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The Fueling Forward Podcast26. Shannon RowburyThis episode is an interview with American middle distance running great, Shannon Rowbury. Shannon grew up in San Francisco, where she switched from Irish Dance to running. She found herself on a full ride scholarship to Duke, and was offered a professional contract with Nike out of college. During her professional career, Shannon was an 8 time member of Team USA, including a 3 time Olympian. She was the American record holder in the 1500, running a time of 3:56, and has won 3 bronze medals: one at the 2009 World Championships, one at the 2016 Indoor World Championships, and as of recently was upgraded to...
2026-02-2057 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 24This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:I'm in a busy phase of life and am eating more convenience foods. Is there a difference between eating convenience vs. whole foods, and are there convenience foods that are better than others?I took some time off of running and noticed that I was feeling super hungry. Can you explain what might be going on in my body and do you have any advice for what I should do during the rest of...
2026-02-1349 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast25. Pippa WoolvenThis episode is an interview with UK based runner, Pippa Woolven. Pippa grew up in the UK and found her way into the sport of running. She was offered a scholarship to compete at the D1 level with Florida State University, where she found herself struggling with food and body image. After a decline in her health and performance left her unable to train or compete and with no diagnosis from doctors, Pippa did her own research and discovered she was likely suffering from RED-S. She went on to recover through the help of medical professionals, and went on...
2026-02-0659 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 23This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners. This is the first episode of 2026 and start of season 2 of the podcast!Questions for today’s episode include:Can you talk more about collagen and when someone might benefit from using it?I lost weight last track season and ran a PR. I then lost my period and am now underweight, which I know isn’t sustainable, but I can’t help but associate my performance with weight loss. Do you have any advice on how to change my min...
2026-01-3042 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 22This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners. This is also the season finale for the 2025 season of The Fueling Forward Podcast! Thank you so much to everyone who has been listening and submitting questions, I can't wait to come back in January of 2026 with more episodes for you. At the end of this episode, I give some bonus tips on navigating the holidays.Today's questions include:I have been dealing with muscle soreness after doing PT, are there any foods that could help me like anti-inflammatory...
2025-12-0549 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast24. Emma BatesThis episode is an interview with professional runner for ASICS and 2:22 marathoner, Emma Bates. Emma grew up in Minnesota where she discovered a love for distance running that led her to receiving a full ride scholarship to run at Boise State University. While at Boise, Emma was a 12x All-American and a NCAA champion in the 10k. After college, she went on to run professionally for B.A.A., but decided that environment wasn't a good fit for her. She moved off the grid into the wilderness of Idaho, working full time and training alone while living in the...
2025-11-281h 02
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 21This episode is a Q&A where I answer questions that have been submitted to me by listeners. Today's questions include:I had a running coach tell me I shouldn't combine gels and electrolyte drinks with carbs or it will cause GI distress. Is this true, or is there a way to use both without having GI issues?I'm 5 months postpartum and have been dealing with night sweats. They may not just be postpartum related, as I've noticed they also occur during the second half of my cycle. Is there anything I can do nutrition wise to help...
2025-11-2137 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast23. Bobby StuckeyThis episode is an interview with Bobby Stuckey, a Boulder based award winning Master Sommelier, restaurateur, winemaker, and cookbook author. Bobby grew up in Arizona and is a graduate of NAU. He worked his way up from being a busboy to working with Thomas Keller at The French Laundry, where he met his business partner Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. Together in 2004, they opened Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, CO, and went on to found the Frasca Hospitality Group that now includes 5 sister restaurants. In 2004, Bobby received his Master Sommelier diploma, making him just one of 279 people in the world to...
2025-11-1456 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastSpecial Episode - NYC Marathon RecapI did it!! I officially am a marathoner. I finished the NYC marathon in 3:07:48, and although this was slower than my A goal time of sub 3, I wouldn't change a thing about the race or weekend.In this episode, I talk about:The travel to NYC and the busy weekend we had with friends and familyWhat it was like navigating logistics leading up to the marathonHow I executed my carb load starting 2 days out from the raceWhat my fueling looked like the day and night beforeHow I fueled the morning of the race, and what it...
2025-11-0751 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast22. Jess McClainThis episode is an interview with professional runner for Brooks and 2:22:43 marathoner, Jess McClain. Jess grew up in Arizona, where she was a 4x Footlocker qualifier and 14x state champion while in HS. She went on to run for Stanford and became a 7x All-American. Jess signed a professional contract with Brooks out of college and went to train with Brooks Beasts in Washington, but really struggled with the transition and to stay healthy. She ultimately ended up moving back home with her parents and stepping away from running professionally, and transitioned to working full time in marketing.
2025-10-311h 08
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 20Today's episode is a Q&A where I answer questions submitted by listeners. It's also my last Q&A episode before I run the New York City Marathon, so I talk a little about my training block and race day goals.Questions answered in today's episode include:Do you have any good snack ideas for night time? I usually like to have something sweet before bed.Recently I started waking up really hungry and was wondering if this is normal or a sign of under fueling? I only have noticed this recently after being more intentional...
2025-10-2441 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast21. Elise CrannyThis episode is an interview with Elise Cranny, Colorado native and professional runner for Nike. Elise found immediate success in the sport as a high school runner, and went on to run for Stanford. While at Stanford, Elise struggled with RED-S and several bone injuries that disrupted much of her collegiate career, but despite these struggles she was still a 12x All-American and NCAA runner up, and signed a contract with Nike right out of college. Elise credits her post-collegiate career to learning how to properly fuel herself, and since going pro in 2018 Elise has won 4 US titles, represented...
2025-10-171h 06
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 19This episode is a Q&A where I answer questions submitted to me beforehand by listeners. Today's questions include:I'm a busy college runner who relies heavily on pre-packaged foods and bars, often grabbing them for snacks or before or after runs. Do you have any recommendations for conveniences foods that won't hurt my stomach?Should I consume 60g of carbs per hour on all long runs, even the "shorter" long runs that are 10-15 miles?What is a good strategy for taking in fluids during the marathon? Should I use on course options or carry my own...
2025-10-1039 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast20. Dani JonesToday's episode is an interview with professional runner for New Balance, Dani Jones. Dani and I were teammates at The University of Colorado Boulder, and became teammates after college while on Team Boss. Dani was a standout collegiate runner, earning 12x All-American honors and becoming a 4x NCAA Champion. After her 5th year track season was cut short due to covid, she signed with New Balance and went pro, focusing on the 1500. Dani has competed in 8 USATF championships and most recently was selected to represent Team USA at the NACAC Championships, where she earned a silver medal in the 1500.
2025-10-031h 01
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 18In this Q&A episode, I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Today's questions include:Why do runners get side cramps and how can you avoid them?What advice do you have for high school coaches for helping athletes continue to run and train if they have a history or past of disordered eating? How do you balance training along with long term health?How can I handle triggering comments from relatives and friends who don't run?I notice that whenever I get my period, my running takes a nosedive and I struggle with...
2025-09-2635 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast19. Lottie Bildirici (Running on Veggies)This episode is an interview with the founder of Running on Veggies, Lottie Bildirici. Lottie grew up in NYC, and as a freshman in high school was diagnosed with cancer. After finishing her treatment, Lottie was inspired to learn more about health and wellness and began getting into running and nutrition. She started the blog, Running on Veggies, which eventually turned into an Instagram. Lottie soon turned her passion into her career by cooking for elite athletes like Kara Goucher, and becoming a recipe developer which eventually led to the publishing of her cookbook, Running on Veggies. Lottie has...
2025-09-1952 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 17In this Q&A episode, I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Today's questions include:I'm a high school runner with a super early lunch period at 10:15am and I'm having trouble figuring out how to eat leading up to a 3:30pm practice. Do you have any tips or advice?Can you share your opinion on energy drinks?I'm a new college graduate running 95 miles per week, do you have any advice for how to get into a better fueling routine without the structure of school? Also, should I be eating less or feeling...
2025-09-1241 min
The Lane 9 PodcastMaddie Alm RDN on REDs Without Disordered Eating and Body Changes After Pro Running"I weighed more as a professional runner than I did in college, and I ran faster as a professional runner," shares sports dietitian Maddie Alm MS RDN. You might know Maddie Alm from her Instagram account and podcat, Fueling Forward. She started her journey to becoming a registered dietitian after meeting with a sports RDN in college, as a collegiate athlete. In college, she was feeling exhausted between workouts and training sessions, but as she shares on this episode, "didn't even realize that fueling was important." That all changed with a pretty simple suggestion from the dietitian: F...
2025-09-1154 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast18. Emily InfeldThis episode is an interview with professional runner, Emily Infeld. Emily grew up in Ohio, where she found her love of running through weekend races with her dad. She went on to run collegiately for Georgetown, where she was a 14x All-American and an NCAA indoor 3k champ. Emily signed a contract with Nike right out of college and joined Bowerman Track Club, where she trained for the majority of her career. Emily was the 2015 Bronze Medalist in the 10k at the World Championships in Bejing, and she went on to become an Olympian in 2016 in the 10k. Emily...
