Real Fuel with SLS
Real Fuel with SLS is a nutrition podcast hosted by sports dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith. It provides practical fueling strategies for runners, triathletes, and everyday athletes, focusing on training smarter and recovering faster without food guilt or complicated plans. The show combines science with real conversations to help listeners feel stronger in their workouts.
Episodes
Mastering Summer Running: Fuel and Hydration Strategies in Heat
Summer is officially here, and with it comes hot, humid miles that can make your runs feel significantly more challenging. Whether you are ramping up training for a fall marathon (like Stevie’s upcoming Philly full in November!) or keeping active with local summer races, staying safely fueled and hydrated in the heat requires a distinct strategy.In this solo episode, registered sports dietitian an
From Dietitian to Family Medicine Physician: The Power of Preventive Care with Dr. Alex Ford
What happens when you combine the clinical expertise of a registered dietitian with the comprehensive training of a board-certified family medicine physician? You get a powerful, preventative approach to healthcare that looks at the whole person.In this episode of Real Fuel with SLS, Stevie Lyn Smith catches up with longtime college friend and colleague, Dr. Alex Ford, DO, RD. Dr. Ford shares his
Pro Runner Keira D'Amato: Injury Rehabilitation, Mid-Run Pain, and "Don't Call It a Comeback"
On this episode of Real Fuel with SLS, I am joined by professional runner, American record holder, and mother of two, Keira D'Amato. Fresh off the release of her new book, Don't Call It a Comeback, Keira opens up about her recent major surgery and her intentional, conservative approach to rehabilitation.Keira pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to realize you’ve been living and trai
Building An Injury-Resilient Runner: Why Strength Training is the Secret to Longevity in Running with Laura Filla
Are you a recreational runner who hits the gym but still finds yourself dealing with nagging injuries? It might be time to ditch the random internet workouts and get strategic.In this episode of Real Fuel with SLS, I am is joined by Laura Filla, a competitive marathoner, RRCA Level 2 Certified Running Coach, and founder of Filla Endurance. Laura breaks down her science-backed coaching philosophy,
Return to 70.3 Racing: Race Week Tips and Tricks
In this episode, I share more of my journey and preparation for the Gulf Coast 70.3 after 7 years away from racing long course triathlon!I chat about:My training blockThe mental and physical challenges of taper weekStrategies for carb loadingI reflect on past experiences The importance of visualizationThe mental hurdles athletes faceThe significance of rest, recovery, and proper nutrition leading
Proactive Nutrition During Pregnancy for Endurance Athletes
In this episode, Holley Samuel of Holley Fueled Nutrition, a sports dietitian and endurance athlete, shares expert insights on pregnancy, nutrition, training, and postpartum recovery. She discusses how women can proactively support their bodies through pregnancy and beyond, emphasizing the importance of personalized care and evidence-based practices.We also chat about:energy and nutrient needs in
Sub-2:10 Marathon Secrets: Training, Fueling, and Breakthroughs with Joe Whelan
In this episode, we explore the journey of Joe Whelan, a high-performing athlete in the world of distance running. Joe shares his insights on training through brutal winters, experimenting with nutrition and pacing, and playing a different game in the highly competitive world of marathoning. Whether you're an endurance athlete or just curious about pushing human potential, this conversation o
Q&A: Mastering Carb Loading and Debunking Protein Myths
Understanding Protein and Carb Loading: Clear Insights for Optimal NutritionIn this episode, I break down the essentials of protein—what it is, how to evaluate its quality, and common misconceptions. I also delve into effective carb loading strategies for endurance athletes and practical tips for race preparation, helping you make smarter nutrition choices for your training and racing.I chat more
The RED-s Deep Dive: Metabolism, Heart Health, and Fueling Your Potential
In this episode, Becca McConville, an expert on relative energy deficiency in sports, shares insights on REDs and its impact on health and performance. We break down the complexities of metabolic dysfunction, the "sneaky" ways athletes end up under-fueled, and why a low resting heart rate might not be the "fitness flex" many think it is. From the impact of GLP-1 medications on
More Than a Finish Line: Untangling Identity, Suffering, and Mental Performance with Neal Palles
In this episode we dive deep into the "middle space" between athletic coaching, mental performance, and clinical therapy. Guest Neal Palles is a psychotherapist, certified mental performance consultant, and ultra-running coach. He shares his unique perspective on the "many hats" he wears supporting athletesWe explore the dangerous glorification of suffering in endurance sports
Nutrition for Tactical Athletes and High- Performers and How to Spot Nutrition Misinformation with Dr. Brandon Lee
