EP. 214 - Optimize Nutrition to Recover Better, Train Consistently, and Actually See Performance Gains with RD Alex Larson
The Elevate Your Running Podcast · Sara Manderscheid
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Show Notes
If you’re training hard but still feeling tired, plateaued, or struggling to race your best, your nutrition may be the missing piece.
In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian Alex Larson, RD, to break down how runners can use nutrition as a performance tool — not just something to think about after a workout. We talk about the most common fueling mistakes endurance runners make, how to tell if you're under-fueled, and what “eating enough” actually looks like when you’re training for a marathon or half marathon.
Alex explains why intra-run fueling matters, and how nutrition directly affects recovery, intra-run gel intake, and long-term performance.
If you’re chasing a breakthrough race — whether that’s a PR, a marathon goal like sub-3, or simply feeling stronger and more consistent in training — this conversation will help you understand how fueling properly can unlock your next level.
You’ll Learn:
The most common nutrition mistake endurance runners make
The easiest way to tell if you're under-fueling
What “eating enough” actually means during marathon training
How carbohydrate intake impacts performance and recovery
Why fueling during long runs and workouts matters more than most runners think
The long-term performance benefits of fueling properly for years
If you’re not seeing performance gains, it might not be your training — it might be your fueling.
Tune in to learn how optimizing your nutrition can help you recover faster, train consistently, and race stronger.
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