2025-09-051h 07
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 16This week's episode is a Q&A where I answer questions submitted by listeners. The questions I answer in this episode include:My hemoglobin A1C came back as high in my most recent blood test and my doctor suggested I cut back on carbs and sugar. As a long time runner, can you help put this advice into context? I want to ensure I'm fueled but not negatively impacting my blood sugar.I'm a high school runner currently dealing with a bone stress injury and also trying to get my period back. Do you have any advice...
2025-08-2946 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast17. Special Live Episode - Women's Decathlon World ChampionshipsThis is the first ever live recorded episode of The Fueling Forward Podcast! In partnership with Hettas, I had the opportunity to travel to Geneva, OH to be a part of the Women's Decathlon World Championships weekend. I got to talk with the event founder, Lauren Kuntz, who was a D3 All-American in the pole vault while at MIT. After coaching while in grad school at Harvard, Kuntz became frustrated that she wasn't allowed to compete in the 10 event decathlon that included the pole vault because it was reserved for the men. Lauren became an advocate for allowing women...
2025-08-2252 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 15Today's episode is a Q&A where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners. The questions I answer in this episode include:I'm a college coach and my athletes just started double threshold days. What should fueling and refueling look like around these sessions, and should they be taking in carbs/electrolytes during?I'm a high school runner with a big appetite, and I find myself comparing how much I'm eating to friends and family and feeling bad about eating more than them. Do you have any tips on how to deal with food comparison?Do...
2025-08-1539 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast16. Grayson MurphyThis episode is an interview with professional runner for Saucony, Grayson Murphy. Grayson grew up playing soccer, and even went on to play soccer in college. When she decided college soccer wasn't for her, she walked on to her college's track/xc team. Grayson went from having no experience with running and running 1 mile at a time to becoming a 5x D1 All-American at the University of Utah. Grayson signed a professional contract soon after college, and has competed in a wide variety of events. She finished 6th in the steeplechase at the 2021 Olympic Trials, is a 5x US...
2025-08-0959 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast16. Grayson MurphyThis episode is an interview with professional runner for Saucony, Grayson Murphy. Grayson grew up playing soccer, and even went on to play soccer in college. When she decided college soccer wasn't for her, she walked on to her college's track/xc team. Grayson went from having no experience with running and running 1 mile at a time to becoming a 5x D1 All-American at the University of Utah. Grayson signed a professional contract soon after college, and has competed in a wide variety of events. She finished 6th in the steeplechase at the 2021 Olympic Trials, is a 5x US...
2025-08-0859 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 14In today's Q&A episode, we cover some really great questions including:Do you have any advice on how to navigate fueling in the off season? I have a fear of gaining weight and losing fitness, and it's making me really anxious.I was just diagnosed with a bone stress injury in my femur, and I heard that caffeine can lead to bone loss through blocking absorption of calcium and other minerals. I've upped my intake over the last year, do you think this could have contributed to the bone injury?I always find myself bingeing on something...
2025-08-0144 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast15. Chris LeeThis episode is an interview with strength and conditioning specialist, Chris Lee. Chris was a D3 collegiate swimmer while at Montclair State, and after college he moved to Boulder, Colorado to pursue competitive triathlon. After getting his CSCS certification, Chris founded Kinesis Integrated. Kinesis Integrated provides personalized, science-backed strength training for endurance athletes, and they offer both in-person and app-based support. He recently created the Kinesis app, which integrates data from your watch to create a personalized and dynamic strength training program for you and your personal goals!In this episode, we talk about:How growing...
2025-07-2551 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 13Today's episode is a Q&A where I answer questions that were submitted to me by listeners.Questions answered in this episode include:I'm a high school xc athlete who had a disappointing track season, I found of my ferritin was a 3 and I'm a plant based athlete. What can I do to help improve my iron?What are your thoughts on syncing your fueling to your menstrual cycle, specifically to help with PMS symptoms?I'm a high school xc coach struggling to get athletes and parents to buy into the importance of nutrition. What can...
2025-07-1843 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast14. Sinclaire JohnsonThis episode is an interview with professional runner for Nike, Sinclaire Johnson. Sinclaire is a Florida native who switched from lacrosse to running in high school. She earned a full ride scholarship to Oklahoma State University, where she was a 2 time All-American and the 2019 NCAA champion in the 1500, setting the NCAA championship meet record that still stands today. Sinclaire signed a professional contract with Nike right after college and has been with them for 6 years, during which she has been a 3 time World Championship qualifier. Sinclaire found herself not happy in her training environments and struggling with injuries, so...
