Find Your Edge: Training, Sports Nutrition & Mindset Tools for Triathletes, Runners & High Achievers Chasing Performance & Longevity

Ever wondered what's inside a functional nutritionist's supplement cabinet? That's what we're cracking open today! I'll share my journey, woven with pearls of wisdom on when and how to take them as well as specific brands I use. This is for informational purposes only, and should not be constituted as medical nutrition therapy. You'll learn my justification behind my...

Ever wondered what to do immediately after crossing that finish line? This episode shares the secrets to a successful post-race recovery—everything from immediate actions to the importance of movement and how to best replenish your body. We discuss the ideal balance of carbs and protein to consume within 30 minutes, and even the surprising benefits of a post-race beer! Join us as we wrap up our po...

Ready to conquer the run in your triathlon? We're here to guide you not just through Ironman North Carolina 70.3, but any triathlon you try.  The transition from bike to run can be tricky, but we've got insider tips to help you navigate IMNC. We also share tips on proper run pacing, fueling, form and mental strategies as you complete the final leg of triathlon! Ready to make a season&apo...

Welcome to day 3 of our podcast blitz leading up to Ironman North Carolina 70.3! This episode covers T1 and the bike portion of race day. We offer tips on a smart set up in transition, as well as gear suggestions for those cooler morning temperatures. Plus, we discuss hydration and nutrition strategies and appropriate pacing to lead into a good run. We also discuss safety, mechanical issues and ti...

So you're heading into race week, let's get prepared for the swim portion of your next triathlon as part of our 5 part podcast blitz! Coach Chris Newport offers tips on gear, swim strategy, sighting, drafting and more. We cover the importance of lubrication in key areas. Plus, we get real about swimming abilities, emphasizing the importance of positivity and breathing techniques. Plus, g...

Whether you're doing IMNC or not, Coach Chris shares her insights on pre-race preparation for triathlon – from the importance of tapering and testing your gear, to the value of quality sleep, healthy nutrition, and adequate hydration. Remember, this isn't the time to experiment with anything new. Rather, it’s about resting, recovering, and ensuring you're at your peak on the big day...

Host, Head Coach and Performance Dietitian Chris Newport talks with her fellow performance dietitian Marisa Faibish in our latest podcast episode about sleep, nutrition, and injury risk in elite youth athletes. The research article we discuss is called " Too little sleep and an unhealthy diet could increase the risk of sustaining a new injury in adolescent elite athletes " from the Scand...

Host, Head Coach and Performance Dietitian Chris Newport talks with Coach Maggie in our latest podcast relating to research on deliberate cold exposure for health and performance. As a bonus, she happens to be a seasoned long distance swimmer...in some pretty cold water, so we get to hear all about her experiences and her future plans! Deliberate cold water exposure can be amazing for not only men...

In today's episode, host Chris Newport sits down with Coach Carlie , who is a also working on her PhD in Sports Psychology. We "nerded out" on some recent research regarding first time 70.3 triathletes. The article she chose was published in 2021 in the International Journal of Exercise Science called "Psychological status during and after the preparation of long-distance triat...

Host, Head Coach and Performance Dietitian Chris Newport interviews Coach Ryan in his unique approach to goal setting for endurance athletes, which he calls ENDUP. He was unsatisfied by some of the other goal setting methods, and this one works great for working with endurance athletes, so he's sharing his technique.   Keep these things in mind when you're working on your goals: A goal i...

Host, Head Coach and Performance Dietitian Chris Newport shares her 5 tips for the off season, including things you should think about, things you should try and ways to help you become a better athlete once the season starts again.  Learn more here Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?  Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swi...

Two of the The Endurance Edge dietitians, Chris and Amber, teamed up for this Find Your Edge podcast to discuss nutrition tips for a healthy holiday.  Did you know that the "average American" gains weight during the holiday season (shocker, I know)? One study examined this, and found that the participants gained, on average, about 1 pound.  Doesn't seem like much, right? The problem...

