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Real Fuel with SLSEP 48: Flexible Fueling & Nutrition for AthletesHeather Caplan is the co-founder of Lane 9 Project, and a sports dietitian based in Ann Arbor MI. She works with runners to be more flexible with fueling and nutrition, and supports athletes wanting to get their periods back, or keep them regular. She has three kiddos and a dog named Banana. You can find her out on the run, and on the Lane 9 podcast.Listen to hear more about:The what is and why behind the Lane 9 Project?How providing a platform for athletes and individuals to connect and share their stories can help othersHow individuals...2025-08-0553 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 47: Making Strength Training Accessible & Effective for Athletes of All AgesBrandon is the owner of SOMA Performance and Fitness in Centennial Colorado where they specialize in helping youth athletes improve speed, strength, and confidence as well as active adults improve overall health and fitness.Brandon has been training competitive athletes since 2010 and has helped well over 1,000 athletes improve their performance! He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the NSCA and holds multiple other certifications in the field of Strength and Conditioning.At SOMA Brandon and his team offer comprehensive in-person semi-private and team training programs as well as several online training options to...2025-07-2253 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 46: Athlete-Specific Care: A Game Changer in Eating Disorder TreatmentRiley Nickols, PhD, CEDS-C is a counseling and sport psychologist who specializes in working with athletes to address mental health and sport performance concerns. Currently, Dr. Nickols is the Senior Program Advisor for Athlete EDGE at EDCare in Denver, CO where specialized intensive eating disorder treatment is provided for athletes.He is also the founder of Mind Body Endurance, a group of providers with compassion and an expertise working with athletes, our providers aim to improve mental health, address sport concerns, optimize performance, facilitate healing, and restore freedom for athletes.In this episode we dive...2025-07-0853 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 45: Unpacking REDs for Endurance AthletesRelative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and low energy availability are common struggles for endurance athletes and active individuals alike. There are a lot of misconceptions about what these conditions are, who they impact, and how they present. In this episode I am joined by Brooke Czarnecki, RDN to dive into these topics and more!Listen to hear about:REDs deep diveWhat is low energy availability (LEA) and how does it impact athletes?Signs and symptoms of LEA and REDs that most athletes missHow REDs impacts our body systemsMental health component of LEA/REDsWithin day energy...2025-06-241h 00Real Fuel with SLSEP 44: Post-Marathon Mistakes to Avoid with Nick KlastavaNavigating life and training after a marathon or other big race can be a challenge for many runners and athletes. We are stoked to have Coach Nick Klastava back on the pod to give you tips and strategies to better navigate both the physical and emotional aftermath of completing your goal race.Listen to hear about:How to navigate feelings of sadness after a raceHow to be proud of yourself, no matter the outcomeHaving big goalsBuilding resiliency as a runnerHow to train through the summer for a better fall raceAnd more!Stay connected:Nick...2025-06-1047 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 43: Nutrition for child and adolescent runnersAbby Wolcott @energysportsdietitian completed her BS in dietetics at Olivet Nazarene University, where she was a member of the track team. She went on to complete her dietetic internship at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and her MS in Applied Exercise Science at Concordia University Chicago. Abby is based out of Kenosha, WI, and specializes in nutrition for athletes and people with eating disorders. Abby especially enjoys working with adolescents and their families to support them in fueling for sports while in recovery.In this episode we chat about:How she fell in love with working...2025-05-2740 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 42: Eating disorder support for endurance athletesKate Ringwood is a therapist and owner of Serendipity Counseling Services, specializing in athletes going through eating disorder recovery. In this episode we chat about:Eating disorder recovery– what does this look like?How diet culture impacts us all, whether we have an eating disorder or notMindset shifts to make things easier through recoveryEating disorder informed providers and coachesWhat parents/coaches should look out for in athletes if they suspect an eating disorderHow to have the hard conversations if you suspect an eating disorderWhat to look for in a therapist as an athlete strugglingPlaying the long game...2025-05-1351 min
