CTS Launches Sports Nutrition Coaching from Stephanie Howe, PhD

February 29, 2024

A limited number of athletes will have the opportunity to work directly with Coach Stephanie to build a nutrition program uniquely designed for their athletic goals, lifestyle, preferences.

Colorado Springs, CO – February 29, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – CTS, the worldwide leader in endurance coaching, today announced the launch of a new CTS Sports Nutrition Coaching package, created and delivered by Stephanie Howe, PhD. Coach Stephanie earned her PhD in Nutrition & Exercise Science from Oregon State University and earned an International Olympic Committee Sports Nutrition Diploma. A limited number of athletes will have the opportunity to work directly with Coach Stephanie to build a nutrition program uniquely designed for their athletic goals, lifestyle, preferences.

“Sound nutrition practices can improve performance in every aspect of an athlete’s life and performance,” said Stephanie. “My evidence-based philosophy steers away from extremes and trends and instead focuses on sustainable, healthy strategies that maximize an endurance athlete’s resources for energy, recovery, and performance.”

Athletes who sign up for CTS Sports Nutrition Coaching start with a thorough nutrition consultation, followed by a comprehensive nutrition analysis. On an ongoing basis, athletes receive workout and race day nutrition plans, day-to-day meal plan recommendations, ongoing progress reports and feedback, twice monthly phone consultations, and unlimited email communication. Cost for the package is $375/month with a 3-month minimum commitment.

In addition to earning her doctorate with a dissertation study that examined the impact of exercise intensity on appetite hormones in elite female runners, Stephanie has unparalleled practical experience in managing and optimizing nutrition for demanding events. As a professional ultramarathon runner, Stephanie won the Western States Endurance Run, Lake Sonoma 50, Bandera 100k and earned podium finishes at Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) and Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix (CCC).

“Stephanie Howe brings a unique combination of academic and practical expertise to the CTS Sports Nutrition Coaching package,” said Jeff Pierce, CEO of CTS and former High-Performance Director for USA Cycling and Tour de France stage winner. “She is a great asset to cyclists, triathletes, runners, and any endurance athlete looking to leverage proven techniques and emerging science to meet individual nutrition, performance, and weight management goals.”

About CTS (trainright.com)

Since its inception in 2000, CTS has championed excellence in endurance coaching, consistently elevating the performance of dedicated athletes around the globe. Founded by Chris Carmichael and now led by Jeff Pierce, our team of more than 50 professional coaches is committed to transforming lives through personalized coaching that fuels healthy, goal-oriented lifestyles. The CTS approach transcends physical training; it’s about empowering each athlete with knowledge, inspiration, and the tools to surpass their goals. Offering a spectrum of services ranging from bespoke coaching and tailored training plans to immersive training camps, CTS ensures athletes at every level benefit from working with top-tier professionals.