Episode 98: Upgrade Season Part 4- Going to Nationals as a Sports Dietitian
Many of you listening wonder what Nationals is like; so today I wanted to give you a glimpse of what it’s like for me as a sports dietitian but ALSO what it’s like for my clients. Some of which I traveled with and got the full experience of fueling gymnasts while on the road!
Let me just say that nationals is like my Superbowl. It’s the one time of year I can come to a central location and see clients from all of the US. Many of which I’ve never met in person and others I have only seen a few times. We had 27 level 10s qualify to Nationals this year! It was so great getting to see parents, gymnasts, etc, but also meeting coaches other people I’ve heard tons about but never met in person.
What’s also cool for me is getting to meet with USAG medical provider friends, doctors and ATCs who are there providing medical care. We often connect in various ways whether that’s taking care of athletes together, seeing each other at Congress lectures, elite comps, etc and it’s so great to be reconnected with people “in the trenches” of this crazy sport.
And in our new series, “Upgrade Season”, I’m taking a look AHEAD to really help our gymnasts with big goals of making Nationals one day. And that starts now, in the off-season training.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing how that can happen for you and your gymnast. Listen in to learn more.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
- How a sports dietitian heading to Nationals plans for travel, anticipating bumps along the way
- Navigating different time zones, weather, etc
- How having a fueling plan is clutch with early or late comp times at the biggest meet of the season
Links & Resources
- The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts
- Episode 80: 3 Signs Your Gymnast Needs Nutrition Coaching (+ when they don’t)
- Episode 56: What does it mean to “unlock” performance with nutrition?
- Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com
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