2025-07-1158 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 12In this Q&A episode, I'm answering questions submitted to me by listeners. Today's questions include:How should I fuel before and after an evening training session if I'm running at night around 7-9pm?I've heard you mention that artificial sweeteners can impact gut health, can you expand on this and does that mean I should stop putting stevia in my coffee?I've been working on adding more carbs and have been feeling better with my energy levels and on runs, but I've also noticed some bloating and that I feel heavier. Is this normal?I'm a...
2025-07-0446 min
The Rambling Runner Podcast#688 - Breaking4 Breakdown and Transitioning from Pro Running with Maddie AlmBreaking4 is in the book as we are joined by former professional runner for Team Boss, and NCAA All-American for University of Colorado, Maddie Alm to break it down.
In the second half of the show we dive into Maddie transition to full-time registered dietitian, how she build her business while she was running professionally, and how she is handling going full-time with Fueling Forward.
Learn more about Maddie at www.fuelingforward.com.
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2025-06-2753 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast13. Steph BruceThis episode is an interview with mom of 3 and professional runner, Steph Bruce. Steph grew up in Arizona, where finding running in high school led her to a successful D1 career at USCB, including achieving All-American honors. Steph went on to run professionally, and has 3 US titles and over 30 US championship showings between the track and the roads. Steph ultimately transition to the marathon, and has an average time of 2:31 over 20 marathons. Aside from running, Steph is a mom of 3, a co-founder of Picky Bars, and the founder of Grit Running.In this episode, we talk about:
2025-06-271h 04
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 11This week's episode is a Q&A! I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners, and today's questions include:What can I expect physically and mentally when returning from a period of underfueling or RED-S? How long will it take to feel normal?I have big goals in the sport but am not really a stand out runner. I know you were a walk on, so do you have any advice for a runner that wants to get better? I've heard that using sugar based gels during runs can cause gut issues and damage. How should I...
2025-06-2039 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast12. Alexa EfraimsonThis episode is an interview with former professional runner and soon to be registered dietitian, Alexa Efraimson! Alexa grew up in Washington, where she found running through soccer. She excelled quickly in the sport, and ended up signing a professional contract with Nike right out of high school at age 17. Alexa was a 2x member of Junior Team USA and is still the junior American record holder in the 1500. She was a member of Team USA in 2019 at the PanAm games, where she earned a bronze medal in the 1500. All throughout her time as a professional runner, Alexa struggled...
2025-06-131h 01
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 10Today's episode is a Q&A with me, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner. I'll be answering questions submitted to me by listeners, and today's questions that I answer include:I've always had a regular cycle so assumed I was fueling properly, but after struggling with fatigue and realizing I needed to eat more I was wondering if there are other ways I can tell if I'm under fueling?I'm a high school coach and I saw other teams having their athletes use sodium bicarbonate before races. Can you talk about if this is appropriate for...
2025-06-0649 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast11. Kara GoucherThis episode is an interview with Kara Goucher. Kara lives in Boulder where she is a wife and mom, and a Track and Field analyst for NBC Sports. Kara grew up in Minnesota, finding the sport of running through her grandpa, then went on to run for the University of Colorado where she was a 3x NCAA champion. After college, Kara went on to run professionally for Nike Oregon Project, and was a 5x member of Team USA including a 2x Olympian and World Silver Medalist. While at NOP, she suffered years of abuse at the hands of coach...
2025-05-301h 03
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 9This week's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm. I start the episode by giving a quick update on how I'm preparing to train for NYCM (spoiler alert, it's not much). Then, I'm answering questions that have been submitted by listeners.Today's questions I answer include:As a busy student athlete, I know some days I'm not getting enough in because of my busy schedule. Should I be worried about within day deficits, and what can I do about it? Also, do I need to be buying organic produce on the budget...
2025-05-2341 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast10. Sara VaughnThis episode is an interview with professional runner representing Puma and mom of 4, Sara Vaughn. Sara was born and raise in a small town in Nebraska, and after finding running in high school she went on to become an All-American for CU. While at CU, she unexpectedly became pregnant her junior year and had her first daughter, Kiki, as a collegiate athlete. Sara went on to compete in everything from the 800 to the marathon, representing Team USA at 2 world championships in the 1500. In 2021, Sara transitioned to the marathon and won her debut at CIM in 2:26:53, one of the fastest...
