Dear Runner Bod,

I am talking with Abby Pollock, she is an engineer turned fitness trainer and mother. With a combined following of over 1.5M, she leads her community with a "workout smarter, not harder" approach to fitness. Through her own struggles, she sees fitness as a catalyst to life more fully. Whether connecting via social media, the ANDA app, or in-person events - Abby is inspired to connect with and continue growing her community.

We chatted all things:

💪 Transitioning from mainly strength training to adding endurance

You can follow Abby on Instagram @abby. Check out her ANDA app, here!

Running doesn’t ruin metabolism… but under-eating does!! Check out this free masterclass for a proven 3-step method to support healthy metabolism so you can find your healthiest weight as a female runner!

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I ran my first half marathon postpartum! I recorded part of the episode before my race and I shared all the feelings and concerns I was having before my race. I go through my running journey after about 8 weeks postpartum up until race day. Then after my race I recorded a second part on how the half marathon went. I share about my carb load the day before and getting to start line and how I was feeling about being there. I talk through mile by mile how I was feeling and how I talked back to my self talk.

Running doesn’t ruin metabolism… but under-eating does!! Check out this free masterclass for a proven 3-step method to support healthy metabolism so you can find your healthiest weight as a female runner!

If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian

This week I interview Elizabeth Clor and we talk about what it means to be a runner. She has a different way of thinking about being a runner that may not be the traditional way you have heard about it before. She also shares her story on how she got started with running and how she went about qualifying for Boston. This is episode originally aired April 10, 2023. 

You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethclor. Check out her blog www.elizabethclor.com. If you are interested in reading her book Boston Bound, you can find that link here.

If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian

I am talking about early weeks postpartum and postpartum nutrition. I share my experience and what my calorie needs were during that time. I give you my favorite snacks and quick easy dinners to help set up postpartum nutrition. I share tips on what helped me through these first 8 weeks postpartum and common postpartum nutrient deficiencies and how to supplement them.

Running doesn’t ruin metabolism… but under-eating does!! Check out this free masterclass for a proven 3-step method to support healthy metabolism so you can find your healthiest weight as a female runner!

If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian

We are going to talk about shame today. Sometimes you might not even know you are doing it, but there is a lot of shaming in the running community. I am going to talk about how to release the shame, get away from the comparison trap and how to be aware of things we tend to shame ourselves for as runners and how it is not serving us.

Running doesn’t ruin metabolism… but under-eating does!! Check out this free masterclass for a proven 3-step method to support healthy metabolism so you can find your healthiest weight as a female runner!

If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian

Have you ever thought, "If I delete my tracking app or stop counting my macros, I will overeat!" This is what we are talking about today on the pod. I share some of my experience from when I was dieting and when I stopped dieting and stopped restricting, I actually stopped overeating. I also go in depth on set point weight, your primitive brain and scarcity and how each relate to dieting and overeating.

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I am talking about intra run fueling, I have started doing my long runs again and I am very excited to start intra run fueling again. I give you the science behind using manufactured gels vs food you can buy in the candy aisle and help empower you to choose which one is right for you. I share how often you should fuel and how many grams of carbohydrate per hour you need to fuel your body for your run. 

Here is the link to the article I talk about in this episode.

Running doesn’t ruin metabolism… but under-eating does!! Check out this free masterclass for a proven 3-step method to support healthy metabolism so you can find your healthiest weight as a female runner!

If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian

I am answering the question, "How do you know when you can trust your body when it is asking for rest?" This was asked from a member in Eat Like An Athlete Community on our monthly team call. I share how I have been working through this as well since having my baby. I give you questions to ask yourself to test this question and figure out if you are really needing a rest day. I also give you tips on how to change up your workout when you are struggling with this question.

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I am talking this week about how you need to stop running (or having a hard workout) on an empty belly. I debunk the most common questions on why people decide to do fat adapted workouts/runs. I also talk about why people don't eat before workouts/runs because of GI issues. I have done both of these and I give you a lot ideas on what to do instead of these fat adapted workouts/runs. 

This episode originally aired July 17, 2023.

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I am talking with Sam Christy, she is a registered dietitian, body-neutral personal trainer, and founder of Triple A Wellness in Cleveland, Ohio whose mission is to empower people to live their best lives through movement and balanced nutritional practices.

We are talking about training during pregnancy. She shares where she was at with fitness and body image before pregnancy, during first, second and third trimester. Sam talks about how she has modified her workouts as she has gone through pregnancy. She gives tips on what you can do if you are pregnant and wanting to continue working out. We discuss common fears when it comes to exercise while pregnant.

You can follow Sam on Instagram @tripleawellnessbysam or on TikTok. You can check out her website www.tripleawellness.com. 

Running doesn’t ruin metabolism… but under-eating does!! Check out this free masterclass for a proven 3-step method to support healthy metabolism so you can find your healthiest weight as a female runner!

If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian