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Nutrition for runners can be really complex and personal. Many people absorb misguided messaging about "good" and "bad" foods and what your body should look like, and lose sight of what's actually important for athletic performance and overall health. In episode 145 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, longtime runner and experienced running coach, Amanda Brooks, joins me to talk about shifting her focus from restricting food to fueling more freely, resulting in stronger runs an

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

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

In Episode 129 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by ultrarunner, coach, and host of The Everyday Ultra Podcast , Joe Corcione . Joe’s story is not the typical “natural-born athlete” narrative. He was never active growing up, and he struggled with drugs and alcohol as a teenager and young adult. But as Joe puts it, “You can become someone new if you’re willing to do the work.” This work gradually helped him get sober, finish over 25 ultramarathons, coach runn

In Episode 125 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by running coach and podcaster Lindsey Hein . Lindsey is the founder of SandyBoy Productions , host of the popular I’ll Have Another Podcast , and co-host of The Relay Podcast . She's also a longtime distance runner, certified running coach, race announcer, and mom to four young boys. In this episode, we go behind the mic to talk about Lindsey’s personal journey through running, motherhood, and nutrition. From navig

I am so excited to announce a project that I've been meaning to start for years and finally - at 33 weeks pregnant - have managed to...