Hosted by Maddie Alm, sports dietitian and elite runner, The Fueling Forward Podcast is the place to go for all things running and sports nutrition. Learn from other runners as they discuss their own experiences with nutrition and performance and learn from Maddie, a registered dietitian and runner. Through these conversations, we will bust common nutrition myths and misconceptions around fueling for performance, so you can ...
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Today's episode is a Q&A with me, your host Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner. I answer 5 great questions submitted by listeners, including: What are some nutrition considerations for the aging athletes? Should I be getting regular blood work, and should I be looking for different numbers as an athlete? What should I do from a fueling standpoint if I'm struggling with irregular cycles due to PCOS? Do fruits and veggies count as carbs for athletes? I recently ran a half marathon and it seemed like I was the only one with fuel, was I doing something wrong or were the other runners around me missing out on an opportunity? If you're interested in subscribing to either of the newsletters I mentioned in today's podcast head HERE to check those out. If you would like to submit a question, you can do so on my website HERE or email me at fuelingforwardpodcast@gmail.com
This week's episode is an interview with Amber Schulz! Amber grew up in Florida and got into running at a young age, where she was the 2021 4A Florida State Champion in XC and the runner up in 2022. Amber battled an eating disorder her junior year of HS, and after recovering she went on to run collegiately at the D1 level at High Point, then ended up transferring to Flagler, a D2 school back home in Florida. Throughout college, Amber experienced injuries, mental health struggles, and ultimately relapsed into her eating disorder, leading her to decide that collegiate running wasn't for her. She left college, moved back home, and now coaches youth running, runs for herself, and is working towards a degree in nutrition. Amber candidly shares her ups and downs with running, mental health, and her relationship with food. We discuss: How what started as a goal to get healthier and run faster turned into an eating disorder Amber's experience working towards recovery and going on to have the best season of her career her senior year of HS The challenging transition from high school to collegiate running, and the mental health struggles that came with that environment Amber's difficult decision to transfer, then ultimately leave collegiate running, which had previously been a lifelong dream How she dealt with a relapse in her eating disorder and an identity crisis after moving back home How Amber ultimately found a new love for the sport through youth coaching, and what her relationship with running and food looks like now
This week's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner. In honor of it being National Nutrition Month and RD day, I start the episode by talking about the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist, and my journey to becoming a dietitian. I also answer questions submitted by listeners, and the questions I cover in this episode include: Why should I fuel on runs over 70 minutes? Is there really a difference between types of gels and which option is best? Do you have any ideas for lunches that are easy to pack? What should new parents eat as a middle of the night snack when feeding a new bay every 3-4 hours? Is over fueling a thing? Should I eat if I don't feel hungry? I have been without my period for over a year and worry about my bone health, especially with going off to college next year. What should I do? If you want to submit a question for the next Q&A episode, you can do so on my website at www.fuelingforward.com under the podcast tabs, or you can email me at fuelingforwardpocast@gmail.com
Today's episode is an inspiring interview with professional runner and mental health advocate, Allie Ostrander! Allie grew up in Alaska, where she was a 10x state champion and U20 World Mountain Running champion. She went on to run for Boise State University, where she was a 3x NCAA champion and 13x All-American. After college, Allie signed a contract with Brooks and ran with the Brooks Beasts, and went on to qualify for the 2019 US team in the 3k Steeple to compete at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Allie stayed with Brooks until her battle with an eating disorder ultimately led her to part ways with the team and seek treatment. Allie opened up about her struggles going into the 2021 Olympic Trials, and has gone on to become an inspiring YouTuber and mental health advocate. This year, Allie signed a contract with Oiselle and ran her first half marathon. In this episode, we talk about: The pressure on young runners to look a certain way and how that impacted her relationship with food and body image Allie's long term struggle with an eating disorder that started at a very young age, and what that struggle has looked like over the years Her experience with going through eating disorder treatment while training for the Olympic Trials, and what it was like to share her struggle publicly How opening up about her struggles and sharing her story has allowed her to become the version of herself that she is now Links shared in episode: Dear Body, I Love You: https://www.milesplit.com/articles/313574/allie-ostrander-dear-body-i-love-you Allie's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@allie_ostrander This week's episode is brought to you by Momentous. Visit livemomentous.com and use code fuelingforward for 20% off today!
Today's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm, a registered dietitian and former professional runner. In honor of it being National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I start today's episode by talking about some statistics around eating disorders in athletes, myths that perpetuate these issues, and sharing some resources for seeking support. I answer 4 great questions submitted to me by listeners, and today's questions include: 1) Do you have any advice for food to prioritize while working on getting my period back? 2) Should those who menstruate fuel or hydrate differently if racing in the days before their period? 3) My doctor is telling me to lose weight, how do I do this while training? 4) I was diagnosed with SIBO and am struggling to navigate food restrictions, what do I do? If you want to submit a question for the next Q&A episode, you can do so on my website at www.fuelingforward.com under the podcast tab or you can email me at fuelingforwardpodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to Momentous for supporting today's episode! Head to livemomentous.com and use code fuelingforward for 20% today