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Plant based runner, Registered Dietitian, and Plant Based Online Nutrition and Run Coach. Coach Kayla discusses how to fuel as a plant based runner and will discuss topics on plant based eating, sports nutrition, running, mindset, and more to help you be your best self and perform at your best! Kayla Slater has a Masters Degree in Nutrition, is a Certified Personal Trainer through ACE Fitness, and certified in Plant Based Nutrition from E-Cornell.

Kayla Slater


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    Episode 125: The Run on Plants Method for Endurance Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 15:53


    In this episode, I discuss the 5 steps of the Run on Plants Method. Read the full article here.Learn more on how to join Coach Kayla's Signature Program here.

    Episode 124: Thriving as a Plant Based Endurance Athlete, Entrepreneur, Wife, and Mother with Christina Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 33:38


    In this episode, Coach Kayla had the opportunity to interview, Christina Collins. This was an amazing conversation about plant based eating and training for ultra endurance events as a mother and entrepreneur. Christina also shared about how her passion for improving fitness among school aged children as a Phys Ed teacher which led to creating her franchise, NeverStopMoving365. Check it out and join the Never Stop Moving 365 team in your area!

    Episode 123: How to Fuel Pre, During, or Post Workout or Races as an Endurance Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 16:43


    In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses fueling sports nutrition recommendations before, during, and post workouts or races. You can read the full blog article here. Learn more about my services here and reach out to schedule a consultation today!

    Episode 122: How to Properly Carb Load as an Endurance Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 9:25


    In this episode, Coach Kayla gives insight on what is carb loading and what is not, how to carb load including when to start carb loading and how much carbs to include, and gives a sample 3 day plant based carb loading plan. Check out the full blog article here.

    Episode 121: How to Fuel for Energy and Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 17:16


    In this solo episode, Coach Kayla discusses tips for fueling for energy and performance. Read about the 7 foods to eat for energy and performance here. Contact me at kayla@plantbasedperformancecoaching.com if you would like additional guidance!

    Episode 120: Thriving as a Plant Based Masters Endurance Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 41:45


    In this episode, Coach Kayla had the opportunity to interview Henry Howard, a thriving plant based master's endurance athlete. Henry Howard found running in his early 40s when he set out to achieve a bucket-list goal: run a marathon. Since then he has finished more than 40 marathons and ultras, including four 100-milers. Along the way, he has qualified for the Boston Marathon twice, become a running coach and launched his RunSpirited website. As a running coach, he guides awesome runners of all experience levels, backgrounds and fitness to achieve their amazing goals. As a professional writer and editor, he has merged his background with his passion for running and desire to give back to the community. RunSpirited offers coaching tips, interviews with inspiring athletes, product reviews and much more. Learn more at RunSpirited.com

    Episode 119: Overcoming Diversity with Kyra Nones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 31:18


    In this episode, Coach Kayla interviews Kyra Nones, who shares her plant based running story and how this journey has led to a new passion and career.

    Episode 117: How to Meet Your Iron Needs as a Plant Based Endurance Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 13:31


    In this episode, I give you 4 tips on meeting your iron needs.Check out the full blog article with a sample meal plan onthe Plant Based Performance Dietitian blog.

    From Weight Loss to Spartan Ultras as a Plant Based Every Day Athlete with Wendi Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 32:33


    In this episode, I get to catch up with Wendi, a former Plant Based Performance Client and Moderator of the Plant Based Performance Facebook Group.Check out Wendi's story and all the amazing things she's up to!Follow her on IG at3crzyboyzmom!

    Episode 116: How to Know What Vitamins and Supplements You Need for Health and Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 18:33


    In this episode, Coach Kayla discussed 4 things to know what vitamins or supplements you need for health and performance. She also shares her experience and biomarkers from Inside Tracker. Get your Inside Tracker test here. *no affiliate

    Episode 115: From Overweight and Addiction to Plant Based Marathon Runner with Jeff Hudnall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 39:08


    In this episode, I interview Jeff who went from overweight and addiction to a plant based marathon runner inspiring and helping other runners to meet their running goals. If you loved this episode, make sure to follow, subscribe, and share the podcast and give Jeff lots of love too!

