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Preparation via strategic fueling is 🔑 for competitive collegiate runners
APX’ Director of Sports Nutrition Janell Chula Buchkoski dishing knowledge 💣 for both the Men’s and Women’s Whitman Track & Cross Country programs for their upcoming 2026-27 seasons

Long travel days don’t have to mean poor fueling
Pack snacks that are easy to carry and provide lasting energy. Listed below are top superfoods to pack while traveling. Other options include pretzels, peanut butter and whole grain crackers, trail mix, cheese sticks, beef or turkey jerky, roasted edamame or chickpeas, or popcorn
Don’t forget hydration! Bring a refillable water bottle and drink throughout your trip. For long tournaments or multiple games, plan to pack a sports drink to replace electrolytes lost in sweat
Planning ahead allows athletes to arrive fueled, focused, and ready to compete
Need extra help in planning healthy snacks while traveling? Please reach out to our Registered Sports Dietitian, and she will help build out your cooler with you!

Train hard. Eat smart. Recover well. Your performance starts with what’s on your plate! Janell hosted an APX Sports Nutrition Clinic to help each WA-HI athlete learn more about nutrition and healthy meals to get the most out of their training goals
Remember: Consistent, balanced meals beat skipping meals or relying on energy drinks. Follow the Athlete Plate to build meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and choose balanced snacks to keep your body fueled between meals
Before practice or training: Choose carbohydrates like fruit and peanut butter, oatmeal, wholegrain toast/bagels, or even honey for lasting energy
After practice or training: Refuel with protein and carbs, such as Greek yogurt with fruit, a meat and cheese sandwich, 100% whey protein shake, chocolate milk, or a protein bar, to support recovery and muscle growth
Hydration matters: Drink water throughout the day, not just during workouts. Start by drinking 12-16 oz of water right when you wake up. Need extra flavor? Add lemon or lime, sliced cucumbers, or frozen berries for both taste and added electrolytes
Consistency + Accountability = Long Term Success
is available all summer to answer nutrition questions, as well as to build out nutrition programs for any athlete! Please DM

Mad props to this guy who came all the way from San Diego this week to better himself as a Strength and Conditioning coach! Feeling like no other when an impact was made 15 years ago at Ferris High School when he was under my direction as his S&C Coach
Sky is the limit for and - once a Saxon always a Saxon!

Meet your 2026 Blue Devil Summer Strength and Conditioning staff! Proud to serve over 350 athletes and represent every boys and girls sports programs!

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All of our coaches are Walla Walla natives and have competed and coached at collegiate levels
presently serves as assistant coach - and is currently undergoing her CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certificate via the . She enjoys seeing the transformation take place for athletes from start to finish as both a basketball coach and strength coach
presently competes as a pole vaulter - and is studying to become an Athletic Trainer Eastern Washington University. She is passionate about helping other athletes become faster, stronger, and more confident through strength training and conditioningschmidt88 is currently undergoing his CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certificate via the . He presently serves as the Defensive Line Coach. He enjoys seeing athletes develop their strength and movement patterns and getting them ready to succeed in whatever sport they play