Nutrition Rundown

Zach Bitter is best known for his 100 mile record in 2019 that was actually the world record at the time, and now still stands as the American male 100 mile record. In this episode we talk about his transition into low carbohydrate eating, why it works for him, and how he eats on a daily basis to maintain hard efforts. Zach likes to periodize his carbohydrate intake depending on his training demands. We talk about when and why he choses to up his carbohydrate intake both during training as well as in his diet. We go over how he likes to implement exogenous ketones, electrolytes, and much more. I hope you enjoy as much as I did, and if you find my podcasts entertaining, please consider leaving a rating and review.If you're interested in my nutrition services, feel free to visit my site @ www.nutritionrundown.com

In this episode with Chris, we talk about his recent win at the Jackpot 50 miler, how he fueled during his impressive sub 6 hour effort, the nutrition brands that support Chris, and his journey to a vegan diet. I hope you enjoy as much as I did! To learn more about my services, check out my website @ www.nutritionrundown.com

In this episode, I talk with Alex Proctor, a Salt Lake City based ultra runner with big plans in the sport. We go over his transition from baseball to running, hiring Hayden Hawks as a coach, and dialing in his nutrition to get the most out of himself. Alex has a big season ahead so keep an eye on this youngster! For more nutrition education and to see what I offer, feel free to check out my website @ www.nutritionrundown.com

Tim Nooney is a sponsored runner with La Sportiva, he's quite new to the sport but is already making a splash. His main focus this year is on the 100k distance over a variety of different terrain. In this conversation, we go over his transition from climbing to running, his most recent race Black Canyon 100k, his race fueling strategy, and what he's got on the calendar the rest of the year. I hope you enjoy! If you're interested in further ultra running nutrition education and/or my services, check out my website @www.nutritionrundown.com

This is my first episode out with a product creator. I'm fascinated with product innovation, especially during these last few years. The sports nutrition landscape is certainly not stagnant right now. Hyperlyte Liquid Performance is a new brand with a simple formulation and mission; to keep runners fueled and properly hydrated without breaking the bank. With a higher sodium concentration than most brands, this product is great for those who lose a lot of fluid and sodium. Emory shares his story and is an ultra runner himself. He also talks about how he came up with the formula and how he has approached sponsoring some of the bigger names in the ultra running space. You can find his flagship product here: https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/ You can also find the brand on instagram under the same name. I really enjoyed this one and I hope you do too! Feel free to check out my nutrition services at: www.nutritionrundown.com

Thanks for your support in 2024! To show my gratitude, I'm offering $20 off your first month if you're interested in working with me one-on-one. I have a few spots opening in February. Simply email me at jesse@nutritionrundown.com and add Podcast in the subject line to claim your discount. In this episode I go over my year of exploration as I wean off of Spring Energy gels and try out what else is out there. I talk a bit about my racing year and how I felt about it, as well as my 2025 schedule. I then get into how to best plan out your nutrition according to your race calendar. I hope you enjoy! Feel free to check out my website for more educational content and services @ www.nutritionrundown.com

Sam recently placed 2nd at the Puerto Vallarta 100 miler. This isn't Sam's first great performance, he's been making a name for himself in the sport for awhile now. In this episode, we talk about the race and of course his race day nutrition strategy. We also talk about his training style and potential plans for 2025. Disclaimer: This episode is not intended to give personal advice. We throw around some ideas that require testing and more personal information to properly execute. Consider working with a nutritionist before pursuing a fueling/hydration plan. If you're enjoying this podcast, consider leaving a review and subscribing. If you'd like to work on your nutrition, check out my website where you can find educational blogs and see what services I offer.. www.nutritionrundown.com Enjoy!

Alex Kelly is a Utah based Licensed Massage Therapist. He works with athletes of many disciplines as well as people recovering from surgery, and those who simply use massage as a preventive tool. We talk about his transition into massage therapy, the benefits of massage and assisted stretching, and his own journey in the endurance space. To work with Alex, you can check out his site here.. https://www.alpinesportsmassage.com/ If you'd like to learn more about my services, check out my site here.. www.nutritionrundown.com And if you enjoy listening to this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. Enjoy!

In today's episode, I speak with Ashley Gish. Ashley has a doctorate degree in Women's Health and is also a Nurse Practitioner. She is also certified in Functional Medicine. We dive into topics that aren't often talked about publicly like the menstrual cycle, menopause, and perimenopause. To learn more about Ashley and to work with Ashley, you can visit her website @ https://www.ashleygish.com/

In today's episode, I speak with Jazmine Lowther, a professional trail runner for The North Face and Näak. We talk about her phenomenal year of racing, which includes a win at the Speedgoat 50k, and a second place finish at the Rut 50k. We talk about the North Face summit that she attended just a few weeks back and what was learned there. We also talk about Jazmine's long injury hiatus. Feel free to learn more about Jazmine by checking out her website @ www.jazminelowther.com You can also find her on instagram @jazmine_lowther For more podcasts and educational content, check out my website @ www.nutritionrundown.com If you enjoy these episodes, consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the Nutrition Rundown. Thanks and I hope you enjoy!

It's that time of year when racing comes to a close and time off from serious training begins. Should your nutrition change? And if so, how? In this episode, I answer these questions so you can feel confident about your nutrition going into the off season and prepared for harder training around the corner. If you're interested in working with me, feel free to check out my website @ www.nutritionrundown.com or email me @ jesse@nutritionrundown.com Thanks for listening!

