The food you put into your body has a massive impact on how you perform in your athletic training and everyday life. Sports Dietitian and distance runner Claire Shorenstein explores the connection between nutrition, performance, and health for busy, active people. Tune in for evidence-based guidance, inspiring athlete stories, and practical tips on a wide variety of nutrition topics to fuel better, crush your endurance goals, and thrive as a human being. For additional free nutrition resources…
Seven years ago, I hit publish on the very first episode of The Eat for Endurance Podcast. At the time, elite athletes weren't talking as openly about how they fueled for training and racing, and the sports nutrition product market was only a fraction of its current size. In episode 143 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I reflect on 7 ways the sports nutrition world has shifted since I started my…
Fiber has been having a moment lately. With social media trends like “fibermaxxing" on the rise and countless fiber-rich products hitting the market, it’s easy to get the misguided message that more is always better. So...how much fiber do athletes actually need? In episode 142 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , fellow Sports Dietitian Angie Dye, MS, RDN, CSSD , joins me to answer that question…
Many athletes are not good candidates for GLP-1s. But for some, these medications can be a useful tool. In episode 141 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I'm joined by fellow Sports Dietitian and endurance athlete Jennifer O'Donnell-Giles, MS, RDN for the final installment of my GLP-1 mini-series. Jenn brings 27 years of clinical experience to this conversation, along with a perspective that's…
Iron deficiency is one of the most misunderstood nutrition issues affecting active people, and it's a lot more complicated than a single lab value. In episode 140 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I'm joined by fellow Sports Dietitian Callie Roseland, MS, RDN, CSSD to break down everything you need to know about iron and ferritin as an active person. Callie and I discuss: The difference between…
First, a huge congratulations to Grayson and her husband on the recent birth of their daughter, Violet! At the time of recording, she was just days away from becoming a first-time mom, and I couldn't be more excited for them. In episode 139 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by professional trail runner and two-time World Mountain Running Champion Grayson Murphy . Grayson has dealt with…
GLP-1 medications are taking the world by storm, but the conversations surrounding them can lack nuance. That’s why I’m doing a 3-part podcast series with three different dietitians all about these drugs. ICYMI, we kicked things off with GLP-1 Medications: What Active People Need to Know. The series continues in episode 138 with Summer Kessel, RD, CSOWM , a Certified Specialist in Obesity and…
In episode 137 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by Sports Dietitian Kylee Van Horn, RDN for a deep dive into one of the most common (and frustrating) challenges endurance athletes face… GI issues. From nausea and vomiting to bloating, cramping, and diarrhea, GI symptoms can seriously impact training, racing, and confidence around fueling. The tricky part? It’s usually not just one…
In episode 136 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by Holley Samuel MEd, RD, CSSD, CPT to break down one of the most talked-about topics in the nutrition world right now… protein! From social media trends to grocery store shelves, protein is everywhere these days. And while it is essential for performance, recovery, and overall health, the messaging around it has left a lot of athletes…
GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but the conversation around them often lacks nuance and is rarely discussed through the lens of active people. That’s exactly why I’m doing a 3-part podcast series all about GLP-1 medications, with athletes in mind . In this series, you’ll hear from three dietitians who regularly work with GLP-1 agonists and each bring a unique clinical and personal…
What happens when your identity as an athlete evolves, but your passion for movement, innovation, and challenge stays the same? In episode 134 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by Jennifer Maxwell, co-founder of PowerBar and creator of JAMBAR, to talk about running, entrepreneurship, fueling a large, active family, and finding new passions later in life. Jennifer helped launch the…