2025-05-1655 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 8Today's episode is a Q&A with me, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner. I'm starting off today's episode with an exciting announcement, then I'm answering questions that have been submitted to me by listeners. Questions answered in this episode include:What are your thoughts on incomplete vs. complete proteins and leucine content of plant based proteins?As a plant-based, high mileage runner I'm worried this could be affecting my training or increasing my risk of injury, do you have any advice or suggestions?I am newer to running and run slower paces, so...
2025-05-0946 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast9. Reilly BeattyThis week's episode is the first of my May series, Mother Runners, where runners who are also moms share their experiences navigating this time in their life. Today's guest is Reilly Beatty, a registered dietitian, owner of Reilly Beatty Sports Nutrition, and new mom to her first daughter who was born just over a year ago. Reilly played D1 soccer at NC State, and found her way to running after college. She has recently gotten into longer distances like the half marathon, and will be racing the 2025 New York City Marathon this fall!In today's episode, we...
2025-05-0255 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 7Today's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner. I start of the episode with some brief thoughts on Monday's Boston Marathon, then I'm answering questions submitted by listeners. Today's questions include:I went through a period of time where I was under fueling, and have worked on healing my relationship with food and eating more. However since I've made these changes, I've dealt with 2 bone injuries. Is this due to my history of under-fueling? And if so, how long will this last and what can I do to...
2025-04-2538 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast8. Bailey NessThis week's episode is an interview with Bailey Ness. Bailey is a Minnesota native and alumni of the University of Minnesota Track/XC team. She moved to Colorado for grad school, finishing up her eligibility at CSU before moving to Denver and starting 2 different businesses. Bailey is the founder of Nessecity, a social media marketing agency, and the co-founder of Cooldown Running, the largest run club in the US with an apparel line and run clubs in 12 different US cities. Bailey has also finished 5 marathons and has a PR of 2:46, and will be running the Marathon Boston this coming...
2025-04-1853 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 6Today's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner. I answer questions that have been submitted to me by listeners, and today's questions include:I was told my cholesterol levels are high as a young high level runner and my doctor told me to remove several foods, what does this mean and what should I do?How do I fuel when returning from injury and manage the stress I feel about body changes?How long after waking up should I eat breakfast, and is it ok to have coffee...
2025-04-1137 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast7. Emma CoburnToday's episode is an interview with steeplechase legend, Emma Coburn. Emma grew up in Crested Butte, Colorado where she was an 8x Colorado State champion. She went on to run for the University of Colorado, earning 6x All-American honors and 3x NCAA titles. Emma has been a professional runner for New Balance ever since, and has been one of the greatest US runners of all time. She is a 10x US champion, a 9x member of Team USA including a 3x Olympian. Emma is also a 3x medalist in the 3k steeple, earning a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic...
2025-04-0457 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 5Today's episode is a Q&A with me, your host Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner. I answer 5 great questions submitted by listeners, including:What are some nutrition considerations for the aging athletes?Should I be getting regular blood work, and should I be looking for different numbers as an athlete?What should I do from a fueling standpoint if I'm struggling with irregular cycles due to PCOS?Do fruits and veggies count as carbs for athletes?I recently ran a half marathon and it seemed like I was the only one with fuel...
2025-03-2844 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast6. Amber SchulzThis week's episode is an interview with Amber Schulz! Amber grew up in Florida and got into running at a young age, where she was the 2021 4A Florida State Champion in XC and the runner up in 2022. Amber battled an eating disorder her junior year of HS, and after recovering she went on to run collegiately at the D1 level at High Point, then ended up transferring to Flagler, a D2 school back home in Florida. Throughout college, Amber experienced injuries, mental health struggles, and ultimately relapsed into her eating disorder, leading her to decide that collegiate running wasn't...
2025-03-211h 03
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 4This week's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner. In honor of it being National Nutrition Month and RD day, I start the episode by talking about the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist, and my journey to becoming a dietitian.I also answer questions submitted by listeners, and the questions I cover in this episode include:Why should I fuel on runs over 70 minutes? Is there really a difference between types of gels and which option is best?Do you have any ideas for...
2025-03-1446 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast5. Allie OstranderToday's episode is an inspiring interview with professional runner and mental health advocate, Allie Ostrander! Allie grew up in Alaska, where she was a 10x state champion and U20 World Mountain Running champion. She went on to run for Boise State University, where she was a 3x NCAA champion and 13x All-American. After college, Allie signed a contract with Brooks and ran with the Brooks Beasts, and went on to qualify for the 2019 US team in the 3k Steeple to compete at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Allie stayed with Brooks until her battle with an eating disorder...
