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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and low energy availability are common struggles for endurance athletes and active individuals alike. There are a lot of misconceptions about what these conditions are, who they impact, and how they present. In this episode I am joined by Brooke Czarnecki, RDN to dive into these topics and more!Listen to hear about:REDs deep diveWhat is low energy availability (LEA) and how does it impact athletes?Signs and symptoms of LEA and REDs that most athletes missHow REDs impacts our body systemsMental health component of LEA/REDsWithin day energy deficitsResiliency as an athleteHow to start improving your nutrition if you suspect LEA or REDsAnd more!Free download on pre and post-workout nutrition from Brooke: https://intentful-nutrition.kit.com/pre-and-post-workoutStay connected:Brooke's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intentfulnutrition/Brooke's website: https://intentfulnutrition.com/Stevie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Stevie's website: https://stevielynrd.com/

Navigating life and training after a marathon or other big race can be a challenge for many runners and athletes. We are stoked to have Coach Nick Klastava back on the pod to give you tips and strategies to better navigate both the physical and emotional aftermath of completing your goal race.Listen to hear about:How to navigate feelings of sadness after a raceHow to be proud of yourself, no matter the outcomeHaving big goalsBuilding resiliency as a runnerHow to train through the summer for a better fall raceAnd more!Stay connected:Nick Klastava on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nklastava/Running Explained on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningexplained/Stevie Lyn Smith on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Stevie Lyn Nutrition: https://stevielynrd.com/

Abby Wolcott @energysportsdietitian completed her BS in dietetics at Olivet Nazarene University, where she was a member of the track team. She went on to complete her dietetic internship at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and her MS in Applied Exercise Science at Concordia University Chicago. Abby is based out of Kenosha, WI, and specializes in nutrition for athletes and people with eating disorders. Abby especially enjoys working with adolescents and their families to support them in fueling for sports while in recovery.In this episode we chat about:How she fell in love with working with teenagers and combines her passion for sports nutrition and helping those with eating disordersNutrition for growth and recovery in the young athleteBehaviors to look out for in young athletesIntentional planning of fuel as a student athleteComparing adults vs. teens-- how this does more harm than goodLong term effects of underfueling and how it impacts health and performanceTips and tricks to increase intake for teen and young athletesDebunking trends and social media literacy with teens And so much more!

Kate Ringwood is a therapist and owner of Serendipity Counseling Services, specializing in athletes going through eating disorder recovery. In this episode we chat about:Eating disorder recovery– what does this look like?How diet culture impacts us all, whether we have an eating disorder or notMindset shifts to make things easier through recoveryEating disorder informed providers and coachesWhat parents/coaches should look out for in athletes if they suspect an eating disorderHow to have the hard  conversations if you suspect an eating disorderWhat to look for in a therapist as an athlete strugglingPlaying the long game in recoveryLearning how to trust your body againAnd so much more!

Most endurance athletes know that staying properly hydrated is important, but many choose not to OR are out there just winging it when it comes to hydration. Having a solid hydration plan in workouts and for race day is critical to perform at your best! In this episode I chat about:Why hydration matters— for health AND performanceWater as an ergogenic aidWhat impacts your sweat rate/loss as an athleteNegative performance outcomes of dehydrationThings to look out for when it comes to dehydrationEasy ways to increase fluids and electrolytesAnd more!

New to running? Or maybe you're diving right into your first long distance triathlon, full-send! After 16 years in endurance sports and the past 8 years working specifically in sports nutrition, I dive into some common misconceptions of newer athletes. In this episode I chat about:My top tips for endurance athletes getting started out in the sportWhy nutrition matters for every athleteThe biggest mistake I see new athletes mistake makeWhere to start with workout fuelingMindset shifts to make the jump into endurance sports nutritionAnd more!

Are you a runner confused by all the information on social media? Do you think you need a 30 minute warm up routine to stay injury free? Feel like you have to go buy the newest pair of super shoes and walk 10k steps a day? Buckle up, because I sat down with DPT and run coach, Victoria Sekely, from Train Smart Run Strong and dove into these current running trends and so much more...! We chat more about:"Losing" fitnessHow to deal with an injury in a big training cycleUndertrained vs. overtrained– which is better?Who to trust in the online spacePhysical therapist green flags for runnersAnd so much more!