In this episode I sit down with my colleague to dive into how sports nutrition is growing in the tactical and high-performance field. He also shares practical tips to spot nutrition misinformation, gives his take on the new dietary guidelines, and more!Brandon Lee, DHSc, RD, CSSD, CCRP, FAND, is a human performance practitioner, researcher, and educator dedicated to advancing athlete health, readi
Mental Performance, Self-Compassion, and Sports Science Research with Dr. Sasha Gollish
Dr. Sasha Gollish is a Team Canada middle- and long-distance runner, engineer, coach, and advocate for gender equity in sport. With a PhD in civil engineering and decades of experience in athletics and research, she leads community-engagement efforts at the University of Toronto’s Mental Health and Physical Activity Research Centre. Passionate about movement and belonging, Sasha co-founded Yellow
How to Make the Most of Winter Running: Run Coach Jaci Wilson Shares Her Tips from Her Sub Zero Training
Do you have big spring race goals but struggle to get outside in the winter? If you want to keep hitting the pavement during the cold, snowy, and windy months, this episode will give you the tools to do just that.Jaci Wilson is a marathon & ultramarathon run coach, winter running enthusiast, and podcaster who helps runners, with many active hobbies, train sustainably through all seasons. She h
EP 53: Applying Sports Nutrition Research to the Individual Athlete
Jessica is an Assistant Professor in the nutrition department at Syracuse University, where she previously earned her PhD in Exercise Science. She also serves as the consulting sports dietitian for LeMoyne College Athletics and sees clients through her private practice, Major League Wellness. Jessica is a women's health researcher, currently studying the effects of REDs on athletic performanc
EP 52: Reaching Your Max Potential As An Everyday Athlete
Michaela is a run coach, co-founder of Strides for Strength, and a multi passionate nurse by degree. She believes in the power of movement — not just for performance, but for life. Her work lives at the intersection of being a human, moving well, and feeling good while doing it . Whether that’s on the run, chasing life’s next adventure, or the moments in between. Michaela helps others find strengt
EP 51: Capturing the Journey of Running on Film
From grinding rails to grinding miles — Jim Cielencki was a former pro BMX rider and entrepreneur, co-founding Sunday Bikes. In 2016, he ran every street in Buffalo. Today, he captures the world of running around him, highly influenced by his experiences in BMX and skateboarding.In this episode we yap about:How he got into photographyHis time spent as pro BMX riderHow injuries helped him shape his
EP 50: Navigating Stress, Injuries, and Burnout in Marathon Training
Sara Manderscheid is the founder + head coach of Elevate Your Running Coaching, a podcaster, and an endurance masters athlete in Boulder, Colorado.Sara partners with athletes to chase big dreams, break through plateaus, and find joy and flexibility in running and training. She enjoys working with athletes who love running and want to improve the sport.You can find Elevate Your Running online at el
EP 49: Getting Support in the Messy Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery
Caitlin Butler is an anorexia survivor turned eating disorder recovery coach and the founder of Bold Bites HQ. After struggling without the tools she needed in her eating disorder recovery, she began creating her own. Now she designs care packages, cheeky mugs, stickers, and coloring pages that support women through the messy, real moments of recovery. Her mission is simple: make eating doable aga
EP 48: Flexible Fueling & Nutrition for Athletes
Heather Caplan is the co-founder of Lane 9 Project, and a sports dietitian based in Ann Arbor MI. She works with runners to be more flexible with fueling and nutrition, and supports athletes wanting to get their periods back, or keep them regular. She has three kiddos and a dog named Banana. You can find her out on the run, and on the Lane 9 podcast.Listen to hear more about:The what is and why be
EP 47: Making Strength Training Accessible & Effective for Athletes of All Ages
Brandon is the owner of SOMA Performance and Fitness in Centennial Colorado where they specialize in helping youth athletes improve speed, strength, and confidence as well as active adults improve overall health and fitness.Brandon has been training competitive athletes since 2010 and has helped well over 1,000 athletes improve their performance! He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach t
EP 46: Athlete-Specific Care: A Game Changer in Eating Disorder Treatment
Riley Nickols, PhD, CEDS-C is a counseling and sport psychologist who specializes in working with athletes to address mental health and sport performance concerns. Currently, Dr. Nickols is the Senior Program Advisor for Athlete EDGE at EDCare in Denver, CO where specialized intensive eating disorder treatment is provided for athletes.He is also the founder of Mind Body Endurance, a group of provi
EP 45: Unpacking REDs for Endurance Athletes
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and low energy availability are common struggles for endurance athletes and active individuals alike. There are a lot of misconceptions about what these conditions are, who they impact, and how they present. In this episode I am joined by Brooke Czarnecki, RDN to dive into these topics and more!Listen to hear about:REDs deep diveWhat is low energy availab
EP 44: Post-Marathon Mistakes to Avoid with Nick Klastava