Since improving or maintaining health and fitness often entails a financial investment, we thought it would be great to investigate financial fitness. So we turned to one of our athletes, Trevor Lawson, who happens to be a Certified Financial Planner at Capital Financial Solutions in Raleigh, NC and enjoys working with retirement planning.  First, Trevor defines financial fitness. We discuss the i...

Join Chris Newport and Marisa Faibish, both sports nutritionists at The Endurance Edge, to discuss the basics of fueling young athletes for their sport.  Marisa talks about how it’s important for a dietitian to make a full assessment of a youth athlete’s diet. We discuss some of the things that we look at as sports nutritionists, including: Calorie, or energy intake, and the impact on health and p...

Meet Amber, our newest dietitian on our team, who shares her story about discovering that she has the BRCA gene, and her forced journey into menopause. As a personal trainer and fitness instructor too, she discusses how to stay fit and healthy through the entire process of surgery, menopause and more.  Read more here Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?  Join us for an...

Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular nutrition strategies in the world. But does it actually improve fat loss or athletic performance? In this episode of Find Your Edge , Coach Chris Newport interviews Dr. Matthew Stratton, who recently completed doctoral research on intermittent fasting and resistance training. We discuss: What intermittent fasting actually is The most common f...

Did you know there are different types of resilience and that there are ways to boost it, especially when you're on the race course? Join us as we talk to Coach Ryan, who has also been a guidance counselor for near 2 decades, as we discuss ways to identify your type of resilience and how you can boost it for improved mental training. Get the full episode here, plus visual slides: https://www....

In this Find Your Edge podcast, Chris Newport sits down with physical therapist Mbong Henry from Radiance PT . She enjoys working with postpartum runners, but enjoys helping anyone with pelvic floor challenges, including stress incontinence, accidental leakage, lower back pain and more. We discuss: Why you shouldn’t wait to have your pelvic floor health issues addressed What percentage of women wh...

Are you ready for your next triathlon, SwimRun or open water swim? You've been putting in hours at the pool, refining your technique, improving efficiency, and gaining endurance and speed. Now it's time to transition to the open water. Here are 9 tips to get you into the lake or ocean successfully while conserving energy and boosting your confidence Coach Chris and The Endurance Edge .  ...

Many athletes rely on gels, sports drinks, and energy chews to fuel their workout, but real foods can be just as effective. In this episode of the Find Your Edge podcast, Coach Chris Newport shares practical ideas for fueling endurance exercise with portable real foods. We cover: Real food options for pre-workout fueling Portable foods for long runs and rides Recovery nutrition without supplements...

Have you ever wondered about supplement safety, quality and effectiveness? Well, we do too. In fact, our dietitians go to great lengths to ensure we match the safest, most effective and highest quality supplements for each clients' health and fitness goals, genetics and needs. Whether they're used for athletic performance or health purposes, it's important to know what supplements a...

In this Find Your Edge podcast episode, host Chris Newport sits down Thomas Henson, Jr from HensonFuerst Attoneys. Thomas is not only an avid cyclist, but an experienced personal injury attorney. We discuss Insurance you NEED as a cyclist (or athlete involved in sports near/around vehicles) What to do if you're in a cycling accident Best practices for cycling safely to avoid accidents Go here...

After helping countless athletes over the years, we know that healthy eating can be tough. To help make it easier, our sports nutritionists created a simple 6 Step System for High Performance Healthy Eating. It helps keep you performing your best both physically and mentally. It helps fight inflammation, boost immunity, support lean muscle tissue and maintain focus. In this short episode, we get b...

Find Your Edge Podcast host Chris Newport sits down with our longest tenured client and "most mature" athlete (he's 68 years young) John Murphy to talk about how he's been able to stay in endurance sports for so long. We discuss: Why being a "back of the pack" finisher is totally fine and how long it took him to accept it (or has he?) Why hanging out with athletes kee...

After taking a short break from our Find Your Edge podcast we are so excited to be back in action! We wanted to kick off our return by introducing our triathlon coaches at The Endurance Edge.  In this episode Coach Chris sits down with the rest of the coaching staff Marty, Carlie and Ryan to discuss: how they each got into triathlon what their favorite part of the sport is what the hardest part of...