Are you a masters (or entering) your masters athlete phase of life? Aging is a gift and we want to make sure you're setting yourself to not just perform but also prioritize your health as a masters athlete. In this episode we dive into what you need to know about sports nutrition as a masters athlete. Here are some of the topics we cover:How to manage the changes in your body as a masters athleteInjuries as a 40+ year oldPerimenopause/menopauseHow macronutrient needs changeWhat's the deal with protein?Managing sports nutrition and prevention of chronic diseaseSupplement considerationsAnd so much more!

Struggling with energy levels and performance? Not getting enough B vitamins could be at play, but that doesn't mean you should run out and supplement. Join me as I dive more into all of the b-vitamins and how they help our bodies be their best.What are the B-vitaminsWhat do they do and why should I care?Folate vs. Folic acidKey role in metabolism and energy production as athletes (and humans!)Should you be worried about a deficiency?And so much more!

Adam is a marathon and ultra runner who's been running for over 20 years. Over the last 4-5 years he's developed his focus and found his niche in longer distances. He loves all kinds of running, whether its road, track, trails, or even treadmill. He also has a deep love for the process–if racing went away tomorrow, he'd still be out running and enjoying going to the well occasionally.In this episode we chat about:Adam's background in running and endurance sportsHow he found his passion for endurance runningAttempting the world record for 50km on a treadmillHow to learn and lean into the process as an athleteHis fueling journey from minimal fuel to super-high carb fuelingProtein and creatine for endurance athletesAnd so much more!Be sure to follow along Adam's journey and connect with him @adam_vadeboncoeur https://www.instagram.com/adam_vadeboncoeur/

Sidelined with a bone injury? Or are you an athlete who wants to learn more about bone health? In this episode I start to dive into this BIG topic and what you need to know about bone health as an athlete and the role nutrition plays in bone health. You'll gain knowledge about:-What is a BSI?-Bone mineral density-What is bone turnover?-Low energy availability and the risk for bone injury-Micronutrients involved in bone health-How iron impacts bone health-A case for more carbs (always)-And so much more!Listen on spotify, apple or wherever you get your podcasts! If you're loving the show, be sure to rate and leave a review!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Let's dive into fiber! Are you curious to learn more about fiber and its role as part of an endurance athlete's plate? If you deal with tummy troubles in or out of workout, learn why fiber intake, type and timing is something you should be looking at. In this episode I cover:-What is fiber-Types of fiber-New considerations when it comes to added fiber-Timing of fiber around workouts-Why more fiber isn't always better-Fibers role in gut health-And so much more!Listen on spotify, apple or wherever you get your podcasts! If you're loving the show, be sure to rate and leave a review!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Antioxidants are talked about for their powerful properties that help fight inflammation but how does this relate to you as an endurance athlete? Get a little nerdy and dive into the science behind antioxidants, how it relates to our desired training adaptations, and take away some practical applications to better support your body as an athlete! In this episode I dive into:What are antioxidants?Why do they matter?What are free radicals and oxidative stress?The difference between untrained and well-trained individualsShould you be supplementing with antioxidants?And so much more!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

It's winter so we're all longing for sun and more susceptible to lower levels of the ‘sunshine' vitamin, which is prohormone. Long known for its role in bone health, we also know it can impact our immune system, inflammation, and muscle health as athletes. Wondering if you need more vitamin D? Be sure to give a listen–I also cover:What is vitamin D? How is it used in our body?What should your vitamin D levels be?Performance benefits of adequate vitamin D levelsSources of vitamin DHow to best absorb and support vitamin D levelsWhen to supplementAnd so much more!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Are you a runner or athlete struggling with your iron levels? Constantly battling fatigue, injury, and just feeling ‘bleh'? Maybe you've been on an iron supplement and are not seeing improvements in your levels. In this episode I dive into why low ferritin levels often need a closer look and why supplementation is often not the fix athletes need. I also cover:What is iron?What are the biomarkers in an iron panel?How underfueling impacts iron status– spoiler: it's more than just not consuming enough ironLow ferritin as a red flag for LEA/RED-sIron status and bone injuriesGut health and absorption of ironOther micronutrients at play with iron statusAnd so much more!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Season 2 is HERE!

