Learning from the best: My reflections on an elite sports nutrition study day

As a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Sports Nutrition Specialist Group (SNG) for several years, I had attended their annual study days whenever possible in the past, and always found them genuinely insightful and practical. So I was particularly chuffed to be one of the SNG’s three bursary award winners this year, covering the study day itself and any associated costs, and I’m very grateful for SNG for this kind gesture. I work almost exclusively with endurance athletes at the recreational (but highly motivated) level, and although this year’s event, titled ‘PRIME: Performance Ready In Major Events’, was […]

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Representing England at Chester Marathon (2:32): my big six takeaways

Representing England at Chester Marathon (2:32): my big six takeaways In the previous blog I recapped the events that led to my selection for England representation in the marathon at Chester…well, that day duly arrived in early October 2024, and it was a special one that taught me loads! Here are six of my takeaways: Summer was a 5k block, then autumn was focused on extending speed out for my first ever ten mile race, the Great South Run. Having a marathon dumped two weeks prior to this goal race was far from ideal, but you don’t give up your […]

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RED-S and underfuelling

It’s not uncommon to start a ‘running journey’ with the intention of losing weight, and as anyone who has discovered a passion for running will know, it really can be the start of a chain of positive health changes that might include weight management. However, as training load increases, our nutrition needs to adjust too, to match the new demands placed on the body, and this applies particularly to intake of carbohydrates (the body’s preferred fuel for most exercise) and overall calories (energy).  Unfortunately, whether consciously driven by a desire for greater weight loss or not, this upregulation of fuelling […]

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Christmas gift nutrition promotion

? Running out of gift ideas? ? Get the runner / cyclist / budding vegan in your life the gift of expert, personalised nutrition! Help them reach their potential and optimise their health with a voucher for Tom Hollis Performance Nutrition. And as my special festive treat to you, anyone who books in December gets 10% off their package price. See my services page for more details. ???

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