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, I welcome 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.What We Cover in This Episode:Traditional carb guidelines during endurance exercise, and why they have been independent of body...2025-05-0141 minReal 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 03Real Fuel with SLSEP 27: How to Off-Season Like a Boss & Become a Stronger RunnerElisabeth founded Running Explained to help runners of all levels understand the how, what, and why of this incredible sport so we can get faster, run longer, and enjoy every step with smart, science-driven training.Her training & coaching philosophy is about building a strong aerobic base, fostering consistency through smart training habits, and focusing on whole-athlete development. She believes in helping runners enjoy the process and find a way to make running fit into their lives, not the other way around. Whether you're looking to break the cycle of training burnout, run your first half or full...2024-11-121h 24Real Fuel with SLSEP 26: Fueling Friendships & Growth as Every Day AthletesJoin me with a fun conversation between friends– I am joined by Chaz Adams and Amanda Tran who are both graduates of 1:1 nutrition coaching with Stevie, Keep it Real Collab members, and avid endurance athletes! In this episode we chat about:Eating enough and mental healthSuccess stories from real people/clientsBusting nutrition mythsLearning skills and habitsProtein ice cream– yay or nay?!Trialing gels and other sports nutrition –how to pick them?!Airing grievances about the endurance worldChafing the dreamFueling failsAnd so much more!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn M...2024-11-051h 04Real Fuel with SLSEP 25: Swimming tips & the evolution of triathlonMary Eggers is an associate professor of nursing and triathlon coach at Valor triathlon project. She has been a nurse for 24 years, coach for 21 years, athlete for 26 years! She’s qualified for kona 3 x and never went to race. She is also a mom and wife.In this episode we chat about:Starting triathlon back in 1995!How our sport has changed– especially around fueling and body imageNursing– how you’ve translated the lessons from your profession into everyday life, sport, etc.Life as an empath and setting boundariesWhat every coach wishes their athletes would do that...2024-10-2952 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 24: Rolling with the punches: nutrition & running through pregnancyHolley Samuel is a sports dietitian, personal trainer, and owner of private practice Holley Fueled Nutrition where she helps runners learn how to fuel to meet their health and performance goals and break free from dieting.In this episode we chat about:Prenatal nutrition for active individuals trying to conceive (TTC)Can underfed runners still get pregnant?Depletion of nutrients– what does this mean for mom?Nutrients/special considerations of testing for women who are pregnantBeing an advocate for yourself before, during, and after pregnancyInjury risk postpartum (PP) and in pregnancyBreastfeeding nutrition needsComing back to...2024-10-2255 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 23: Prioritizing mental health as athletes & navigating disordered eating behaviors and thoughtsDr. Lara Pence is a licensed clinical psychologist out of Fort Collins, CO. She specializes in working with professional and elite athletes, and she is the founder of The Coaches Collective, an intensive program designed to help coaches increase their psychological skill set and acumen. In this episode, we chat about (*TW* disordered eating)The coaches collective– what is it and what work she does with other coachesHelping coaches learn to see the athlete as a whole personOur values as an athlete and in performance Staying curious!Her work with clients with RED-s and eati...2024-10-151h 03Real Fuel with SLSEP 22: Using physical activity as a tool for our mental healthChris Muldoon is the founder of Strideful, an app that offers walking and running programs for mental wellness.He's a former NCAA Division I runner and currently coaches at SUNY Erie and with the Snyder Track and Field youth program.In this episode we chat about: Running with dogs!His running and mental health journeyPhysical activity and how it benefits mental healthHow to start moving for health, not just performance outcomesBuilding habits and making it a practiceConnecting mood with activity and finding that sweet spot with activity levelLearning how to ebb and f...2024-10-0849 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 21: Breaking down research & nutrition marketing claims, becoming a RD, and chocolate milkshakesGabby is a newly certified RD (woohoo!) based in Seattle who has experience in research, clinical, and private practice nutrition. As an avid runner and RRCA-certified running coach, Gabby’s dream is to work with athletes in private practice, helping to guide both their nutrition and training. One of her major aims in entering the field of nutrition is to refute the misinformation spread by diet culture, like the claim that “thinner = faster.” Gabby aspires to help athletes understand the importance of nutrition in reaching their greatest athletic potential, and more importantly to value, not fear, food. In her