Nicole Rubenstein, MS, RD, CSSD, CDE
About Nicole
During the 1990s I was a competitive snowboard racer and traveled the world to do what I love most. I realized the importance of proper nutrition during my racing career, so when I retired from racing in 2001 I attended Cornell University to get my degree in nutrition. What better than to pair my love of sport with my love of food! I began my nutrition practice in New York in 2006, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings and eventually starting a private practice. I relocated to Colorado in 2010 to continue my nutrition practice and develop my skills as a sport nutrition professional. In addition to working full-time as a dietitian, I enjoy my free-time mountain biking, snowboarding, cooking, and playing with my two dogs, Sol and Woody. I love planning my own sport nutrition as well, which has been essential for strength and conditioning training to stay strong and healthy during mountain bike season.
Education and Credentials
-
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Cornell University
-
Master's degree in Sport Nutrition, University of Colorado
-
Dietetic Internship, New York Presbyterian Hospital
-
Member of the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Practice Group of Academy
Experience
-
Registered Dietitian for 13 years working in private practice and clinical nutrition settings
-
Extensive work with athletes who have type 1 diabetes
-
Individual counseling, team counseling, and body composition testing with the following athletic groups: professional snowboarders, U.S. Speed Skating Team, cyclists, runners, triathletes, weight lifters, and Ironman athletes, among other sports
-
Counseling athletes with celiac disease, other gastrointestinal disorders and those who follow vegan diets and other dietary patterns
Media
-
Featured as a nutrition expert for Fox 31, KOA News Radio, 9NEWS, and the Denver Post
-
Presented live sports nutrition segments for the Colfax Marathon in Denver, CO every year from 2015-2019
-
Conference speaker at JDRF, American Diabetes Association, and the American Liver Foundation events
Brand Ambassador
Jacque Maldonado, MS, RD, CDE
About Jacque
I started swimming competitively at age 6 and essentially grew up in a swimming pool. Skiing, hiking, cycling and tennis were also part of my early life. It seemed clear to me that eating habits made a difference to my performance in sports. After earning a B.S. and M.S. in Nutrition, I started training for marathons and was hooked instantly. I helped my fellow runners understand proper fueling strategies for distance running by giving talks and consulting at a fitness club. In my 40's I started racing Ironman triathlons and completed 5 full Ironmans in a 10-year span. My 27 years of experience as a dietitian and 9 years as a sports nutritionist helped me feel strong while training and racing long distances. I now live in Summit County and teach skiing, coach swimming and work from home as a Health Coach and Sports Dietitian. I enjoy travel, adventure and being outside doing the sports I love, followed by some rest and relaxation with my husband and our three rescue dogs.
Education and Credentials
-
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Colorado State University, 1989
-
Master’s degree in Nutrition, University of New Haven, 2000
-
Dietetic Internship, Yale New Haven Hospital, 1991
-
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), 2014 – 2019
-
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), 1995 – present
-
Certified Ski Instructor (PSIA) - Level 2, 2016 – present
-
Certified Triathlon Coach - Level 1, 2012 – 2017
-
Certified US Masters Swimming Coach - Level 2, 2016 – present
Experience
-
Registered Dietitian for 27 years in clinical, wellness, and athletic settings
-
Sports Dietitian Nutritionist, working with triathletes, runners, cyclists, backpackers, climbers and weekend warriors
-
Certified Coach, developing training plans for athletes in: Triathlon, Swimming, Skiing
-
Extensive training and experience with weight loss, weight gain and maintenance
-
Extensive training and experience with type 2 diabetes and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Media
-
Author of sports nutrition and training articles for the Colfax Marathon official website, 2011– 2014
-
Appeared on 9NEWS to discuss nutrition for running a marathon before Colfax
Racer's Edge Nutrition Partner
