The Eat for Endurance Podcast

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Welcome to Episode 19 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring outdoor sports journalist, editor, copywriter, and content marketing creator, Lisa Jhung. Lisa has been a journalist in the outdoor industry for 20 years. She writes about adventure, running, endurance, and outdoor sports and the gear that goes with them for magazines like Outside, Runner’s World, Backpacker, Mountain, Women’s Running and Podium Runner, and also writes content for brands in the outdoor industry. Lisa has authored two books: “Trailhead: The Dirt on All Things Trail Running,” and most recently, "Running That Doesn't Suck: How To Love Running (Even If You Think You Hate It).” That’s actually how Lisa and I connected - she reached out a couple years ago to interview me for the fueling section of her book (find me on page 161), and when I received my copy, I figured why not interview her too?We had a fun conversation that took us through a wide variety of topics, including: Growing up in California, with the culinary influences of her Korean father Life as a college athlete, including struggles with nutrition and fuelingHow she came to love running (because it wasn’t always that way…hence her latest book!) and her tips for all of you! Life in Colorado, with her husband and two young, active boysHer own passion for outdoor sports (running, triathlon, skate skiing, snow showing, snowboarding, adventure racing, and more) and the nutrition that helps support these activities Life as a sports journalist and all the adventures that accompany her workI hope you enjoy the episode! If you’d like to learn more about Lisa, check out the links below:Website: http://www.lisajhung.comLisa on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterLisa’s scone recipe that we discuss in the episode  Announcements:Please SUBSCRIBE to and rate/review the show if you're enjoying these episodes!If you can afford to donate a few bucks to help support the show financially, please visit my Patreon pageYou can also support me by visiting my Amazon storefront  Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - claire@eatforendurance.com.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeDisclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!I’m very excited to kick off Season Two of the Eat for Endurance Podcast with ultrarunner, mountaineer, adventure racer, speaker, and author, Marshall Ulrich. As an athlete, Marshall’s list of accomplishments is impressive, to say the least (and still growing, too). Just to name a few: he has climbed Mount Everest, crossed Death Valley on foot (in July) a record 22 times, completed the Seven Summits all on first attempts, finished more than 100 ultramarathons averaging over 100 miles each, competed in all nine Eco-Challenge adventure races, and broke two transcontinental speed records at the age of 57 when he ran 3,063.2 miles in 52.5 days from San Francisco to New York.This last feat was the basis for his 2011 memoir, Running on Empty, which I read several years ago after meeting Marshall and highly recommend. I also thoroughly enjoyed his latest book, Both feet on the ground: Reflections from the Outside, which details his life on the farm and how it shaped his own approach to food and nutrition. Our conversation took us through a wide variety of topics, including:The disconnect between us and nature, and the role this plays on our relationship with food and health (i.e. confusion or obsession with eating the “right” foods).  How being an endurance athlete means becoming an “expert in eating” Being a vegan vs omnivore (a particularly hot topic right now, especially in the endurance world)The extreme differences in fueling for his various events (e.g. climbing Mt. Everest vs Badwater vs Eco-Challenge)Becoming a role model for longevity in sport - staying active and strong through your 50s and 60sI hope you enjoy this episode and find some inspiration in our conversation! If you wish to learn more about Marshall:Website: https://marshallulrich.comHis books: Running on Empty and Both feet on the ground: Reflections from the OutsideInstagram: @marshall.ulrichFacebookAnnouncements:Please SUBSCRIBE to and rate/review the show if you're enjoying these episodes!If you can afford to donate a few bucks to help support the show financially, please visit my Patreon pageYou can also support me by visiting my Amazon storefront  Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - claire@eatforendurance.com.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeDisclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Welcome to Episode 16 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring recreational cyclist and runner, Jacqui Cincotta. Jacqui is a former nutrition client of mine who worked with me back in 2018 on improving her everyday diet and her approach to sports nutrition during training and racing. I found her story to be unique and inspiring, and very much connected to food and exercise, so I asked her to be my first recreational athlete nutrition profile guest on the podcast.Jacqui lives in Arlington, Virginia, was in the military for many years and deployed overseas, and now works in the public sector supporting global health. