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Fuel for Effort, Not Speed: Why Slower Athletes Still Need Carbs

In Episode 114 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m excited to welcome Sports Dietitian Stevie Smith , MS RD CSSD back to the show for the first of a two-part series on how various factors affect how you should fuel yourself during endurance activities. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotfiy Watch on YouTube Today’s focus is how exercise intensity changes an athlete’s fueling needs . This topic came from my back-of-the-pack athletes, who often ask : “ Do I really need

Apr 17, 2025

Fueling an FKT: How Tara Dower's Crew Helped Her Conquer the Appalachian Trail

Last week in Episode 112 , I sat down with Tara Dower to hear all about her record-breaking Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail. But what does it take to support an athlete through such a grueling feat? In this bonus episode , we’re diving behind-the-scenes with Amy Good , a crucial member of Tara’s support crew. From preparing nutrient-dense meals to offering emotional and other forms of support, Amy’s role was more than just logistical. For Amy, this FKT exp

Apr 3, 2025

How Tara Dower fuels FKTs and Ultramarathons

From DNF to Dominance: How Tara Dower Fuels FKTs & Ultramarathons

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotfiy Watch on YouTube In Episode 112 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I chat with the one and only Tara Dower , aka Candy Mama. Tara is a seasoned thru-hiker and ultrarunner, with a number of wins, podium finishes, and Fastest Known Times (FKTs) under her belt. Most notably, Tara set the overall FKT of the Appalachian Trail (AT) this past September, completing the 2,190-mile distance in just over 40 days and 18 hours and beating the pr

Mar 27, 2025

Nutrition Myths Debunked: The Truth About Supplements, Food Dyes, Seed Oils, and Raw Milk

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotfiy Watch on YouTube Busting the Most Common Nutrition Myths Are artificial food dyes harmful? Are seed oils inflammatory? Is raw milk good for you? And what about supplements - do they actually work, and do you need them as an athlete? In Episode 111 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast , Sports Dietitian Lauren Link , MS RD CSSD joins me to dive deep into the most debated nutrition topics from this past year. We separate fact from ficti

Mar 13, 2025

From Underfueled to 100-Mile Finisher: How This Athlete Regained Trust in her Body

In episode 110 of the Eat for Endurance podcast, I sit down with ultrarunner, author, podcaster, and adventure seeker, Angie Marie . Angie has always been drawn to movement. From karate and track as a kid to trail running, hiking, and gravel biking as an adult, exercise and adventure have always been core parts of her identity. But her journey to understanding how to properly fuel her body has been filled with challenges, learning moments, and ultimately, empowerment. Listen

Feb 27, 2025

Blood Sugar Levels & Performance: Myths, Facts, and Fueling Strategies

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotfiy In Episode 109 of the Eat for Endurance podcast, Hayden James , RDN CSSD CDCES of Satiate Nutrition joins me for a deep dive into blood sugar levels and athletic performance. Hayden is a sports dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and the conference director for the inaugural 2025 Fuel Fest , an endurance and mountain sports nutrition conference for healthcare professionals. She's also an avid trail runner,

Feb 13, 2025

How to Elevate Your Running with Coach Sara Manderscheid

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Welcome to Episode 108 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring endurance athlete and run coach, Sara Manderscheid . Sara hosts the podcast Elevate Your Running , which is also the name of her coaching company. In this Athlete Nutrition Profile, I sit down with Sara to explore how her approach to fueling has changed across her life. We discuss: Her memories of being physically active as a kid, including adventures on her bike wit

Jan 30, 2025

New Year, Your Diet (Still) Sucks with Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotfiy Happy New Year and welcome to Episode 107 of the Eat for Endurance podcast! We’re kicking off Season 7 with a bang, featuring two awesome guests: sports dietitian Kylee Van Horn , RDN and journalist and writer Zoë Rom . These two are not only best friends but also trail-running partners, running coaches, Aussie dog moms, and co-hosts of the podcast Your Diet Sucks . With the New Year in full swing, you're probably seeing an avalanche

Jan 16, 2025

From Burnout to Endurance: Emily Halnon on Joy, Nutrition & Running

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotfiy Welcome to episode 106 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast! It’s been a few months since my last Athlete Nutrition Profile, so I’m extra excited for today's guest - writer, trail runner, and mountain athlete Emily Halnon . Emily's essays and articles explore the intersection of running and the human experience, and have been published in a number of major media outlets. She also recently published her first book, called To the Gorge .

Dec 19, 2024