The Eat for Endurance Podcast

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring Elite ultrarunner, Courtney Dauwalter. Welcome to Episode 24 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring legendary ultrarunner, Courtney Dauwalter. Courtney is one of the best ultrarunners competing right now. She’s not just coming in as first female and setting course records at races like UTMB, Western States, and Hardrock; she sometimes dominates races outright. I wanted to get her on the show to dig into how she fuels her training as well as her incredible race performances. Courtney is known for her love of beer, nachos, and candy as well as her laid-back and cheerful demeanor. She’s also a fierce competitor and incredibly tuned into her body. As you’ll hear in this episode, there’s no one big “secret” to her success. It’s years of experimenting with her fueling (she has learned the hard way, like many of us), putting in the miles, remaining flexible with both food and training, and problem-solving when things inevitably go wrong. Courtney has her sports nutrition go-to’s (Tailwind, Honey Stinger waffles and chews, and instant potatoes, for example) plus several “safe” meals she chooses prior to a race. Mostly though, she listens to what her body craves.Tune in for the rest of Courtney Dauwalter's nutrition story, including some of her favorite nacho toppings and candy. PLEASE NOTE - this episode was recorded on March 10th, so keep that in mind when listening (we touch on Coronavirus briefly at the end, but obviously much has changed since then…).Links:Follow Courtney on InstagramCheck out my free nutrition resourcesUse code PODCAST for 10% off my course, Peak PerformanceSign up for my email list to download my FREE fueling before exercise guideFill out a new client inquiry form if you’re interested in 1:1 nutrition coachingJoin my Patreon community to support the pod while getting free merch, special discounts, and other perks for just $6/monthPlease subscribe or follow the show and rate/review it wherever you listenGet in touch at 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. Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring elite runner, Running for Real podcast host, and soon to be Mom of two, Tina Muir. Tina famously took a break from professional running in 2017, at the peak of her career and just a few months after setting a PR of 2:36 in the marathon, when she decided to prioritize her health and well-being after not having her period for nine years. She has openly shared her story and her own struggles to bring more awareness to amenorrhea and disordered eating commonly found among female athletes, and has created a wonderful online community for runners to support one another on good days and bad. I hope you enjoy learning more about Tina’s nutrition story and how her relationship with food has evolved over time. We discussed her journey as an athlete, her struggles with food and nutrition, why she decided to stop running, how she regained her period, nutrition as a family of 3 (soon to be 4!), establishing her Running for Real community and podcast, and much more. It was a fun chat, and of course a very open, honest and real discussion of important topics that many athletes (especially women) face. I hope you find it helpful! Thank you again Tina for coming on the show, and wishing you as smooth as possible rest of your pregnancy!PLEASE NOTE - this episode (including the intro) was recorded on March 3rd, so that is why we don't discuss Covid-19. I hope you are all staying safe and healthy, and that this episode provides a bit of entertainment while you stay home or enjoy a  socially distanced walk or run. Learn more about Tina:https://tinamuir.com Follow Tina on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAnnouncements: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!Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor FranklWelcome to Episode 22 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Ashley Selkirk, Ph.D. Given the rapid unraveling of life as we know it in this post-Covid-19 world, I wanted to interview a mental health professional to discuss coping mechanisms and other strategies that we can use to deal with the anxiety, stress, disappointment, fear, and other overwhelming feelings that many of us are experiencing right now. This isn’t directly nutrition or sports related, but when it comes to health and performance, everything is connected. I’m sure you know that there is a strong link between the body and the mind, and now more than ever, it’s a top priority to look after both.Dr. Selkirk has her own Telehealth practice, Selkirk Psychology, and is a mom of two. We discussed the challenges of attempting to work with the kids at home - something I know many of my listeners can relate to - plus specific breathing and other mental exercises that you can do to be more present (the hardest thing for me), avoid the comparison trap, and calm the mind. I know many of you are devastated that big races have been cancelled, struggling being out of your routine, feeling claustrophobic being stuck inside (esp with family members around, placing even more demands on you), and/or you’re simply trying not to constantly be in a state of fear. I’m sure you’re aware, but I’m going to say it anyway - you are not alone! Personally, I am very anxiety prone, especially during these postpartum months, and like many others, have been struggling with all the uncertainty. Having spent the last 6 months mostly at home anyway (working from home, taking care of a newborn, winter, etc), in some ways it’s a continuation of what I’ve already been doing. But of course, it’s completely different. I’m home with my 5 month old and 3 year old and continuing to attempt to work part-time from home while my husband works a demanding full-time job, all in our tiny apartment. Needless to say, the days feel long and certainly not very productive. It’s also tough not to spiral once the girls go to sleep, when I start to think about what the future holds. But I’m trying to take it day by day, be more patient, do one thing for myself each day if I can, really prioritize what needs to happen, and let go of any expectations I have regarding productivity. We’re all just doing our best, controlling what we can control in a situation that feels out of control, trying to be kind to ourselves, connecting virtually to friends and family, and practicing compassion towards others in our community.I hope you all enjoy this episode and find it helpful. I know I did and will be trying to put into practice some of the advice she shared.  