The Eat for Endurance Podcast

Fiber has been having a moment lately. With social media trends like “fibermaxxing" on the rise and countless fiber-rich products hitting the market, it’s easy to get the misguided message that more is always better.

So...how much fiber do athletes actually need?
In episode 142 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, fellow Sports Dietitian Angie Dye, MS, RDN, CSSD, joins me to answer that question and explain how to include fiber to support health without sabotaging your training.
Angie and I discuss:
What fiber is and why it's so important
Different fiber types and how much you should be eating each day
How fiber supports gut health, blood sugar, heart health, and more
When to eat fiber and when to avoid it around training and racing
What "fibermaxxing" is and if you should do it
Our favorite high-fiber foods for athletes
Whether fiber supplements and fortified foods have a place in your diet
Special considerations for vegan and vegetarian athletes
Practical ways to increase your fiber intake without upsetting your gut
A big takeaway from this conversation is that athletes shouldn't fear fiber. They just need to be strategic with it! Tune in to hear the whole conversation.
Links & Resources
Follow Angie on Instagram and visit her website, including her blog all about fiber for athletes
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Many athletes are not good candidates for GLP-1s. But for some, these medications can be a useful tool.
In episode 141 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I'm joined by fellow Sports Dietitian and endurance athlete Jennifer O'Donnell-Giles, MS, RDN for the final installment of my GLP-1 mini-series. Jenn brings 27 years of clinical experience to this conversation, along with a perspective that's evolved a lot over the past few years.
Jenn and I discuss:
How natural GLP-1 production can decline with age
Why under-fueling is still the primary issue for many athletes
Who should (and shouldn't) consider these medications
Potential risks of GLP-1 use, including lean body mass loss and GI distress
Potential benefits to inflammation, autoimmune conditions, gut health, and mood
Nutrition and supplement strategies when appetite is lower
Dosing and microdosing for therapeutic use, not just weight loss
Why athletes cycle on and off GLP-1s, including around race training
Jenn's own story: early menopause, a cardiovascular family history, and how a short course of GLP-1s changed her health and performance
Jenn's biggest takeaway: in the athlete population, a GLP-1 is just one piece of the puzzle, and works best alongside solid nutrition and lifestyle habits. Weight loss can be part of why someone uses one, but there are other potential benefits as well.
Whether a GLP-1 is right for an athlete depends on who they are, why they want it, and whether the foundation is already in place. It's not appropriate for everyone, especially anyone with a history of disordered eating or a complicated relationship with food. 
Tune in for a nuanced, experience-based look at where these medications can genuinely help endurance athletes, and where they can do real harm.
Links & Resources
Follow Jenn on Instagram and visit her website 
Support my sponsor Tailwind Nutrition: Use code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off your first purchase
Join my membership, Fuel for Life Crew, for just $39/month (cancel anytime)
Check out my free nutrition downloads
Support the podcast by shopping all my affiliate links and joining my Patreon community
Interested in comprehensive, in-depth 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry form (limited spots available)
Have a topic you'd like to request? Email me at claire@eatforendurance.com
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Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition recommendations.
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Iron deficiency is one of the most misunderstood nutrition issues affecting active people, and it's a lot more complicated than a single lab value.
In episode 140 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I'm joined by fellow Sports Dietitian Callie Roseland, MS, RDN, CSSD to break down everything you need to know about iron and ferritin as an active person.
Callie and I discuss:
The difference between iron deficiency and anemia
Who's most at risk
Common signs and symptoms of low iron and ferritin
Which blood tests to order
Why "normal" lab values aren't always optimal 
What low ferritin but "normal" iron actually means
How gut health as well as different foods influence iron absorption
How much iron you need from food, plus meal/snack ideas
When supplementation makes sense
Iron supplement timing and practical strategies
Callie's mantra throughout the episode is simple but powerful: "Test, don't guess."
Understanding WHY your iron is low is what allows you to address the root cause, not just mask symptoms with a supplement. 
Tune in for the full breakdown on testing, supplementation, and nutrition strategies to support healthy iron and ferritin levels.
Links & Resources
Follow Callie on Instagram and visit her website
Support my sponsor Tailwind Nutrition: Use code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off your first purchase
Support my sponsor Good Ranchers: Use code IRON for $40 off a one-time box or $100 off your first 3 boxes if you subscribe (enter "Eat for Endurance Podcast" in the post-purchase survey)
Join my membership, Fuel for Life Crew, for just $39/month (cancel anytime)
Check out my free nutrition downloads
Support the podcast by shopping all my affiliate links and joining my Patreon community
Interested in comprehensive, in-depth 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry form (limited spots available)
Have a topic you’d like to request? Email me at claire@eatforendurance.com
Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to help more athletes fuel better!
Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition recommendations.
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First, a huge congratulations to Grayson and her husband on the recent birth of their daughter, Violet! At the time of recording, she was just days away from becoming a first-time mom, and I couldn't be more excited for them.
In episode 139 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by professional trail runner and two-time World Mountain Running Champion Grayson Murphy.
Grayson has dealt with her fair share of challenges as an athlete, including an eating disorder in high school, years of unexplained GI issues that ultimately led to a Crohn's disease diagnosis, performance anxiety, and most recently, training and fueling through pregnancy as a professional runner.
Despite all of that, she has kept showing up to start lines, and winning, while learning how to fuel better, advocate for her health, and navigate the ups and downs that come with being human.
Grayson and I discuss:
Her transition from soccer to collegiate and eventually professional running
Years of unexplained GI symptoms, misdiagnoses, and the road to finally getting answers
Training and race-day fueling strategies, including for athletes with Crohn's disease
Tried and tested strategies to alleviate performance anxiety
Therapy, medication, and other mental health tools that have helped her
Her move from sub-ultra distances to the 50K
Training and fueling through pregnancy as a professional athlete
Whether you're navigating a chronic illness, have felt dismissed by a healthcare provider, or want to fuel smarter and show up to race day with less anxiety, this episode is for you.
🎧 Grab your headphones, because this is a good one!
Links & Resources
Follow Grayson on Instagram and visit Wild Strides Paper Co.
Check out my new sponsor, Tailwind Nutrition: Use code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off your first purchase
Check out my podcast sponsor, Good Ranchers: Use code IRON for $40 off a one-time box or $100 off your first 3 boxes if you subscribe (enter "Eat for Endurance Podcast" in the post-purchase survey)
Join my membership, Fuel for Life Crew, for just $39/month (cancel anytime)
Check out my free nutrition downloads
Support the podcast by shopping all my affiliate links and joining my Patreon community
Interested in comprehensive, in-depth 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry form (limited spots available)
Have a topic you’d like to request? Email me at claire@eatforendurance.com
Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to help more athletes fuel better!
Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition recommendations.
Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!
Support the show
Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