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at the age of three, and has had many ups and downs with her illness. Thankfully, her RA has been in remission for the last two years, thanks to regular exercise and following a way of eating that works well for her. We recorded back in September, right before her first 26.2 attempt at the Marine Corps Marathon. Unfortunately, she was unable to finish. Here’s her update:“It was absolutely pouring, and some guy (I am sure by accident) knocked into me about 15 or so miles in hard enough that I fell on my knees. I went to a medical tent and had a ton of ice put on my knees but couldn’t finish the race. I was bummed, but still want to achieve my goal of completing a Marathon so I signed up for the New Jersey Marathon in April 2020. I did however run the Army Ten Miler a few weeks before and set a new 10 mile PR for myself. So I learned sometimes things go as planned, and sometimes they don’t; shake it off and try again!”Great attitude, Jacqui - I know I would’ve been PISSED had that happened to me, but as you said, you just have to move on and try again. Good luck in NJ - I’m sure you’ll crush it! Hope you enjoy this episode and that it helps motivate you to push through challenging moments, whether it’s a tough workout, a medical issue, or any other obstacles you encounter. This wraps up Season 1 - thanks again for your support and looking forward to bringing you more content in 2020!Follow Jacqui: If you’re a Peloton rider, her LB name is #Le_Chic_JQ  Follow Jacqui on InstagramAnnouncements:Please SUBSCRIBE to and rate/review the show if you're enjoying these episodes!If you can afford to donate a few bucks to help support the show financially, please visit my Patreon pageYou can also support me by visiting my Amazon storefront  Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - claire@eatforendurance.com.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeDisclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Bringing you all a spontaneous, short episode recorded on this Thanksgiving morning with my 2 year-old daughter and special guest, Arielle! She REALLY wanted to wish you a very happy holiday - no, seriously, she really did. Ever since recording her last episode over the summer, she has wanted to record another. So here you go! :) Just a friendly reminder as we all head into our Thanksgiving meals that today is about gratitude and enjoyment - enjoying food, family, friends, etc. So eat whatever tastes good, even if you end up being too full. It's okay. It's one day, who cares! Try not to stress or overthink things. And of course, there usually are leftovers, so no need to stuff yourself as if you will never eat these foods again! A big THANK YOU to all my listeners - I appreciate you and am grateful for your support! Working on getting more episodes out for season 2 for you all to ENJOY. Happy Thanksgiving!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Hey guys! I’m excited to bring to you my second Ask Me Anything episode, which also is my first episode recorded post-baby. It’s a short one but I’m still amazed I was able to get this done towards the end of my 7-week-old’s morning nap, without any crying interrupting me (just a doorbell, cause you know, endless Amazon packages of who knows what I ordered in my middle of the night delirium…). This is a completely unedited, recorded in one-go episode FYI - but there's some good stuff in there, so I hope you enjoy my sleep-deprived rambling! Here are a few of the topics that we cover in this episode:How to handle upcoming holiday-related food situations, including not having access to foods you like and/or "healthy" foods, feeling pressure to eat more than you want (hello, Italian and Jewish family members), overeating / restricting, and responding to negative feedback / comments from family and friendsRecovery after a marathon or other endurance effort Nutrition information for women in their 50s (stay tuned for a dedicated episode on this topic in Season 2)Nutrition information for younger athletes (we covered this in detail in Episode 7)Managing hunger during training - the role of planned snacks, plus meal timingProtein needs for women vs men post-workoutPost-workout snacks on the goThanks again for your questions! And remember, the best nutrition advice is individualized, so don't hesitate to reach out if you feel you need more assistance! Announcements:Please help me grow the show by SUBSCRIBING if you're enjoying these episodes, and rate/review if you have a minute!If you can afford to donate a few bucks to help support the show financially, please visit my Patreon pageYou can also support me by visiting my Amazon storefront  Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - claire@eatforendurance.com.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeDisclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations. If you'd like to work with me for individualized nutrition support, please reach out!