Eat for Endurance

Eat for Endurance I am a Board Certified Sports Dietitian, distance runner, and host of The Eat for Endurance Podcast. I look forward to working together!

I'm a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian (MS RD CSSD), distance runner, and host of The Eat for Endurance Podcast. I provide virtual nutrition coaching and other services to clients on a wide variety of issues, with a speciality in Performance Nutrition. With nearly a decade of experience working with active individuals, I'm here
to help you feel and perform your best without sacrificing all the fun

in your life! Check out my website www.eatforendurance.com for info on my background and services, and feel free to email me with any further questions at [email protected].

05/28/2026

Have you ever eaten something you wanted, only to find your mind has immediately moved on to the next food, and the next?�
That relentless mental preoccupation with food has a name: food noise. And for some people, no amount of willpower, dieting, or hard work can quiet it.�
In episode 138 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, joins me for part 2 of my 3-part GLP-1 series to share her personal experience with obesity and food noise, and how GLP-1s finally brought her relief.�
As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management who specializes in GLP-1 nutrition, Summer brings so much nuance to a complex topic that gets wildly oversimplified online.�

We go beyond her personal story and dig into:
�👉 How food noise differs from hunger or cravings
�👉 The overlap between food noise, chronic dieting, and disordered eating �
👉 Who should (and shouldn’t) be on these medications �
👉 Risks and benefits of GLP-1 use in different populations �
👉 Why inappropriate use cases shouldn’t overshadow people who genuinely need these drugs �
👉 How weight stigma and judgment can make GLP-1 conversations even more difficult �
👉 Why compassion, individualized care, and ongoing professional support matter�

I know this is a controversial topic…questions and feedback always welcome!

🎧 Tune in wherever you get your shows to hear the full conversation�

📢 Want more fueling support? Grab my free downloads, join the $39/month Fuel for Life Crew, or inquire about 1:1 coaching
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🎉 Support this free content by shopping my merch, using my affiliate links, or joining my Patreon (link in bio)�

🔗 Check out my sponsor, : Use code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off your first purchase�

🔗 Check out my sponsor, : Use code IRON for a free protein + $40 off a one-time box or $100 off across 3 boxes when you subscribe (enter “Eat for Endurance Podcast” in the post-purchase survey)

05/14/2026

GI issues are one of the most common challenges endurance athletes deal with…and one of the most frustrating. 😣

The tricky part? It’s usually not just one thing causing the problem.

A lot of athletes are quick to assume:
👉 “It has to be the gels”
👉 “My stomach just can’t handle carbs”
👉 “This sports drink is ruining my gut”

And while sometimes a product swap truly does help, GI distress during exercise is often much more complicated than that.

In episode 137 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, Kylee Van Horn and I take a deep dive into how to prevent and troubleshoot GI issues in endurance athletes.

We discuss:
👉 Why GI issues are so common in endurance sports
👉 Different causes of upper and lower GI symptoms
👉 Gut training to improve carb tolerance
👉 Common fueling mistakes athletes make
👉 Fueling considerations for marathons, triathlons, and ultras
👉 When you should seek testing and professional support

🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!

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📢 Want help with your fueling? Grab my free downloads, join Fuel for Life Crew, or inquire about 1:1 coaching

🎉 Support this free content by shopping my merch, using my affiliate links, or joining my Patreon (link in bio)

🔗 Check out my NEW sponsor, : Use code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off your first purchase

🔗 Support my sponsor : Use code IRON for a free protein + $40 off a one-time box or $100 off across 3 boxes when you subscribe (enter “Eat for Endurance Podcast” in the post-purchase survey)

04/30/2026

In episode 136 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by to break down one of the most talked-about topics in the nutrition world right now… protein!

From social media trends to grocery store shelves, protein is everywhere these days. And while it is essential for performance, recovery, and overall health, the messaging around it has left a lot of people confused about how much they actually need.

