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Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Ana Palacios

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Credentials
  • Certified UESCA Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach
Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Sports Nutrition
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

About Ana

I love road running! Although consistent and proper training of the sport did not materialize until 2019 at 40 years young, I always loved the feeling of freedom that running provided me as a child. My favorite distance is the marathon, and I have been becoming fitter and stronger with each training build. I have come to understand how important it is to have a solid group of professionals working as part of your core athletic team. As an endurance athlete, I expect a lot out of my body, so food and nutrition are a large part of my comprehensive program.

Coaching Philosophy

As an endurance athlete myself, I understand the physical stresses and demands required for the body to perform optimally. Nutrition certainly plays a driving role in supporting the body's systems that will fuel your performance. I like to view nutrition from a science point of view, and help athletes of all levels with optimizing their nutrition and nutrition timing at all phases of their training cycle - from the prep phase to after their competition cycle is over.

Focusing on nutrient-dense foods for sports nutrition is also important to support athletic recovery, strong immune systems, and anti-inflammatory responses.