Welcome to this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast! Today, we are speaking with Alex Larson, a registered dietitian from Duluth, Minnesota, whose passion for nutrition was ignited when she crossed the finish line of Ironman Wisconsin.

Alex is dedicated to helping endurance athletes achieve peak performance through optimal nutrition.

Alex balances her thriving career with family life, being married with three young children aged between 7 years and 8 months. With over 20 triathlons, including multiple Ironmans, and numerous 10Ks and half marathons under her belt, she brings a wealth of personal experience to her practice.

In this episode, Alex shares her journey from a competitive teenager with a passion for horseback riding to a seasoned triathlete and dedicated dietitian. After an injury in college, she discovered swimming and eventually fell in love with triathlons. This passion led her to a career in dietetics, where she found her niche in sports nutrition.

Alex offers personalised nutrition strategies that help athletes fall back in love with their sport and life. She discusses her flexible eating approach, practical nutrition tips, and the importance of individualised plans. From dealing with pre-race nerves to managing gut issues, Alex provides valuable insights for athletes at all levels.

Tune in for an inspiring episode packed with motivation, practical tips, and the story of a woman dedicated to helping others reach their full potential.

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Show notes

Who is Alex
Working as a Registered Dietitian
Being based in Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Married with 3 young children, aged between 7 and 8 months
Supporting endurance athletes to fuel and nourish their bodies for their performance
Being a very ambitious teenager and having a competitive spirit
Her passions for horses and horse back riding
Breaking her foot in college and getting into swimming
Being a goal orientated person and signing up for her first triathlon
Falling in love with triathlon
Starting her career as a Dietitian
Crossing the finish line of the 2014 - Ironman Wisconsin
Figuring out her niche as a Dietitian
Her journey to becoming a Dietitian
Working with athletes and helping them achieve their goals
Food, fuel and nutrition
Food philosophy and why its a very individual thing
Getting women specific with nutrition
Diet culture
Hiking stove less and being lazy with cooking
Getting the balance right between eating healthy food while training and having a life
Practical hacks to help you make the right food choices
Microwave scrambled eggs
Eating before, during and after an endurance race
Pre-race nerves and how that affects food choices
Wanting high carb, lower fat, lower fibre.
Having a fuelling plan for a race/challenge/run over 75 mins
Training your gut
Eat before your hungry, drink before your thirsty
Dealing with gut issues while racing and practical tips to help
Being a food detective not the food police
Dealing with leg cramps
Feeling overwhelmed with life
Not having the mental and physical energy to take on a new challenge
Being intentional with her choices
The importance of knowing that nutrition information is an evolution
Look at where you are getting your nutrition information from
If you are feeling overwhelmed with nutrition information. It's time to simplify.
How to connect with Alex
Female Athlete Nutrition Resources
How you can work with Alex
Final words of advice

Social Media

Website: alexlarsonnutrition.com

Instagram: @alexlarsonnutrition

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