Are you tracking calories... but still not seeing the results you want?

In part one of this two-part series, we break down three of the biggest mistakes runners make when tracking calories—and why simply logging your food isn't enough to improve your nutrition or body composition.

We discuss why calorie tracking should be used as a short-term assessment tool rather than a lifelong habit, how tracking without analyzing your data wastes time, and why using calorie targets as the "diet" often leads to an unhealthy cycle of restriction and overeating.

If you've ever felt like you're "good" when you're tracking but lose control as soon as you stop, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• When calorie tracking can actually be helpful
• Why simply collecting data isn't enough
• The difference between using tracking as a tool versus using it as the diet
• How overly restrictive calorie targets can backfire
• Why incomplete food logs make it harder to improve your nutrition
• How to use tracking to build habits you can maintain without logging every meal

If you're tired of tracking everything you eat but still want to fuel your running well, this episode will help you build a more sustainable approach.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

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And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my nutrition ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my online coaching programs The Fueled Runner or ⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.

Want to get faster? Your nutrition might be the missing piece.

If you're showing up for your workouts but your race times aren't improving, it might not be your training plan, it could be how you're fueling it.

In this episode, we break down the nutrition strategies that help runners maximize the quality of their workouts, recover better, and ultimately run faster. From daily meal timing to carb loading, hydration, and fueling during long runs, you'll learn how to support your training so you can get more from every mile.

Whether you're chasing a new 5K PR or training for your next half or full marathon, these fueling strategies can help you unlock your performance potential.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why your nutrition should change based on your training schedule

• How daily fueling impacts workout quality, recovery, and injury risk

• The importance of meal timing before and after runs

• Why carbohydrates are essential for speed workouts and higher-intensity training

• How to fuel long runs for stronger finishes

• The biggest mistakes runners make with carb loading

• Why practicing your race fueling strategy during training matters

• How hydration impacts performance—and why it may be the real cause of late-run stomach issues

If your goal this season is to run faster, this episode will help you build a nutrition strategy that supports stronger training sessions, faster recovery, and more confident race-day performances.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠

And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my nutrition ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my online coaching programs The Fueled Runner or ⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.

What is it actually like to work with a sports dietitian?

If you've ever thought about hiring a sports dietitian or running coach but felt intimidated by the process, this episode is for you.

Maybe you're worried you'll have to give up all your favorite foods, track every bite you eat, or follow another restrictive meal plan that isn't realistic for your life. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what coaching really looks like—and why it's probably very different than you expect.

I walk you through my coaching process from the very first assessment to creating practical, individualized nutrition strategies that fit your training, schedule, and goals. You'll also hear real examples (shared anonymously) of runners and endurance athletes I've been working with recently, including a postpartum runner rebuilding her confidence, an Ironman triathlete fine-tuning his race nutrition, and a busy working mom learning how to fuel for better energy, performance, and body composition.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What happens during your first appointment with a sports dietitian

• Why nutrition coaching isn't about perfection or restrictive eating

• Different ways to assess your nutrition (without obsessively tracking calories)

• The role of mindset, diet culture, and your relationship with food in long-term success

• Why sustainable nutrition plans must fit your real life—not someone else's

• Three real client case studies and the nutrition strategies we're using together

• How personalized coaching helps runners improve performance, energy, recovery, and body composition

Whether you're training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PR, or simply want to feel stronger on your runs, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how individualized nutrition coaching can help you reach your goals—without guilt, food rules, or giving up the foods you love.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠

And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my nutrition ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my online coaching programs The Fueled Runner or ⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.

Have you ever set a running or nutrition goal—only to find yourself doing the exact opposite of what would help you achieve it? You're not alone.

In this episode of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, we’re unpacking one of the biggest mindset blocks holding runners back: self-sabotage.

We’ll explore why self-sabotage happens, how it shows up in training, nutrition, recovery—and even weight-related goals—and most importantly, how to recognize and break free from these self-defeating habits.

Whether you struggle with all-or-nothing thinking, negative self-talk, or the fear of success, this episode will help you reframe your mindset and start making meaningful progress toward your goals.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What self-sabotage really is—and why it’s not about laziness or lack of willpower

How to recognize self-sabotaging behaviors in your running, nutrition, and recovery routines

Common thought patterns that keep runners stuck (hello, all-or-nothing mindset)

The role of identity, limiting beliefs, and fear of failure or success

How friends, family, and social dynamics can unintentionally fuel self-sabotage

Practical steps to break free from these habits and move toward your goals with confidence

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠⁠

And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my nutrition ebook⁠⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠⁠, my online coaching programs ⁠The Fueled Runner⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠programs.

If you've ever wondered how other runners are hitting 170–200 grams of protein a day, or why it feels impossible to reach your nutrition goals despite your best efforts, then this episode is for you.

This week, we're unpacking three of the biggest reasons runners struggle to meet their nutrition targets. From overly restrictive calorie goals to lingering carb fears and unrealistic protein recommendations, we break down why the math sometimes doesn't seem to add up, and what to do instead.