spare...2024-10-0142 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 20: Growing cycling for girls & learning as an endurance athleteMolly Hurford is a journalist, author and podcaster in love with all things cycling, running, nutrition and movement-related. She’s the author of a dozen books about endurance sport, both fiction and nonfiction, including Fuel Your Ride and the Shred Girls series. As co-host of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, founder of Strong Girl Publishing and a bookworm-turned-endurance athlete, she’s a little obsessed with getting people—especially girls and women—excited about finding a sport they love and spending time outside.In this episode, we talk about:Molly’s journey as an athlete and bookwormWhat Strong Gir...2024-09-2457 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 19: Creating a running community and more inclusive fitness studio spaceFounder, coach, and most importantly, runner, Kathleen is the legs behind Bflo Run Club & Pace Buffalo Running Studio. A certified fast girl, 1/2 Ironwoman, and type-2 fun addict, she will push the pace and bring out your strong side like no one else. Post-run run, you’ll find her hanging with her soul dog, Clay, or taste-testing tacos at Casa Azul.Her creds:BS in Exercise Science // SUNY FredoniaPersonal Trainer // National Academy of Sports MedicineRunning Coach // Road Runners Club of AmericaUSA Track & Field // Level 1In...2024-09-1754 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 18: Making training & racing in the heat a skillFounder of Taylored Training, an online run and strength coaching service based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Becky, swam competitively and coached swimming, taught HS biology for a decade along with some coaching in XT and conditioning for Lax. During the pandemic her and her hubby and I moved across the country and she turned coaching friends on the side into a full time gig. They live in Phoenix now with our 1.5 yr old and dog. Taylored Training has since expanded to a 2 coach operation.In this episode we chat about:Her love of...2024-09-101h 05Real Fuel with SLSEP 17: Ditching the ‘lighter is faster’ narrative in endurance sportsJennie Hansen is a former pro triathlete and Ironman Lake Placid champion, now age group triathlete living in Rochester, NY. She is also a physical therapist turned coach. She also thoroughly embraces her crazy dog lady status, just living life with her husband and three rescue mutts.In this episode we chat about: *TW* disordered eatingDogs!Jennie’s journey to tri and becoming a proRacing as a pro vs age groupBalancing life as a pro triathlete and PTUnderfueling and how navigate itPressure of the lighter is fasterSigns of overreachingAging as an athleteCoaching wo...2024-09-0352 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 16: Improving your iron as an endurance athleteNatalie is a board Certified Sports Dietitian & owner of BeFueled Sports Nutrition, her virtual sports nutrition practice. Natalie is passionate about helping endurance athletes feel their best to do all the badass things they want to do in life. Natalie is a runner and triathlete, and outside of training, loves to get outdoors and spend time with her pups.In this episode we chat about:What’s the difference between iron and ferritinWhy do we look at the WHOLE iron panelWhat labs to ask your provider to look at if your concerned about yo...2024-08-2745 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 15: My journey into tri & endurance sports!Join me as I tell my story into triathlon and endurance sports over the past 15 years. From injury to finding joy and merging my passion for sports and nutrition into one. Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/ 2024-08-2034 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 14: How to overcome bone stress injuries as a runnerSteph Mundt is a physical therapist & running coach in Tempe, Arizona. She specializes in the care of runners with bone stress injuries, hip labrum tears and a history of restrictive eating. Her business Volante PT & Performance offers both local and remote rehab and coaching services.In this episode we chat about:Sites of injury that are more associated with ED/DEHow Steph’s approach to BSI's might be different from what a lot of runners are used Why do BSI’s tend to have a high recurrence rate?If someone suspects they might have a BSI, is th...2024-08-1358 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 13: Making fueling easy & inclusive for the everyday athleteLaura Jorgensen is a driven entrepreneur with an early career focus on financial data solutions and building high-performing teams. With data-driven success as a savvy analyst, Jorgensen became the youngest manager in Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s corporate history in 2014. From there, she turned her attention to a professional cycling career where she spent seven years ascending the ranks to over 50 podiums and a spot on the United States National Team.During her time in the saddle, Jorgensen incubated an e-commerce startup, The RunnerBox and RiderBox subscription service, earning