GLP-1 medications are taking the world by storm, but the conversations surrounding them can lack nuance. That’s why I’m doing a 3-part podcast series with three different dietitians all about these drugs.
ICYMI, we kicked things off with GLP-1 Medications: What Active People Need to Know.
The series continues in episode 138 with Summer Kessel, RD, CSOWM, a Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management and GLP-1 nutrition expert. Summer also has personal experience taking GLP-1s herself, which brings a unique perspective to this conversation.
Summer and I discuss:
What food noise is, and how it differs from hunger or cravings
Her personal experience with obesity, weight loss, and taking GLP-1s
Overlap between food noise, chronic dieting, and disordered eating patterns
Who should (and shouldn't) be on these drugs 
Risks and benefits of GLP-1 use in different populations
Why inappropriate GLP-1 use cases shouldn't overshadow people who genuinely need these drugs
How weight stigma and judgment can make GLP-1 conversations even more difficult
Why compassion, individualized care, and ongoing professional support matter 
I hope this episode helps you better understand GLP-1 medications and the experiences of those who use them. I know this is a controversial topic...questions and feedback are always welcome (claire@eatforendurance.com)! 
🎧 Tune in for the full conversation!
Links & Resources
Follow Summer on Instagram, visit her website, and buy her book
Check out my sponsor, Tailwind Nutrition: Use code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off your first purchase
Check out my sponsor, Good Ranchers: Use code IRON for $40 off a one-time box or $100 off your first 3 boxes if you subscribe (enter "Eat for Endurance Podcast" in the post-purchase survey)
Support the podcast by shopping all my affiliate links and joining my Patreon community
Join my membership, Fuel for Life Crew, for just $39/month (cancel anytime)
Interested in 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry form
Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to help more athletes fuel better!
Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition recommendations.
Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!
Support the show
Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).