    Episode 114: How to Know What Protein Powder to Choose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 27:15


    In this episode, we break down the case of protein powders...do you need a protein powder? Pea protein powders are contaminated with lead? What if I need a protein powder to meet my protein needs? Which do I choose? As a plant based sports nutrition and run coach, I answer all these questions and more!

    Episode 113: Training for Bikini and Triathlon Competitions as a Plant Based Athlete with Cathy Hartwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 33:28


    In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Cathy Hartwell, a successful bikini and triathlon competitor and plant based athlete. She describes her journey and how she has been able to compete in both divisions and earn top awards! This was an amazing conversation and so fun! Follow Cathy on IG @cathy.hart12.

    Episode 112: How to Meet Your Protein Needs as a Plant Based Runner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 12:43


    In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses protein recommendations and the 4 steps to meet your protein needs as a plant based runner. Read the full blog article at plantbasedperformancedieititian.com. Download the Protein Guide. Join the Recipe Club here. Join the Plant Based Performance Runner Winter Challenge! Join the Plant Based Performance Runners Facebook Group for more information!

    Episode 111: Reaching Your Dreams as a Vegan Endurance Ultrarunner with Ariel Rosenfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 39:20


    In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Israel's leading ultramarathon runner, Ariel. Ariel is 51 years young, father of Roey, Einav and Amit, Vegan since 2011, CEO of an Israeli tech startup, running marathons since 2009, ultra marathon since 2011, 200+km/24+h races since 2025. He is a four time winner of Israel's top ultramarathon, three time Spartathlon finisher, winner of Berlin Wall 100 mile race, and national record breaker for 24 hours of running. You can find him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

    Episode 110: How to Know if Flexitarian is Right for You as an Endurance Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 9:26


    In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of a flexitarian eating style and how to know if it's the right choice for you as an endurance athlete. Read the full blog article here.

    Episode 109: How to Use the Plant Based Performance Plates to Fuel Your Body for Life and Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 25:41


    In this episode, I explain what and how to use the Plant Based Performance plates for fueling for life and endurance training!

    Episode 108: How to Find the Best Plant-Based Diet for Endurance Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 14:26


    In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses what to consider when choosing or figuring out what plant-based diet is best for you as an endurance athlete. Check out the full blog post on plant-based diets on The Plant Based Performance Dietitian Blog here! Apply to join the Plant Based Performance Virtual Run Team Sign up for the Plant Based Performance Recipe Club

    Episode 107: How to Find the Best Gifts for Vegan Runners

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 2:02


    Here are 10 vegan runner gift ideas! Shop my recommendations at my Amazon store, Running Warehouse, Complement, Purple Carrot, Sweet Pea. View the Gift Giving Guide for Plant-Based Endurance Athletes! for the discount codes at the above sites!

    How to Eat While Traveling/During the Holidays as a Plant Based Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 9:37


    In this episode, Coach Kayla gives tips on how to eat to meet your nutrition needs a plant based athlete while traveling for races or during holidays.

    Episode 105: How to Run Faster or get a PR without Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 17:20


    In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses 7 ways to help you run faster without focusing on weight loss.

    Episode 104: How to Fuel Post-Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 13:14


    In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses fueling post-marathon to prevent soreness and help with recovery. She gives tips for plant-based marathon runners.

    Episode 103: How to Fuel During a Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 13:11


    In this episode, I discuss how to fuel for a marathon. We break it down so you can know how many gels/chews or other carbs you should be fueling with during your race.

    Episode 102: How to Fuel Before a Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 8:08


    In this episode, I discuss how to fuel leading up to running a marathon and day of nutrition before the race.

    Episode 1: How to Get More Protein

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 9:46


    In this episode, we talk all about protein! The most asked question and struggle that most of my clients have.

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 1:36


    Introduction to Season 3

    Episode 100: Top 3 Episodes of Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 43:32


    We made it to 100 episodes!!! Woohoo!! Listen to the top 3 episodes of season 2 from the past year. Thank you to all of you for being faithful listeners and subscribers, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and happy holidays!!! See you next year!