Jess Cahill is an adventure host, travel lover, online business manager, teacher turned entrepreneur and promoter of living a big, authentic + full life. Jess specializes in helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. She also hosts adventure trips to create a space for women to connect, see the world together, make lifelong friends, and unlock core memories. Her mission is to help as many women as possible get outside, adventure more, bet on themselves, take up space, do it scared, build confidence, live big + chase magic.In this episode, we chat about:Final episode of the season!Podcast launch happening in December! Rippin' on the road!Getting outside in nature and making connections with hosting tripsAll women adventure trips– upcoming for 2025 and beyond!Adventuring and getting out of your comfort zoneHaving your own business as an adventure with yourselfNavigating business– how to start, how to grow, etc.Uncomplicating things in businessBusiness manager vs. business coachWork-life balance in owning a businessAnd so much more!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/Follow Jess: https://www.instagram.com/jesss.cahhhLearn More about Jess: https://savageadv.com/Go to Banff with Jess: https://trovatrip.com/trip/north-america/canada/canada-with-jess-and-danielle-jul-2025

Laura Ligos is a registered dietitian, mom & 2x cookbook author who resides in Albany, NY. She believes in a food first approach and focuses on optimizing the health and wellness of active women. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences from Cornell University and went on to complete her Dietetic Internship and MBA at Dominican University. She started her own private practice & brand “The Sassy Dietitian” to help be a credible resource for those looking to improve their relationship with food and optimize overall health without restrictive diets.In this episode we chat about:Debunking things on the internet and clickbait in the health and wellness spaceNavigating ‘mom culture'Critical thinkingBig wellness vs. big pharmaRaw milk and food safetyElitisim in big wellnessIt all comes back to stressGuilt and shame around diseases and medicationsFinding the halfway between alternative/functional meds + western medIt's the ‘we not just the me'Nutrition and health is not all or nothingMAHA movement: MAHA is diet culture and once again diet culture wonMinerals: what are they? Why do they matter?And so much more!If you don't already, be sure to follow Laura @thesassydietitian and learn more about her https://thesassydietitian.com/Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Elisabeth founded Running Explained to help runners of all levels understand the how, what, and why of this incredible sport so we can get faster, run longer, and enjoy every step with smart, science-driven training.Her training & coaching philosophy is about building a strong aerobic base, fostering consistency through smart training habits, and focusing on whole-athlete development. She believes in helping runners enjoy the process and find a way to make running fit into their lives, not the other way around. Whether you're looking to break the cycle of training burnout, run your first half or full marathon, or hit a specific time goal in races from 5k to marathons and even multi-race weekends, she's here to help you every step of the way!In this episode we chat about:What is an off-season really?!?Applying the science to the people she works withNew marathoner vs. experienced marathonerHow to not freak out about ‘losing fitness'What happens to your body during and after a marathon?How to navigate downtime without training structure?What can be gained from taking an ‘off-season'Coaching tips for those struggling with taking time off post-raceWhy soreness shouldn't be a guide for recovery after your raceStrength training in off-seasonWhat should a general post-race return to run timeline look like?And so much more!Research article referenced: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9141560/Follow Elisabeth: https://www.instagram.com/runningexplainedLearn More About Elisabeth: www.runningexplained.comFollow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Join me with a fun conversation between friends– I am joined by Chaz Adams and Amanda Tran who are both graduates of 1:1 nutrition coaching with Stevie, Keep it Real Collab members, and avid endurance athletes! In this episode we chat about:Eating enough and mental healthSuccess stories from real people/clientsBusting nutrition mythsLearning skills and habitsProtein ice cream– yay or nay?!Trialing gels and other sports nutrition –how to pick them?!Airing grievances about the endurance worldChafing the dreamFueling failsAnd so much more!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Mary Eggers is an associate professor of nursing and triathlon coach at Valor triathlon project. She has been a nurse for 24 years, coach for 21 years, athlete for 26 years! She's qualified for kona 3 x and never went to race. She is also a mom and wife.In this episode we chat about:Starting triathlon back in 1995!How our sport has changed– especially around fueling and body imageNursing– how you've translated the lessons from your profession into everyday life, sport, etc.Life as an empath and setting boundariesWhat every coach wishes their athletes would do that they don't doHow to build trust as an athleteDialing in skills during off-seasonTips for new swimmersHow to get through a swim plateauMellow creme pumpkinsAnd so much more!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/Follow Mary: https://www.instagram.com/themaryeggersLearn More about Mary: www.mary-eggers.comMary's Substack: Swim Squad Substack

