If you've ever found yourself reaching for sweets even when you're not physically hungry, you're not alone. Sugar cravings aren't simply about lacking willpower. They're often your body's way of signaling that something deeper is going on.
In this episode of the Endurance Eats Podcast, sports dietit…
Endurance Eats
by Alex Larson
Welcome to the Endurance Eats podcast! This is your go-to safe space to learn about all things nutrition and endurance performance. Get ready for a journey packed with science-backed strategies, practical tips, and inspiring guests to revolutionize the way you think about fueling your body. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete, a newbie runner, or a veteran cyclist, this podcast is for you.
Latest Episodes
If you find yourself standing in the pantry every night looking for something sweet, you're not alone. But what if those cravings aren't about a lack of self-control?
In this episode of Endurance Eats, Alex Larson breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions about evening sugar cravings. Instead of…
Stage races are a unique challenge. Unlike a one-day event where you can leave everything out on the course, stage racing requires balancing performance, recovery, and consistency over several consecutive days. In this episode, Alex sits down with Serena to break down the key nutrition, hydration, s…
What happens when endurance sports and bariatric nutrition intersect? In this episode, Alex sits down with Kim Tirapelleto explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing post-bariatric athletes. From fueling long training sessions to maintaining muscle mass and navigating GLP-1 medications, …
If your long runs suddenly feel harder, your stomach is acting up mid-workout, or your energy crashes halfway through training, this episode with Alex Larson is your mid-season nutrition reset button. 🏃♀️⚡
Instead of a full deep-dive marathon nutrition masterclass, this episode focuses on the prac…
In this episode of Endurance Eats, Alex Larson flips the mic and has her team of dietitians interview her! She shares her journey from horseback riding to endurance sports and how that evolution shaped her approach to training and nutrition.
She breaks down the importance of patience, consistency, a…
On this episode, professional triathlete Chelsea Sodaro shares an honest look at her return to elite racing after becoming a mom, offering a powerful perspective on what it really takes to balance motherhood and high-performance sport.
Chelsea dives into the physical and mental challenges of postpar…
What if the secret to better endurance wasn’t just more miles… but more heat?
In this episode of Endurance Eats, we sit down with Brett Ely to break down the science of heat acclimation and how athletes can use it to unlock real performance gains. From smarter protocols to surprising recovery bene…
In this episode, we explore how parents can support their children's nutritional habits and body image with insights from registered dietitian Nicole Cruz, especially athlete children who really want to fuel well. Whether you're managing picky eaters, encouraging variety, or addressing body image co…
If you’ve ever felt confused about what it actually takes to change your body composition as an athlete… this episode is for you.
In this conversation, we’re breaking down the real strategies behind building muscle, improving performance, and navigating nutrition without falling into the trap of cha…
In this episode, Jens Van Roost shares his experiences with the Tour Divide, a grueling self-supported bike race spanning from Canada to Mexico. He discusses the challenges of the race, his preparation and training strategies, nutrition and fueling methods during the race, and the recovery process a…
In this episode, Alex Larson welcomes Rebecca McConville, a sports dietitian specializing in energy availability and the concept of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Rebecca explains RED-S as a mismatch between energy intake and expenditure, likening it to a financial model where insuffic…
In this Q&A episode, registered dietitian Alex Larson and the ALN team answers questions from the community about three topics endurance athletes ask about constantly:
How much fat athletes actually need and what does this look like
What post-race recovery should look like nutritionally and why is…
What actually changes for endurance athletes after 40?
In this episode of Endurance Eats, Alex sits down with Dr. Phil Chilibeck to break down the unique nutrition and training needs of masters athletes, especially runners and cyclists looking to stay strong for the long haul.
In This Episode, We …
In this conversation, the ALN team discusses the importance of creating sustainable health routines that accommodate the fluctuations in motivation and life stressors. They emphasize the need for flexibility in discipline, the significance of a supportive food environment, and practical strategies f…
In this candid conversation, Dakotah Popehn shares her journey from hockey goalie to Olympic Trials marathoner, but the heart of this episode goes deeper than training.
She opens up about how disordered eating can spread through women’s teams “like cancer,” quietly shaping what athletes believe is n…
In this episode of the Endurance Eats Podcast, host Alex Larson interviews ALN dietician Hanna Cooley about her journey from a successful high school and collegiate runner to a prominent triathlete. They discuss her transition into triathlon, her experiences at Ironman Wisconsin and Kona, and the im…
In this episode, Alex Larson interviews Audrey Lahammer, a senior at the College of St. Scholastica, who shares her journey into cross-country skiing and biathlon. Audrey discusses the transition to collegiate athletics, the importance of fueling and recovery, and her experience working with a nutri…
In this episode of the Endurance Eats podcast, host Alex Larson, and ALN dietitian team Mary, and Hannah discuss the essential practice of carb loading for endurance athletes. They explore the importance of nutrition leading up to race day, the benefits of effective carb loading, and practical strat…
In this conversation, Alex Larson chats with Jeff Stout to discuss the significance of buffering supplements, particularly beta-alanine and sodium bicarbonate, in enhancing athletic performance. He explains how these supplements work to improve muscle buffering capacity, delay fatigue, and potential…