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Understanding Iron Deficiency – Endurance Runners at risk

tam1124@icloud.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:16:53 +0000

Iron deficiency affects millions, particularly women and endurance athletes. Oxygen travels through your body via the haem (iron) molecule, making adequate iron essential for energy production. Without sufficient iron, your body struggles to transport enough oxygen, leading to persistent fatigue,…
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UTA 100km 2025

Tamara Madden — Thu, 22 May 2025 02:18:36 +0000

UTA 100km 2025 It was an incredible day in the Blue Mountains. My stars were truly aligned and I had the best experience! My nutrition worked a bomb — huge thanks for all your support. Could not have done it…
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Road Ride

Tamara Madden — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:25:54 +0000

3 Day Road Ride I’ve done my 3 day TDC Vic Disco bike ride … and I just wanted to say a big thank you for your sound nutritional advice – it worked really well and I rocked it 🙂…
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Queenstown Marathon

Tamara Madden — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:22:13 +0000

Queenstown Marathon A note to say thank you! I had a great race, finished 13th overall female running 3:19. Everything went super well + I finished really strong with a great negative split. I was feeling full of energy right…
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What is the best fuel to use for running ?

Tamara Madden — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:03:18 +0000

Sports Drink Traditional sports drinks are made up in a 6-8% concentration of carbohydrate. (60-80gms of carb per litre) , So 500mls will provide about 30-40gms of carbohydrate. Some sports drinks also contain electrolytes/sodium which is beneficial for the athlete…
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Endurance Running – Real Food Options

Tamara Madden — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:52:38 +0000

Ask a runner what they use for fuel on a long run and you will get a wide variety of answers. Popular choices are sports drinks along with gels, energy bars and energy chews/blocks. Whilst these sports products are designed…
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Feeling Fatigued ? … try these nutrients

Tamara Madden — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:53:41 +0000

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms that people seek help from a health care practitioner. The brain is the first organ to feel low energy production, resulting in exhaustion or fatigue. Energy in the human body is produced…
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What is Collagen and how can it help you?

Tamara Madden — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 03:53:32 +0000

Collagen supplements have become extremely popular with athletes in the past year or so. What is it and what is all the fuss about? Nearly 2/3rd of all visits to the physio for sportspersons are due to a musculoskeletal injury.…
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Do you know what is causing your digestive issues ?

Tamara Madden — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:46:05 +0000

Bloating, Reflux, and Irregular Bowels — What Your Gut Is Really Trying to Tell You Poor digestion is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — health concerns I see clinically. And in athletes, it can directly undermine…
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7 foods to reduce inflammation

Tamara Madden — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:58:07 +0000

Can your diet really help to reduce inflammation? Inflammation is a natural and necessary response to injury in order to heal. How do you reduce inflammation with foods ? When you run, you create micro-tears in your muscles. Then temporary…
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