Endurance Eats

70: What’s Not Being Said About Women’s Sports (ft. pro athletes Dakotah Popehn, Chelsea Sodero, Cécile Lejune)

What does it actually mean to be a woman in endurance sports right now? I’ve been thinking about this episode for more than a year, and I knew I didn’t want it to be ano

69: The Food and Sleep Connection: What the Science Says

What if eating better could actually help you sleep better and sleeping better could make it easier to fuel your body well? It turns out these two things are way more co

68: Losing Weight During Race Season? What These Sports Dietitians Think

If your stomach always seems to betray you on race day, your gel might not actually be the problem. GI issues can come from how hard you're racing, what you ate the day

67: DIY Sports Fuels: Make Your Own Hydration Mixes, Gels & Electrolyte Drinks for Less

Sports fuel has come a LONG way, and we love that endurance athletes have more options than ever. But if you’re training for long-course triathlon, cycling, running, or a

66: Why Your Stomach Hates You On Race Day, And What To Do About It

GI issues can derail a race fast, but your gel isn’t always the problem. In this episode of Endurance Eats, Alex Larson is joined by Team ALN dietitians Mary and Hanna t

65: Training for Life: Dr. Rachel Goldman on Stress Management, Body Image and Getting Out of Your Own Way

What if becoming a better athlete had less to do with pushing harder and more to do with changing the way you think? In this episode, Alex Larson sits down with clinical

64: Elevated Blood Sugars in Endurance Athletes: Is It Pre-Diabetes or Under-Fueling?

Blood sugar has become a hot topic, but what does it actually mean for endurance athletes? Should you be worried about glucose spikes, or are they simply part of fueling

63: Hormones and Menopause: What Active Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo

Female athletes have unique nutrition and health needs, especially as hormones begin to shift during midlife. In this episode, Alex Larson, registered dietitian, sits dow

62: Mid Season Fuel: Dealing with Evening Sugar Cravings Part 2

If you've ever found yourself reaching for sweets even when you're not physically hungry, you're not alone. Sugar cravings aren't simply about lacking willpower. They're

61: Mid Season Fuel: Dealing with Evening Sugar Cravings

If you find yourself standing in the pantry every night looking for something sweet, you're not alone. But what if those cravings aren't about a lack of self-control? In

60: Mid Season Fuel: Fueling Stage Races with Serena Bishop Gordon

Stage races are a unique challenge. Unlike a one-day event where you can leave everything out on the course, stage racing requires balancing performance, recovery, and co

59: Mid Season Fuel: Fueling Athletes Post-Bariatric Surgery and/or on Peptide Meds

What happens when endurance sports and bariatric nutrition intersect? In this episode, Alex sits down with Kim Tirapelleto explore the unique challenges and opportunities

58: Mid Season Fuel: Marathon Nutrition, Race Day GI Issues & Fueling Strategies Answered

If your long runs suddenly feel harder, your stomach is acting up mid-workout, or your energy crashes halfway through training, this episode with Alex Larson is your mid-

57: Flip The Mic: Getting to Know the Dietitian Behind Endurance Eats

In this episode of Endurance Eats, Alex Larson flips the mic and has her team of dietitians interview her! She shares her journey from horseback riding to endurance sport

56: Chelsea Sodaro on Fueling, Motherhood, and Winning at Kona 18 Months Postpartum

On this episode, professional triathlete Chelsea Sodaro shares an honest look at her return to elite racing after becoming a mom, offering a powerful perspective on what

55: Does Heat Training Actually Make You Faster?

What if the secret to better endurance wasn’t just more miles… but more heat? In this episode of Endurance Eats, we sit down with Brett Ely to break down the science of

54: Fueling Young Athletes: A Guide for Sports Parents

In this episode, we explore how parents can support their children's nutritional habits and body image with insights from registered dietitian Nicole Cruz, especially ath

53: 5 Reasons Why Athletes Aren’t Seeing Body Comp Results

If you’ve ever felt confused about what it actually takes to change your body composition as an athlete… this episode is for you. In this conversation, we’re breaking do

52: 10,000 Calories a Day: Fueling the Tour Divide with Jens Van Roost

In this episode, Jens Van Roost shares his experiences with the Tour Divide, a grueling self-supported bike race spanning from Canada to Mexico. He discusses the challeng

51: REDS: The Underfueling Problems Athletes Can Miss

In this episode, Alex Larson welcomes Rebecca McConville, a sports dietitian specializing in energy availability and the concept of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (R