production of melatonin, and when to consider taking it as an athlete.

• Food for thought: Last week I mentioned that I like to come up with a word of the year rather than New Year’s resolutions. For 2026, I chose the word acceptance. I wanted to share more about why I chose that word, and what it means to me for the upcoming year.

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.