Holley Samuel is a sports dietitian, personal trainer, and owner of  private practice Holley Fueled Nutrition where she helps runners learn how to fuel to meet their health and performance goals and break free from dieting.In this episode we chat about:Prenatal nutrition for active individuals trying to conceive (TTC)Can underfed runners still get pregnant?Depletion of nutrients– what does this mean for mom?Nutrients/special considerations of testing for women who are pregnantBeing an advocate for yourself before, during, and after pregnancyInjury risk postpartum (PP) and in pregnancyBreastfeeding nutrition needsComing back to sport PPRunning in pregnancy:General considerationsDebunking old schools of thoughtsAnd moreFirst trimester tools to keep you movingHandling tummy Issues in pregnancyAnd more!Follow Holley: https://www.instagram.com/holleyfuelednutritionHolley Fueled Nutrition Podcast: https://holleyfuelednutrition.com/podcastFollow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Dr. Lara Pence is a licensed clinical psychologist out of Fort Collins, CO. She specializes in working with professional and elite athletes, and she is the founder of The Coaches Collective, an intensive program designed to help coaches increase their psychological skill set and acumen. In this episode, we chat about (*TW* disordered eating)The coaches collective– what is it and what work she does with other coachesHelping coaches learn to see the athlete as a whole personOur values as an athlete and in performance Staying curious!Her work with clients with RED-s and eating disorders How do athletes who struggle with eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, etc. be mindful of managing their health in sport Being playful in a sport that rewards rigidityWhat signs should a person be looking for a psychologist to help them with their relationship with food Her favorite books and podcasts to recommend to clients The difference between disordered eating and an eating disorderHow to navigate disordered thoughts with behaviorsAnd so much more!Learn More about Dr. Lara: https://drlarapence.com/coachesFollow Dr. Laura: https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Chris Muldoon is the founder of Strideful, an app that offers walking and running programs for mental wellness.He's a former NCAA Division I runner and currently coaches at SUNY Erie and with the Snyder Track and Field youth program.In this episode we chat about: Running with dogs!His running and mental health journeyPhysical activity and how it benefits mental healthHow to start moving for health, not just performance outcomesBuilding habits and making it a practiceConnecting mood with activity and finding that sweet spot with activity levelLearning how to ebb and flow training with the seasons of lifeDitching that all or nothing thinkingWho is Strideful for, how does it work, and what do he hopes users will gain from itBreaking down the “running as therapy mentality”Exercise as a tool in our mental health toolboxAnd so much more!Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/strideful_app/ Check out the strideful app: https://stridefulapp.com/Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Gabby is a newly certified RD (woohoo!) based in Seattle who has experience in research, clinical, and private practice nutrition. As an avid runner and RRCA-certified running coach, Gabby's dream is to work with athletes in private practice, helping to guide both their nutrition and training. One of her major aims in entering the field of nutrition is to refute the misinformation spread by diet culture, like the claim that “thinner = faster.” Gabby aspires to help athletes understand the importance of nutrition in reaching their greatest athletic potential, and more importantly to value, not fear, food. In her spare time, Gabby can be found running, frolicking outdoors, eating ice cream, trying new restaurants, or daydreaming about future travel plans.In this episode we chat about:Her journey to becoming a RDCommon misconceptions reading research headlines in the newsCritical thinking skills in understanding researchHow to break through marketing noise and BSDisordered eating behaviors in runners and the running communityPracticing  shifting your mindset and actions with disordered thoughtsHow running started as a negative journey and has become a positiveBreaking through diet cultureHow to encourage people to make changeNutrition coaches vs. RD'sPatient advocacy and taking a deeper dive with clientsIce cream/milkshake reviews of SeattleAnd so much more!Follow Gabby: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyrao/Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Molly Hurford is a journalist, author and podcaster in love with all things cycling, running, nutrition and movement-related. She's the author of a dozen books about endurance sport, both fiction and nonfiction, including Fuel Your Ride and the Shred Girls series. As co-host of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, founder of Strong Girl Publishing and a bookworm-turned-endurance athlete, she's a little obsessed with getting people—especially girls and women—excited about finding a sport they love and spending time outside.In this episode, we talk about:Molly's journey as an athlete and bookwormWhat Strong Girl publishing doesWhat she's learned in her writingHow to get and keep young girls in endurance sports, particularly cyclingGetting more women in bike shopsOur own trials and tribulations in endurance racingProcess vs. outcome goalsThe joy of de-load weeksAnd so much more!Follow Molly: https://www.instagram.com/mollyjhurfordLearn More About Molly: stronggirlpublishing.com & consummateathlete.comFollow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Founder, coach, and most importantly, runner, Kathleen is the legs behind Bflo Run Club & Pace Buffalo Running Studio. A certified fast girl, 1/2 Ironwoman, and type-2 fun addict, she will push the pace and bring out your strong side like no one else. Post-run run, you'll find her hanging with her soul dog, Clay, or taste-testing tacos at Casa Azul.Her creds:BS in Exercise Science // SUNY FredoniaPersonal Trainer // National Academy of Sports MedicineRunning Coach // Road Runners Club of AmericaUSA Track & Field // Level 1In this episode we chat about:Transitioning from college sports to sports-ing in adult lifeHow you made running fun againDive more into creating community with BFLO run club and PACEChallenges you face(d) as you built this fitness communityLife as a fitness professional/entrepreneur opening up PACEYour why/mission/valuesWhat you've learned in this spaceWeird fitness trendsRun clubs turning into dating clubsThings to look out for in fitness studios/personal training  if you're new to fitnessSome of the different/unique offerings at PACE to support the whole athletesChanges we hope to see in the fitness/running communityAnd more!Follow Kathleen: https://www.instagram.com/_runqueen_/Follow Pace Buffalo: https://www.instagram.com/pacebuffalo/Learn more: https://pacebuffalo.com/Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Founder of Taylored Training, an online run and strength coaching service based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Becky, swam competitively and coached swimming, taught HS biology for a decade along with some coaching in XT and conditioning for Lax. During the pandemic her and her hubby and I moved across the country and she turned coaching friends on the side into a full time gig. They live in Phoenix now with our 1.5 yr old and dog. Taylored Training has since expanded to a 2 coach operation.In this episode we chat about:Her love of science and breaking it down for her athletesWhat's going on physiologically when we're exercising in the heat?How to survive it (the heat)How to adjust workoutsHR vs. RPE?If you know your race will be warm, her recommendations in a training plan to get ready for the conditions?Oh shit– it's super hot/humid on race day, how do I adjust my race plan and expectations?Factors impacting how we handle heatRacing strategiesHow we can use the heat as a way to get “fitness gainZ” And more!Follow Becky on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tayloredtrainingrun/ (business) https://www.instagram.com/beccatay124/ (personal)Learn more about working with Becky:   www.tayloredtrainingrun.comFollow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Jennie Hansen is a former pro triathlete and Ironman Lake Placid champion, now age group triathlete living in Rochester, NY. She is also a physical therapist turned coach. She also thoroughly embraces her crazy dog lady status, just living life with her husband and three rescue mutts.In this episode we chat about: *TW* disordered eatingDogs!Jennie's journey to tri and becoming a proRacing as a pro vs age groupBalancing life as a pro triathlete and PTUnderfueling and how navigate itPressure of the lighter is fasterSigns of overreachingAging as an athleteCoaching women in 40-50'sAvoid the comparison trap, while still being curious about your goalsHow coaching can helpBody image and social mediaComing back from injury and it's potential long lasting effectsAnd so much more!Follow Jennie:  https://www.instagram.com/jlhansen929/Learn More About Jennie: www.qt2systems.comFollow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Natalie is a board Certified Sports Dietitian & owner of BeFueled Sports Nutrition, her virtual sports nutrition practice. Natalie is passionate about helping endurance athletes feel their best to do all the badass things they want to do in life. Natalie is a runner and triathlete, and outside of training, loves to get outdoors and spend time with her pups.In this episode we chat about:What's the difference between iron and ferritinWhy do we look at the WHOLE iron panelWhat labs to ask your provider to look at if your concerned about your iron statusWhy are endurance athletes more susceptible to iron deficiency/anemia?Micronutrients and how they impact ferritinGut health connection to iron levelsWhy rest days are important for ferritinShould you supplement with iron?Iron and the inflammation connectionLooking at the whole human to support healthy iron levelsAnd more!Learn more about Natalie here: www.befueledsn.com Follow Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/befueledsportsnutrition/ Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Join me as I tell my story into triathlon and endurance sports over the past 15 years. From injury to finding joy and merging my passion for sports and nutrition into one. Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Steph Mundt is a physical therapist & running coach in Tempe, Arizona. She specializes in the care of runners with bone stress injuries, hip labrum tears and a history of restrictive eating. Her business Volante PT & Performance offers both local and remote rehab and coaching services.In this episode we chat about:Sites of injury that are more associated with ED/DEHow Steph's approach to BSI's might be different from what a lot of runners are used Why do BSI's tend to have a high recurrence rate?If someone suspects they might have a BSI, is there any advice as to what they should say to their provider?What do you recommend runners/athletes to look for in their care team?What does optimal rehab from a BSI look like?How to maintain and promote health after PT/RehabCommon misconceptions around LEA/REDs on soft tissueAnd more!Be sure to listen, rate, and review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and follow @stephmundt.dpt   or head to her website at Volantept.comFollow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Laura Jorgensen is a driven entrepreneur with an early career focus on financial data solutions and building high-performing teams. With data-driven success as a savvy analyst, Jorgensen became the youngest manager in Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's corporate history in 2014. From there, she turned her attention to a professional cycling career where she spent seven years ascending the ranks to over 50 podiums and a spot on the United States National Team.During her time in the saddle, Jorgensen incubated an e-commerce startup, The RunnerBox and RiderBox subscription service, earning testimonials from top-tier publications for being “The Best Subscription Box for Runners.”Courteney Lowe joined the New Zealand National Cycling Team at age 18 and won the New Zealand Road Race National Championship in 2013. After first encounters, it's clear that Lowe is a driven leader grounded in a passion for creating connections and uplifting those around her.As COO of Fuel Goods, Lowe uses her skills and relationships in the endurance community to bring top-quality nutrition and education to the marketplace without the tinge of elitism commonly found throughout the industry.During her 15-year cycling career, Lowe fostered connections with many industry leaders. In 2015, she leaned on her expertise as a professional cyclist and her education in exercise science to join her Pepper Palace Pro Cycling teammate Laura Jorgensen at The RunnerBox and RiderBox. As the company matured, the duo found themselves at the helm of an opportunity to speak to beginners and self-starters looking for a friendly place to learn and explore. In 2024, they reimagined their business and transitioned into Fuel Goods, an innovative e-commerce marketplace that speaks to a growing demographic of users discovering the joys of endurance sports.In this episode we chat about:Laura and Couteney's background in athletics and professional cyclingThe inspiration behind Fuel GoodsWhat IS Fuel Goods & how it can support you as an athlete and active human beingMaking sports nutrition (and great snackies) easy to find and accessible to allJust starting to make positive changes with nutrition!The Spring Energy Gel debacle of 2024DogsAnd so much more!Get Your Real Fuel With SLS Box Here: https://fuelgoods.com/pages/partners-real-fuel-with-slsFuel Goods Website: https://fuelgoods.com/Follow Fuel Goods: https://www.instagram.com/fuel_goods/Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Holley Samuel is a sports dietitian, personal trainer, and owner of my private practice Holley Fueled Nutrition where I help runners learn how to fuel to meet their health and performance goals and break free from dieting.In this episode we chat about:Holley's  story as a runner, dealing with body image and now fast forward to being a momTips to improve your relationship with food and bodyThe importance of taking care of your mental healthCurating your social media feed for a better relationship with food & bodyCritical thinking skills with nutrition information on the internetBreaking the fear of weight gain/fueling in athletesDisordered trends right now in the running community (or have they ever really changed) that are a wasteAnd so much more!Follow Stevie on InstagramLearn More About Working With StevieFollow Holley on Instagram Holley Fueled Nutrition PodcastHolleyfuelednutrition.com/services

Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian based in Santa Cruz, CA. She provides virtual nutrition coaching and other services to athletes of all abilities, and hosts the Eat for Endurance Podcast. Claire also is an avid distance runner and has competed in numerous solo and team events from the 5km to 50-mile distance.In this episode we chat about:Building communityFueling long trail ultras vs. road runningProtein and fat during ultra distance racingOvercoming the fears surrounding GI issues on the run Underfueling leading to GI issues vs. certain foods triggering issuesFiguring out everyday nutrition while juggling all of the platesManaging stress to help with nutrition and other strategies besides just exercisingShowing compassion to yourself as an athlete and supporting your healthWhy egg salad is the bestAnd more!Follow Claire: https://www.instagram.com/eatforendurance/Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Kylie Oblak is a senior cross country and track runner at Hamilton College. Originally from Boston, she will be moving to New York City to be a consultant when she graduates. In addition to being a student and an athlete she runs a fitness/health instagram account (@kylierunssmiley) where she promotes all things health, happiness, injury recovery, training advice, and more.*TW disordered eating*In this episode we chat about:Growing up in the social media era as an athleteNIL for collegiate athletesHow switching from ice & field hockey saved Kylie from her EDFinding joy and being authenticOvercoming injuries and asking for helpRED-sHow to advocate for yourselfAnd more!Follow Kylie: https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Halle is an orthopedic/pelvic floor physical therapist at Buffalo Pelvic Health and Acupuncture Clinic. She's also a Pilates instructor at Stretch and a run coach at Pace.Passionate about women's health and fitness, Halle leads a women's cycling group based at Shickluna Bikes. An active runner, she trains with the Buffalo Run Club (affiliated with Pace) and is currently tackling an Ironman.Beyond her professional roles, Halle enjoys running with her dog Daphne, cycling with friends, being in the mountains, and functional fitness.In this episode we talk about:Pelvic floor: what is it and why does it matter? And it's not just a concern for womenTips to start thinking about pelvic floor healthPhysical therapy & optimal movement patterns: how endurance athletes can use these as preventative tools instead of waiting for injuryCommon movement patterns that can lead to injuries/imbalances in endurance athletes & what you can do to address themHow to pick out and find a PT/pelvic floor PT Her background in endurance sports and how she uses her knowledge to help athletes and bring joy to the sport teaching group fitness classesHer journey and self-coaching to her first full-ironman triathlonAnd more!Follow Halle: https://www.instagram.com/hallesauerdpt?igsh=cmxucnRoZHQxMDhqFollow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Welcome to Real Fuel with SLS! Here's more about me and why I'm stoked to have you “join” the conversations to make endurance sports and sports nutrition a better place. 

