The Fuel Run Recover Podcast

Thank you SO MUCH for your support over the last 2 seasons of The Fuel Run Recover podcast. I'm so excited to share that season 3 is confirmed, and will be coming your way in early 2025! Until then, catch up on any episodes you might have missed, or give your favorites another listen, you never know when you'll pick up another great piece of advice just by tuning in a second (or maybe 3rd) time! Y...

Welcome to season 2, episode 46 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, and our FINAL episode of season 2! In this week's episode, I'm sharing my best tips and advice for navigating the holiday season while staying on track with your goals (sort of!). Tune in to hear why 'perfection' really isn't our goal, and how you can adjust your plans, schedule, and expectations to get the most enjoyment and restora...

Welcome to season 2 episode 45 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, where I'm thrilled to bring you this conversation with Winnipeg runner and Fuel Train Recover Club member, Wendy! Wendy just started running this year, and has been an incredible example of how by being consistent, taking things slow, and believing in yourself, you can achieve anything you set your mind to! Here's a little more about...

Welcome to season 2, episode 44 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, where I'm so excited to bring you this great conversation all about how RunDisney runners can make it to the finish line of their events pain-free! If you're signed up (or thinking of signing up) for a RunDisney event, you don't want to miss this episode! Ali shares her incredible wisdom, tips, and advice for how runners (especially...

Welcome to season 2, episode 43 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast, where we're unpacking some of my LEAST favorite advice when it comes to your training and fitness. Everything from... 'Never miss a Monday!" to "Don't strength train, it'll make you bulky!" Tune in to hear why some of these commonly-heard tips drive me up the darn wall, and what you should do instead to actually become a more consist...

Welcome to season 2, episode 42 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast, where I'm joined by fellow running coach and podcast host Elisabeth Scott from Running Explained! Elisabeth and I always have a great time chatting about all things running, and this time around is no different as we dig into how coaches like ourselves, who primarily coach the 'everyday runner', take and translate running research, a...

Welcome to season 2, episode 41 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast, where I'm back to answer more of YOUR listener questions! In this week's Q&A episode, we're talking ice baths, carbon plated shoes, fueling for evening runs, and whether or not you should choose gels with added nutrients. Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode? ⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling and strength training guide...

Welcome to season 2 episode 40 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast, where I am beyond thrilled to bring you this conversation with Dave Proctor, ultrarunner and author. We talk about the planning and logistics that go into a trans-continental journey, how he fueled his incredible 105km per day, and why attitude and mindset is everything when achieving big things in life. Dave Proctor holds the record...

Welcome to season 2, episode 39 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast where we're talking about what to do when your training has gotten off track! Whether due to illness, injury, or unexpected time away from your usual routine, check out today's episode to learn how you can safely get back on track and still make it to race day feeling strong and ready to have a great day. Looking for the resources men...

Welcome to season 2, episode 38 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast, where I'm excited to bring you this in-depth conversation all about staying healthy and injury free as a runner by improving running mechanics, with Chiropractor, coach, and runner Dr. Caleb Beland. Caleb’s journey into chiropractic began during his high school years in Sudbury, where he developed a deep passion for the sport and fit...

Welcome to season 2, episode 37 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast, where we're diving into the topic of slow running, and whether or not it really makes you faster! You probably see this sound bite out there on the internet all the time- that running slow is the key to running fast! But how? why? Will swapping all your 'too fast' miles for the same ones but at an easier pace really unlock better rac...

Welcome to season 2, episode 36 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast! In this week's episode, I'm sharing some of the key things you'll want to look for before investing your hard-earned money in a treadmill! While a treadmill can be a fantastic training tool that helps you stay consistent with your training, buying the wrong one can end up costing you way more in the long run. So, what are...

Welcome to season 2, episode 35 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast, where we're taking about swimming, and why as a runner you might want to do more of it! In this episode, I sat down with Triathlon coach Lana Burl, who shares with us some of the amazing things swimming can do for you both physically and mentally to improve your running performance. Lana Burl owns LB Endurance, coaching endurance...

Welcome to episode 34 of season 2 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast! In this week's episode, were unpacking why marathon training and weight loss don't always mix. While it might seem like a no-brainer that you should see weight loss while upping your running mileage (helloooo calorie deficit!) this doesn't end up being the case for a LOT of runners. What gives? Why is weight loss during...

Welcome to season 2 episode 33 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking about double workout days, and how to fuel for optimal performance and recovery. If you train twice a day, even just a few days per week, a dialed-in fueling plan is key to have great quality training sessions that don't leave you exhausted and sore. Get my tips and strategies for doub...

Welcome to episode 32 of season 2 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast! In this week's episode, were breaking down one of the hottest topics in nutrition...sugar. Tune in to learn: - Why is sugar such a controversial topic for runners when it comes to their nutrition? - What are the different types of sugar a runner might consume? - What is the difference between intra-run fueling and your regular...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 31 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast! In this episode, we're covering everything you need to know about rest days. What counts as rest, and how does active recovery fit into the overall rest day picture? Should you take rest days just from running and incorporate other activities on your non-running days, or do you really need time away from all exercise? Get the answ...

Welcome to season 2, episode 30 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast, where we're answering the simple, but interesting questions... why are intra run fuel recommendations given in grams per hour of running, not by weight? Most nutrition guidelines are based on body size, and personalized in grams per kilogram of body weight. But, intra-run fuel is just....different. In this episode I'm breakin...

Welcome to season 2 episode 29 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast! In this week's episode, we're discussing the answer to what should be a simple question...should you cap your long run at 3 hours max? While some people might see this as a straightforward yes or no issue, it might be a little bit more complex than that, depending on you as a runner, the race you happen to be training for, and...

Welcome to season 2 episode 28 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast, where I'm so excited to bring you this interview with Fuel Train Recover Client Kyle Kenyon, who recently trained for and achieved his first sub-4 marathon! In this episode you'll hear all about Kyle's training, nutrition, and recover strategies, the barriers he overcame along the way, and how he almost didn't achieve...

Welcome to season 2 episode 27 of the Fuel Run Recover podcast! In this week's episode we're talking all about tapering for your race! If you've taken a look ahead at your training plan and wondered why on EARTH you're running fewer miles leading up to your big race, then this episode is a must-listen! Learn what tapering is, why it's effective for boosting race day performance...

Welcome to season 2 episode 26 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast! In this episode we're talking all about how to avoid or manage GI issues that can negatively impact your running. Learn WHY you might be experiencing certain symptoms during a long run or workout, and most importantly, what you can do about it so GI issues don't take you out on race day! Looking for the resources mentioned in...

Welcome to season 2 episode 25 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast! In this week's episode, I'm sharing some travel tips that will help you have a successful race experience. You've put so much time, effort, and energy into your training plan, you don't want to have all that go to waste with a travel mishap, whether it's a forgotten item, missing packet pick up, or eating something...

Welcome to season 2 episode 24 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast where I'm bringing you a nutrition-focused Q&A episode! In this week's episode I'm answering your listener-submitted nutrition questions, including: 1. Can you eat too many fruits and vegetables? 2. Should you eat back all of the calories you burn through exercise? 3. How to manage the increase in energy needs for high...

Welcome to season 2 episode 23 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, where I'm bringing you a VERY special episode all about supplements and your running, with Jessica Beale-Stahl AKA The Athlete's Pharmacist! This is a fantastic conversation, covering what runners need to know about the supplement industry regulations regarding safety and labelling, how to choose the right supplements for you,...