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Kristen Arnold
MS, RDN, CSSD
Kristen believes nutrition is the key to unlocking athletic potential. She is a registered dietitian (RD), professional cyclist and cycling coach. She is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD), received her master’s in human nutrition (MS) from the Ohio State University and is a Level2 USA Cycling coach with Source Endurance LLC. Her private practice nutrition counseling business focuses on performance nutrition for athletes. Kristen also competes in national-level cycling races across the USA as a professional cyclist for ButcherBox Pro Cycling.
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The 4 Worst Pre-Workout Drinks (and What to Have Instead)
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The Best and Worst Pre-Workout Breakfast Foods
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A 7-Day Nutrition Plan to Fuel Your Best 5K Ever
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Trying to Build Muscle? Here Are 6 Types of Proteins to Eat — and 3 to Avoid
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