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Welcome to Episode 13 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring Director of Research and Development at Tailwind Nutrition, Dr. Art Zemach. Art (or Dr. Z, as his patients call him) is a retired pediatrician and endurance athlete based in Durango, Colorado who competes in multiple sports, including white water kayak racing, mountain biking, skiing, Ironman, ultra trail running, and others. Jeff Vierling, the co-founder of Tailwind Nutrition, was scheduled to join us on this episode and unfortunately couldn’t make it at the last minute, but Art did a great job of sharing Tailwind Nutrition’s story, how Jeff came to create the company’s signature Endurance Fuel, and how Art later joined the team and co-developed their recovery product, Rebuild. Art and I had a detailed discussion exploring the science behind key sports nutrition principles, using Tailwind's products to help exemplify many of these principles, including: Specific nutrient needs for athletes (especially with endurance sports), including protein, carbs, electrolytes, and fluidsThe timing of these nutrientsReal food vs sports productsSolid vs liquid caloriesTraining the gutHow many calories we can absorbThe Low-Carb High-Fat (i.e. ketogenic style) diet and how high carb sports nutrition products are used when following this diet As a sports dietitian, I also found it interesting to learn a bit about how a nutrition product like Tailwind comes to life, going from a tiny business out of a garage to a multi-million dollar company. There are SO many products out there, and I always wonder how people go from seeing something missing in the market to creating it and selling it internationally.FYI - I happen to be a fan of Tailwind products and am on their Trailblazer team, but any opinions expressed about their products are my own and not the result of a paid partnership.Links and Resources: Tailwind Nutrition Website: https://www.tailwindnutrition.com Follow Tailwind on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAnnouncements:Please SUBSCRIBE to and rate/review the show if you're enjoying these episodes!If you can afford to donate a few bucks to help support the show financially, please visit my Patreon pageHave nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - claire@eatforendurance.com.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeDisclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!“Instead of focusing on how fast I could go, or how many miles I could run, my main mission every day was to see how many calories I could burn. It became a game. I got more excited by seeing low numbers on the scale than I did by seeing faster splits on my watch.” - Mario FraioliWelcome to Episode 12 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring running coach, writer, and podcast host, Mario Fraioli. Mario is deeply entrenched in the running scene, and there’s a good chance you have already read or listened to something that he created. He has been running competitively since high school, coaching runners since 2004, was a Senior Editor at Competitor magazine for six years, and in 2015 launched the morning shakeout, consisting of a weekly newsletter and podcast. I subscribe to both and highly encourage you do the same! So much great content. I was grateful to catch Mario in late September, during a short window of time that he had between vacation and work travel. He was very generous with his time and all the details of his athletic and nutrition story. In particular, Mario has been very open about his past struggles with disordered eating as a young athlete just out of college, and we focused on this quite a bit - so if this is a topic of interest to you, definitely have a listen. A bit of background on Mario - he was a cross-country All-American at Stonehill College, and has raced competitively from the mile to ultramarathon distances. He is based in the Bay Area with his wife, and currently has a full roster of coaching clients while training for a variety of races himself. He actually broke his 11-year marathon PR at CIM last year, and is running the NYC marathon for the first time this November! Good luck, Mario - looking forward to hearing how NYC goes!Links & Resources:Mario’s Website: https://mariofraioli.comThe Morning Shakeout newsletter and podcast: https://themorningshakeout.comFollow Mario on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (@mariofraioli)An article Mario wrote about his disordered eating Announcements:Please help me grow the show by SUBSCRIBING if you're enjoying these episodes, and rate/review if you have a minute!If you can afford to donate a few bucks to help support the show financially, please visit my Patreon pageYou can also support me by visiting my Amazon storefront  Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - claire@eatforendurance.com.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeDisclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations. If you'd like to work with me for individualized nutrition support, please reach out!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!“Everyone is a runner. Some just chose not to run or don’t know how to start.” - Coach JohnWelcome to Episode 11 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring running coach, consultant, and unofficial celebrity marathon pacer, John Honerkamp. We’re in the thick of Fall race season, so I thought it would be the perfect time to interview Coach John. If you’re a runner in NYC, you’ve most likely heard his name somewhere, as he has coached runners of all ages and abilities in the area for more than 20 years. John worked for the New York Road Runners (NYRR) for six years, and created a number of programs including the NYRR virtual trainer, NYRR group training, NYRR pace team and NYRR race predictor. He co-founded the November Project in NYC, and also is known for training and pacing celebrities in the NYC marathon, including Karlie Kloss, Caroline Wozniaki, Apolo Ohno, and Summer Sanders. In 2015, John started his own coaching and running-related