214. Lydia Nader RD on the Biggest Nutrition Myths and Half-Truths for Runners
Release Date: 09/23/2021
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Cat Bradley is an athlete that absolutely loves the sport. She's an ultra-endurance runner coached by who I had the pleasure of meeting this past August at the Endeavorun retreat in Boulder, CO. Her resume is shocking, in the best of ways: Winner of the 2017 Western States 100 Miler Winner of the 2017 Canyons Endurance Run 100k Former Fastest Known Time record holder of the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim in 7:52 (first woman to break 8 hours) Winner of the 2016 Rio Del Lago 100 Miler Winner of the 2018 Moab Red Hot 50k Winner of the 2018 Quicksilver 100k Winner of the 2019 Castle Rock Trail...
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Brad Stulberg is a well-being expert, author, and a contributing editor to Outside Magazine. His work has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Wired, and many others. Brad also coaches entrepreneurs, executives, pro athletes, and physicians on how to be a top performer, sustainably. He has written 3 powerful books on performance: , , and . Brad's focus on sustainability informs how we as runners can go after our big goals in a way that doesn’t burn us out. We all want to train harder, achieve our lofty aspirations, and do so for years to...
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217. 5 Tips for Your Debut Ultramarathon (with the hosts of Becoming Ultra’s My First Ultra)
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216. The 2021 Boston Marathon Episode with Peter Bromka
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215. How to Engineer a Comeback: Author Matt Fitzgerald on Overcoming the Odds
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214. Lydia Nader RD on the Biggest Nutrition Myths and Half-Truths for Runners
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Lydia Nader is a Registered Dietitian with a graduate degree in nutrition and wellness. She coaches athletes on how to optimize their nutrition. She’s a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run and has completed an ultramarathon, and numerous marathons. Lydia's areas of interest include weight loss, body composition changes, and female health such as . Lydia was also the Endeavorun running retreat’s nutritionist, helping us eat great for the 4 day retreat last month in Boulder. During that retreat she gave a presentation on 10 of the most popular ideas in sports nutrition that we may have to...
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213. Endeavorun Live Q&A with Kate Grace, Matt Fitzgerald, Lydia Nader, and Peter Bromka (Part 1)
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Today we're doing something a little different with a panel of running experts. We are discussing a variety of topics, everything from training-related questions to the not-so-serious ones. created a unique experience for a group of runner enthusiasts. We got to spend a few days together in Boulder, CO at a retreat focusing on all things running. One of our highlight events was a panel discussion that you're about to hear. We sat down with , , , registered dietitian Lydia Nader, and myself for a live Q&A. Our questions included: You are at a bar and you overhear someone...
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211. Sport Scientist Phil Hayes, PhD on How the Science of Running is Changing
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210. Triggers, Pressure, and Stress: Addie Bracy, CMPC on How to Train Your Mind
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Addie Bracy is an expert in mental training for the athlete. She excels on the road, on the track, and on the trails and mountains. She’s a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, author of , and has consulted with elite athletes in swimming, softball, basketball, track, and running. Addie is a contributor to our Strength Running community as well. You may recognize her from the lifting demonstrations in our flagship weightlifting program . Today's episode is about becoming a more mentally fit athlete. Addie shares her view of sports psychology and how it can be leveraged by everyone: ...
info_outlineLydia Nader is a Registered Dietitian with a graduate degree in nutrition and wellness. She coaches athletes on how to optimize their nutrition. She’s a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run and has completed an ultramarathon, and numerous marathons. Lydia's areas of interest include weight loss, body composition changes, and female health such as amenorrhea and RED-S.
Lydia was also the Endeavorun running retreat’s nutritionist, helping us eat great for the 4 day retreat last month in Boulder. During that retreat she gave a presentation on 10 of the most popular ideas in sports nutrition that we may have to rethink. This episode includes many of those ideas.
Take a look at these statements yourself and see if you think that they are true or false:
- Sugar is bad for athletes
- Training for a marathon means I can eat whatever I want
- I don't need to eat anything before a run
- Eating before bedtime makes you fat
- Plant-based diets don't provide enough nutrition for athletes
- Carb loading is necessary for endurance athletes
- Refueling must be done within 30 min of finishing a workout
We discuss each of these in detail, including nuances such as sex differences.
Links & Resources from the Show:
- Follow Lydia on Instagram
- Find more info on her website
- Sign up for free nutrition guidance
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