Navigating life and training after a marathon or other big race can be a challenge for many runners and athletes. We are stoked to have Coach Nick Klastava back on the pod to give you tips and strategies to better navigate both the physical and emotional aftermath of completing your goal race.Listen to hear about:How to navigate feelings of sadness after a raceHow to be proud of yourself, no matte
EP 43: Nutrition for child and adolescent runners
Abby Wolcott @energysportsdietitian completed her BS in dietetics at Olivet Nazarene University, where she was a member of the track team. She went on to complete her dietetic internship at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and her MS in Applied Exercise Science at Concordia University Chicago. Abby is based out of Kenosha, WI, and specializes in nutrition for athletes and people with eating disord
EP 42: Eating disorder support for endurance athletes
Kate Ringwood is a therapist and owner of Serendipity Counseling Services, specializing in athletes going through eating disorder recovery. In this episode we chat about:Eating disorder recovery– what does this look like?How diet culture impacts us all, whether we have an eating disorder or notMindset shifts to make things easier through recoveryEating disorder informed providers and coachesWhat p
EP 41: Hydration For Endurance Athletes
Most endurance athletes know that staying properly hydrated is important, but many choose not to OR are out there just winging it when it comes to hydration. Having a solid hydration plan in workouts and for race day is critical to perform at your best! In this episode I chat about:Why hydration matters— for health AND performanceWater as an ergogenic aidWhat impacts your sweat rate/loss as an ath
EP 40: Nutrition Tips for New Endurance Athletes
New to running? Or maybe you’re diving right into your first long distance triathlon, full-send! After 16 years in endurance sports and the past 8 years working specifically in sports nutrition, I dive into some common misconceptions of newer athletes. In this episode I chat about:My top tips for endurance athletes getting started out in the sportWhy nutrition matters for every athleteThe biggest
EP 39: Debunking Running Influencer Trends
Are you a runner confused by all the information on social media? Do you think you need a 30 minute warm up routine to stay injury free? Feel like you have to go buy the newest pair of super shoes and walk 10k steps a day? Buckle up, because we dove into this current running trends and so much more including:Losing fitnessHow to deal with an injury in a training cycleUndertrained vs. overtrained–
EP 38: Nutrition for the Masters Athlete
Are you a masters (or entering) your masters athlete phase of life? Aging is a gift and we want to make sure you’re setting yourself to not just perform but also prioritize your health as a masters athlete. In this episode we dive into what you need to know about sports nutrition as a masters athlete. Here are some of the topics we cover:How to manage the changes in your body as a masters athleteI
EP 37: Micronutrient Series: B Vitamins
Struggling with energy levels and performance? Not getting enough B vitamins could be at play, but that doesn’t mean you should run out and supplement. Join me as I dive more into all of the b-vitamins and how they help our bodies be their best.What are the B-vitaminsWhat do they do and why should I care?Folate vs. Folic acidKey role in metabolism and energy production as athletes (and humans!)Sho
EP 36: Athlete Spotlight: fueling ultras with Adam Vadeboncoeur
Adam is a marathon and ultra runner who’s been running for over 20 years. Over the last 4-5 years he’s developed his focus and found his niche in longer distances. He loves all kinds of running, whether its road, track, trails, or even treadmill. He also has a deep love for the process–if racing went away tomorrow, he’d still be out running and enjoying going to the well occasionally.In this episo
EP 35: Bone Stress Injuries & Bone Health
Sidelined with a bone injury? Or are you an athlete who wants to learn more about bone health? In this episode I start to dive into this BIG topic and what you need to know about bone health as an athlete and the role nutrition plays in bone health. You’ll gain knowledge about:-What is a BSI?-Bone mineral density-What is bone turnover?-Low energy availability and the risk for bone injury-Micronutr
EP 34: Fiber for Endurance Athletes
Let’s dive into fiber! Are you curious to learn more about fiber and its role as part of an endurance athlete's plate? If you deal with tummy troubles in or out of workout, learn why fiber intake, type and timing is something you should be looking at. In this episode I cover:-What is fiber-Types of fiber-New considerations when it comes to added fiber-Timing of fiber around workouts-Why more
EP 33: Micronutrient Series: Antioxidants
Antioxidants are talked about for their powerful properties that help fight inflammation but how does this relate to you as an endurance athlete? Get a little nerdy and dive into the science behind antioxidants, how it relates to our desired training adaptations, and take away some practical applications to better support your body as an athlete! In this episode I dive into:What are antioxidants?W
EP 32: Micronutrient Series: Vitamin D
