This week I chatted to Gemma Holloway. I met Gemma on the very snowy and cold Wildheart Runners anniversary meet. When she told me about her couch to 50k journey AND that she was a Sports and Performance Dietitian I couldn't not invite her on the podcast - food and running - that what it's all about isn't it.
What we talked about:
- Early beginnings and meeting strange people in car parks
- Pushing the boundaries to see hat might happen
- Challenges and working on her relationship with food
- Trying ultras (and getting hooked)
- Plans on going that little bit further
- We also started down the rabbit hole with nutrition
Key Takeaways:
- Dont restrict your fuelling, especially for longer runs where you need it more
- Finding your tribe (or tribes) that will be there and support you in your running journey
- Listen to your body and be OK with changing your plans for the right reasons - focus on the longer terms goals that you have
Resources Mentioned:
- @ronhill for the twin skin shorts
Connect with Us:
- You can catch Gemma on Instagram @this_dietitian_runs where she has some great advice posts on nutrition and where you can reach out for advice.
- If you are not already, follow me @davidultrarunner on Instagram for running-related content, chat, and discussion about the pod.
- Also, a little plea from me: if you enjoy the pod, please leave a review wherever you are listening as it helps others find it and spread the word.
Are you looking for a running coach?
While I now have a few athletes on board, there is always room for a few more, so if you want to know how I can help, get in touch here: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
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