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AI is everywhere right now, and some of it is genuinely useful. But there's one place I think we all need to slow down: ChatGPT nutrition advice. More people are turning to AI tools to answer nutrition questions. Things like what to eat before a long run, how to carb load for a race, or which supplement might help with a health concern. The answers come fast (and free), but that doesn't mean they're right. In episode 144 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I sit down with Jessi

Seven years ago, I hit publish on the very first episode of The Eat for Endurance Podcast. Back then, elite athletes weren't talking as openly about how they fueled for training and racing, and the sports nutrition product market was only a fraction of its current size. In episode 143, I reflect on 7 ways the sports nutrition world has shifted since I started this show back in 2019. Here's a quick rundown of what I cover, and my take on each one. Listen on Apple Podcasts List

Fiber has been having a moment lately, with social media trends like “fibermaxxing" on the rise and countless fiber-rich products hitting the market. While I’m happy to see fiber stealing some of the spotlight away from protein, it’s easy to get the message that more is always better. When it comes to fiber for athletes, that's certainly not the case. Although fiber isn't digested and absorbed like other nutrients, it is incredibly important for gut health, heart health, bloo

GLP-1 medications have taken over health headlines the past few years, and as a sports dietitian, I’m frequently asked the following: Are GLP-1s safe for endurance athletes? To answer this question, I sit down with fellow sports dietitian and endurance athlete Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles, MS, RDN in episode 141 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, the final installment of my 3-part podcast series on GLP-1 medications. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube In

The hardest part of eating well isn't just knowing what to eat. It's having something ready after a long day of work or a packed day of activities when you're tired, busy, and hungry. As a Sports Dietitian who's been working with recreational athletes for over a decade, I can tell you that this is one of the most common barriers I hear. People know they should be eating balanced meals. They know fruits and vegetables matter. But knowing and doing are two very different things

You're tired. Your hair is shedding. Your performance is declining. Or you discover that your ferritin is low. So you start taking an iron supplement. But a few months later, nothing has changed. Or, maybe you even start to feel worse. Sound familiar? Iron is a lot more complicated than a single lab value. Taking a supplement just because you're tired is a common move, but without knowing the full picture, you might be wasting money or even creating more problems. In episode

First, a huge congratulations to Grayson and her husband on the recent birth of their daughter, Violet! At the time of recording, she was just days away from becoming a first-time mom, and I couldn't be more excited for them. In episode 139 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by professional runner Grayson Murphy as she shares her journey to becoming a two-time World Mountain Running Champion and founder of Wild Strides Paper Co. Grayson has dealt with her fair share

GLP-1 medications are taking the world by storm right now, but the conversations surrounding them can lack nuance. That’s why I’m doing this 3-part podcast series with three different dietitians all about these drugs. Together, these episodes explore how GLP-1 medications work, who they’re designed for, their potential benefits and risks, what we’re seeing both in practice and in the broader population, what the science says, and what active people need to know. This topic i

Planning on running in the heat this summer? Your usual fueling strategy might not cut it. Running in hot weather changes the game when it comes to hydration, fueling, and performance. Maybe your stomach suddenly can’t tolerate the gels you normally use or you feel drained halfway through a run that usually feels manageable. Or maybe you finish a long run completely wiped out, despite doing “everything right.” That’s because running in the heat puts extra stress on your body

Is there anything more frustrating than dealing with stomach pain, runner's trots, nausea, or other pesky GI issues while training or racing? It’s a challenge that many endurance athletes (and especially distance runners) face, even if they don’t talk about it. If this is something you struggle with, you're in the right place. In episode 137 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I'm joined by Sports Dietitian Kylee VanHorn, RDN for a deep dive conversation all about GI issues in

It’s no secret that protein is having a moment. Everywhere you turn, whether on social media or the aisles of the grocery store, protein is a hot topic of discussion. All of this talk about upping protein has people (especially athletes) confused about how much protein they actually need. Of course, protein is super important. It plays a critical role in recovery, performance, and overall health. But it shouldn't be put on a pedestal above the other macros (i.e. carbs and fat

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but the conversation around them often lacks nuance and is rarely discussed through the lens of active people. That’s exactly why I’m doing a 3-part podcast series all about GLP-1 medications, with athletes in mind. In this series, you’ll hear from three dietitians who regularly work with GLP-1 agonists and each bring a unique clinical and personal perspective to the conversation. Together, these episodes explore how GLP-1 medicatio

Spring triathlon season is officially here, and for those who compete, everything is starting to feel real again. The long rides are getting longer, brick workouts are back on the calendar, and race day is inching closer. But while many athletes focus on swim splits, bike watts, and run pacing, triathlon nutrition is often what determines whether your day comes together or falls apart. Unlike a standalone run, swim, or cycling event, long-course triathlon fueling is a three-s

What happens when your identity as an athlete evolves, but your passion for movement, innovation, and challenge stays the same? In episode 134 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by Jennifer Maxwell , co-founder of PowerBar and creator of J AMBAR , for a conversation about running, entrepreneurship , fueling a large, active family, and finding new passions later in life. Jennifer helped launch the global bar category back in 1985 when she co-founded PowerBar with he

What if your low energy or stubborn performance plateau have little to do with your training and everything to do with your thyroid? In episode 133 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by Katie Morra, MS, RD, LDN, IFMCP to break down thyroid health for athletes. Katie is a Registered Dietitian and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner who specializes in complex chronic illness. Through her practice, Gut Honest Truth , she focuses on the identi

As a working parent, it often feels like a daily scramble to get meals on the table while also making sure I’m fueling myself well during busy days. Between work, school pickups, activities, my own training, and everything else, there isn’t always time to cook completely from scratch. That’s where having a few strategic meal prep shortcuts on hand can make a huge difference. Meal planning also helps, if nothing else to eliminate the dreaded "what's for dinner" question. Meal

With so many new sports nutrition brands and supplements hitting the market, how do you know what’s actually worth using? In episode 132 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by sports dietitian and founder of Featherstone Nutrition , Meghann Featherstun , for a conversation about sports nutrition trends for 2026. You might remember her from episode 76 where we talked about how to carb load before a race. That’s a great episode too, so check it out! New products come

My oldest daughter turned 9 yesterday (how did that happen?!), and it got me thinking not just about her growth, but mine too. Stick with me for a minute, because I want to share a story that I think will resonate with many of you. Long before having kids, I fell in love with distance running, specifically road half marathons and marathons. At first, I wasn't chasing PRs. I was chasing the empowered, joyful feelings that running gave me, and I was pleasantly surprised when I

What if the fueling strategy you’ve followed for years is no longer the one that best supports your performance? In episode 131 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by elite ultrarunner and coach Zach Bitter for a thoughtful conversation about his experience with both low and high carb fueling. Zach has broken World and American Records in the 100-mile distance, competed for Team USA at the World 100K Championships, and holds multiple national titles across ultr

“Healthy, happy, and balanced athletes are the ones that make it across the finish line again and again throughout a long career and leave a legacy” - Jessie Diggins Jessie Diggins is currently competing in her fourth and final Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. I interviewed her back in January 2021 , just one week after her historic Tour de Ski win on some of the same Italian mountains she's skiing on now. Since our recording, Jessie has become the most accomplished cross