The Eat for Endurance Podcast

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Welcome to Episode 8 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring elite ultrarunner and low-carb high-fat (LCHF) athlete Mike McKnight. Mike has lived his entire life in Utah - until just recently, when he moved to Denver, CO to continue his job as the Event Manager at Altra. Mike races a wide variety of distances, but his “thing” is 200 milers! More specifically, there is a series called the Triple Crown of 200s that consists of the Bigfoot 200 (Mt. St Helens, WA) in Aug, the Tahoe 200 in Sept, and the Moab 200 (which is actually 240 miles) in Oct, totaling 645 miles in 2.5 months. That’s endurance on a whole new level! Not only did he win the Triple Crown in 2017, he is two races into this year’s Triple Crown with two wins and two course records! So, I had to get Mike on the Podcast to chat all about how one goes about fueling for these types of epic multi-day events, especially with a full-time job, a wife, a toddler, and another baby on the way.  His most recent triumph at the Tahoe 200 did not come easily. As he later posted:“From the moment the race started and I felt how heavy my legs were from Bigfoot, I knew this was gonna be a battle. Heavy legs ended up being the least of my worries. Going into the second night, so much bad happened which almost completely derailed my race. A faulty headlamp which caused me to use my cell phone light. Multiple of the worst bloody noses I've ever had, which caused me to lay on the trail for minutes multiple times to get them to stop. Losing my mind and talking to voices in my head while getting lost in a time loop. Thankfully I had a smart, helpful wife, and the drive to work through it all. So stoked to get the win and counter clockwise Course Record.”Mike also won Moab too, winning the Triple Crown this year and becoming the first person to win all three races in one season. Read about it here. CONGRATS Mike!!A big part of what drew me to Mike was a strong curiosity about how he manages to put in all these crazy miles, and WIN these types of races, on a LCHF diet. We often hear about this diet in the endurance world - and many clients ask me about it, usually from a weight-loss standpoint. I still feel that this diet isn’t suitable for most and caution the everyday recreational athlete against “going keto” without having really assessed whether or not it’s appropriate. But I went into our discussion with an open mind, learned a lot, and can absolutely see how a strategic use of a LCHF diet can be very successful among certain athletes, especially in the endurance setting. Speaking of Mike’s story, he truly has an incredible one. In 2012, he broke his back in a skiing accident and was told he’d never run competitively again. Obviously, that didn’t stop him, and he was back to running within WEEKS. Links, Resources & Announcements:Follow Mike on Instagram and FacebookBigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, Moab 200, Triple Crown of 200sCredits: Music Joseph McDade, photo Scott RokisPlease SUBSCRIBE to the show if you're enjoying these episodes, and rate/review!Have nutritionSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Welcome to Episode 7 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring Registered Dietitian Lauren Antonucci. Today’s topic of fueling young athletes (i.e. through the collegiate level) is one that I am particularly excited about, as I love working with this client population, and as a parent myself, hope to raise my girls to enjoy physical activity as much as my husband and I do! Lauren is the perfect person to talk about fueling young athletes, both from a personal and professional standpoint. She is a longtime runner and triathlete with thirteen marathons and three Ironman races under her belt, a Mom of three active children, and a sports dietitian who has extensive experience with both adults and younger clients (her additional specialties include diabetes and eating disorders, among others). Lauren is the director of Nutrition Energy, a Manhattan-based private practice where I have been freelancing for the past few years. If you need a dietitian for yourself or your child (especially while I’m on maternity leave), reach out to the office to work with Lauren or another RD on staff and please mention that you were referred from this episode. Here are some of the things that we cover in our discussion:Personal experience as dietitians and athletes with raising active, healthy kidsRole modeling healthy behaviors as a parentMaking food and exercise fun and appealingBalancing treats with other foods to foster a positive relationship with foodHow parents can encourage optimal fueling for performance while still allowing their kids to enjoy being kidsNutrients that we keep a close eye on with young athletesNavigating body image and disordered eating issues, should they ariseRed flags parents can watch out for re: underfeeding and disordered eatingHandling scheduling challenges from a nutrition perspective, including travel to practice, games, camps, races, etc, especially with rigorous academic schedules Addressing a child’s desire to follow a restrictive diet (e.g. vegan or vegetarian)Fueling adequately within the team environment, especially if the environment is not conducive to eating/drinkingLinks & Resources: Nutrition Energy’s Website: www.nutritionenergy.com Follow Lauren on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (@nutritionenergy)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 wiSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Welcome to Episode 6 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, where we dive deep with elite ultrarunner Maggie Guterl - better known as "Maggatron."Maggie and I crossed paths through Tailwind Nutrition, where she serves as the Athletes & Events Manager. She also leads the Tailwind Trailblazer group, which I joined this year. To be clear, I’m not sponsored by Tailwind, and I’m not receiving any compensation for mentioning them; I just genuinely love their products!Originally from Pennsylvania, Maggie recently relocated to Durango, CO, the home base of Tailwind. After running her first marathon in 2009, she caught the endurance bug and went on to run her first ultra (a 24-hour race!) in 2011. Since then, she’s conquered numerous 24-hour races, participated in Big’s Backyard Ultra (which she’ll race again this October), and even faced the infamous Barkley Marathons in 2018 - one of the most challenging ultras on the planet! Maggie’s remarkable achievements include a 2nd place finish at the 2016 Georgia Death Race, earning her golden ticket to the Western States 100, where she went on to place 8th female.In this episode, we discuss how she made the shift from bartending and partying to ultrarunning, how she fine-tuned both her everyday and sports nutrition, and—surprise!—how it is possible to run long distances without feeling like you’re going to puke your guts out. UPDATE: Maggie just WON Big’s Backyard Ultra! As in, she was the last person standing, running an incredible 60 hours straight. You can read all about her winning race and the nutrition strategy that powered her to victory here.Tune in to hear Maggie’s inspiring journey, valuable nutrition tips, and why ultrarunning truly is a mental and physical adventure!Links: Visit Maggie’s Website: www.maggatron.comFollow Maggie on Instagram Big’s Backyard Ultra and an article on the raceJoin my new monthly membership service, Fuel for Life Crew, for just $30/month (cancel anytime)Check out my free nutrition downloadsFill out a new client inquiry form if you’re interested in 1:1 nutrition coachingSupport the podcast with my Skratch affiliate code EATFORENDURANCE20 Join my Patreon community Get in touch at claire@eatforendurance.comMusic 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 recommendationsSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Welcome to Episode 5 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running. Jason and I met back in 2015, when he moderated a nutrition panel I was on at an Endurance Sports conference. We kept in touch thereafter, and I was excited to be a guest on his new at the time podcast to talk all about the impact of pregnancy on running and nutrition, towards the end of my first pregnancy (listen to the episode here). So now it’s Jason’s turn to talk all things nutrition and running!A little background on Jason - he’s an accomplished runner, a USA Track & Field certified coach, founder of Strength Running (one of the largest running blogs on the web), author of 101 Simple Ways to be a Better Runner and Running for Health and Happiness, and podcaster (his guest line-up is amazing - check it out) as well as a father of three young kids, based in Colorado.I think you’re really going to enjoy our discussion about his nutrition and athletic background, how Strength Running came to life, how his diet and approach to nutrition have evolved especially since working on his own Nutrition for Runners Program with fellow RD Anne Mauney, and balancing his own training and professional life with raising young kids. Links & Resources:Visit Jason’s Website: https://strengthrunning.comListen to his Strength Running Podcast, including my pregnancy, running and nutrition episode hereFollow Jason on Instagram/Twitter/FacebookCheck out his Nutrition for Runners ProgramAlso, he just released his Running Smarter, Running Stronger video courseAnnouncements: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!Today’s episode of the Eat for Endurance Podcast continues my Athlete Nutrition Profile Series with speaker, author, coach, and endurance athlete, Travis Macy. You name the sport, he's probably done it – and maybe even all in a single event! You will finish this episode feeling inspired to seek out your own next big adventure in life and/or in sport, even if you are not an ultra-athlete yourself. A little more background on Travis - he has finished over 120 ultra endurance events in 17 countries, including setting a record in 2013 for Leadman (an epic endurance event consisting of a trail running marathon, 50-mile mountain bike race, Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race, 10k road run, and Leadville 100 Run), all while raising two young children with his wife in Evergreen, Colorado. He is a former classroom teacher with a Master’s degree in Education, runs a college consulting business with his wife, coaches private clients to finish a variety of endurance events, and wrote the awesome book The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion’s 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life. I