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Online sports dietitian for climbers, runners and footballers in Sheffield

Sports nutrition for climbers, fell runners, footballers and student-athletes in Sheffield and South Yorkshire, delivered by video call around the wall, the moors and the working week.

Grit, hills and a football heritage

Sheffield has a sporting identity all of its own. Football has roots here that reach back to the early days of the organised game, and it is still played on pitches across the city every weekend. To the west, the Peak District draws climbers to the gritstone edges and runners onto the moors, while indoor walls and bouldering centres keep people training through the winter.

Those sports pull nutrition in different directions. Climbing can bring pressure to stay light for hard routes, fell races demand long efforts over rough ground, and football asks for repeated sprints across a full season. We look at what your sport really requires, then help you eat in a way that supports training now and your health for years to come.

We work online only, so you can talk to us from home, work or a student house without crossing the city. Each appointment is a secure video call, and follow-ups let us reshape the plan when a winter of indoor bouldering gives way to a summer of routes, races or fixtures.


How we can help

Specialist advice for strength, endurance and team sport athletes across South Yorkshire.


Climbing and bouldering

Fuelling for finger strength, power and long days at the crag, with an honest look at the pressure to be light that many climbers feel.

  • Eating around indoor sessions
  • Food for full days outdoors
  • Protecting energy availability


Fell and moorland running

Planning what to carry and eat on rough, remote routes, where races and training runs can last for hours.


Football through the season

Training-week, matchday and recovery plans for players who balance football with jobs, study or family.


Students who train seriously

Low-cost meals and easy routines for athletes fitting hard training between lectures and part-time shifts.


RED-S in weight-sensitive sport

Our RED-S specialists support climbers, runners and other athletes who may be eating too little for the work they are doing.


Clinical support alongside sport

Online help with IBS and digestive problems, eating disorders and disordered eating is also available from the relevant specialists on our team.


Who this is for

  • Boulderers and sport or trad climbers
  • Fell, trail and ultra runners
  • Footballers from park leagues to semi-professional squads
  • Cyclists tackling steep Peak District climbs
  • Students at the city's universities who compete in sport
  • Athletes who feel under pressure to stay light
  • Anyone whose gut symptoms disrupt training


Why work with us

  • HCPC-registered sports dietitians working alongside an SENr-registered Sports & Performance Nutritionist
  • Specialist RED-S knowledge, which matters in sports where lightness is prized
  • Professional football experience through Tom Hill, whose past roles include Huddersfield Town FC and Watford FC
  • University sport insight from Jenaed Ruddock, Lead Sports Dietitian to Imperial College London and Cambridge University
  • No restrictive diets to chase climbing grades or race weights
  • Video appointments, self-funded or claimed through eligible UK health insurance


Prices

  • Initial consultation (60 min): £159 (Self-pay, by video call)
  • Follow-up consultation (45 min): £89 (Review and plan updates)
  • Individualised nutrition or meal plan: £75 (Only where clinically indicated)


Who you could work with


Book a Sheffield video consultation

Tell us about your climbing, running or football and we will build a fuelling plan around it.


Book your consultation

Book an initial consultation or book a free discovery call to talk it through first. All consultations are online.


Explore more

See the sports we work with and all the cities we support, our RED-S nutrition support, or meet the team.


Frequently asked questions


Is there a Sheffield clinic I can visit?

There is not. Nutrition & Co runs every consultation by secure video call, so where you live in Sheffield or South Yorkshire makes no difference to the care you receive. All you need is a quiet space and a stable connection.


I climb and want a better power-to-weight ratio. Can you help?

We are happy to talk about performance goals, but we will not put you on a restrictive diet to chase a lighter body. Under-eating is common in climbing and can affect strength, recovery, bones and hormones, so we focus on fuelling the training that builds power. If eating feels hard to manage, one of our RED-S or eating disorder specialists can support you.


What should I carry on a long fell run?

That depends on the distance, terrain, weather and what your stomach tolerates. We help you choose portable foods and fluids, decide when to take them and try the plan on training runs before you race.


Can you support footballers who also work full time?

Yes. We build meals and snacks around your shifts, training nights and kick-off times, so food preparation stays realistic and recovery between games does not get missed.


Can I use private medical insurance?

Dietetic sessions may be covered if your policy includes them. We accept Bupa UK, AXA, Vitality, Aviva, WPA, Healix and Cigna UK, with pre-authorisation from your insurer, so it is worth checking your cover first.

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