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The Eat for Endurance PodcastDoes Body Weight Affect How You Should Fuel During Exercise?Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!In episode 115 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, Claire welcomes back Sports Dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith, MS RD CSSD to dive into how body weight impacts fueling needs during exercise.For years, carb recommendations during exercise were based on duration and intensity, without considering body size. New research suggests that larger-bodied athletes may benefit from higher carb intake to optimize performance.Claire and Stevie discuss:Traditional carb guidelines during endurance exercise, and why they have been independent of body sizeHow a 2024 study suggests...2025-05-0141 min
Real Fuel with SLSEP 41: Hydration For Endurance AthletesMost endurance athletes know that staying properly hydrated is important, but many choose not to OR are out there just winging it when it comes to hydration. Having a solid hydration plan in workouts and for race day is critical to perform at your best! In this episode I chat about:Why hydration matters— for health AND performanceWater as an ergogenic aidWhat impacts your sweat rate/loss as an athleteNegative performance outcomes of dehydrationThings to look out for when it comes to dehydrationEasy ways to increase fluids and electrolytesAnd more!🎧 Listen wherever you get your...2025-04-0837 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 40: Nutrition Tips for New Endurance AthletesNew to running? Or maybe you’re diving right into your first long distance triathlon, full-send! After 16 years in endurance sports and the past 8 years working specifically in sports nutrition, I dive into some common misconceptions of newer athletes. In this episode I chat about:My top tips for endurance athletes getting started out in the sportWhy nutrition matters for every athleteThe biggest mistake I see new athletes mistake makeWhere to start with workout fuelingMindset shifts to make the jump into endurance sports nutritionAnd more!🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!✨ Enjoying the podcast? Help support...2025-04-0134 min
Runner's Round TableS5 EP13– Hot Takes: Come to the Carb Side with Stevie Lyn SmithSeason five of the Runner’s Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is the Carbs Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with registered dietician Stevie Lyn Smith about all things carb: what they are, why they are important, and how we can all learn to better embrace carbs.Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don’t forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7WZmHRZ6grE2025-03-261h 11Real Fuel with SLSEP 39: Debunking Running Influencer TrendsAre you a runner confused by all the information on social media? Do you think you need a 30 minute warm up routine to stay injury free? Feel like you have to go buy the newest pair of super shoes and walk 10k steps a day? Buckle up, because we dove into this current running trends and so much more including:Losing fitnessHow to deal with an injury in a training cycleUndertrained vs. overtrained– which is better?Who to trust in the online spacePhysical therapist green flags for runnersAnd so much more!🎧 Listen wherever you get your podca...2025-03-251h 04Real Fuel with SLSEP 38: Nutrition for the Masters AthleteAre you a masters (or entering) your masters athlete phase of life? Aging is a gift and we want to make sure you’re setting yourself to not just perform but also prioritize your health as a masters athlete. In this episode we dive into what you need to know about sports nutrition as a masters athlete. Here are some of the topics we cover:How to manage the changes in your body as a masters athleteInjuries as a 40+ year oldPerimenopause/menopauseHow macronutrient needs changeWhat’s the deal with protein?Managing sports nutrition and prevention of chronic diseaseSupplement cons...2025-03-181h 07Real Fuel with SLSEP 37: Micronutrient Series: B VitaminsStruggling with energy levels and performance? Not getting enough B vitamins could be at play, but that doesn’t mean you should run out and supplement. Join me as I dive more into all of the b-vitamins and how they help our bodies be their best.What are the B-vitaminsWhat do they do and why should I care?Folate vs. Folic acidKey role in metabolism and energy production as athletes (and humans!)Should you be worried about a deficiency?And so much more!🎧 wherever you get your podcasts!✨ Enjoying the pod...2025-03-1131 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 36: Athlete Spotlight: fueling ultras with Adam VadeboncoeurAdam is a marathon and ultra runner who’s been running for over 20 years. Over the last 4-5 years he’s developed his focus and found his niche in longer distances. He loves all kinds of running, whether its road, track, trails, or even treadmill. He also has a deep love for the process–if racing went away tomorrow, he’d still be out running and enjoying going to the well occasionally.In this episode we chat about:Adam’s background in running and endurance sportsHow he found his passion for endurance runningAttempting the world record for 50km o...2025-03-041h 09Real Fuel with SLSEP 35: Bone Stress Injuries & Bone HealthSidelined with a bone injury? Or are you an athlete who wants to learn more about bone health? In this episode I start to dive into this BIG topic and what you need to know about bone health as an athlete and the role nutrition plays in bone health. You’ll gain knowledge about:-What is a BSI?