If you've been chasing numbers that never seem achievable, this episode will help you step back, rethink your nutrition strategy, and focus on targets that actually support your running performance and long-term health.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠

And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my nutrition ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my online coaching programs The Fueled Runner or ⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.

When Should You Start Training Your Gut for Race Day?

If you've ever hit the wall, struggled with GI issues, dealt with dehydration, or finished a race wondering where it all went wrong, your fueling strategy may be part of the problem.

In this episode of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, we're talking all about gut training—what it is, why it matters, and most importantly, when you should start practicing your race-day fueling strategy.

Spoiler alert: waiting until your longest runs or race week is probably too late.

Whether you're training for a half marathon, marathon, or ultra, your fueling strategy deserves the same attention as your training plan. We break down how to build gut tolerance, test products effectively, practice carb loading, and create a fueling plan that leaves you feeling confident when you step up to the start line.

• Why gut training should start when your training plan starts

• The role of gut training in preventing bonking, dehydration, and GI distress

• How long it takes to effectively train your gut

• Why starting small and progressing gradually is key

• How to determine your race-day fueling and hydration needs

• The importance of understanding race logistics and aid station support

• Why you shouldn't write off a fuel product after one bad run

• How to test and troubleshoot different fueling options

• Why midweek runs can be great opportunities to practice fueling

• Common mistakes runners make when trying new products

• How to incorporate carb loading into your training cycle

• Turning your final long runs into full race-day dress rehearsals

Your fueling strategy shouldn't be an afterthought.

Just like your muscles, heart, and lungs adapt to training, your digestive system adapts too. The earlier you start practicing your race-day fueling and hydration plan, the more confident you'll be when it matters most.

By the time race week arrives, you should already know what you're eating, drinking, carrying, and fueling with, not still be scrambling to figure it out.

The goal isn't perfection. The goal is showing up to the start line with a plan you've practiced, tested, and trust.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠

And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my nutrition ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my online coaching programs The Fueled Runner or ⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.

Can Runners Really Eat Intuitively?

In this episode of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, we dive into the relationship between intuitive eating and sports nutrition—and whether runners can successfully balance both.

While intuitive eating is often presented as the alternative to restrictive dieting, runners have unique fueling needs that can sometimes make relying solely on hunger and fullness cues challenging. We explore what intuitive eating actually is, where it came from, and why it's often misunderstood online.

We also discuss how many runners find themselves caught between two extremes: rigid nutrition rules on one side and a "just eat whatever you want" interpretation of intuitive eating on the other. The reality is that fueling for performance doesn't have to live at either extreme.

• What intuitive eating is (and what it isn't)
• Why restrictive diets often fail long-term
• Common misconceptions about intuitive eating
• The challenges of learning to trust your hunger and fullness cues
• Why runners have unique nutrition needs that can sometimes override intuition
• Situations where hunger cues may not accurately reflect what your body needs
• How training volume, hydration, recovery, and energy availability affect appetite
• When calorie tracking can be a useful tool—and when it isn't necessary
• How to develop a healthier relationship with food while still pursuing performance goals
• Finding a sustainable middle ground between structured fueling and food freedom

You don't have to choose between intuitive eating and sports nutrition.

The goal isn't to follow rigid rules forever, nor is it to ignore your body's nutritional needs. Instead, it's about building the knowledge, confidence, and self-awareness to fuel appropriately for your training while maintaining a positive, flexible relationship with food.

As runners, there are times when our hunger cues don't tell the whole story—whether we're carb loading before a race, fueling during a long run, or recovering after a hard workout. Understanding when to trust your body's signals and when to lean on nutrition knowledge is one of the most valuable skills you can develop as an athlete.

If you're looking to fuel your running without food guilt, confusion, or restrictive dieting, this episode will help you better understand how to support both your performance and your relationship with food.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠

And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my nutrition ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my online coaching programs The Fueled Runner or ⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.

Why are runners such a prime target for the supplement industry, and how can you tell the difference between an evidence-based product and clever marketing?

In this episode of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, I’m joined by Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn, hosts of the popular Your Diet Sucks podcast, for a great conversation about supplement marketing, social media, optimization culture, and how athletes can make smarter decisions about the products they buy.

We explore why endurance athletes are uniquely vulnerable to supplement marketing, how social media algorithms amplify fear-based health messaging, and why the fundamentals of performance nutrition are often overshadowed by flashy products promising quick results.

Whether you've ever wondered if you need the latest supplement, felt overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice online, or questioned whether you're doing enough to support your performance, this episode will help you think more critically about the messages you're seeing.

• Why supplement marketing is more powerful than ever in the age of social media

• How algorithms reward fear, outrage, and oversimplified health advice

• The psychology behind why endurance athletes are drawn to supplements

• How influencer marketing blurs the line between recommendations and advertisements

• The rise of peptides, biohacking, and performance-enhancing trends

• How to evaluate health and performance claims with a critical eye

• The importance of focusing on sleep, nutrition, training, and recovery before supplements

• Practical ways to curate your social media feed and protect your mental well-being

Follow Zoe and Kylee and the Your Diet Sucks Podcast
@yourdietsuckspod

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠

And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my nutrition ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my online coaching programs The Fueled Runner or ⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.