Today Doctors of Running contributors Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn host two very special guests, Selene Yeager and Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD. They discuss a broad range of topics surrounding women's health & training–nutrition, hydration, the menstrual cycle, strength training, and more.

Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics. The mission of her private practice for the past 24 years is to educate, motivate and inspire athletes to use food as a tool to become the fastest, strongest and best athlete they can be. Learn more about Jennifer at her website: https://www.jenngilesrd.com

Selene Yeager is a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, pro mountain bike racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete. She's also a top-selling professional health and fitness writer and has authored, co-authored, and contributed to more than two dozen book titles. Check out Selene's website at www.seleneyeager.com

The Subjective: Do you use nutrition or hydration supplements before/during/after exercise? If so, which ones?

Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
2:08 - Interview: Selene Yeager & Jennifer Giles
3:55 - General macronutrient needs for endurance athletes
7:41 - Specific risks for women while training fasted
13:02 - Recommendations for protein supplements
17:20 - Nutritional strategies for maintaining bone health
23:38 - The connection between the menstrual cycle, health & training
29:04 - Hydrating well before, during, and after exercise
38:38 - Artificial sweeteners and gut health
41:47 - Preworkout hydration drinks
44:00 - Strength training for women
47:33 - Balancing aerobic & anaerobic training
49:27 - Recovering well: nutrition, ice baths, and more
1:03:50 - Improving sleep quality
1:10:33 - Closing questions

#82 The Science of Nutrition and Training for Women (ft. Selene Yeager and Jennifer Giles)