In today's episode I interview David Hedges who is just a few days removed from the WURL (Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup) Fastest Known Time. He was able to take off 33 minutes from the previous record coming in at 14 hours and 7 minutes. We talk about his effort as well as his other impressive feats this year. We also talk about his nutrition both during race efforts as well as in daily life. This was a fun one I hope you enjoy! If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider subscribing, and leaving a rating and review, it really helps this podcast grow. Thank you for spending some of your time with me here. If you'd like to learn more about my nutrition services, you can visit my website @ www.nutritionrundown.com

In today's episode I talk with Chris Hammes. Chris is coming off a win at the High Lonesome 100 miler, as well as a 3rd place finish at the Run Rabbit Run 100 miler just eight weeks apart. To say he had a great season is an understatement. We talk about the two races in detail, his nutrition evolution, and what he plans to race in upcoming years. Give it a listen! For information about my nutrition services, feel free to check out my website @ www.nutritionrundown.com

In this episode I go over the potential advantages and pitfalls of both high fat and high carb diets. There is a lot to unpack in this episode, especially in just 17 minutes. I hope you enjoy! If you're interested in improving your day to day nutrition and/or race day nutrition, check out my website @ www.nutritionrundown.com for more info.

In today's episode, I interview Grant Barnette, a professional trail runner and skimo athlete who is just a few days removed from his attempt at the most vertical gain on skis in a 24 hour time period. We go over the route, his lead up to the attempt, his nutrition strategy, and his re entry into the trail running season. Check out more of Grant on Instagram @runwithgrant and I hope you enjoy this conversation! If you're wanting to improve your race nutrition or daily nutrition, check out my website for some free education and the services that I offer @ www.nutritionrundown.com

There are plenty of fueling options out there. Just knowing which product or food to eat is hard enough. Deciding how much food and how many gels you should consume can be even harder. In this episode I go over the pros and cons of each option. There unfortunately is not a simple answer to this one. Give it a listen! For more information about me and my services, check out my website at.. www.nutritionrundown.com

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Zack Garner. Zack is based out of Provo, Utah and has had an amazing season ending with a win and course record at the Bear 100 mile race. We talk about his training, his nutrition approach, and what he does outside of running. I hope you enjoy! For information about my nutrition, blog, other podcasts, and services, follow the link below. https://www.nutritionrundown.com/

In this episode I talk with running coach/co-worker & athlete Jack Kuenzle who has recently come off his Denali FKT. We talk about this nutrition for the effort and what he eats on a daily basis plus supplements he often takes. If you would like to know more about me and my services, you can visit my site below.. www.nutritionrundown.com

Exogenous ketones have been all the hype lately, but are the cost and terrible taste? In this episode I go over the potential application of exogenous ketones and why they might not yet be that effective in endurance athletics. To learn more about me and my services, visit www.nutritionrundown.com

Run fasted, with carbs before, carbs during, carbs after? Running nutrition can be confusing. In this episode I go over the good and the bad when it comes to running in a fasted state. Give it a listen and if you enjoy what you hear, feel free to give this podcast a rating and review. Thanks for listening! For more information about me and what I offer, visit.. www.nutritionrundown.com

In this episode I speak with Gabe Joyes, a Scarpa sponsored trail running athlete, about his recent race the Canyons 100 miler, his celiac diagnosis, and how he has managed to eat gluten-free as an athlete. If you're interested in what I do and/or working with me, feel free to visit my website www.nutritionrundown.com

There are many reasons why your gut may be acting up during a race, but the number one reason could be because of a imbalance of osmolarity or osmolality. There is a delicate balancing act constantly going on between your gut and blood stream to make sure there is enough fluid, concentrate, and the right pH. While we are out during a race, this balancing act becomes a bit more complicated as we are doing our best to replace carbs and electrolytes lost to keep up with energy demands. Give this episode a listen to learn more, and feel free to check out my website to learn more about me and my services that can help you up your nutrition game. https://www.nutritionrundown.com

Although I myself am plant-based and have seen first hand the benefits of changing my diet, there are some nutrient requirements that you could miss out on if you're not strategic in the way you eat if you are, or going plant-based. In this episode I go over which supplements you may need and why, and how to eat a well rounded diet to eliminate the need for other supplements. www.nutritionrundown.com

Aerobic exercise increases mitochondria which improves endurance. However, more mitochondria also means more free radical production which can be damaging to the body. Dietary antioxidants can help reduce oxidative damage and stress in the body. www.nutritionrundown.com

Carb loading can help you perform well on race day. Topping off your glycogen gives you available glucose to supply energy to your muscles and brain for an extended period of time. Don't overdo it though! You don't need to eat so much that you feel sick the night before and the day of your race. It's not worth the risk to go this extreme. In this episode I go over how to implement a safer approach while still getting the benefits. Check out my site for more educational content @ www.nutritionrundown.com

A brief overview of Maurten's Bicarb System, the science behind sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) for buffering hydrogen ions, and curiosity around sodium bicarbonate for endurance athletes.

Dietary fiber has a wide range of health benefits, but too much before a big race can cause serious issues. In this episode, I go over the benefits of fiber, and how to strategize your fiber intake before, during, and after training and racing. www.nutritionrundown.com

A brief intro and an explanation as to why running and eating is so difficult. This podcast is for any and all runners who are interested in optimizing their nutrition for performance, recovery, and overall health. https://www.nutritionrundown.com