Unstoppable Athletic Women

Protein and Carbohydrates for Midlife Athletes

Hey there,Coach Jenn here. I wanted to share a bit of context behind this week’s blog post, because it matters to us how this information lands for you. This week, Tenille, Maria, and I sat down to talk about where we want Element Sports Coaching to go and how we want to show up for our athletes...

by Jennifer LeBlanc — Jan 17, 2026 carbohydrates and hormones element sports coaching endurance nutrition for women protein for midlife women protein intake women women’s performance nutrition

We Can Do Hard Things

We can do hard things. This has been my quiet mantra for nearly a decade. Long before it became a viral phrase, a hashtag, or something inked onto skin, it was simply how I kept moving forward. I’ve done hard things.Raced Ironman while raising three busy kids.Navigated divorce. Then more Ironman...

by Jennifer LeBlanc — Jan 09, 2026 sue reynolds team element coaching triathlon mindset women in endurance sport women’s health and performance

Looking Back to Move Forward

For many, the New Year signals a time to reinvent yourself. Gyms fill up, junk food is tossed and more money is spent on wellness trends than at any other time of year. At Team Element, we prefer a different approach. Instead of pushing you to do more, we want to help you move into the New Year ...

by Jennifer LeBlanc — Jan 01, 2026 goal setting without burnout new year reflection simple habits for health sustainable fitness habits

Metabolic Health, Nutrition and Exercise

(And yes, let’s talk about Weight) They say: "Female athletes, compared to our males, have an enhanced ability to burn fat." That sounds good but/and is highly individualized. "Strength training increases our metabolism." True that muscle tissue burns more than fat at rest, but the effect is mo...

by Tenille Hoogland — Dec 13, 2025 bloodsugarbalance hormonehealth insulinresistance metabolicflexibility metabolichealth sportnutrition zone2training

Linking Inflammation and Injury

When you’re training hard, building strength, or expanding endurance, you can reach this beautiful spot where you are feeling fit and strong and yet, have that niggle that won't just go away, an achiness that sticks around or you notice that you just are not digesting food like you used to. Thes...

by Tenille Hoogland — Dec 05, 2025 estrogen and collagen hormonal changes hormones and injury risk inflammation inflammation and injury inmyelement muscle microdamage poor recovery symptoms training load vs recovery vitamin d support

Energy: The 5th gear and crashing.

Someone said to me once, the best way to theft-proof your car is to get a manual stick shift.They weren’t wrong. There aren’t many of us left who get to that stop sign on a steep hill and think, how much do I rev it so I don’t stall out? The gears in a car are the perfect analogy for what happen...

by Tenille Hoogland — Nov 27, 2025 act method midlife training energy changes perimenopause hormonal shifts training response losing fifth gear in perimenopause midlife fatigue solutions mntr approach perimenopause stress vs power in midlife athletes

Health is the Foundation of Performance

Health is one of those words we think we understand until life tests it. For me, health is much more than blood markers, a functional threshold power, number of pull-ups (still at zero unassisted but working on it!) or hitting all my workouts. It’s holistic. It’s living true to all parts of who ...

by Tenille Hoogland — Nov 22, 2025 athletic performance grit and grace health in my element resilience team element

Timing Strength: From Foundation to Performance

When we read or hear about strength, we are told LIFT HEAVY! But Strength is so much more. It’s knowing when to lift heavy, add reps, and how to weave power, stability, and recovery into your year so performance climbs without compromising long-term health. The goal: a body that’s capable now an...

Oct 23, 2025 athlete health and longevity bone health and muscle mass element sports coaching midlife performance periodized training recovery and adaptation strength and endurance balance strength training for women team element athletes

Launching the Interview Series

World Menopause Day 2025: Lifestyle as Medicine for the Athletic Woman In 2021, one of the biggest challenges athletic women faced in perimenopause and beyond was silence. Very few were showing us what this stage could look like; women kicking butt in the gym, pushing limits on...

Oct 18, 2025 athlete health athletesthrivinginperimenopauseandbeyond holistic performance menopause newseries performance coaching perimenopause sport and longevity training for women women in sport worldmenopauseday

The Ego Fuels Stress and Steals Joy: A Path to Power and Presence in Sport

I sold everything I owned, drove to Texas, and became a full-time professional triathlete. How fast and strong could I be? How did I stack up against the world's best? Fueled by passion, grit, and determination, I dove headfirst into the pursuit of excellence. But as injuries, hormone dysregul...

by Tenille Hoogland — Jan 26, 2025 athletemindset egoandstress egovsspirit overcomingego perimenopause powerofpresence stress stressmanagement triathletejourney

Motivation and Excellence

In my post about excellence I argued that excellence is so much more than achieving a goal or reaching the podium. It’s about embracing the process, showing up with intention, and aligning your actions with your values. Excellence is being in flow—adapting with grace, celebrating small wins, a...

by Tenille Hoogland — Jan 11, 2025 embracethechallenge excellenceredefined motivationandexcellence passionandpurpose performanceandbalance

Does excellence feel exhausting?

At the start of each year, I reflect on the concept of excellence. For many, it might seem tied to podiums, awards, or external validation. But I’ve come to redefine it in a way that feels more aligned, sustainable, and personal. I remember sitting around a board room table in a vision exercis...

by Tenille Hoogland — Jan 09, 2025 excellence healthandwellbeing healthymindset inspirationforathletes motivation2025 personalgrowth resilience

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