2025-03-0759 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 3Today's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm, a registered dietitian and former professional runner. In honor of it being National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I start today's episode by talking about some statistics around eating disorders in athletes, myths that perpetuate these issues, and sharing some resources for seeking support.I answer 4 great questions submitted to me by listeners, and today's questions include:1) Do you have any advice for food to prioritize while working on getting my period back?2) Should those who menstruate fuel or hydrate differently if...
2025-02-2845 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast4. Katie RainsbergerThis week's episode is an interview with my friend and former teammate, Katie Rainsberger. Katie grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she was a 10x Colorado state champion and a 4:40 miler. She went on the run at the University of Oregon and ended up transferring to University of Washington. While in college, Katie was a 13 time NCAA All-American, and a 3rd place finisher at NCAA championships. From there, Katie became a professional runner for New Balance, and has finished 5th in the 3k steeple at the 2020 Olympic Trials, as well as medaled in the NACAC championships twice.
2025-02-211h 01
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 2This week's episode is a Q&A with me, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former elite runner. I answer questions submitted by listeners, and today I cover:How to handle pre-race nerves, both from a mental and fueling standpoint speaking from some of my personal experienceWhat are some special fueling considerations for breastfeeding moms?Is vitamin water zero a good post training recovery drink?How long should a run be before you recommend adding fuel?My legs feel extremely heavy and tired, what could that mean and what should I do?If you want to submit a...
2025-02-1441 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast3. Cory McGeeToday's episode is an interview with professional runner and Olympian, Cory McGee. She grew up in a small town in Mississippi, where she ended up becoming a multi-time state champion. Cory went on to run collegiately for the University of Florida, where she was a 2x NCAA runner up and 10x All-American. After graduating, Cory became a professional runner for New Balance and eventually became one of the fastest and most accomplished US women in the 1500m (her PR is 3:57!). Cory has represented Team USA 5x, including at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and has the American record in the 2k.
2025-02-0747 min
The Fueling Forward PodcastQ&A With Maddie - 1Today's episode is the first ever Q&A on The Fueling Forward Podcast! Get your questions answered by me, Maddie Alm, a registered dietitian and former elite runner.On today's episode, I answer questions about:How to structure your fueling, both consistency of eating throughout the day and composition of meals/snacksShould you be counting calories or macros?Recommendations for a DIY electrolyte drinkThoughts on and research behind collagen useHow to navigate fueling with a crazy life scheduleIf you want to submit a question to be answered on the next Q&A session, you...
2025-01-3137 min
The Fueling Forward Podcast2. Laura ThweattToday's episode is an interview with professional runner, Laura Thweatt, who is based in Boulder, CO. Laura ran collegiately at CU and went on to have a 10 year professional career running for Saucony (she is still with them today!). She's a 2:25 marathoner, a 5th place Olympic trials finisher in the 2016 10k and 2020 marathon, and a US Cross champion, and on top of all of that is an incredible high school xc/track assistant coach.We talk about:Laura's trajectory from high school to collegiate runningHow collegiate running negatively impacted her relationship with food and running, and...
2025-01-241h 03
The Fueling Forward Podcast1. Welcome to The Fueling Forward Podcast!Welcome to the very first episode of the Fueling Forward Podcast with me, Maddie Alm, an elite runner and registered dietitian. I'm so glad you're here!In this episode, I will introduce you to both the podcast and myself. You will learn:What the podcast is all about and how it's going to workThe story of how I got into running and nutritionThe trajectory of my running career and how much of an impact nutrition has had on me as an athleteWhat it means to be a dietitian and how I became oneWhat Fueling Forward is...
2025-01-1733 min
The Lycra ConspiracyE46 | Zwift Academy Winner Maddie le Roux | New ITD Host | Paris Roubaix | Lap It Up | Quiz + moreWelcome back to the Number #1 Zwift/Cycling/Racing podcast on Youtube Episode No. 46 #party #celebration
Special guest this week is the amazing Maddie le Roux, winner of the Zwift Academy 2023
Maddie le Roux Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/leroux_maddie/?hl=en
We are going to find out about what goes on behind the sences of "Chasing Down A Dream"
We also introduce a new host to the ITD team.
In this week's show:
1) Three times Virtual Everest - June Alm
2) Rob recons the Lap...
2024-04-161h 23
Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast32. Run Stronger, Run Smarter: What You're OverlookingIn this Episode, Reilly and Jenna are joined by fellow dietitian and professional runner Maddie Alm. Maddie is a remarkable athlete heading to the 2024 Olympic Trials and she's a sports dietitian who specializes in helping endurance athletes maximize their performance. Maddie shares insights into the critical aspects of nutrition, such as pre-race fueling, post-run recovery, and effective hydration strategies. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your running journey, this episode is your ultimate guide to optimizing your nutrition and elevating your running game.
