Hi! We’re the Raynors.
We are the husband and wife team behind Raynor Strength and Nutrition.
We met in 2015 at Meredith College while getting our Masters Degrees in Nutrition and bonded over a love for early mornings, running, coffee, and nutrition…of course! We dreamed of owning this practice together, supporting our community in developing sustainable fitness and nutrition habits that fuel their goals. Whether those goals are competing at any level in endurance sports, climbing the corporate ladder, or simply showing up in life with energy and zest – we believe nutrition and fitness impact your performance, period. We are passionate about supporting YOU in improving your performance and accomplishing your goals. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Liz Raynor MS, RD, LDN, CSCS
Liz Raynor is a Registered Dietitian (RD) andNSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) passionate about helping others create sustainable nutrition and movement habits to fuel their life and athletic goals. Liz earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, her Masters of Science in Nutrition at Meredith College, and completed her Dietetic Internship through Meredith College. She was the North Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NCAND) Outstanding Dietetics Student of the Year in 2017 and the NCAND Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year in 2018.
As a dietitian, Liz specializes in working with endurance athletes seeking better fueling strategies for their training and racing. She also loves to support individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), relative energy deficiency in sport (REDS), or those looking to improve their bone health or menstrual cycle regularity. In her free time Liz loves to run, hike with Michael, cook, and spend time with Michael and their two dogs, Baker and Chex!
Fun Facts:
- Favorite Sweet Treat: These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies….or literally anything chocolate
- Proudest Athletic Accomplishment: Completing the Umstead 100 miler in April 2024
- Hidden Talent: Knitting
- Guilty Pleasure TV Show: Gossip Girl
Michael Raynor MS, RD, LDN
Michael Raynor is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a USAC Level 3 Cycling Coach passionate about helping clients discover the link between what they eat and how they feel and perform. His interest and love for nutrition started in high school where he played ice hockey and eventually picked up cycling and bicycle racing—racing at a national and international level. It was through sports that Michael realized the direct link between the food we eat and how we feel and perform.
Michael is a Raleigh-native and received his BS in Nutrition from North Carolina State University. He went on to complete his Master’s degree and dietetic internship through Meredith College. He specializes in helping active folks get a crystal clear understanding of how to fuel themselves and their performance. He loves helping folks run, bike, and/or swim faster, cramp less, hydrate better, improve cardiovascular health, sleep better, and live with more energy.
When not helping clients reach their goals and achieve their best health and fitness, Michael loves to ride his bike, walk his dogs, Baker and Chex, and go camping and hiking.
Fun Facts:
- Favorite Sweet Treat: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
- Proudest Athletic Accomplishment: Racing at the Tour de l’Abitibi (basically the Tour de France for Juniors).
- Hidden Talent: I can wiggle my ears?
- Guilty Pleasure TV Show: Jersey Shore (it’s a family affair, Liz also loves it!)
