Nail Your Nutrition Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Leslie Bonci about food insecurity and how it comes up in athlete populations. We discuss resources for food insecurity, dollar store meals, how athletes can meet nutrient needs, canned foods for performance, budget friendly and shelf stable creative options, supplements and so much more. You won't want to miss this!To connect with Leslie, follow her on Instagram (@boncilj) and at her website, activeeatingadvice.comFind our complete show notes and the self ...

Do you struggle with underfueling? Even unintentionally?Or maybe you're tired of the hustle culture of endurance athletics and just want to be?If this resonates, this episode is for you!We talk with Leslie Schilling, MA, RDN, CSCS, CEDRD-S who is an expert in multiple areas, including sports nutrition, family nutrition, and eating disorders. Leslie sat down with us and shed light on how she helps athletes get back to a fed state so they can perform at their best. We also discussed her book, B...

We had the great privilege of interviewing Amelia Boone! Amelia Boone is a full time attorney, obstacle race, and ultra runner. She’s a 4x world champion and one of the most decorated obstacle racers in history. She has been on the podium over 50 times and won over 30 times in obstacle racing, including the Spartan world champion in 2013, 3x winner of the world’s toughest mudder, and 3x death race finisher. Not only that, but Amelia has been very open about her eating disorder and how h...

In this episode, we hear from Nicki Tamberrino, a runner, self actualization enthusiast, entrepreneur, and podcast host, herself. She shares her experience with us about her interesting journey through an eating disorder while running and training, how she knew something was wrong, and how she sought help. She also shares about her mindset work and how that was a helpful tool for her. You can find more about Nikki at her wesbite, and at @1classy_motherunner. She hosts the podcast, Maybe ...

Did you just run a big race and want to maximize recovery?This episode is for you! In this episode, we go over everything you can do to boost recovery using nutrition. In this episode, we discuss:Why hydration is so important post-raceWhy you might not be hungry after a race, and what to do about itWhat nutrients to prioritize in the hours and weeks after a raceHow to reduce inflammation post-raceWhat supplements to prioritize post-raceThe number 1 most important thing to emphasize post-...

In this episode, we have Integrative Performance dietitian and RD business coach, Kirsten Screen on, to share all about hormone health for runners. In this episode, we discuss: - what hormones runners should be aware of- what labs to look at and what those tests may mean- what's normal and not normal for runners to experience- why iron and ferritin may not be as low as we think they are- why bloodwork is not the end all be all we think it is and what else mattersReady to take your f...

Elisabeth Scott is the founder and head coach at Running Explained. She is on a mission to help runners of all abilities and experience levels become better, smarter, faster runners. In this episode, we discuss:- Red flags of training for runners to know - When it's okay to increase distance- Importance of base building for distance- The importance of easy runs and taking them easy, and how to determine your easy effort zone- How to increase endurance- Why we taper and how to get ...

You've been training hard for the past few months for your marathon, and the time is finally here! But how do you handle taper nutrition?This episode covers: Why you need to taperThe evidence behind taperingTaper nutrition and how you can utilize it to crush your marathonAnd more!Episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep 62: How to Carb Load for RacesEp 56: Athlete Meal Prep TipsEp 11: Fiona Sutherland, Dietitian and Body Image for Athletes Expert on How Athletes Can Improve Body ImageR...

Are you training for a marathon or triathlon and want to set yourself up for success for long runs?Do you dread long runs because they always seem *so hard* and you're not quite sure why?We cover the nine best ways to have your most successful and awesome long run. Using these tips, you'll have more energy during your run, not feel so fatigued after, and be able to recover better.Go here for full show notes and links to episodes mentioned!

In this episode, we talk with MLS Chicago Fire sports dietitian, Michele Fumagalli. We talk about her career as a professional athlete, the culture of working in professional athletics and how she fuels athletes, and how she manages her own fitness, nutrition and family life outside of work and travel. For complete show notes, visit https://nailyournutrition.podia.com/podcastnotes