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2023-10-2439 min
Self-Employment Success PodcastEpisode 6 - Investing In Yourself & Your Business W/ Maddie AlmMy guest on today’s podcast is Maddie Alm. Maddie is the owner of Fueling Forward Nutrition, a sports nutrition consulting firm based out of Boulder Colorado, working alongside runners and endurance athletes to help them optimize their performance through proper nutrition. What’s unique about Maddie is that she is a professional runner herself. She walked on to her college team and through working with a dietician herself, went from one of the worst runners (those were her words not mine) to one of the best. Through her own story she came to realize that many athletes in e...
2023-04-0541 min
Ready to RunEpisode 14: Identifying and treating Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) with Dr. Aubrey Armento and Amanda McCarthy, RDIn our last episode, Olympic marathoner Jake Riley and registered dietician and professional runner Maddie Alm shared a lens into the personal journey and athlete’s perspective on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).
Today, we’ll expand on the topic of RED-S with Sports Medicine Physician - Dr. Aubrey Armento and Registered Dietician - Amanda McCarthy of Children’s Hospital Colorado. They will share their expertise and provide insight into screening, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery considerations for return to sport.
Dr. Aubrey Armento is a pediatric sports medicine physician at Children’s Hospital Colorado and Assi...
2022-11-241h 20Ready to RunEpisode 13: Jake Riley and Maddie Alm - Opening the conversaion on relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) in malesIn today's episode, we have a discussion on relative energy deficient in sport, otherwise known as RED-S with Jake Riley and Maddie Alm.
Maddie is a Registered Dietitian and the founder of Fueling Forward Sports Nutrition. Maddie has Masters in Nutritional Science from San Diego State. She completed her training and a registered dietitian at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. She also competed at the University of Colorado in Boulder and currently runs professionally for Team Boss.
Jake is an American professional long distance runner and 2020 Olympic marathoner. He currently lives and trains in Boulder, Co...
2022-11-101h 14I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein PodcastNutrition Series Episode 2: Maddie Alm – The Breakdown of RED-S and Iron (IHA Episode 393)Maddie Alm is back on the show for the nutrition series! She is a registered dietitian who was recently on the show to talk about training with Team Boss, some of her own athletic breakthroughs that she has had in 2021, and so much more! I knew that when I was going to do a nutrition series, I wanted to make sure I incorporated her into this series.
In this episode, Maddie is talking to us about RED-S, what that is, and how you can identify if you have RED-S. We go into a deep dive into iron...
2022-07-0448 minI'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein PodcastEpisode 388: Maddie Alm – Sports Dietitian and Team Boss Athlete Talks Breakthroughs in 2021Maddie Alm is a registered dietitian. She has her own practice called Fueling Forward and she specializes in sports nutrition for endurance athletes. She has a unique journey of her own as an average high school runner to an NCAA DI All-American to a USA Olympic Trials finalist. She had a huge year last year where she qualified for her first Olympic Trials. She was ranked 29th in the 5,000m and went on to place 12th in the final. She debuted the half marathon in 71:31 at the Houston Half. She runs with Team Boss and is coached by Joe...
2022-06-101h 01
The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance47. Our Relationship with Food with Maddie AlmDo you have a healthy relationship with food? In this episode, Registered Dietitian and professional runner, Maddie Alm talks with Andrew Simmons about appropriate fueling through your training cycle. Not only does she discuss the importance of adequate fueling in training, but also dives into the mental and emotional reasons why people have trouble giving themselves permission to eat enough.
Maddie Alm is a Colorado native, an All-American runner from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a 2x USA Championships qualifier. Her passion for sports nutrition began when changing her nutrition led to drastic improvements in her...
2021-11-1738 min
The Rambling Runner Podcast#377 - "Fail" Forward Friday: Jared Ward & Maddie Alm"Fail" Forward Friday is back and we are brining you stories from two amazing people - Jared Ward and Maddie Alm.First up is Jared Ward. Jared is an Olympian, USATF running circuit champion, NCAA All-American, and one of the best and most consistent American runners of this generation. But don't let all of that fool you. Jared's story of "failure" will resonated with runners of any ability.In the second part of the show we hear from Maddie Alm. Maddie is a pro runner who trains with Team Boss and she is having a...
2021-10-1557 min
For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running171. Maddie Alm: Not Being Afraid To FailMaddie Alm is a runner and a dietitian, from Boulder, Colorado.