Danielle has a unique background for which she has become known as a unicorn in the women's health space.  After ten years practicing conventional medicine she shifted her focus + pursued certification as a FDN-P where she now helps women (+ some men) optimize their health through lifestyle + deep dives into their health.She is also a certified fertility educator, masters level mental health therapist, PNL1 certified nutrition coach + in a prior life spent five years as a personal trainer. You can see where the unicorn term comes from. She specializes in helping women understand where they are + helps guide them to see the steps they need to take to get where they want to be + feel the way they want to feel. She is the founder of her company, Empowered Mind + Body as well as co-founder of Unconventional Collaborative, a virtual mastermind to help anyone in the health + wellness space elevate their practice.She is a human of authentic chaos, lover of dogs, all things outdoors, movement, an enneagram 8w7 + avid trip planner. She is perpetually in search of the optimal health. And what she can tell you is that definition will continually change through seasons of life, but will likely continually include regulating your nervous system, quality connection, play, movement  + good sleep. In this episode we chat about:Who Danielle is and her jump from conventional medicine to functional medicineHer background as an athlete and how it helps her support her clientsCommon misconceptions about birth control in female athletesImportance of regular periods for long-term health going beyond bone healthHer work in the Unconventional Collaborative and creating a space for practitioners to continue to learn and grownCoach/practitioner red and green flagsAnd more!Follow Danielle: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.kepics/ Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Emma loves all things cats, cows, and chocolate milk. Her passion for dairy and animals for dairy started while growing up on EL-Vi Farms in Newark, NY. She stays involved to this day at the farm by helping with community relations works like running the social media page and being the race director for the Dairy Discovery 5k that the farm and 3 other local farms host. When she is not working her day job in milk promotion at American Dairy Association North East, she can be found competing for Team Milk in Full distance Ironman triathlons and half & full marathons. Her training and racing allows her to reach the triathlon community online with the benefits of refueling with chocolate milk and make a beautiful community of friends.In this episode we chat about:Food systems, misconceptions about cows/dairy farming, stress is stress even for cows– just like us!Getting into sports as an adult from dancing to racing ironmanFinding euphoria in an Ironman marathonLearning about give and take during training for big goals/life– still having fun with the why behind sportLearning that your value is not tied to the outcome of sport, work, etc.Racing with your period; what's normal what's notYou can still achieve with your period– how can we adapt and overcome and train to be readyHealth over everything in longevity in sportHow to respect the training adaptation process and adjusting expectations and goals And more!Follow Emma: https://www.instagram.com/emmaluvcow/ + https://www.instagram.com/elvifarmsllc/ Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Nick Klastava is a runner and running coach who loves to help athletes balance their training with their life and to focus less on the numbers. In this episode we talk about:Training through the different seasons of lifeComparing to past life training to current selfWorking through the phases of injury recovery with athletes, getting out of the grind and self-doubtHelping athletes find their growth & progress Celebrate the little moments and gain perspectiveRelying less on numbers how it helped me as an athlete to be less anxious and have less performance anxiety and how I help athletes as a coachHaving tools in the toolbox to show up for yourself in trainingMoving through race day anxiety and stressBreaking the stigma around pace or BQ what it takes to be a good coachBeing flexible as an adult runner and finding joy in it and bring running along with itAnd more!Follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/nklastava/  + https://www.instagram.com/liftrunperform/Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

