Ever wondered what it takes to fuel a football team for peak performance? We are breaking down the science behind sports nutrition, game-time fueling strategies, and some surprising food facts that will make you rethink your Big Game spread! From carb-loading to creatine to hydration hacks and fun food trivia, this episode has everything you need—whether you're an athlete, a fan, or just here for the snacks. Tune in and learn all things food and football before the Big Game this Sunday!

Are you an athlete, coach, parent, or active human that never heard of RED-S? This podcast is for you! Liz and Mackenzie dive deep into everything you need to know about symptoms of RED-S, short and long term consequences, and strategies you can incorporate TODAY to prevent you or your athletes from falling into a low energy availability state.

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In this episode we share a detailed race recap of the Umstead 100 miler - from the long journey it took to get to the start line to what tastes good at mile 87.5 - we're giving you all the details.  We also share many tips for training for and racing and, most importantly, fueling if you are looking to get into endurance sports of any kind.  

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In this episode Michael Raynor sits down with Ben Turits, owner of the Endurance Collective and a massage therapist specializing in sports therapy work, to discuss the impact of regular bodywork on performance and recovery.  If you you've been curious about the benefits of massage therapy for athletes and non-athletes, how to get the most out of your massage, or what to do in between massages to maximize the benefits, give this episode a listen!

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Follow along with Liz as she trains for her first 50 mile race...which happened last Saturday! In this episode we share a detailed race recap of the Umstead 50 miler - from Liz's favorite race foods to what you think about when you run for 50 miles - we're giving you all the details.  We also do a a rapid fire Q&A about the highs and lows of the race, and share some tips for training for and racing if you are looking to get into endurance sports of any kind.  

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In this episode, Michael and Liz Raynor are talking all about women! Specifically, something we see with our clients often and are SO passionate about - underfueling and how it can impact a women’s health and performance.  We’ll be diving into what adequate fueling means, what can happen when we are not adequately fueled (aka underfueled), and some quick tweaks women can make to their nutrition around workouts to improve performance and enhance recovery. 

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In this episode, Michael and Liz Raynor discuss five supplements that can be beneficial for endurance athletes. Whether it’s to help improve performance, aid recovery, or help shore up gaps that endurance athletes often have in their diets, these are some of the most well researched supplements for endurance athletes.  Before you dive in, it's important to note we recommend starting with a food-first mentality, meaning, as an endurance athlete, your focus should be on making sure you have a balanced diet providing you all of the nutrients you need, and then you can start looking to supplements as icing on the cake or for those marginal gains.  If you're an endurance athlete who's been curious about supplements, give this episode a listen!

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In this episode Michael and Liz Raynor discuss the impact of post-workout nutrition on recovery.  First, we give a high level overview of the physiological responses to exercise, then we cover practical nutrition strategies to address these, and lastly we discuss when and what to eat post-workout. If you want to know how and when to eat after workouts to maximize your recovery and prep for your next training session, give this episode a listen!

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Follow along with Liz as she trains for her first 50 mile race happening in April 2022! From how to fuel for high mileage weeks to the perfect pair of shorts in this series of podcasts we'll be taking you along for the ride that is training for a 50 mile race. In this episode we share updates on how training is going (spoiler: it's great!), fueling updates - along with some tips for you, and gear updates from the last month of training.  

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Looking to improve your performance in 2022? Start small with some of our favorite foundational habits that are sometimes overlooked, but hugely impactful! This is one of our favorite topics to discuss and we are SO passionate about the impact these habits can have on your life and ability to accomplish your health, wellness, and/or performance goals.  In this episode Liz and Michael Raynor dive into their top 5 foundational health habits to improve your performance.

Finished this episode and wondering HOW to incorporate these habits? Head to Episode 6 where we talk all about how to hack your habits.  

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