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Nutritional Revolution Podcast with Kyla Channell, MSc

Kyla Channell, MSc Nutrition & Human Performance
Nutritional Revolution Podcast with Kyla Channell, MSc
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  • Nutritional Revolution Podcast with Kyla Channell, MSc

    Sarah Lange’s Fueling Secrets: Carbs, Smarter Racing & Her Breakthrough Grand Prix Result

    21/10/2026 | 47 mins.
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    In episode #203 pro off-road cyclist and registered dietitian Sarah Lange reflects on her best Grand Prix season to date, finishing sixth overall while balancing racing, training, and a 30-hour work week. She discusses how she became more tactical in races and gradually increased her on-bike carbohydrate intake while managing digestive issues. The conversation also covers race-day hydration, caffeine, nutrition routines, off-season training, and the support that helps her compete as a privateer.
    Key Topics:
    Sarah’s sixth-place Grand Prix finish came in her third year in the series. How she approached this season differently
    How she built her carb tolerance, and what products she's using on race day
    Things she does in heat vs cold, and her approach to sodium intake
    How she approaches the day leading up to a big race, including the night before and race morning
    Caffeine and other supplements she uses at different stages of training and racing
    How she balances training with part-time work, and how she stays fit in the off-season
    Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
    ABOUT SARAH LANGE:
    Sarah Lange is a professional gravel cyclist and Registered Dietitian who has built her career around two things she loves: riding bikes and helping people develop a healthy relationship with food. She races gravel and off-road events at the highest levels of the sport, taking on some of the biggest and most challenging races in the country. She loves big climbs, bakery stops, hard racing, and finding adventures with friends.
    Off the bike, Sarah is a Registered Dietitian at Whole Health Nutrition, where she works with clients on sports nutrition, general health and wellness, and eating disorders. Her work is grounded in evidence-based nutrition, but also in the belief that food should support both your health and your life—not become another source of stress.
    Being both a competitive cyclist and dietitian gives Sarah a unique perspective on the complicated relationship between performance, fueling, body image, and health in endurance sports. She’s passionate about helping athletes fuel enough to train and perform, while also recognizing that there is much more to health than performance. In the off-season, you will find Sarah embracing the snowy New England winters and trading in the bike for skis for training and adventure. 
    FOLLOW SARAH:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlange
    FREE RESOURCES:
    Gut Training Tips: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/guttrainingtips
    Carb Loading Guide: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/free-carb-loading-guide
    MENTIONED:
    Neversecond Gels: https://link.amazon/B0fX2YWGn
    Flow Formula Drink Mix: https://link.amazon/B0irtH48N
    Magnesium Glycinate for sleep: https://us.fullscript.com/s/kchannell/shop/product/U3ByZWU6OlByb2R1Y3QtMTEyNzI2
    Creatine: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-creatine/
    Cheribundi Tart Cherry: https://link.amazon/B00CCvrFX
    Vitamin D: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-vitamin-d-k2-liquid/
    Athlete Plate Model: https://www.usopc.org/nutrition
    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 — Sarah’s sixth-place Grand Prix finish and best season yet

