The Fueling Forward Podcast

• Q&A With Maddie - 13

  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:Free monthly newsletter: subscribe HEREWeekly newsletter, Sunday Brunch Club, subscribe HERE and get a free 2 week trial!Donate to help Katie Rainsberger with her research efforts HEREProject 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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• 14. Sinclaire Johnson

  This episode is an interview with professional runner for Nike, Sinclaire Johnson. Sinclaire is a Florida native who switched from lacrosse to running in high school. She earned a full ride scholarship to Oklahoma State University, where she was a 2 time All-American and the 2019 NCAA champion in the 1500, setting the NCAA championship meet record that still stands today. Sinclaire signed a professional contract with Nike right after college and has been with them for 6 years, during which she has been a 3 time World Championship qualifier. Sinclaire found herself not happy in her training environments and struggling with injuries, so this past year made the transition to being coached by her fiance, Craig Nowak.In today's episode, we talk about:How Sinclaire grew up with a healthy relationship with food and how she appreciates the environment her parents created for her and her brotherHer first experience with fueling and performance, during which she found herself restricting food intake and struggling with injury and burnoutHow concern from her coach inspired Sinclaire to make some fueling changes, and once she made these changes she found herself happier, healthier, and an NCAA championA rocky transition into professional running, including frustrating injuries. She shares some insights for navigating injuryWhy she's loving being coached by her fiance, and how important it is to her to have a coach that allows for collaborationHow cooking has helped her improve her relationship with food, and how it's helped her to see food not just as fuel but also as a way to connect with peopleYou can keep up with Sinclaire on Instagram at @sinclairejohnson.

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• Q&A With Maddie - 12

  In this Q&A episode, I'm answering questions submitted to me by listeners. Today's questions include:How should I fuel before and after an evening training session if I'm running at night around 7-9pm?I've heard you mention that artificial sweeteners can impact gut health, can you expand on this and does that mean I should stop putting stevia in my coffee?I've been working on adding more carbs and have been feeling better with my energy levels and on runs, but I've also noticed some bloating and that I feel heavier. Is this normal?I'm a high school upperclassman and have never gotten my period, is this amenorrhea? And if so, what can I do that would help me get my period and still be a successful runner?Thanks so much to everyone who has submitted questions! If you would like to submit a question to be answered during the next Q&A, you can go to my website www.fuelingforward.com under the podcast tab or email me at [email protected] from today's episode:Apply for the Fall Marathon Group Coaching Program HEREDonate to help me raise money for Trackgirlz as a NYCM charity runner HERE!

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• 13. Steph Bruce

  This episode is an interview with mom of 3 and professional runner, Steph Bruce. Steph grew up in Arizona, where finding running in high school led her to a successful D1 career at USCB, including achieving All-American honors. Steph went on to run professionally, and has 3 US titles and over 30 US championship showings between the track and the roads. Steph ultimately transition to the marathon, and has an average time of 2:31 over 20 marathons. Aside from running, Steph is a mom of 3, a co-founder of Picky Bars, and the founder of Grit Running.In this episode, we talk about:How losing her dad at a young age reminded Steph that life is short and it's important to focus on the things that you loveWhat her transition into collegiate athletics was like and what she learned that looks don't tell the whole storyWhy having a regular menstrual cycle is so important and what that means for health and performanceStruggling with injury going pro and co-founding Picky Bars with another injured runnerThe ups and downs of marathon fueling, and how perfecting her in race fueling plan is still a journey that she's onWhat her transition to Tracksmith has looked like and how she's giving back to the sportYou can find Steph on Instagram or X at @stephrothstein and you can learn more about her adult summer camp and coaching business at www.stephbruce.com

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• Q&A With Maddie - 11

  This week's episode is a Q&A! I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners, and today's questions include:What can I expect physically and mentally when returning from a period of underfueling or RED-S? How long will it take to feel normal?I have big goals in the sport but am not really a stand out runner. I know you were a walk on, so do you have any advice for a runner that wants to get better? I've heard that using sugar based gels during runs can cause gut issues and damage. How should I add fuel during my runs without increasing my risk for these things?I've been really struggling with a low appetite the last few weeks. What could be causing this and do you have any suggestions on how to continue to fuel even if I don't feel like eating?

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