It’s winter so we’re all longing for sun and more susceptible to lower levels of the ‘sunshine’ vitamin, which is prohormone. Long known for its role in bone health, we also know it can impact our immune system, inflammation, and muscle health as athletes. Wondering if you need more vitamin D? Be sure to give a listen–I also cover:What is vitamin D? How is it used in our body?What should your vita
EP 31: Micronutrient Series: Iron
Are you a runner or athlete struggling with your iron levels? Constantly battling fatigue, injury, and just feeling ‘bleh’? Maybe you’ve been on an iron supplement and are not seeing improvements in your levels. In this episode I dive into why low ferritin levels often need a closer look and why supplementation is often not the fix athletes need. I also cover:What is iron?What are the biomarkers i
EP 30: Micronutrient Series: Magnesium + Electrolytes
Season 2 is HERE! 🎉 Kicking off with my favorite mineral—Magnesium—and its electrolyte buddies! This episode is packed with all the juicy details about these tiny but mighty nutrients that keep us thriving as athletes and humans.Here’s what’s on the menu:What are electrolytes (and why they’re such a big deal)?How they fuel hydration and performance like pros.Delicious food sources you’ll want to a
EP 29: Chasing Magic: Building Bold Businesses and Big Adventures
Jess Cahill is an adventure host, travel lover, online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life. Jess specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. She also hosts adventure trips to create a space for women to connect, see the world together, make lifelong friends, and unlock core memories. Her mission is to help as
EP 28: Finding the Middle Ground in Health & Wellness
Laura Ligos is a registered dietitian, mom & 2x cookbook author who resides in Albany, NY. She believes in a food first approach and focuses on optimizing the health and wellness of active women. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences from Cornell University and went on to complete her Dietetic Internship and MBA at Dominican University. She started her own private practice &
EP 27: How to Off-Season Like a Boss & Become a Stronger Runner
Elisabeth founded Running Explained to help runners of all levels understand the how, what, and why of this incredible sport so we can get faster, run longer, and enjoy every step with smart, science-driven training.Her training & coaching philosophy is about building a strong aerobic base, fostering consistency through smart training habits, and focusing on whole-athlete development. She beli
EP 26: Fueling Friendships & Growth as Every Day Athletes
Join me with a fun conversation between friends– I am joined by Chaz Adams and Amanda Tran who are both graduates of 1:1 nutrition coaching with Stevie, Keep it Real Collab members, and avid endurance athletes! In this episode we chat about:Eating enough and mental healthSuccess stories from real people/clientsBusting nutrition mythsLearning skills and habitsProtein ice cream– yay or nay?!Trialing
EP 25: Swimming tips & the evolution of triathlon
Mary Eggers is an associate professor of nursing and triathlon coach at Valor triathlon project. She has been a nurse for 24 years, coach for 21 years, athlete for 26 years! She’s qualified for kona 3 x and never went to race. She is also a mom and wife.In this episode we chat about:Starting triathlon back in 1995!How our sport has changed– especially around fueling and body imageNursing– how you’
EP 24: Rolling with the punches: nutrition & running through pregnancy
Holley Samuel is a sports dietitian, personal trainer, and owner of private practice Holley Fueled Nutrition where she helps runners learn how to fuel to meet their health and performance goals and break free from dieting.In this episode we chat about:Prenatal nutrition for active individuals trying to conceive (TTC)Can underfed runners still get pregnant?Depletion of nutrients– what does this me
EP 23: Prioritizing mental health as athletes & navigating disordered eating behaviors and thoughts
Dr. Lara Pence is a licensed clinical psychologist out of Fort Collins, CO. She specializes in working with professional and elite athletes, and she is the founder of The Coaches Collective, an intensive program designed to help coaches increase their psychological skill set and acumen. In this episode, we chat about (*TW* disordered eating)The coaches collective– what is it and what work she does
EP 22: Using physical activity as a tool for our mental health
Chris Muldoon is the founder of Strideful, an app that offers walking and running programs for mental wellness.He's a former NCAA Division I runner and currently coaches at SUNY Erie and with the Snyder Track and Field youth program.In this episode we chat about: Running with dogs!His running and mental health journeyPhysical activity and how it benefits mental healthHow to start moving for h
EP 21: Breaking down research & nutrition marketing claims, becoming a RD, and chocolate milkshakes
Gabby is a newly certified RD (woohoo!) based in Seattle who has experience in research, clinical, and private practice nutrition. As an avid runner and RRCA-certified running coach, Gabby’s dream is to work with athletes in private practice, helping to guide both their nutrition and training. One of her major aims in entering the field of nutrition is to refute the misinformation spread by diet c
EP 20: Growing cycling for girls & learning as an endurance athlete