    02:16 — Leadville’s climbing and why the course change helped

    03:51 — Racing outside the Grand Prix

    04:23 — Living in New Hampshire and adapting to its terrain

    05:45 — The changes behind Sarah’s performance this season

    07:01 — Building from 60 to 110 grams of carbs per hour

    08:42 — Heat, humidity, and drink-mix concentration

    09:10 — Sodium targets without formal sweat testing

    10:18 — Managing reflux and regurgitation during races

    11:22 — Adjusting fueling when her stomach feels unsettled

    11:48 — Gels and drink mix that work for her

    12:59 — Caffeine timing and race-day intake

    14:28 — Using caffeinated gels later in a race

    15:29 — Organizing pockets and carrying extra nutrition

    16:50 — Privateer support from Austin and mechanic Anna

    17:39 — The mud-soaked hydration vest at Unbound

    19:39 — Fitting training around a 30-hour work week

    20:27 — Two-a-days and balancing hard sessions with skills work

    21:13 — A final race in Portugal

    21:47 — Magnesium, creatine, and tart cherry juice

    24:05 — Planning a more structured off-season

    24:33 — Nordic skiing, trainer work, and winter training

    26:22 — Grand Prix acceptance after a top-10 finish

    26:59 — Off-season lab work and checking vitamin D and iron

    27:55 — Gym training in and out of season

    28:38 — Adjusting nutrition as training volume changes

    29:41 — Using the athlete plate as a framework

    30:41 — Tracking intake to identify nutrition imbalances

    31:36 — Adding cereal, juice, rice, and pasta

    33:37 — Staying healthy while working remotely

    34:26 — Eating in the days before a big race

    35:36 — Tart cherry juice, chocolate milk, and other drinks

    36:22 — Pancakes and maple syrup on race morning

    37:21 — World Championships qualification and future plans

    38:58 — The “two truths and a lie” segment

    40:07 — Nearly getting stuck in Honduras during early COVID travel shutdowns

    41:19 — The biggest change in Sarah’s fueling

    41:38 — How eating more on the bike improved her performance

    42:40 — Overcoming hesitation about eating more

    43:10 — Fueling easier rides as well as hard efforts

    44:03 — Where to follow Sarah and what’s next
    MORE NR
    Apply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcF
    Use code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/
    CONNECT 
    Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolution
    Sponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.com
    Interested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com 
    TRUSTED RESOURCES 
    Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
    Feed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
    Kyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrev
    Follow us @nutritionalrevolution
  • Nutritional Revolution Podcast with Kyla Channell, MSc

    Ella Cossill: How to Fuel Like an Elite Rower (6,000–8,000 Calories a Day)

    13/10/2026 | 52 mins.
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    In episode #202 host Kyla Channell talks with elite New Zealand rower Ella Cossill about what professional rowing actually demands, from 2K racing in six to seven minutes to the huge training and recovery load behind it. Ella also breaks down how she fuels 6,000 to 8,000 calories a day, why rowing culture pushes performance over thinness, and how she times carbs, caffeine, and bicarbonate around racing.
    We also discuss the realities of national team life, including training blocks, injury prevention, sleep, naps, and the differences between rowing and other endurance sports like swimming, cycling, and running.
    Key topics
    Ella shares what it means to be a professional rower on New Zealand’s national team, including Olympic qualification.
    Ella explains the annual training cycle and training volume
    Ella breaks down why rowing nutrition is so high-volume, with intake often landing between 6,000 and 8,000 calories depending on the week.
    She shares how eating enough changed her performance
    Ella shares her typical fueling routine, including plenty of recovery food after training.
    She explains in-race fueling for long sessions, including targets of 90 grams of carbs per hour building toward 120 grams per hour.
    Ella shares the supplement and race-day protocols she uses, including creatine, beta alanine, sodium bicarbonate, and caffeine.
    Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
    ABOUT ELLA COSSILL:
    Ella Cossill is an elite New Zealand rower, who has represented her country on the national team since 2023. Ella attended and rowed on the team at University of Washington, where she became a standout member of the Huskies women’s rowing team, earning multiple All-American and All-Pac-12 honors, as well as named the 2021 Pac-12 Women’s Rowing Athlete of the Year. She helped lead her crew to an NCAA bronze medal in 2021 and silver in 2023. She also earned her degree in Food Systems, Nutrition & Health at the university.
    Since joining New Zealand’s elite rowing programm, Ella has competed at World Cups and World Rowing Championships. In 2023, she helped New Zealand’s women’s four secure qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a seventh-place finish at the World Championships. 
    In 2025, Ella placed 5th at the world championships in the women’s quad, and recently won both silver and bronze at the Rowing World Cup 1 and 2 in Spain and Bulgaria. Her team placed 8th at world championships in this boat class, as well as 6th in the women's eight. 
    FOLLOW ELLA:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellacossill/
    FREE RESOURCES:
    Gut Training Tips: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/guttrainingtips
    Carb Loading Guide: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/free-carb-loading-guide
    MENTIONED:
    Fairlife: https://link.amazon/B007S06Rp
    Garmin Watches/HR Monitors: https://link.amazon/B08LS44UO
    Creatine: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-creatine/
    Beta-Alanine: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-beta-alanine/
    Sodium Bicarb: https://link.amazon/B0b7Wg6b0
    Caffeine Gum: https://link.amazon/B054two7i
    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 - Welcome to the show and Ella’s rower background

