Meet the team

Jules has spent over 10 years conducting research in exercise metabolism and nutrition at Liverpool John Moores University, but always wanted a way to translate the research into practice with endurance athletes. So, in 2020, together with Sam, she decided to create TEN. Jules is passionate about supporting all athletes to understand the benefits of optimal nutrition, but especially in supporting female athletes to achieve their potential through effective, evidence-based nutrition.

Areas of specialism: Exercise Metabolism and Physiology, Nutrition for Endurance Sport, Female-specific nutrition support

Qualifications: BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences, MSc Nutrition & Metabolism, PhD Exercise Metabolism, RNutr (Sport & Ex)

Specialist sports: Triathlon, running, cycling, strength training, netball

Favourite event: London Marathon - a bucket list event for me and my first marathon

Having spent 12 years conducting research in exercise metabolism and nutrition at Liverpool John Moores University, Sam wanted an outlet to combine his work and interest in endurance sport. So, in 2020, together with Jules, decided to create Total Endurance Nutrition. Sam's now moved on to pastures new with Precision Fuel & Hydration, but still provides nutrition support to a number of athletes within TEN. When he's not reading and writing about nutrition, you'll find Sam training hard for his next Iron distance race - 8 down and counting!

Areas of specialism: Exercise metabolism, exercise physiology, fat and carbohydrate metabolism

Qualifications: BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences, MSc Nutrition & Metabolism, PhD Exercise Metabolism, RNutr (Sport & Ex)

Specialist sports: Triathlon, running, cycling, ultra-running, cricket, football, netball

Favourite event: Ironman Kona - the reason I got into the sport, so completing this event was a dream come true! I need to go back soon!

Emily gained her PhD in exercise metabolism and nutrition in 2021, and after a stint lecturing at the University of Chester she’s recently joined Team dsm-firmenich PostNL as a performance nutritionist. Alongside this, Emily loves to work with age-group athletes across a range of sports. With a background in swimming, and having also worked for the UK’s leading eating disorder charity, Beat, she’s got plenty of knowledge and experience to impart. Outside of work you'll find her being a triathlon-loving mum trying to get the life balance right!

Areas of specialism: Nutrition for endurance sport, marathon swimming, eating disorders/disordered eating

Qualifications: BSc Sport & Exercise Science, MPhil/PhD Exercise Metabolism & Nutrition

Specialist sports: Swimming, triathlon, running, cycling, strength training

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Lauren is a big advocate for fuelling for the work required and knows first-hand the consequences of underfuelling, which is why she is so passionate about sharing her knowledge and understanding. She works with endurance athletes as well as young female rugby players and regularly provides nutrition seminars to local gyms and communities. Aside from supporting her athletes Lauren also enjoys being creative on Instagram providing educational resources and recording lots of food videos! She also has her own running club in Chester which she set up with her partner - aimed at younger adults its a great way to be social and meet so many likeminded people. It now has over 150 members!

Areas of specialism: Public health, young female athletes, female-specific nutrition, team sports, weight management

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition, ANutr Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr)

Specialist sports: Running, triathlon, rugby, strength training

Favourite event: Delamere Forest Parkrun. I’ve completed over 200 since I started in 2015 and those Saturday mornings have been way more competitive/humbling than any half marathon, 10k, or sprint triathlon I’ve ever done.

Vicky now has nearly 10 years of experience in nutrition and physiology. She spent time conducting research on the effects of underfuelling during her PhD, and now wants to share her knowledge and help others on their own journey within sports and nutrition. This means allowing them to reach their best performance potential without jeopardising their own health. Outside of work, Vicky is passionate about endurance sport, having taken part in triathlons all the way from sprint to long-distance, as well as being a keen runner and cyclist.

Areas of specialism: RED-S, Nutrition for endurance sports, Occupational Nutrition, Female specific nutrition

Qualifications: BSc Applied Marine Sports Science, MSc Sport and Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, PhD Nutrition and Physiology

Specialist sports: Triathlon, running, ultra-running, cycling, CrossFit, Hyrox, strength training

Harvey is a performance nutritionist who has worked with athletes from various levels, from first time half-marathon runners and ironman athletes to UCI continental cycling teams and elite runners. Harvey has expertise in ultra endurance events, with experience in supporting athletes through world record attempts and multi-day feats. He is currently completing a PhD in Female-specific Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, which attests for his philosophies of research-informed nutrition and staying actively involved in current research.

Areas of specialism: Exercise Metabolism, ultra-endurance, female physiology

Qualifications: BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences, MPhil Exercise Metabolism, PGdip Sports Nutrition, SENr

Specialist sports: Ultra-running, triathlon, cycling, running, strength training

Favourite event: The ROC series

Stefano has always loved food and engaging in sport since he was young. So why not marry the two?! He completed a MSc in Sports Nutrition and a PhD in the field, actively practicing since 2017. Stefano is very passionate, helping his clients overcome their challenges and achieve their goals through personalised and sustainable nutrition plans. Whether the aim is to improve body composition, recover from an injury or simply improve nutrition to enhance your performance, he is ready to help kickstart your nutrition journey to become a healthier and stronger athlete.

Areas of specialism: Nutrition for team sports and athletes, power-based sports

Qualifications: BSc Biotechnology, MSc Nutrition for Health, MSc Sports Nutrition, PhD Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, SENr practitioner

Specialist sports: Football, rugby, Hyrox, CrossFit, strength training, cycling

Favourite event: Any Hyrox or CrossFit competition – I can’t choose just one!