The Running Public Episode 565: Kylee Van Horn, RDN
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Nov 8, 2025 Kylee Van Horn, RDN, is a sports nutrition coach specializing in endurance athletes and disordered eating. She shares insights on the nutritional needs of athletes, emphasizing the importance of foundational nutrition before considering supplements. Kylee discusses the impact of menopause on metabolism and muscle, providing practical strategies for aging athletes. She cautions against common dieting mistakes, promoting individualized approaches to fueling and training. Her experiences highlight the need for proper support for athletes facing GI issues and nutritional challenges.
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Podcasting To Debunk Diet Culture
- Kylee runs Fly Nutrition and co-hosts the Your Diet Sucks podcast with a comedian journalist.
- They debunk diet culture and examine whether diet ideas have scientific grounding.
College Teammates Sparked Her Focus
- Kylee describes seeing teammates with eating disorders in college and no access to a sports dietitian.
- That experience motivated her to focus on disordered eating and education in endurance sports.
Dial In Foundations First
- Prioritize foundational nutrition before experimenting with niche supplements or extremes.
- Periodize carbs, protein, fats, hydration and timing around training before micro-tweaks.