In this episode, we cut through the noise and bring the conversation back to what matters most... having a balanced approach to fueling that fits your unique needs and active lifestyle.

We discuss:
👉 Why protein is everyone’s favorite macro right now
👉 General protein targets for athletes
👉 Why more isn’t always better
👉 How protein needs change across the life cycle
👉 Animal vs. plant protein and what athletes should know about both
👉 Protein timing considerations
👉 When protein supplements can be helpful (and when they’re not)

🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts to hear the full conversation.

⭐️ Enjoying the pod? Please leave a 5-star review & follow/subscribe

📢 Want more fueling support? Grab my free downloads, join the $39/month Fuel for Life Crew, or inquire about 1:1 coaching

🎉 Support this free content by shopping my merch, using my affiliate links, or joining my Patreon (link in bio)

🔗 Check out my sponsor, : Use code IRON for a free protein + $40 off a one-time box or $100 off across 3 boxes when you subscribe (enter “Eat for Endurance Podcast” in the post-purchase survey)

Protein has been having a moment lately, and look, I get it.It’s been underemphasized in the past, and active people gen...
04/22/2026

Protein has been having a moment lately, and look, I get it.

It’s been underemphasized in the past, and active people genuinely do need more of it than sedentary folks.

But some of us have swung so far in the protein direction that carbs (the macro that actually fuels your training) are getting left behind. And that’s a problem I’m seeing way too often with my clients.

Swipe through for the full breakdown, including:
💪 Why protein matters
🍞 Why carbs are non-negotiable
🎯 Realistic protein targets for athletes
🍽️ How to build a balanced plate AROUND your protein

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04/16/2026

💉 GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but what do athletes really need to know?

That’s the focus of my new 3-part podcast series on GLP-1s.

I’m kicking things off in episode 135 with Courtney Smith, RD, CDCES (), a sports dietitian, diabetes specialist, and longtime endurance athlete.

Courtney and I discuss:
👉 The history of GLP-1 meds, especially in diabetic populations
👉 Why they’ve exploded in popularity in recent years
👉 How the various drugs on the market differ, plus standard dosing practices
👉 The benefits and side effects she’s observed in practice
👉 The dangers of prescribing GLP-1s without screening for restrictive eating disorders
👉 Why it’s still crucial to work on diet & lifestyle habits and get ongoing professional support while taking GLP-1s
👉 Why she generally does not recommend GLP-1 drugs for athletes

This conversation is such an important reminder that these decisions require nuance, context, individualization, and professional support, especially for active people.

🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts to hear the full conversation, and stay tuned for the rest of the series!

⭐️ Enjoying the pod? Please leave a 5-star review & follow/subscribe

📢 Want more fueling support? Grab my free downloads, join the $39/month Fuel for Life Crew, or inquire about 1:1 coaching

🎉 Support this free content by shopping my merch, using my affiliate links, or joining my Patreon (link in bio)

🥩 Check out my new sponsor, : Use code IRON for $25 off a subscription (enter “Eat for Endurance Podcast” in the post-purchase survey)

Fueling a 70.3 or Ironman is about so much more than simply aiming for carb, fluid, and sodium targets.What makes long-c...
04/10/2026

Fueling a 70.3 or Ironman is about so much more than simply aiming for carb, fluid, and sodium targets.

What makes long-course triathlon unique is that your fueling has to account for:

🏊 a long fueling gap during the swim
🚴 different gut tolerance across the day
🎒 race-day logistics and access

I just published a new Triathlon Nutrition Guide on the blog that breaks down how to approach long-course fueling, including:

👉 race morning fueling
👉 T1, bike, T2 + run nutrition strategies
👉 what to do if the wheels start to come off
👉 handling heat, humidity + climate swings
👉 how to practice your plan in training
👉 key differences between 70.3 + Ironman fueling

If you’re training for your first long-course event, this is a great place to start.

And if you want help creating a personalized plan that fits your body, goals, and race, I’d love to support you through my membership or 1:1 coaching. Reach out here or via eatforendurance.com.

