In Episode 122 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m catching up with Lauren Thomas, an endurance athlete and the Lead Performance Dietitian for Maurten in the US.

Lauren has been a collegiate sports RD, a Tactical Performance Dietitian within US Special Operations, and now works with athletes of all levels at Maurten.

This episode is a grab-bag of topics, all focusing on overcoming sports nutrition challenges to improve performance. From sodium bicarbonate and hydration to real-life fueling logistics, Lauren offers a thoughtful perspective based on her unique mix of experiences.

Lauren and I discuss:

• 8:32: Why athletes benefit from having the support of a multi-disciplinary team to reach health and fitness goals
• 13:23: Why fueling periodization matters, and how under-fueling on shorter training days can derail progress
• 29:10: Whether sodium bicarb is really worth the hype, and when it may help endurance athletes
• 37:00: When and how to correctly prioritize fluid, carb, and sodium intake, and why US athletes often overdo electrolytes
• 44:00: The role of sport culture and race terrain in shaping fueling strategies

FYI: This episode is NOT sponsored by Maurten. We do talk about Maurten products, as that is part of Lauren’s career and story, but as always, I encourage you to try different products and strategies to find what works best for you. 

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• Browse my library of nutrition masterclasses (all are included inside the Fuel for Life Crew membership)
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• Get in touch at [email protected] 

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Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations.

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