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In Episode 124 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast,  I’m joined by sports dietitian and multi-sport athlete Alex Larson, RD LD as we dive into two important topics: triathlon nutrition and body composition for athletes .  One of the big questions we explore in this episode is whether endurance athletes should try to change their body composition and get leaner during a training cycle.  If you’ve been here awhile, you know that I generally encourage athletes not  to pursue weight

In Episode 122 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m catching up with Lauren Thomas, an endurance athlete and Maurten’s  Lead Sports Dietitian in the US, to talk all about sodium bicarbonate and other fueling strategies for athletes. Lauren and I actually go way back, as we briefly worked together over a decade ago in NYC in another dietitian's private practice. It was great to reconnect and hear all about where her life and career has taken her, including collegiate sports,

In Episode 120  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast,  I’m joined by Emily Holland , a trail runner, climber, creative business owner, and all-around outdoor enthusiast based in Boulder, Colorado. Emily is the co-founder of Wild Poppy Creative Consulting , where she helps small business owners and creatives increase their impact. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her on the trails with her rescue dog, Kayda, or scaling rocks at her local crag. I first connected with Emil

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

Temps are dropping for my Midwest and Northeast clients, while many of my West Coast clients are heading to the slopes. That means it's time to chat about winter nutrition, so that you can stay well-fueled and hydrated and keep having fun wherever you choose to be active this season! In this post, you'll learn how temperature and altitude affect your hydration and fueling needs. I'll also teach you four key strategies to keep you well-nourished and hydrated in winter conditio