🔗 Read the full guide at the link in bio

04/05/2026

Not sure how to handle nutrition for an early morning flight? This post is for you. ✈️

Travel days can make fueling feel chaotic, especially with early flights that throw off sleep and eating schedules. So I’m showing you exactly how I prepped my family for our early departure this morning from SF to DC. 👀

Before leaving the house at 5am, I had a banana + kefir to get something in my stomach, while the kids were too tired to eat.

Since we planned to buy extremely overpriced coffee and breakfast at SFO, I packed all our plane food in a small cooler:
✨ Sandwiches (turkey, PB)
✨ Cheese sticks
✨ Mini hummus + pita chips (yes, these go through security)
✨ Frozen Noka pouch + drinkable yogurt
✨ Fruit (grapes, apples, clementines)
✨ Carrots

I also brought shelf-stable snacks:
✨ Pretzels + Goldfish
✨ Cheerios (great for little ears at takeoff)
✨ Dried + freeze-dried fruit
✨ Nuts
✨ Bars (GoMacro, Z Bars, granola bars)

Of course, you can absolutely just bring a few snacks and wing the rest at the airport. You do not need to go this all out 😅

But a little extra prep saves $$, helps you get what you actually want, and protects against not having time to grab food if TSA lines are a mess or if it’s taking awhile to access food after you land.

If you want more travel nutrition tips (for flights, road trips, commuting, and race travel), head to eatforendurance.com for my detailed blogs + free download, podcast, and masterclass all on this topic.

Happy Spring Break, everyone!

04/02/2026

When it was time to hang up the racing shoes, she picked up the drums. 🏃‍♀️🥁

In episode 134 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by Jennifer Maxwell, co-founder of PowerBar and creator of JAMBAR, to talk about running, entrepreneurship, fueling a large, active family, and finding new passions later in life.

Jennifer and I discuss:
👉 How she ran her first marathon at the age of 13
👉 The story behind creating PowerBar with her husband in 1985 while still in college
👉 Balancing running a business, training, and raising 6 kids
👉 How her relationship with running changed after starting a family, especially after her husband died in 2004
👉 Why learning the drums later in life became such an important outlet
👉 What inspired her return to the bar business decades later with JAMBAR

This episode is such a great reminder that your identity is never fixed. How you move and fuel your body as well as how you spend your time is meant to evolve across different seasons of life.

🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts to hear Jennifer’s full story.

Note: This episode is not sponsored by JAMBAR, but I did receive free samples of their products.

⭐️ Enjoying the pod? Please leave a 5-star review & follow/subscribe

📢 Want more fueling support? Grab my free downloads, join the $39/month Fuel for Life Crew, or inquire about 1:1 coaching

🎉 Support this free content by shopping my merch, using my affiliate links, or joining my Patreon (visit my eatforendurance.com)

03/26/2026

I don’t think people fully realize what’s happening inside Fuel for Life Crew lately 👀

I just wrapped up my monthly “office hours” call and 4 athletes came ready with their fueling questions.

Each one got 7–10 minutes of focused, personalized support, including exactly what to work on next.

And I’m doing it all over again this afternoon so more people can join.

I recently shifted from one monthly 60-minute call to two 30-minute “pop-in” sessions to keep things low pressure and make it easier to attend, especially with members across so many time zones.

Between these calls, daily Slack access, and my full resource library, it’s a really powerful way to stay consistent and get guidance along the way.

It’s not the same as 1:1 coaching, and it’s not meant to be.�
It’s a lower-cost, more accessible way to get support when you need it.

If you’ve been wanting guidance, but something lower commitment - this is it.

You can jump in anytime! We’d love to have you.�
🔗 link in bio

03/20/2026

PSA: Your trainer shouldn’t be handing out one-size-fits-all supplement stacks with specific dosing instructions.

Your supplement plan (if you even have one) should be individualized, intentional, and ideally guided by a dietitian and/or physician.

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