Dr JJ Mayo on Race Day Nutrition Planning and Making Sure You Get Enough Protein to Prevent Running Injuries

Dr. Mayo holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and is a registered dietitian (RD). He is an associate professor and has published close to 50 articles in lay and scientific journals regarding various aspects of fitness and nutrition.

Also, Dr. Mayo has been quoted in magazines such as Men’s Health and US Weekly. Don’t worry, he doesn’t just write about this stuff…he walks the talk, too. JJ has done ultramarathons, he qualified for the Boston Marathon and he has finished 10 Ironman triathlons. He knows what it takes to use nutrition and apply it directly to putting miles on the road.

Today, he shares his expertise about nutrition and what it takes to fuel athletes not only in races, but in the recovery process.