by rmcconville | Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many endurance athletes are told they have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or they tell themselves that’s what it must be. They try cutting foods, adjusting fiber intake, timing meals, and avoiding anything that might upset their stomach before training. And yet… the...
by rmcconville | Mar 3, 2026 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)
High cholesterol in athletes can feel confusing and even alarming, especially when you train consistently, prioritize performance, and consider your diet “heart-healthy.” Many endurance athletes are surprised to see elevated LDL or total cholesterol on routine labs,...
by rmcconville | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Wearable technology has changed sport culture, especially in the last 10 years. Athletes now track resting heart rate, sleep, recovery scores, and heart rate variability with the same intensity they track pace, mileage, and power. Many coaches use HRV trends to guide...
by rmcconville | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
In endurance sport, a low resting heart rate for athletes is often worn as a badge of honor. Athletes compare numbers, coaches praise it, and wearables reward it. A lower athlete’s heart rate is assumed to signal superior fitness, efficiency, and years of successful...
by rmcconville | Jan 21, 2026 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)
In sport culture, “fitness” is often treated as synonymous with health. Faster splits, lower resting heart rates, leaner bodies, and higher training volumes are seen as proof that the body is adapting well. But for many, these outward markers of underfueling in...
