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Many people struggle with their nutrition when they travel. That’s because travel throws you out of your routines, and it’s hard to eat consistently and adequately if you don’t have what you need or want readily available. To be clear, you don't have to be traveling far. Maybe you're out and about locally, commuting to work, or doing other things on-the-go. Wherever you're going or how you’re getting there, you’ll benefit from planning ahead ! In this post, I’ll give you some

Welcome to Episode 93 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring runner and jewelry designer, Erica Sara Reese . Erica is the talent...

I'm continuing my Fuel Your Run   blog series by exploring what to eat during long runs , which is anything >60-90 minutes. These nutrition strategies also apply to triathletes, cyclists, swimmers, Peloton enthusiasts, and other athletes . There may be logistical differences from one sport to the next, but the fueling principles remain the same. Fueling during exercise is a huge topic , and this post is by no means comprehensive (we'd be here forever). Here's what I'm coverin

Welcome to Episode 92 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring Canadian marathon icon Krista DuChene .  Krista wears many different...

Welcome to Episode 91 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring Callie Roseland, MS RD CSSD. Callie is a tactical Performance...

Welcome back to my Fuel Your Run series! Today, I'm tackling a cornerstone of endurance performance: hydration for endurance athletes . If you're a runner, cyclist, triathlete, or any athlete pushing your body's limits, this is your ultimate guide to staying optimally hydrated, regardless of the time of year. The world of hydration can seem overwhelming. What works for one athlete might not work for another, and the demands of different training and racing conditions add a

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Welcome to Episode 90 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring sports dietitian and ultra...

Welcome to Episode 89 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring Alyssa Leib, MS RD of Peak to Peak Nutrition . Today, we’re chatting...

Welcome to Episode 88 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring Masters distance runner Trey Duncan.  Trey is a former nutrition...

Learn the best ways to fuel before a longn(>60min) run, bike, swim, or other type of endurance training session or event.

Learn how to dial in your hydration plan in today's episode with Skratch Labs Athlete Care Manager and Sports RD, Colette Vartanian.

Welcome to my Fuel Your Run blog series! I'll be covering the ins and outs of what to eat and drink before, during, and after short (<60min) and long (>60min) runs over several blog posts. These nutrition strategies also apply to triathletes, cyclists, swimmers, and other athletes . There may be some logistical differences, but the most of the fueling principles remain the same. I'm kicking this series off by teaching you what to eat before a short run ! You'll learn: Genera

Welcome to Episode 86 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring fellow Sports Dietitian and endurance athlete Dana Eshelman (MS RD...

Welcome to Episode 85 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring back of the pack ultrarunner Janet Cunningham . Janet is a mental...

I was watching my 4 year old run around at the beach the other day with so much energy, curiosity, and playfulness. It reminded me that I...

Welcome to episode 84 of the Eat for Endurance podcast, featuring fellow sports dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner (RDN, CSSD). Dawn is all...

Episode 83 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast is an Athlete Nutrition Profile featuring Jonathan Levitt . Jonathan is based in Bolder,...

As a Sports Dietitian who has worked with endurance athletes and other active people for over ten years, I've heard many of the same questions over and over again. Here are two of them: "How much do I need to eat?" and "Am I eating enough?" Exercise increases nutrition needs , and figuring out the best diet for you, as an endurance athlete and unique human being, is essential. Many recreational athletes struggle to fuel adequately because they lead busy lives and don't pr

Happy New Year and welcome to Episode 81 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast! Today Sports Dietitian Bob Seebohar (MS RD CSSD CSCS) of eNRG...

Hydration mishaps are all too common among endurance athletes. Sometimes it's a fluid issue, other times an electrolyte issue, or it may be both. Fluid and salt needs vary greatly among athletes , which is why these two things must be individualized . In this post, I'll teach you how to test your sweat rate (the amount of fluid you lose per hour during exercise) using a home scale so you can personalize your hydration plan for training and competition. But First, Some Back