As a mother of 2 and 3 time Ironman finisher with countless other athletic pursuits under my belt, Katie created pursuit endurance after going through pregnancy as a triathlete and navigating the challenges of being a new mother when she re-entered the sport.She wants to be the person she wished she had: to give better resources and guidance to mothers who are pregnant and postpartum and want to stay active in their sport.Katie is a Native Washingtonian originally from Burke, VA. She's a mother to six year old, Elias, and three year old, Emett. She is a three-time Ironman triathlete, 15-time marathoner, and avid cyclist who enjoys clipping into all sorts of adventures on the road, has dabbled a bit in off road riding, and is often indoors on Zwift!When she's not teaching mothers about cycling & pregnancy and postpartum fitness, she works for DC SCORES as the Senior Director of Development Operations & Events. She lives in the Michigan Park neighborhood of Washington, DC with her husband and two boys, and her first two furbabies, a dog and a cat!She has numerous multisport certifications under her belt, and is a pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach!In this episode we chat about:Top myths of working out pregnant The pregnancy comparison trap– how to avoid it and meet yourself where you are atReturn to sport postpartum– should you have a ‘comeback' race?What is your WHY as a pregnant athlete?How to avoid overdoing it during pregnancy and PPNutrition in pregnancy & postpartumLEA risks PPWhat questions to ask to ask your provider PPMaking sense of your body's feedback as a pregnant/PP athleteAnd more!

