Kylee Van Horn

RDN

Kylee has a B.A. in Biology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine from the University of Richmond, B.S. in Human Nutrition from Metropolitan State University in Denver, and completed her dietetic internship through the University of Northern Colorado.

How many times have you second guessed yourself about your nutrition as a runner or triathlete due to information overload? Maybe you’ve sized up your competition on the starting line questioning your own body size?

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a junior in high school at the regional cross country meet. I requested a small t-shirt size for pre-race pick up and was denied because those shirts were being saved for the ‘smaller girls’. My friend and I even joked that we were considered the ‘big girls’ but deep down inside, I know we both felt our insecurities bubbling to the surface when we stepped on to the starting line the next day. This was just the beginning.

From eyeing up body size of competitors to coaches that emphasized backing off of the snacks, and teammates that would eat only lettuce after doing a 20 mile run, it all influenced my trajectory in the sports nutrition world.

I’m on a mission. A mission to separate facts from fads. To change the message in the endurance community from ‘skinnier is better’ to one that celebrates health and performance no matter the body size.

Fueling doesn’t have to complicated, and together I help endurance athletes shift their mindset to create an actionable plan that will help them achieve their performance related goals through my nutrition coaching process!

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Nicole Kerneen

RD, CD, CSSD

Hey there! I’m Nicole Kerneen, registered dietitian, sports dietitian and certified personal trainer. I own Way of Life Nutrition and Fitness and have been in practice for 20 years. I am delighted to be able to consult for Ornery Mule Racing now too!

I have experience consulting with many different types of individuals, groups and sports teams. My consults can focus on sports nutrition as well as eating disorders, endocrine/hormone nutrition, gut health and vegan/vegetarian nutrition. I have worked with an array of athletes from endurance, ultra endurance and power based sports to equestrians, rock climbers, dancers, figure skaters and gymnasts.

My approach isn’t on “changing” your present body, but rather appreciating, nutritionally supporting and loving your current body. I have been defined as compassionate, intuitive and light hearted.

I look forward to helping nurture your nutrition, health and performance needs soon!