read it back in 2015, after Travis and I met at an Endurance conference, and thoroughly appreciated the important and practical advice that he has gleaned from his years of professional racing and how it applies to other areas of life. I particularly enjoyed our exploration of how his principles can be applied to one’s nutrition! Next week, Travis is setting off on his next big racing adventure – Eco Challenge Fiji – which is “the ultimate expedition race in which international teams of athletes will race non-stop, 24 hours a day, across hundreds of miles of rugged backcountry terrain complete with mountains, jungles and oceans.” The Challenge will air on Amazon Prime in 2020 – so stay tuned if you'd like to watch! We wish you and your teammates the best of luck, Travis! If you wish to learn more about and/or work with Travis:Website: http://www.travismacy.comHis book – The UltraMindsetInstagram: @travismacyAnnouncements: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!Today’s episode kicks off the Athlete Nutrition Profile Series on the Eat for Endurance Podcast, and I’m thrilled to start with none other than Matt Wilpers!Matt and I go way back to our days coaching a triathlon team together in New York City. He’s an exceptional athlete and coach who blends science and fun into training - an approach I also bring to nutrition with my clients.Matt’s athletic background is impressive. He competed as an NCAA Division I Cross Country and Track distance runner at Georgia State University and has spent over a decade coaching runners and cyclists. His coaching experience includes positions at Equinox, Mile High Run Club, and now Peloton, where he leads PowerZone training alongside Denis Morton and also teaches at the Tread studio. If you’re a Peloton member and haven’t taken his classes yet, you’re missing out! As a Peloton bike owner myself, I’m a huge fan.I know many of you are wondering, “What does Matt eat?” Well, you’re in luck, because you're going to find out! Join me for this fun conversation, recorded at Peloton HQ, where Matt shares his nutrition philosophy, daily fueling habits, and insights on balancing performance with real-life eating.Let’s dive in!Links & Resources:Matt's website: www.mattwilpers.comJoin my new monthly membership service, Fuel for Life Crew, for just $30/month (cancel anytime)Check out my free nutrition downloadsFill out a new client inquiry form if you’re interested in 1:1 nutrition coachingJoin my Patreon communityGet in touch at claire@eatforendurance.comMusic 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!Meet Heather Caplan – a D.C. based Registered Dietitian, freelance writer, running coach, yoga teacher, podcast host, and mother. Heather and I connected back in 2015 at the SCAN (Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition) Symposium in Portland OR, and I thought she would be a wonderful first guest on the Eat for Endurance Podcast!Here are some of the topics that we cover: What is Intuitive Eating? (Hint - it's more than simply eating when you're hungry and stopping when you're full!)Intuitive eating and sports nutrition - reconciling the twoWhat is HAES (health at every size)?Weight and sports performance - significance of “racing weight” and lowering weight during training (but at what cost?)Weight and healthPre-natal and Postpartum runningResources:Intuitive Eating Website: https://www.intuitiveeating.orgHAES website: https://haescommunity.comLearn more about Heather Caplan:Website: http://heathercaplan.comYou can find her podcast, RD Real Talk, here. You can find a link to her Intuitive Eating podcast series among other resources, here. Follow her on social media - @rdrealtalk and @heatherdcrd Lane 9 Project website: www.lane9project.orgFit Fueling sports nutrition & intuitive eating course – for more info, email fitfueling@gmail.comOther 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.Disclaimer – 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 the Eat for Endurance Nutrition Podcast! My name is Claire Shorenstein, and I am a Registered Dietitian and running coach based in New York City. Today's episode is a quick intro to the podcast, including a little background on myself plus a few things things that I envision for future episodes! Have a listen and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear from you if you have any guest or topic requests, or if you have any nutrition-related questions that you'd like me to address. Please visit my website www.eatforendurance.com if you would like more information about me or my nutrition practice, Eat for Endurance. You can find me on social media as @eatforendurance (Instagram here and Facebook here) and you can reach me via email at eatforendurance@gmail.com. Also, please consider supporting this podcast by leaving a 5-star review on iTunes, and by visiting my Patreon page. This helps to keep the podcast advertising free!I am expecting my second daughter in early October, so obviously August is the perfect time to launch a big new project (!!!), but I hope to continue to publish episodes during my maternity leave. Please also excuse any technical/editing imperfections, as well as my "ums," "likes," and "you knows" in these early episodes while I get used to podcasting.Thanks for your support!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).