by rmcconville | Apr 29, 2026 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)
If you work with athletes, it’s rare for them to come to you saying, “I think I have low energy availability.” Usually, they come in with a host of symptoms, like they’re always bloated, can’t use the bathroom regularly, always feel full, or can’t tolerate food during...
by rmcconville | Apr 15, 2026 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)
Endurance athletes can have the perfect training block… strong fitness, dialed-in pacing, and feel totally ready to crush a race. But if you don’t know how to train your gut, race day can fall apart fast. I share a case like this in my new book about a well-trained...
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 | 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...
by rmcconville | Jan 6, 2026 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)
When it comes to performance nutrition, many athletes are taught to think backward, believing they must “earn” their food through intense training. But this outdated mindset isn’t just unhelpful, it’s harmful. In this post, we’re flipping the script and breaking down...
by rmcconville | Dec 16, 2025 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS) is not a single-discipline issue. It is a complex, multisystem condition that impacts an athlete’s physical health, mental well-being, and performance longevity. Because of this, effective REDS care requires interdisciplinary...