-Bone mineral density-What is bone turnover?-Low energy availability and the risk for bone injury-Micronutrients involved in bone health-How iron impacts bone health...2025-02-2533 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 34: Fiber for Endurance AthletesLet’s dive into fiber! Are you curious to learn more about fiber and its role as part of an endurance athlete's plate? If you deal with tummy troubles in or out of workout, learn why fiber intake, type and timing is something you should be looking at. In this episode I cover:-What is fiber-Types of fiber-New considerations when it comes to added fiber-Timing of fiber around workouts-Why more fiber isn’t always better-Fibers role in gut health-And so m...2025-02-1837 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 33: Micronutrient Series: AntioxidantsAntioxidants are talked about for their powerful properties that help fight inflammation but how does this relate to you as an endurance athlete? Get a little nerdy and dive into the science behind antioxidants, how it relates to our desired training adaptations, and take away some practical applications to better support your body as an athlete! In this episode I dive into:What are antioxidants?Why do they matter?What are free radicals and oxidative stress?The difference between untrained and well-trained individualsShould you be supplementing with antioxidants?And so much more!...2025-02-1130 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 32: Micronutrient Series: Vitamin DIt’s winter so we’re all longing for sun and more susceptible to lower levels of the ‘sunshine’ vitamin, which is prohormone. Long known for its role in bone health, we also know it can impact our immune system, inflammation, and muscle health as athletes. Wondering if you need more vitamin D? Be sure to give a listen–I also cover:What is vitamin D? How is it used in our body?What should your vitamin D levels be?Performance benefits of adequate vitamin D levelsSources of vitamin DHow to best absorb and support vitamin D levelsWhen to supplem...2025-02-0428 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 31: Micronutrient Series: IronAre you a runner or athlete struggling with your iron levels? Constantly battling fatigue, injury, and just feeling ‘bleh’? Maybe you’ve been on an iron supplement and are not seeing improvements in your levels. In this episode I dive into why low ferritin levels often need a closer look and why supplementation is often not the fix athletes need. I also cover:What is iron?What are the biomarkers in an iron panel?How underfueling impacts iron status– spoiler: it's more than just not consuming enough ironLow ferritin as a red flag for LEA/RED-sIron status and bone inj...2025-01-2831 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 30: Micronutrient Series: Magnesium + ElectrolytesSeason 2 is HERE! 🎉 Kicking off with my favorite mineral—Magnesium—and its electrolyte buddies! This episode is packed with all the juicy details about these tiny but mighty nutrients that keep us thriving as athletes and humans.Here’s what’s on the menu:What are electrolytes (and why they’re such a big deal)?How they fuel hydration and performance like pros.Delicious food sources you’ll want to add to your plate.What to do if your electrolyte game is falling short.And so much more!💧 Whether you're chasing PRs or just trying to fee...2025-01-2139 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 29: Chasing Magic: Building Bold Businesses and Big AdventuresJess Cahill is an adventure host, travel lover, online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life. Jess specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. She also hosts adventure trips to create a space for women to connect, see the world together, make lifelong friends, and unlock core memories. Her mission is to help as many women as possible get outside, adventure more, bet on themselves, take up space, do it scared, build confidence, live big + chase magic.In this episode, we chat about:Final episode of...2024-11-2649 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 28: Finding the Middle Ground in Health & WellnessLaura Ligos is a registered dietitian, mom & 2x cookbook author who resides in Albany, NY. She believes in a food first approach and focuses on optimizing the health and wellness of active women. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences from Cornell University and went on to complete her Dietetic Internship and MBA at Dominican University. She started her own private practice & brand “The Sassy Dietitian” to help be a credible resource for those looking to improve their relationship with food and optimize overall health without restrictive diets.In this episode we chat about:2024-11-191h 03