    00:30 - Two truths and a lie

    02:11 - What professional rowing looks like at the elite level

    03:35 - How long a two K rowing race takes

    03:54 - National team structure and training blocks

    05:36 - Returning to full training after World Champs

    06:41 - Weekly training hours and cross-training

    07:13 - Why Ella’s 7,000-calorie day resonated

    08:23 - Fueling enough even on recovery weeks

    09:20 - Adjusting to eating more after swimming

    10:23 - Realizing low energy was a fueling issue, not fitness

    11:15 - Weight classes, lightweight rowing, and minimum bodyweight goals

    12:06 - Mass, power, and what matters in rowing

    13:21 - Injury risk, especially ribs and bone stress

    14:19 - Why rowing culture around body size feels healthier

    15:33 - What Ella eats first thing in the day

    16:45 - Raro, carb drinks, and 90 to 120 grams of carbs per hour

    17:34 - How she fuels long rows and handles GI issues

    18:56 - Fueling on the water with stop points and bottles

    20:15 - Post-session carb targets and recovery naps

    21:06 - Naps, sleep, and recovery habits

    22:21 - Protein happening naturally when carbs are high enough

    23:36 - Gym sessions after rowing volume

    24:32 - What a rowing gym session focuses on

    25:35 - Switching from port to starboard side in the boat

    26:28 - Quick top-ups before lifting

    27:06 - Gym fueling snacks and pre-made drinks

    27:52 - Post-gym recovery and snack timing

    28:39 - Whether she uses pre-bed fuel

    29:22 - Garmin, heart rate straps, power, and lactate testing

    30:23 - Creatine, beta alanine, and bicarbonate use

    30:46 - Bicarbonate capsules, timing, and tolerance

    32:16 - How the squad splits bicarbonate doses

    33:16 - Race-day meal timing before bicarb and warm-up

    34:17 - Ella’s bicarbonate timing sweet spot

    35:23 - Caffeine strategy for afternoon races

    37:03 - Doubling up for multiple races in one day

    38:21 - Bicarbonate, thirst, and bloating

    39:22 - What bicarbonate side effects feel like

    40:34 - How the team avoids illness and injury

    42:08 - What Ella would tell freshman-year Ella about fueling

    44:19 - Why swimming taught her the wrong body ideals

    45:30 - Where to follow Ella

    46:01 - Two truths and a lie reveal

    47:16 - The four countries Ella has lived in
    MORE NR
    Apply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcF
    Use code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/
    CONNECT 
    Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolution
    Sponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.com
    Interested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com 
    TRUSTED RESOURCES 
    Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
    Feed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
    Kyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrev
    Follow us @nutritionalrevolution
  • Nutritional Revolution Podcast with Kyla Channell, MSc

    Fueling the Long Haul: Cecily Decker on Gravel Racing, Gut Training & Race-Day Nutrition

    29/09/2026 | 25 mins.
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    In episode #201 Kyla Channell talks with gravel racer Cecily Decker and breaks down how she’s built a gravel-first racing career around endurance, fueling, and smart adaptation after major knee injuries. The conversation covers her transition from ski racing to cycling, the mental side of long efforts, and the nutrition protocol that now helps her perform at a much higher level. We discuss Cecily’s race background, her approach to carbs, fluids, caffeine, and bicarbonate, plus the race-day routines she uses to stay consistent and competitive.
    Key topics
    Cecily shares her path from ski racing to cycling
    Her off-road focus 
    Her endurance mindset
    Her mental cues in deep pain
    Her nutrition evolution from granola bars to liquid calories
    Treating her gut like a performance tool
    Straightforward recovery strategies
    Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
    ABOUT CECILY DECKER
    Cecily Decker is a professional cyclist recognized for her versatility across endurance disciplines and her consistent presence at the front of elite gravel racing. Known for combining aerobic depth and resilience, she has built a reputation as a fierce and adaptable competitor in some of the sport’s most demanding events. In her 2025 season, Cecily achieved a podium at Unbound and Leadville and 2nd place in the Lifetime Grand Prix Series. In 2026, she’s hit the podium at Mid South and finished top 10 at the Sea Otter Classic.
    Beyond results, Cecily values a good adventure above almost anything. Cecily competes in skimo racing during the cycling offseason and uses it as a tool to explore the mountains and compete in a lower pressure environment. Her multidisciplinary approach is what sets her apart, giving her a distinctive perspective in both sports. She is also a former alpine ski racer for the US National team.
    FOLLOW CECILY:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/cecily_decker
    FREE RESOURCES
    Gut Training Tips: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/guttrainingtips
    Carb Loading Guide: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/free-carb-loading-guide
    MENTIONED
    MNSTRY Fueling Products, Available on the Feed: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 - Introducing Cecily Decker and her second-place Lifetime Grand Prix finish