Molly Hurford is a journalist, author and podcaster in love with all things cycling, running, nutrition and movement-related. She’s the author of a dozen books about endurance sport, both fiction and nonfiction, including Fuel Your Ride and the Shred Girls series. As co-host of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, founder of Strong Girl Publishing and a bookworm-turned-endurance athlete, she’s a little
EP 19: Creating a running community and more inclusive fitness studio space
Founder, coach, and most importantly, runner, Kathleen is the legs behind Bflo Run Club & Pace Buffalo Running Studio. A certified fast girl, 1/2 Ironwoman, and type-2 fun addict, she will push the pace and bring out your strong side like no one else. Post-run run, you’ll find her hanging with her soul dog, Clay, or taste-testing tacos at Casa Azul.Her creds:BS in Exercise Science // SUNY Fred
EP 18: Making training & racing in the heat a skill
Founder of Taylored Training, an online run and strength coaching service based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Becky, swam competitively and coached swimming, taught HS biology for a decade along with some coaching in XT and conditioning for Lax. During the pandemic her and her hubby and I moved across the country and she turned coaching friends on the side into a full time gig. They live in Phoenix now
EP 17: Ditching the ‘lighter is faster’ narrative in endurance sports
Jennie Hansen is a former pro triathlete and Ironman Lake Placid champion, now age group triathlete living in Rochester, NY. She is also a physical therapist turned coach. She also thoroughly embraces her crazy dog lady status, just living life with her husband and three rescue mutts.In this episode we chat about: *TW* disordered eatingDogs!Jennie’s journey to tri and becoming a proRacing as a pro
EP 16: Improving your iron as an endurance athlete
Natalie is a board Certified Sports Dietitian & owner of BeFueled Sports Nutrition, her virtual sports nutrition practice. Natalie is passionate about helping endurance athletes feel their best to do all the badass things they want to do in life. Natalie is a runner and triathlete, and outside of training, loves to get outdoors and spend time with her pups.In this episode we chat about:What’s
EP 15: My journey into tri & endurance sports!
Join me as I tell my story into triathlon and endurance sports over the past 15 years. From injury to finding joy and merging my passion for sports and nutrition into one. Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/
EP 14: How to overcome bone stress injuries as a runner
Steph Mundt is a physical therapist & running coach in Tempe, Arizona. She specializes in the care of runners with bone stress injuries, hip labrum tears and a history of restrictive eating. Her business Volante PT & Performance offers both local and remote rehab and coaching services.In this episode we chat about:Sites of injury that are more associated with ED/DEHow Steph’s approach to B
EP 13: Making fueling easy & inclusive for the everyday athlete
Laura Jorgensen is a driven entrepreneur with an early career focus on financial data solutions and building high-performing teams. With data-driven success as a savvy analyst, Jorgensen became the youngest manager in Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s corporate history in 2014. From there, she turned her attention to a professional cycling career where she spent seven years ascending the ranks to over
EP 12: Improving body image & breaking free from dieting for runners
Holley Samuel is a sports dietitian, personal trainer, and owner of my private practice Holley Fueled Nutrition where I help runners learn how to fuel to meet their health and performance goals and break free from dieting.In this episode we chat about:Holley’s story as a runner, dealing with body image and now fast forward to being a momTips to improve your relationship with food and bodyThe impo
EP 11: Finding balance & fueling your busy lifestyle as a human & an athlete
Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian based in Santa Cruz, CA. She provides virtual nutrition coaching and other services to athletes of all abilities, and hosts the Eat for Endurance Podcast. Claire also is an avid distance runner and has competed in numerous solo and team events from the 5km to 50-mile distance.In this episode we chat about:Building communityFue
EP 10: Finding joy while overcoming injury as a collegiate runner
Kylie Oblak is a senior cross country and track runner at Hamilton College. Originally from Boston, she will be moving to New York City to be a consultant when she graduates. In addition to being a student and an athlete she runs a fitness/health instagram account (@kylierunssmiley) where she promotes all things health, happiness, injury recovery, training advice, and more.*TW disordered eating*In
EP 09: Using PT as way to enhance our endurance performance, not just react to injury
Halle is an orthopedic/pelvic floor physical therapist at Buffalo Pelvic Health and Acupuncture Clinic. She's also a Pilates instructor at Stretch and a run coach at Pace.Passionate about women's health and fitness, Halle leads a women's cycling group based at Shickluna Bikes. An active runner, she trains with the Buffalo Run Club (affiliated with Pace) and is currently tackling an
Welcome to Real Fuel with SLS
Welcome to Real Fuel with SLS! Here’s more about me and why I’m stoked to have you “join” the conversations to make endurance sports and sports nutrition a better place.