testimonials from top-tier publications for being “The Best Subs...2024-08-0646 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 12: Improving body image & breaking free from dieting for runnersHolley Samuel is a sports dietitian, personal trainer, and owner of my private practice Holley Fueled Nutrition where I help runners learn how to fuel to meet their health and performance goals and break free from dieting.In this episode we chat about:Holley’s story as a runner, dealing with body image and now fast forward to being a momTips to improve your relationship with food and bodyThe importance of taking care of your mental healthCurating your social media feed for a better relationship with food & bodyCritical thinking skills with nut...2024-07-3053 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 11: Finding balance & fueling your busy lifestyle as a human & an athleteClaire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian based in Santa Cruz, CA. She provides virtual nutrition coaching and other services to athletes of all abilities, and hosts the Eat for Endurance Podcast. Claire also is an avid distance runner and has competed in numerous solo and team events from the 5km to 50-mile distance.In this episode we chat about:Building communityFueling long trail ultras vs. road runningProtein and fat during ultra distance racingOvercoming the fears surrounding GI issues on the run Underfueling leading to GI issues vs. certain foods triggering issuesFiguring out e...2024-07-2359 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 10: Finding joy while overcoming injury as a collegiate runnerKylie Oblak is a senior cross country and track runner at Hamilton College. Originally from Boston, she will be moving to New York City to be a consultant when she graduates. In addition to being a student and an athlete she runs a fitness/health instagram account (@kylierunssmiley) where she promotes all things health, happiness, injury recovery, training advice, and more.*TW disordered eating*In this episode we chat about:Growing up in the social media era as an athleteNIL for collegiate athletesHow switching from ice & field hockey saved Kylie from her EDFinding joy...2024-07-1648 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 09: Using PT as way to enhance our endurance performance, not just react to injuryHalle is an orthopedic/pelvic floor physical therapist at Buffalo Pelvic Health and Acupuncture Clinic. She's also a Pilates instructor at Stretch and a run coach at Pace.Passionate about women's health and fitness, Halle leads a women's cycling group based at Shickluna Bikes. An active runner, she trains with the Buffalo Run Club (affiliated with Pace) and is currently tackling an Ironman.Beyond her professional roles, Halle enjoys running with her dog Daphne, cycling with friends, being in the mountains, and functional fitness.In this episode we talk about:Pelvic floor...2024-07-0951 minReal Fuel with SLSWelcome to Real Fuel with SLSWelcome to Real Fuel with SLS! Here’s more about me and why I’m stoked to have you “join” the conversations to make endurance sports and sports nutrition a better place. 2024-07-0505 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 08: Women’s health optimization, healthy periods for female athletes, and why TF the basics matter most.Danielle has a unique background for which she has become known as a unicorn in the women’s health space. After ten years practicing conventional medicine she shifted her focus + pursued certification as a FDN-P where she now helps women (+ some men) optimize their health through lifestyle + deep dives into their health.She is also a certified fertility educator, masters level mental health therapist, PNL1 certified nutrition coach + in a prior life spent five years as a personal trainer. You can see where the unicorn term comes from. She specializes in helping women understand where they are + hel...2024-07-021h 16Real Fuel with SLSEP 07: The beauty of friendship in sport, debunking dairy myths, and how to chase big goals without sacrificing your healthEmma loves all things cats, cows, and chocolate milk. Her passion for dairy and animals for dairy started while growing up on EL-Vi Farms in Newark, NY. She stays involved to this day at the farm by helping with community relations works like running the social media page and being the race director for the Dairy Discovery 5k that the farm and 3 other local farms host. When she is not working her day job in milk promotion at American Dairy Association North East, she can be found competing for Team Milk in Full distance Ironman triathlons and half & full...2024-06-251h 11Real Fuel with SLSEP 06: Letting go of numbers to improve performance, balancing life and training, and how to show up and get the most from your running journeyNick Klastava is a runner and running coach who loves to help athletes balance their training with their life and to focus less on the numbers. In this episode we talk about:Training through the different seasons of lifeComparing to past life training to current selfWorking through the phases of injury recovery with athletes, getting out of