In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick welcome Kelsey Pontius, a registered dietitian and Olympic marathon trials qualifier. They discuss the importance of nutrition in sports, the common misconceptions around energy availability, and the impact of social media on athletes' perceptions of their bodies and performance. Kelsey shares her experiences working with athletes and emphasizes the need for proper nutrition to support training and recovery. The conversation also touches on the challenges of maintaining a healthy relationship with food in a culture that often prioritizes weight loss over performance.

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(00:00) Introduction and Meet our Guest

(05:46) Kelsey's Journey into Nutrition

(10:16) The Importance of Iron and Ferritin Levels

(14:41) The Role of Supplements in Athletic Performance

(24:36) Energy Availability and Performance

(35:50) The Impact of Body Image on Runners

(41:50) Navigating Social Media Influences in Running

(49:50) Understanding Energy Availability

(56:13) Interview Questions

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Kelsey grew up playing competitive soccer, and eventually ended her career as a D1 soccer player to transform into a distance runner who since has qualified for the both the 2020 and 2024 US Marathon Olympic Trials. Through several instances of her athletic background, she felt the ebbs and flows with nutrition on performance. She knew she was destined to help other athletes benefit from the implementation of optimal nutrition. Now, she currently is the sports dietitian for professional track team and contracts with two division one programs.

https://www.instagram.com/sportsdietitiankelsey/?hl=en

https://www.meteornutrition.com/

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