I hope you all manage to stay healthy, active (as desired, of course), and can find foods, activities, or virtual connections that bring you joy in all this madness!Announcements:Please help me grow the show by SUBSCRIBING if you're enjoying these episodes, and rate/review if you have a minute!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.Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring a discussion of food allergies and intolerances with NYC-based dietitian, Chelsey Amer, MS RD. This is an important topic and one that often causes confusion, especially in the landscape of all the fad diets out there. It’s also one that I can relate to, as I developed a severe shellfish allergy in my early 20’s, so I’m glad that we’re tackling this topic in today’s episode.Chelsey is the founder of Chelsey Amer Nutrition, a virtual nutrition counseling practice and consulting business. She has had severe allergies from a young age, which is in part what inspired her to become a dietitian - to help empower others with allergies figure out what they can safely eat without feeling deprived. In addition to her private client work, she loves to whip up all kinds of (allergy-friendly) recipes! Definitely check out her IG/blog as well as her brand new cookbook below if you’re looking for some cooking inspiration. She also has an 8 month old son, so we of course enjoyed chatting about the challenges of postpartum life.Here are some of the things that we cover in this episode:Our personal allergy stories The basics - what is an allergy vs an intolerance? Lactose intolerance and dairy, more generally Celiac disease, gluten intolerance/sensitivity, and gluten, more generally Pro-inflammatory foodsIncreased prevalence of allergies in kidsDisordered eating disguised as allergies/intolerances How Chelsey approaches recipe development Postpartum life - sugar cravings, exercise, and moreEating out with allergies Gluten, dairy & thyroid*FYI, if you’re mostly interested in the allergy/intolerance discussion, we take a break from the topic for a bit and then resume the main discussion around 43 minutes into the episode, when I finally remember the remaining questions I wanted to ask!Links & Resources:Website: https://chelseyamernutrition.comFollow her on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterChelsey’s Recipes - including the Chocolate Brownie Nut Free Energy Bar that we mentioned Her new cookbook, “28 Day Pescatarian,” which is available for pre-order 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, given I do not currently have sponsors and podcasting is very very time consuming, 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 nutritioWant to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring four-time Olympian and legendary distance runner, Meb Keflezighi.Like many of you I’m sure, I have admired Meb - both his athletic accomplishments as well as his character - for many years. He won the NYC Marathon in 2009, right as I started to train for my first marathon. And in 2014, I was in the middle of running my second Boston Marathon when I heard the amazing and uplifting news that Meb, at nearly 39 years old, had won the race (he was the first American to do so since 1985). He’s also an Olympic silver medalist (Athens, 2004), the oldest marathoner to qualify for the US Olympic team, and an author of three great books that detail his unique story and long, inspiring career (Run to Overcome, Meb for Mortals, and 26 Marathons).I had the privilege of meeting Meb this past Fall. We chatted briefly about nutrition and bonded over having daughters (he has three, and I was very pregnant with my second). Just as he was about to move on to the next person, I mustered up the courage to ask him to be on my newly-launched podcast. He said yes, and five months later, I had the honor of interviewing him!I will confess that I was a bit nervous going into this one, but that melted away the minute we started chatting. He truly is a kind, down-to-earth, funny guy and a wonderful ambassador to the sport. He also is a great example of endurance and longevity in running, so obviously I was excited to deep-dive into his nutrition!Meb and I explored his life and career in detail through a nutrition lens, including:What he ate while in Eritrea and after emigrating to the US via Italy (Eritrean cuisine sounds delicious, btw)How his nutrition evolved once he started running competitively in high school and collegeSignificant learning moments re: his nutrition after he turned proJuggling family life with his nutrition, training and recovery demandsNutrition sponsorships (UCAN, Powerbar)What training and nutrition look like now that he is retired (hint - he is loving his sweets)His take on raising body-positive daughtersLearn more about Meb: Website: https://marathonmeb.com Follow Meb on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAnnouncements: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, given I do not currently have sponsors and podcasting is very very time consuming, 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 supporWant to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

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.Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

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.Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

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.Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

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!Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

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!Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).