the grind and self-doubtHelping athletes find their growth & progress Celebrate the little moments and gain perspectiveRelying less on numbers how it helped me as an athlete to be less anxious and have less performance anxiety and how I...2024-06-1852 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 05: Navigating pregnancy and post-partum as an endurance athleteAs a mother of 2 and 3 time Ironman finisher with countless other athletic pursuits under my belt, Katie created pursuit endurance after going through pregnancy as a triathlete and navigating the challenges of being a new mother when she re-entered the sport.She wants to be the person she wished she had: to give better resources and guidance to mothers who are pregnant and postpartum and want to stay active in their sport.Katie is a Native Washingtonian originally from Burke, VA. She's a mother to six year old, Elias, and three year old, Emett. She...2024-06-1157 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 04: Finding joy in the process of running, exploring curiosity in your goals, and using your voiceJonathan is a runner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston, MA now living in Boulder, Colorado. He works at InsideTracker on groups/enterprise sales. He also hosts a podcast, For The Long Run, aimed at exploring the Why and understanding what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. You can find him running around the trails of Boulder or at Skratch Labs Cafe eating a breakfast burrito.In this episode we chat about:Podcasting and learning to use your voiceWhat makes us all unique and showing up for communitiesUsing social media for good and...2024-06-041h 04Real Fuel with SLSEP 03: Changing the narrative in triathlon; eating for health first, performance secondCody Beals is a Canadian professional triathlete and 12× IRONMAN and 70.3 Champion. Cody self-coached his way to the professional ranks in 2014 by applying an analytical, data-driven approach drawing on his background in physics. After several years of successful middle distance racing, Cody found his forte in the full distance. Debuting at Mont Tremblant in 2018, he dominated his first three IRONMAN races in the span of a year. Cody is now devoted to long course racing on the world stage while openly sharing his journey. You can also get to know more about Cody here, here and here.In t...2024-05-2856 minReal Fuel with SLSEP 02: Body neutrality, toxic fitness culture, and common misconceptions about strength training in endurance sportsAmanda Katz is a full-time fitness professional. She's a certified personal trainer, RRCA certified run coach and serves as a group fitness instructor specializing in indoor cycling, treadmill running and total body conditioning formats at Equinox in New York City. Her philosophy is based on the notion that all bodies deserve a fitness experience without punishment, guilt or shame. She approaches her craft with humor, real talk and ultimately, wants her clients to feel stronger and confident in their bodies through movement.In this episode we chat about (*TW: disordered eating): Red and green flags in c...2024-05-211h 11Real Fuel with SLSEP 01: Creating a more inclusive endurance spaceJason Bahamundi, founder of Run Tri Bike, is a passionate and accomplished endurance athlete dedicated to proving that there is a spot at the starting line for everybody and every body. With a background deeply rooted in the world of triathlons, running, and cycling, Jason has not only excelled in his personal athletic endeavors but is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive world of endurance sports. This led him to establish Run Tri Bike, a platform that serves as a hub for enthusiasts to connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources. Jason's genuine enthusiasm for endurance sports, continues...2024-05-1450 min
The Running Explained Podcast*s3/e19 Sports Nutrition Marketing with Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN (@stevielynlyn)HOW can you be an informed consumer of sports nutrition products? How can you critically evaluate the claims set forth by different sports nutrition companies, sort through the BS, and find the best products for you? Sports Dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN (@stevielynlyn) joins the show to help us become more informed consumers and understand different marketing pitches for sports nutrition products
Trends in sports nutrition products & marketing
Special claims and how certain products try to differentiate themselves
What's the deal with products marketed as "low sugar"?
A peek behind the curtain of endorsement deals...2023-05-251h 18
The Running Explained Podcasts2/e37 Back to Back Marathons (& other races) with Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDNTrying to run BACK TO BACK marathons (or other races?) Sports Dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith joins the show to help you understand how to handle running two big endurance events two days, two weeks, or two months in a row!
Understanding the most important things about running back-to-back races: when is it a good idea, when is it a bad idea?