EP 08: Women’s health optimization, healthy periods for female athletes, and why TF the basics matter most.
Danielle has a unique background for which she has become known as a unicorn in the women’s health space. After ten years practicing conventional medicine she shifted her focus + pursued certification as a FDN-P where she now helps women (+ some men) optimize their health through lifestyle + deep dives into their health.She is also a certified fertility educator, masters level mental health thera
EP 07: The beauty of friendship in sport, debunking dairy myths, and how to chase big goals without sacrificing your health
Emma loves all things cats, cows, and chocolate milk. Her passion for dairy and animals for dairy started while growing up on EL-Vi Farms in Newark, NY. She stays involved to this day at the farm by helping with community relations works like running the social media page and being the race director for the Dairy Discovery 5k that the farm and 3 other local farms host. When she is not working her
EP 06: Letting go of numbers to improve performance, balancing life and training, and how to show up and get the most from your running journey
Nick Klastava is a runner and running coach who loves to help athletes balance their training with their life and to focus less on the numbers. In this episode we talk about:Training through the different seasons of lifeComparing to past life training to current selfWorking through the phases of injury recovery with athletes, getting out of the grind and self-doubtHelping athletes find their growt
EP 05: Navigating pregnancy and post-partum as an endurance athlete
As a mother of 2 and 3 time Ironman finisher with countless other athletic pursuits under my belt, Katie created pursuit endurance after going through pregnancy as a triathlete and navigating the challenges of being a new mother when she re-entered the sport.She wants to be the person she wished she had: to give better resources and guidance to mothers who are pregnant and postpartum and want to s
EP 04: Finding joy in the process of running, exploring curiosity in your goals, and using your voice
Jonathan is a runner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston, MA now living in Boulder, Colorado. He works at InsideTracker on groups/enterprise sales. He also hosts a podcast, For The Long Run, aimed at exploring the Why and understanding what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. You can find him running around the trails of Boulder or at Skratch Labs Cafe eating a breakfast burrito.
EP 03: Changing the narrative in triathlon; eating for health first, performance second
Cody Beals is a Canadian professional triathlete and 12× IRONMAN and 70.3 Champion. Cody self-coached his way to the professional ranks in 2014 by applying an analytical, data-driven approach drawing on his background in physics. After several years of successful middle distance racing, Cody found his forte in the full distance. Debuting at Mont Tremblant in 2018, he dominated his first three IRON
EP 02: Body neutrality, toxic fitness culture, and common misconceptions about strength training in endurance sports
Amanda Katz is a full-time fitness professional. She's a certified personal trainer, RRCA certified run coach and serves as a group fitness instructor specializing in indoor cycling, treadmill running and total body conditioning formats at Equinox in New York City. Her philosophy is based on the notion that all bodies deserve a fitness experience without punishment, guilt or shame. She approa
EP 01: Creating a more inclusive endurance space
Jason Bahamundi, founder of Run Tri Bike, is a passionate and accomplished endurance athlete dedicated to proving that there is a spot at the starting line for everybody and every body. With a background deeply rooted in the world of triathlons, running, and cycling, Jason has not only excelled in his personal athletic endeavors but is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive world of end