    01:08 - Two truths and a lie: skimo title, ultra running, and whitewater kayaking

    03:05 - From ski racer to cyclist after knee injury and rehab

    04:46 - Why Cecily leans hard into gravel over mountain bike and road racing

    05:19 - Managing chronic knee pain and the impact of repeated injuries

    06:20 - The osteotomy surgery that realigned her femur

    07:46 - Why long-duration suffering became appealing

    09:08 - Mental strategy for embracing discomfort instead of fighting it

    10:00 - Using self-talk in the pain cave and staying calm under pressure

    11:45 - Grand Prix year two and the early nutrition evolution

    12:01 - The first 100-mile race and the meal replacement bar that never got eaten

    13:37 - Progressing from inconsistent fueling to 90 to 100 grams of carbs per hour

    14:31 - Sea Otter race plan and lap-based carb targets

    15:20 - Finding the sweet spot before GI issues become a problem

    16:09 - Testing 160 grams per hour and discovering a late-race second wind

    17:48 - Fueling by gut tolerance, not calories burned

    18:46 - What she learned from pushing carb intake in training

    19:10 - Recovery after high-carb efforts and race nutrition

    20:26 - Why she avoids full gut bombs during racing

    21:10 - Cutting fiber about 24 hours before races

    22:46 - Gradually increasing carbs in the final three days

    23:55 - Favorite carb sources: rice, oats, and bread
    MORE NR
    Apply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcF
    Use code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/
    CONNECT 
    Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolution
    Sponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.com
    Interested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com 
    TRUSTED RESOURCES 
    Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
    Feed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
    Kyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrev
    Follow us @nutritionalrevolution
  • Nutritional Revolution Podcast with Kyla Channell, MSc

    Jacquie Mannhard’s 100-Mile Fueling Playbook: Carb Strategy, Gut Troubles, Recovery & Mental Toughness

    22/09/2026 | 50 mins.
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    In episode #200 host Kyla Channell spoke with Jacquie Mannhard about her 2nd place finish at the 2026 Leadville 100 running race about recovery, fueling and the mental grind of 100 miles.
    How she approaches the unique demands of 100-mile racing, including her evolution and nutrition overhaul
    Jacquie shares the hard-earned fueling, hydration, recovery, and mindset lessons that have shaped her performances since her Leadville win in 2023
    A candid look at what it takes to keep pushing when the body is completely spent.
    Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
    ABOUT JACQUIE MANNHARD
    Jacquie Mannhard is a mom, coach, and trail runner based in Boulder, Colorado. She has been an athlete through all chapters of life: as a competitive swimmer in childhood, to an NCAA All-American in cross country and track, to dabbling in triathlon, pushing the baby jogger, and now racing ultra-distances on trails. Since her 50K debut in 2018, Jacquie has tackled some of the most beautiful, challenging, and competitive races including the Leadville Trail 100, Highlonesome 100, Canyons 100, Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, Black Canyons, Bandera, and Javelina. Her breakthrough win at the 2023 Leadville Trail 100 surprised almost everyone, except herself. Just last month she returned to Leadville, finishing the 100 mile race one hour faster than before, and landing on the overall podium again, this time in second place.
    Jacquie loves supporting the running community through coaching all ages of athletes. Now entering her 8th season of coaching youth cross country and track, she aspires to be the coach that helps kids fall in love with running for a lifetime.
    Outside of running, Jacquie tries to keep pace with her adventurous hubby and two kids while skiing, biking, rock climbing, swimming, and playing four square on the driveway. She hopes to be moving joyfully in the outdoors for many decades to come
    FOLLOW JACQUIE:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/jmannhard/
    FREE RESOURCES
    Sweat Testing Guide: https://mailchi.mp/f25c97ba0406/sweattesting
    Carb Loading Guide: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/free-carb-loading-guide
    MENTIONED
    Skratch: https://link.amazon/B03HDUTCY
    Enervit Gels (Jacquie's go-to is mango): https://go.shopmy.us/p-85769583
    NeverSecond Gels: https://link.amazon/B00e353s8
    Creatine: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-creatine/
    Author Thich Nhat Hanh: https://link.amazon/B0bXZlsh9
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 - Meet Jacquie Mannhard and the Leadville race context

    02:25 - Post-race fatigue, brain fog, and the need for a long recovery runway

    03:25 - Why rushing back after a 100 miler can backfire

    05:00 - Winning Leadville in 2023 and racing second this year

    06:02 - How the altered Leadville course changed the effort

    07:53 - A very different race dynamic in 2024

    09:00 - Racing hard when the top women kept trading positions

    10:23 - The mental descent of 100-mile racing

    11:18 - Why Jacquie leans on Buddhist teaching for mental strength

    12:14 - How repeat exposure builds endurance confidence

    13:17 - Runner’s high versus the deeper, darker race-day low

    13:52 - Final-mile GI distress and dynamic fueling adjustments

    15:18 - Switching to Scratch hydration and lowering drink concentration

    16:44 - Gel choices, including Enervit mango gels and Neversecond

    17:44 - The 70 to 80 grams per hour carb target

    19:01 - Hydration at altitude and avoiding thirst

    19:24 - Cramping, or lack of it

    19:41 - The week before a 100 miler: extreme rest and sleep banking

    20:50 - Carbohydrate loading like a bear before hibernation

    21:20 - Race-week meals: rice, toast, sandwiches, pasta, and liquid calories

    21:50 - Sleep expectations before a 4 a.m. Leadville start

    22:48 - Race-morning hydration, caffeine, and her consistent oatmeal breakfast

    24:15 - Pre-start snacking and topping off energy stores

    24:55 - Starting fuel intake early in the race

    25:18 - How crew systems keep nutrition honest

    25:55 - Heat, altitude, and the reality of racing at Leadville

    26:38 - Sun protection, sunscreen, and altitude exposure

    27:12 - Sweat testing and what Jacquie hopes to learn

    27:59 - Salt tabs, pickle juice, and salty foods for balance

    28:40 - Managing sweet-fuel fatigue on the course

    29:49 - Supplements, creatine, and why she is a slow adopter

    32:17 - How her nutrition protocol changed from 2023 to now

    33:29 - Crew access points, aid stations, and long stretches without support

    34:09 - The unique Leadville rule that lets pacers carry your gear

    35:43 - Post-finish cravings, catabolic recovery, and eating hard for days

    38:18 - Hot broth, Cheetos, sandwiches, and immediate recovery eating

    38:59 - Mobility, foam rolling, swimming, and massage tools after the race

    39:53 - Sauna work in winter and heat adaptation in summer

    40:55 - Fueling advice for runners training for their first 100 miler

    41:41 - How mom life and kids strengthen her training and perspective

    42:59 - What Jacquie wants female runners to know

    44:52 - What is next: recovery, coaching kids’ cross country, and maybe a fast road marathon

    46:52 - Where to follow Jacquie and how to connect in Boulder
    MORE NR
    Apply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcF
    Use code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/
    CONNECT 
    Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolution
    Sponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.com
    Interested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com 
    TRUSTED RESOURCES 
    Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
    Feed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
    Kyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrev
    Follow us @nutritionalrevolution
  • Nutritional Revolution Podcast with Kyla Channell, MSc