Discussing the types of training that might be required
The basic principles of optimizing recovery between races
General training guidelines between two races
Stevie Lyn's experience advising Shalane Flanagan on her bloodwork in 2021 when Shalane ran 6 marathons in 42 days
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Holley Fueled Nutrition PodcastTriathlon & Ironman Nutrition with Stevie Smith MS, RDN, CSSD, CDNIn today's episode I chat with fellow dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN about all things triathlon & Ironman nutrition. While many endurance sports nutrition principles carry over from the running world into the tri world, there are a lot of logistical differences when it comes to actually applying the information over the course of 3 disciplines!
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Purple Patch PodcastFueling and Nutrition for the Female Athlete - Part 2- with Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn SmithMatt welcomes back Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn Smith, for Part 2 of a discussion around nutrition for female athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Part 1 is HERE. Both Stevie and Kyla bring with them a wealth of expertise, passion, and decades of experience in this particular area of fueling for the female. Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN, is one of the lead dieticians with our partner, InsideTracker. She's an experienced Registered Dietitian, board-certified in Sports Nutrition, with a history of working with both individuals and groups in clinical settings. She is wonderfully skilled in sports...2022-04-271h 03
Purple Patch PodcastFueling for the Female Athlete with Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn SmithMatt welcomes two powerhouses of nutrition, Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn Smith, for a deep-dive discussion around nutrition for female athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Both Stevie and Kyla bring with them a wealth of expertise and passion in this particular area of fueling for the female. Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN, is one of the lead dieticians with our partner, InsideTracker. She's an experienced Registered Dietitian, board-certified in Sports Nutrition, with a history of working with both individuals and groups in clinical settings. She is wonderfully skilled in sports nutrition, and weight management...2022-04-061h 27
Marni on the Move218: LIVE from Chelsea Piers Fitness: Discover InsideTracker & The Benefits of Ultra Personalized Nutrition With Stevie Lynn Smith, Sports Dietitian; Mike Nicholson, Chelsea Piers Fitness, Fitness Director; and Dorothy Beal, 47x Marathoner & RunKeeper Head of Content Strategy for Guided WorkoutsLIVE from Chelsea Piers Fitness in NYC, todays Marni On The Move podcast offers an in-depth look at why you should be ahead of the curve when it comes to your health, dialed in to what’s happening in your blood and DNA, and how you can benefit from ultra- personalized nutrition and InsideTracker. Host Marni Salup, sync's up with panelists Mike Nicholson, Fitness Director, Chelsea Piers Fitness; Stevie Lynn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN and InsideTracker Consultant; and Dorothy Beal, 47x Marathoner and RunKeeper, Director of Content Strategy for Guided Workouts
We do a deep dive into:
The benefits of...2022-03-0855 min
RunChats with @RonRunsNYCStevie Lyn Smith - Talking All Things Nutrition & Fueling; Playing Offense vs Defense With Your Health | RunChats Ep.54Stevie Lyn Smith MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN is a 10X Ironman finisher, who loves dogs, endurance sports, and is always on the lookout for her next big adventure! When she's not crushing it on the course or the trails with her doggo, she's helping fuel her athletes' goals and mindset.
Stevie has helped hundreds of athletes and active individuals fuel to improve their performance, energy levels, and recovery without feelings of guilt or restriction. She works for InsideTracker and our POD listeners know I'm a huge fan, client, and have been using their services for years.
2021-09-1756 minMarni on the Move186. Stevie Lyn Smith, Registered Dietician & Sports Nutrition Specialist On Endurance Sports Fueling & HydrationStevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN, is a registered dietician, sports nutrition specialist, marathon runner, 10X Ironman triathlete, and adventurer. She is the Founder of Stevie Lyn Smith Nutrition Wellness Consulting, PC and writes for my fave wellness company and podcast partner, InsideTracker. Today Stevie and I sync up about all things endurance sports nutrition from fueling and hydration on race day to building nutrition into your overall training plan leading into your race. Stevie sheds light on a few examples of tests you can do to figure out your sweat levels and assess how much hydration you really n...2021-08-251h 00