The Fueling Forward Podcast

The Fueling Forward Podcast
Podcast Description
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 find an approach to fueling that will allow you to feel and perform your best without taking short cuts. Here at Fueling Forward, we believe in fueling your body for the long run!
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This podcast focuses on sports nutrition and running, tackling topics such as fueling strategies for performance, the importance of mental health in sports, and common nutritional myths. Episodes feature discussions on the experiences of professional runners like Cory McGee and Laura Thweatt, and practical advice on meal composition and fueling during training.

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 find an approach to fueling that will allow you to feel and perform your best without taking short cuts. Here at Fueling Forward, we believe in fueling your body for the long run!
Today’s episode is a Q&A where I answer questions that were submitted to me by listeners.
Questions answered in this episode include:
- I’m a high school xc athlete who had a disappointing track season, I found of my ferritin was a 3 and I’m a plant based athlete. What can I do to help improve my iron?
- What are your thoughts on syncing your fueling to your menstrual cycle, specifically to help with PMS symptoms?
- I’m a high school xc coach struggling to get athletes and parents to buy into the importance of nutrition. What can I do to help these athlete, specifically the girls, with their fueling?
- What can you to do help prevent urgent bathroom stops on runs?
The links mentioned in today’s episode include:
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- Project RED-S resources: https://red-s.com/
If you would like to submit a question to be answered on air during the next Q&A episode, you can do so on my website HERE or you can email me at [email protected].

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