I recently came across an article on iron deficiency, which leads to fatigue, exhaustion, and poor performance. Although the article directs toward endurance athletes like myself, the article is informative and useful to all of us who want to make a difference in our training, either for general health or competitions. Iron is a mineral found in our cells and helps us with important physiological functions. Athletes who lack iron have the inability to deliver oxygen, which is vital when exercising, to their bodies’ tissues. There is one simple step to avoid iron deficiency - having a healthy diet. Some of the food listed in the articles are: red meats (lean red meats with portion control), lentils, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, soy foods, eggs, nuts, fortified breakfast cereals (I am guessing some boxes are labeled with “iron fortified”), and dried beans. Be an Iron-Man/Woman!