    Fueling for the Podium: Savilia Blunk on Nutrition, Recovery & Confidence

    15/09/2026 | 46 mins.
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    In episode #199 Savilia Blunk returns for a third conversation to break down how she approaches racing, recovery, and nutrition after the 2024 Olympic cycle. She and Kyla Channell discuss what changed after the Olympics, why a long off-season matters, and how Savilia fuels for short track and cross-country World Cup weekends.
    KEY TAKEAWAYS
    Savilia explains how the post-Olympic season affected her rhythm and how coaching and team changes renewed her motivation.
    The importance of embracing the off-season, and working with a sports psychologist
    Testing with supplements like caffeine
    How she approaches sleep and recovery during World Cup
    Carb loading, hydration, and nutrition before, during and after race day, and how this changes between events.
    Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
    ABOUT SAVILIA BLUNK:
    Savilia Blunk is an Olympian and professional mountain bike racer for the Decathlon Ford Racing Team. Over the past decade, she’s climbed the ranks from small-town roots and humble beginnings—starting out on her high school NICA team, getting a taste of the international scene, racing as a Junior on the Bear National Team, and even co-creating her own team with her partner in 2021—before landing her first World Cup team contract in 2023.
    Now a Paris 2024 Olympian and the current Elite National Champion in XCC, Savilia boasts 10 national titles, 2 U23 World Cup podiums, and 9 Elite World Cup podiums. But her drive doesn’t stop at the finish line.
    Off the bike, Savilia is just as passionate about fueling the body and mind—she loves cooking, diving into nutrition, and exploring holistic wellness as a way to support performance and overall balance. Whether she’s training, racing, or experimenting in the kitchen, her mission is the same: to inspire others to find joy in movement and live well, however that looks for them.
    FOLLOW SAVILIA:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/saviliablunk/
    Web: www.saviliablunk.com
    FREE RESOURCE
    Carb Loading Guide: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/free-carb-loading-guide
    MENTIONED
    Episode 36 w/ Savilia in 2022: https://nutritional-revolution.com/podcasts/episode-36-with-savilia-blunk-pro-mountain-bike-racing-around-the-world/
    Episode 92 w/ Savilia in 2023: https://nutritional-revolution.com/podcasts/savilia-blunk/
    Training Peaks: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/
    23andme: https://link.amazon/B0aSFJGt9
    Skratch: https://link.amazon/B03HDUTCY
    Amacx Gels: https://link.amazon/B08VasXA7
    Enervit: https://go.shopmy.us/p-85769583
    Cheribundi: https://link.amazon/B037Iuij4
    Knudsen Tart Cherry Juice: https://link.amazon/B0hycSXqe
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 — Welcome back and training in Durango

    01:26 — Two truths and a lie setup

    03:43 — What has changed since the previous conversation

    04:01 — Post-Olympic season reset and renewed motivation

    05:27 — Why Savilia stayed in the United States for winter training

    06:35 — What taking the off-season seriously looks like

    08:13 — Building back with a slower, structured progression

    10:50 — Off-season recovery for the body and mind

    13:18 — Working with a sports psychologist

    14:22 — A World Cup win and changes to her nutrition

    16:29 — Why she stopped using caffeine for short track

    18:51 — How caffeine affects athletes differently

    20:22 — Sleep banking before race weekend

    21:44 — Higher-carbohydrate fueling in the days before racing

    22:52 — Pre-short-track meals and “multiple breakfasts”

    24:22 — Topping off before the start with gels and bottles

    26:10 — Recovery after short track and dinner planning

    29:01 — Tart cherry choices and preferences

    30:11 — Fueling on Saturday between races

    31:46 — Sunday race timing for elite women

    32:24 — Breakfast options on race morning

    34:58 — Hydration and gel strategy during cross-country

    36:17 — Gel and bottle products that work for Savilia

    36:56 — What is next on the race calendar

    39:37 — One key fueling tip for newer riders

    40:42 — The two truths and a lie reveal

    42:02 — Where to follow Savilia online
    MORE NR
    Apply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcF
    Use code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/
    CONNECT 
    Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolution
    Sponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.com
    Interested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com 
    TRUSTED RESOURCES 
    Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
    Feed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
    Kyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrev
    Follow us @nutritionalrevolution
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About Nutritional Revolution Podcast with Kyla Channell, MSc
The Nutritional Revolution (NR) podcast was created by founder Kyla Channell to bridge the gap between everyday nutrition advice and the specialized fueling strategies endurance athletes need to perform at their best. Recognizing the confusion surrounding when, what, and how to fuel, Kyla set out to cut through the noise, exploring the science behind nutrition and hydration for athletes straight from the researchers themselves, as well as through the real-world experience of elite and professional athletes across a wide range of endurance sports. Kyla believes that anyone, regardless of age, weight, or current challenges, can make meaningful changes to improve their health, enhance performance, and move closer to their goals with the right education, support, encouragement, and guidance.On this podcast, we go beyond food and nutrition to uncover the evidence-based strategies that help athletes perform, recover, and live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
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