Nutrition Rundown

Run fasted, with carbs before, carbs during, carbs after? Running nutrition can be confusing. In this episode I go over the good and the bad when it comes to running in a fasted state. Give it a listen and if you enjoy what you hear, feel free to give this podcast a rating and review. Thanks for listening! For more information about me and what I offer, visit.. www.nutritionrundown.com

In this episode I speak with Gabe Joyes, a Scarpa sponsored trail running athlete, about his recent race the Canyons 100 miler, his celiac diagnosis, and how he has managed to eat gluten-free as an athlete. If you're interested in what I do and/or working with me, feel free to visit my website www.nutritionrundown.com

There are many reasons why your gut may be acting up during a race, but the number one reason could be because of a imbalance of osmolarity or osmolality. There is a delicate balancing act constantly going on between your gut and blood stream to make sure there is enough fluid, concentrate, and the right pH. While we are out during a race, this balancing act becomes a bit more complicated as we ar...

Although I myself am plant-based and have seen first hand the benefits of changing my diet, there are some nutrient requirements that you could miss out on if you're not strategic in the way you eat if you are, or going plant-based. In this episode I go over which supplements you may need and why, and how to eat a well rounded diet to eliminate the need for other supplements. www.nutritionrund...

Aerobic exercise increases mitochondria which improves endurance. However, more mitochondria also means more free radical production which can be damaging to the body. Dietary antioxidants can help reduce oxidative damage and stress in the body. www.nutritionrundown.com

Carb loading can help you perform well on race day. Topping off your glycogen gives you available glucose to supply energy to your muscles and brain for an extended period of time. Don't overdo it though! You don't need to eat so much that you feel sick the night before and the day of your race. It's not worth the risk to go this extreme. In this episode I go over how to implement a sa...

A brief overview of Maurten's Bicarb System, the science behind sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) for buffering hydrogen ions, and curiosity around sodium bicarbonate for endurance athletes. 

Dietary fiber has a wide range of health benefits, but too much before a big race can cause serious issues. In this episode, I go over the benefits of fiber, and how to strategize your fiber intake before, during, and after training and racing.  www.nutritionrundown.com

A brief intro and an explanation as to why running and eating is so difficult. This podcast is for any and all runners who are interested in optimizing their nutrition for performance, recovery, and overall health.  https://www.nutritionrundown.com