The Fueling Forward Podcast

• Q&A With Maddie - 19

  This episode is a Q&A where I answer questions submitted to me beforehand by listeners. Today's questions include:I'm a busy college runner who relies heavily on pre-packaged foods and bars, often grabbing them for snacks or before or after runs. Do you have any recommendations for conveniences foods that won't hurt my stomach?Should I consume 60g of carbs per hour on all long runs, even the "shorter" long runs that are 10-15 miles?What is a good strategy for taking in fluids during the marathon? Should I use on course options or carry my own?My cholesterol recently came back as borderline high but I'm super active and don't have a family history. Should I be concerned, and are there dietary changes I should be making?Links mentioned in the episode:New York City Marathon pre-race shakeout on Saturday November 1: register HEREDonate to my fundraising campaign for Trackgirlz HERE. For every $50 you donate, you get 1 entry to win a race day support pacakge (a free pair of Hettas shoes, a t-shirt, a race day strategy Zoom call with me, and more from brands who believe in women's sports)If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, you can do so on my website HERE or email me at [email protected].

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• 20. Dani Jones

  Today's episode is an interview with professional runner for New Balance, Dani Jones. Dani and I were teammates at The University of Colorado Boulder, and became teammates after college while on Team Boss. Dani was a standout collegiate runner, earning 12x All-American honors and becoming a 4x NCAA Champion. After her 5th year track season was cut short due to covid, she signed with New Balance and went pro, focusing on the 1500. Dani has competed in 8 USATF championships and most recently was selected to represent Team USA at the NACAC Championships, where she earned a silver medal in the 1500.In today's episode, we talk about:How Dani found her love for running after playing every sport under the sun, and why her high school's xc/track team was so special to be a part ofHer transition to collegiate athletics and navigating the challenging of wanting to compare herself to other athletesWhat it was like working with a dietitian in college, and how that helped Dani feel more confident in her fueling choicesHow Dani discovered she has a genetic condition called hemochromatosis that causes iron overload, and what she does to manage itWhy working with a dietitian has been so key to her performance and confidence around fuelingWhy it's important to Dani to be happy outside of running, and how giving back to the sport inspires herIf you are interested in Dani's camp, you can learn more and register HERE.

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• Q&A With Maddie - 18

  In this Q&A episode, I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Today's questions include:Why do runners get side cramps and how can you avoid them?What advice do you have for high school coaches for helping athletes continue to run and train if they have a history or past of disordered eating? How do you balance training along with long term health?How can I handle triggering comments from relatives and friends who don't run?I notice that whenever I get my period, my running takes a nosedive and I struggle with hard workouts because my legs feel really heavy. Is there anything I can do?If you want to join me in NYC on Saturday November 1st for a pre-race shakeout before the NYC Marathon, you can learn more about it HERE.If you're interested in making a donation to enter to win the Race Day Package giveaway, you can make a donation HERE.Thanks so much to everyone who has submitted questions so far! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, you can do so on my website HERE or email me at [email protected].

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• 19. Lottie Bildirici (Running on Veggies)

  This episode is an interview with the founder of Running on Veggies, Lottie Bildirici. Lottie grew up in NYC, and as a freshman in high school was diagnosed with cancer. After finishing her treatment, Lottie was inspired to learn more about health and wellness and began getting into running and nutrition. She started the blog, Running on Veggies, which eventually turned into an Instagram. Lottie soon turned her passion into her career by cooking for elite athletes like Kara Goucher, and becoming a recipe developer which eventually led to the publishing of her cookbook, Running on Veggies. Lottie has completed a full Ironman and is a 6x marathon finisher.In today's episode, we talk about:How going through cancer treatment in high school helped her to find running and nutritionWhat is was like connecting with elite runners like Kara Goucher through instagram and how that led to her becoming a live in chef while Kara trained for the Olympic TrialsHow she overcame imposter syndrome to create a thriving business, Running on Veggies, and eventually publish a cookbookWhat it was like competing in a full Iron Man triathlon 10 years to the day she was first diagnosed with cancer and how that helped her take back the power and celebrate lifeThe process of developing recipes and publishing a cookbook, as well as some of her favorite recipes in her cookbookHow she found marathoning, which led to her discovering that she has Crohn's disease due to a dropping iron level and chronic fatigueIf you would like to keep up with Lottie, you can find her on Instagram @runningonveggies, and you can also head to her website, www.runonveg.com, to find her blog, recipes, and cookbook.

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• Q&A With Maddie - 17

  In this Q&A episode, I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Today's questions include:I'm a high school runner with a super early lunch period at 10:15am and I'm having trouble figuring out how to eat leading up to a 3:30pm practice. Do you have any tips or advice?Can you share your opinion on energy drinks?I'm a new college graduate running 95 miles per week, do you have any advice for how to get into a better fueling routine without the structure of school? Also, should I be eating less or feeling less hungry on my shorter easy run days?I’m trying to walk onto my university’s cross country team next year and I know you mentioned you went through a similar process. Do you have any tips?If you're interested in making a donation to enter to win the Race Day Package giveaway, you can make a donation HERE.Thanks so much to everyone who has submitted questions so far! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, you can do so on my website HERE or email me at [email protected].

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