consulting firm, J. R. Honerkamp, LLC.John was kind enough to come over to my apartment, and we recorded at my rickety kitchen table (which, in hindsight, was not the best location for acoustics…so my apologies for the sound issues). I loved hearing about his upbringing in a large family and being introduced to the NYC running scene at such a young age, and how his enthusiasm for running and later on, coaching, has continued for years to come. Even though he often paces celebrities, he clearly loves sharing his knowledge of and passion for the sport with absolutely everyone. Our discussion skewed a bit more towards running/coaching than nutrition, but I think you’ll enjoy John’s entertaining stories and words of running wisdom, especially my listeners who are currently in marathon training mode. A great listen as you get ready for NYC or any other race this season!Follow and learn more about John:John's Website: https://runkamp.comFollow John on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter John featured recently in Runner's World and The Wall Street Journal Announcements:Please help me grow the show by SUBSCRIBING if you're enjoying these episodes, and rate/review if you have a minute!If you can afford to donate a few bucks to help support the show financially, please visit my Patreon pageYou can also support me by visiting my Amazon storefront  Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - claire@eatforendurance.com.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeDisclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations. If you'd like to work with me for individualized nutrition support, please reach out!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Hey guys! Welcome to Episode 10 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast. In honor of just having had a baby, I thought it would be fun to post this VERY short interview with my two year old daughter, Arielle. She always has lots to say about food and running, which isn't a big surprise given her runner parents and nutritionist mother (that said, she clearly does not understand what I do for work...listen for more on that one!).  We did this mostly to test out my new podcasting equipment, but it ended up being too cute not to share! You'll find a couple descriptions in there of some things I like to make (muffins, smoothies etc) that the whole family enjoys, as a bonus. On a totally separate parenting note, it's really nuts how quickly language can develop in a two year old! We recorded back in early July, when she was quite verbal but speaking more in short sentences, and she's now having full, complex conversations, singing long songs, etc. Watching a child grow truly is amazing! Back to regular athlete nutrition programming next time, I promise. Lots of exciting guests in the pipeline so stay tuned! Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!You asked, and finally received - it only took me 8 episodes, but I finally got around to doing an Ask Me Anything show to answer your burning nutrition questions! At the time of recording (and of writing these show notes), I am almost 39 weeks pregnant and trying to take my mind off of playing the waiting game (i.e. simultaneous desires to get this baby outta me right now, and also - but wait stay in, I need more time, I'm not ready yet!), so thank you listeners for the distraction. This will be an ongoing series - essentially, whenever I have 20-30 minutes available to sit down and record my thoughts on what you send through, so please email me anytime with your questions. And when I say anything, I mean it (okay, within reason guys)! I assume you mostly want to ask about nutrition, but if you'd like to ask me about - for example - my experiences staying active during pregnancy, or what I feed my daughter, or my past or future race experiences, or whatever else is on your mind, go for it. I do eventually plan on recording an athlete nutrition profile of myself FYI so that you can get to know my athletic and nutrition background (why not right?) - so look out for that in the future. If I ever get to sit down and record again with an infant haha!Here are a few of the topics that we cover in this episode:Managing "hanger" post workout and especially during higher volumes of trainingRecommendations for protein powders and barsMacro-counting - yay or nay? Ironman (or more generally, endurance) nutrition - training the gut, how many calories we can absorb, eating real food, and moreGiving your stomach (and brain!) a chance to register what you have eaten before going back for secondsEating three bigger meals plus snacks versus smaller, more frequent mealsThanks again for your questions! And remember, the best nutrition advice is individualized, so don't hesitate to reach out to me (or another) RD if you feel you need more assistance! Announcements:Please help me grow the show by SUBSCRIBING if you're enjoying these episodes, and rate/review if you have a minute!If you can afford to donate a few bucks to help support the show financially, please visit my Patreon pageYou can also support me by visiting my Amazon storefront  Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - claire@eatforendurance.com.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeDisclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations. If you'd like to work with me for individualized nutrition support, please reach out!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).