In this episode we talked about:
-her start as a runner
-not running again for a while
-imposter syndrome
-training with Team Boss
-the culture of food/fun with Team Boss
-how to get started with her as a dietitian
-“it depends” and why that’s the answer to everything
-what success means to her
-getting comfortable being uncomfortable
-where her breakthroughs came from
-and...
2021-07-2355 min
Nail Your Nutrition Podcast42: Maddie Alm, Olympic Track and Field 5k Trials Runner + Sports DietitianWhat do you do days before you compete in the Olympic Track and Field 5k Trials? Eat ice cream! Maddie Alm, fellow sports dietitian and US Olympic Track and Field 5k spills the beans on competing in the trials in June 2021 in the heat of Eugene. Maddie qualified for the Olympic trials in the 5k at the Sound running meet in LA mid-May 2021 with a time of 15:19. Going into the trials, she ranked 29th but crushed the race and finished 12th with a 15:58 time. In this episode, we cover:What it was like qu...
2021-07-2046 min
Ali on the Run ShowMaddie Alm, Professional Runner & Registered Dietitian "I'm pretty close to living the dream right now." What do you do when you can't decide whether you want to go pro as a runner, or pursue your dream of being a registered dietitian? For Maddie Alm, the answer was "do both." Maddie lives in Boulder, CO, where she trains with Team Boss (coached by Joe Bosshard) and is the owner and founder of Fueling Forward, a sports nutrition consulting business. She's a former All-American from UC Boulder, and was a two-time USA Championships qualifier. Today, she's chasing a 5K qualifier so...
2021-04-291h 05
Greenletes PodcastHow Maddie Alm Went From Walk-On Cross Country To Professional Runner & Why She Became A Registered Dietitian--with Maddie Alm, MS, RDMaddie Alm is a professional runner with Team Boss and a Sports Dietitian. She started running in high school, walked onto her college cross country team and excelled to the professional level. She attributes her running success to nutrition, which is why she ultimately chose to get a Master's in Nutritional Sciences and become a Registered Dietitian. In this episode, we discuss Maddie's career and her nutrition philosophy, including: how she went from soccer to walk-on cross country to professional athletewhat she does as the Sports Dietitian for Team Bossher nutrition philosophy and why she thinks all foods f...
2021-04-0634 min
Voice In SportEpisode 42. Maddie Alm - Demystifying Female Athlete NutritionMaddie Alm, VIS Expert™, Professional runner, Registered Dietitian (RD), and Former Division I Athlete at University of Colorado-Boulder and with an M.S. in Nutritional Sciences from San Diego State University joins us to demystify common phrases and challenges we all face in sport. Maddie walked onto the cross country and track and field teams at the University of Colorado-Boulder, eventually earning All-American Honors. Her experiences with learning about the power of nutrition in undergrad inspired her to become a registered dietitian. Maddie now trains as a professional athlete while working with female athletes of all ages on...
2021-03-2339 min
Nordic NationDiving Into Female Athlete Specific Fueling with Maddie AlmThis podcast is part of a series on female athlete specific physiology and sports nutrition. With the help of experts and novel research in this area, this series unpacks how the menstrual cycle might influence training adaptations and provides female athletes and coaches with the information to help optimize fueling and training schedules accordingly.Based in Boulder, Colorado, Maddie Alm is the face of Fueling Forward, a sports nutrition business helping athletes of all levels improve their nutrition in and out of training to help optimize their training adaptations and health. In...
2021-01-2742 min
Convos Over Cold Brew with Emma AbrahamsonMaddie Alm | Registered Dietitian & Elite Runner Answers Your Questions About Nutrition!Welcome to today's episode of Convos Over Cold Brew with Emma Abrahamson. In this episode Emma sits down with Team Boss runner and Registered Dietitian Maddie Alm. Maddie has her own practice called Fueling Forward, where she works with a wide variety of runners (including the pros) on properly fueling for their lifestyle. In today's episode we answer questions that you asked on Instagram all about nutrition, the importance of fueling, and much more. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson/@onecrazedfoodie and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow...
2020-08-2050 min
Up and Running With Lauren + AbbyEPISODE 84: Results from the Track, What Des Is Up To + Weight and Nutrition in Distance RunningIn this episode Lauren + Abby recap the latest news from the past week including the pro races over the weekend, the latest from the NCAA concerning fall sports, an interesting interview with Des Linden and MORE!
Things We Talk About
NCAA DI Cancels All Fall Championships
Shop the new Allyson Felix x Athleta line here
Sarah Sellers announced her pregnancy on Instagram
The Pivot Year of Des Linden on Slow Twitch - read the article here
Register for the At-Home Falmouth Road Race ...
2020-08-1957 min