Jonathan is a runner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston, MA now living in Boulder, Colorado. He works at InsideTracker on groups/enterprise sales. He also hosts a podcast, For The Long Run, aimed at exploring the Why and understanding what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. You can find him running around the trails of Boulder or at Skratch Labs Cafe eating a breakfast burrito.In this episode we chat about:Podcasting and learning to use your voiceWhat makes us all unique and showing up for communitiesUsing social media for good and inspiring for others and when you might need to take a break from itImposter syndrome and the comparison comparison trapOvercoming injuryImportance of mental health and how to advocate for yourselfSupporting each other in athletics; finding joy, loving the process, having gratitude, and exploring curiosityAnd more!Follow Jonathan here: https://www.instagram.com/jwlevitt/ Listen to Jonathan's Podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/forthelrpod/Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Cody Beals is a Canadian professional triathlete and 12× IRONMAN and 70.3 Champion. Cody self-coached his way to the professional ranks in 2014 by applying an analytical, data-driven approach drawing on his background in physics. After several years of successful middle distance racing, Cody found his forte in the full distance. Debuting at Mont Tremblant in 2018, he dominated his first three IRONMAN races in the span of a year. Cody is now devoted to long course racing on the world stage while openly sharing his journey. You can also get to know more about Cody here, here and here.In this episode we talk about:Identifying and overcoming RED-s and disordered eatingWhat it REALLY looks like to eat to support high volume triathlon trainingThe four cornerstones that has kept Cody performing well in the professional field for 10+ yearsThe importance of longevity in sportRecognizing burnout and how to adaptHow prioritizing mental health has helped both and in and outside of sportBalancing life and enjoying triathlon at a high levelAnd more!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Amanda Katz is a full-time fitness professional. She's a certified personal trainer, RRCA certified run coach and serves as a group fitness instructor specializing in indoor cycling, treadmill running and total body conditioning formats at Equinox in New York City. Her philosophy is based on the notion that all bodies deserve a fitness experience without punishment, guilt or shame. She approaches her craft with humor, real talk and ultimately, wants her clients to feel stronger and confident in their bodies through movement.In this episode we chat about (*TW: disordered eating): Red and green flags in coaches (run/strength world)Common misconceptions with strength training + runnersBody neutrality vs. body positivity in fitness and in lifeExercising without motivation- how to navigate thisUnplanned rest daysToxic fitness culture and the comparison trapSustainability in fitness through different seasons of lifeRunning to gelato and breadAnd so much more!Follow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_katzz/ Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/

Jason Bahamundi, founder of Run Tri Bike, is a passionate and accomplished endurance athlete dedicated to proving that there is a spot at the starting line for everybody and every body. With a background deeply rooted in the world of triathlons, running, and cycling, Jason has not only excelled in his personal athletic endeavors but is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive world of endurance sports. This led him to establish Run Tri Bike, a platform that serves as a hub for enthusiasts to connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources. Jason's genuine enthusiasm for endurance sports, continues to inspire individuals to pursue their goals and embrace the transformative power of an endurance sports lifestyle.In this episode we talk about (*TW* disordered eating):Gatekeeping in endurance sportsHow to create more inclusivity in endurance sportsRuntribike's missionBeing brave enough to tell your storyOvercoming disordered eating in endurance sportsSupporting othersRuffling feathers to use your voice for changeAnd about pineapples on pizza and more!Follow RunTriBike: https://www.instagram.com/runtrimag/Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/cooktraineatrace/Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/