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In Episode 118  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast,  I’m joined by Aaron Gouw, an endurance cyclist and fellow Santa Cruz native (shout out to our hometown!) He also is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of the sports nutrition brand   Carbs Fuel . Aaron holds a Master’s in High Altitude Exercise Physiology, and is currently finishing his PhD in Human Bioenergetics, with a focus on how the body responds to exercise and fueling. Yeah, he knows his stuff. What I loved most

In episode 117  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by sports dietitian and fellow endurance nutrition expert  Vic Johnson   (MPH, RDN) of Mountain Sports Nutrition . Vic lives and works in Utah, but joined me from New Zealand on the tail end of a year-long family adventure traveling around the world ( jealous, anyone? ). Between hopping continents, parenting a toddler, and training for his own 100K race, he's also been helping some of the top trail and ultra runne

In episode 116  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, ultra runner Kabuki Snyder shares her powerful story, from struggling with disordered eating as a young ballerina to training for one of the toughest races out there: the Cocodona 250 . Kabuki opens up about her early relationship with food and body growing up in Ghana, why she ultimately quit ballet, and how she found joy and healing through running. We dive into the decades that ultimately prepared her for Cocodona 250,

In episode 115 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , Sports Dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith , MS RD CSSD returns to the podcast for part two of our series on performance fueling. Last time, we tackled speed and intensity ; today, we're diving into how body weight may change your fueling needs during exercise. Whether you're training for a half marathon, Ironman, ultramarathon, or whatever else, understanding your body’s needs is essential for performance, recovery, and long-term he

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

Carb loading is one of those things that everyone hears and talks about in the endurance sports world, but often misunderstands. There's a lot more to it than stuffing your face with pasta the night before a race! This post will cover everything you need to know about how to carb load for your next race to crush your performance goals, including: What is carb loading Why you should carb load When to carb load How to create an individualized carb loading plan Carb loading guid

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

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

As an endurance athlete, you likely already know that carbohydrates are key to performance . They’re the body’s preferred energy source for all forms of exercise, and especially for long duration and moderate to high intensity sessions. Carbs also play a critical role in supporting health. Matching your carb intake to your individual needs helps to preserve muscle mass, protect your bones, promote iron absorption, regulate hormone function, provide a primary energy source to

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

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

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,

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

Every January, hordes of people jump on the New Year's resolution bandwagon, with so many setting their sights on weight loss. Messaging on how to change your body is everywhere you turn, the popularity of fad diets surges (Whole30, keto, or other forms of sadness anyone?), and gyms temporarily become packed. This year, you can do SO much better! In this post, I'm giving you five goals for 2025 that have nothing to do with shrinking your body . Weight loss is not the answer

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

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 .

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotfiy Welcome to episode 105 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast! Sports Dietitian Val Schonberg , MS...

Welcome to Episode 104 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, which is a special bonus episode on how to practice self-care during the...

Welcome to Episode 103 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast , featuring Sports Dietitian and endurance athlete Bob Seebohar , MS RD CSSD...

Between Halloween, Daylights Savings, the election, major athletic events, and the upcoming holidays this month and next, you may find it particularly challenging to maintain your usual nutrition and exercise routines. You might be eating your feelings (which is fine, sometimes) or struggling to eat, for various reasons. Maybe you're traveling and don't have consistent access to what you want or need. Whatever the case, smoothies are an easy, helpful way to get key nutrients