    Episode 99: How to Use Mindful/Intuitive Eating Approaches for Running/Sport and Navigating Holiday Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 13:37


    In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses how you can use mindful/intuitive eating as a mindset approach for fueling for your sport and during the holidays. Take a listen or watch the replay in the Facebook group or on YouTube!

    Episode 98: How to Train and Fuel During Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 10:44


    In this episode, Coach Kayla gives you strategies and tips to help you properly train and fuel during the colder months. Enjoy!

    Episode 97: How to Eat Enough to Prevent RED-S

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 12:15


    In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses what RED-S is, the symptoms, and what you can do about it as a plant based eater. Check it out!

    Plant Based Eating During the Holidays/While Traveling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 7:54


    In this episode, Coach Kayla gives you tips to help you navigate eating during the holidays if you are plant based and if you are traveling for the holidays. Enjoy!

    Episode 95: How to Prevent Weight Gain When Injured

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 15:34


    Listen to learn tips to prevent weight gain while injured!

    Episode 94: How to Prepare for an Upcoming Marathon: Hydration, Fueling, and Mental Tips!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 15:56


    Are you running a Fall marathon soon?! This episode is for you! Learn what you need to know to plan for your hydration and fueling needs the week leading up to a marathon, day before, day of, and post-race. I also include some mental tips! Download and save this guide for future reference: https://mailchi.mp/9a482a04e886/hydration-and-fueling-marathon-guide

    Episode 93: How to Get All Essential Amino Acids as a Plant Based Runner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 13:55


    In this episode, we discuss the essential amino acids, complementary proteins, and more...

    Episode 92: How to Prevent Weight Gain During Marathon Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 17:52


    In this episode, we discuss why you may gain weight and 5 tips on how to avoid weight gain during marathon training.

    Episode 91: How to Improve Your Relationship with Food and Your Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 22:06


    In this episode, I discuss the steps and tips for improving your relationship with food and your body. Enjoy!

    Ep 90: How to Eat Plant Based for Health and Performance During the Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 13:02


    In this episode, I give tips for eating seasonally, meal prepping during the summer, and special considerations for eating during the summer when training. Enjoy!

    Episode 89: How to Eat to Prevent and Treat Stress Fractures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 13:39


    In this episode, I give you 3 things you should focus on when it comes to healing stress fracture. Check it out!

    Episode 88: How to Train for a Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 13:27


    In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses how to train for a marathon and includes tips for the long run. Enjoy!

    Episode 87: How to Eat When Injured as a Plant Based Runner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 9:30


    In this episode, Coach Kayla gives you tips on what and how to it when you are injured and not able to run. Interested in getting help with your nutrition to fuel right? Reach out to Coach Kayla at kayla@plantbasedperformancecoaching.com.

    Episode 86: How to Eat and Train for a New Marathon Training Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 10:14


    In this episode, I give 5 nutrition and training tips when training for a new marathon cycle. Check it out!

    Episode 85: How to Have a Healthy and Happy Gut as a Plant Based Runner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 13:48


    In this episode, I give you 5 tips on improving and having a healthy gut as a plant based runner so you can do what you love - run! And perform at your best!

    Episode 84: The Boston Marathon Recap with Coach Kayla

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 18:15


    In this episode, I share the recap of my Boston Marathon and my experience/how to become a support runner. Enjoy! You can watch the video here.

    Episode 83: Living and Advocating the Vegan Lifestyle with Flowers Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 33:03


    In this episode, I interview Flowers Fields, Flowers has been vegan since 1981, for 41 years, is a member of www.GentleWorld.org since 1981, advocate for www.WeDidIt.health, helps support healthyschoolfood.org, published cookbooks, nutrition books with gentle world, opened restaurants, consulted on restaurants, catering, celebrity banquets with Gentle World, whole sale food, seminars, cooking demos, retreats, and put on the first World Peace Diet retreat with Will Tuttle. We talk about the vegan lifestyle, benefits of being vegan for health and longevity, everything Flowers has been involved advocating a vegan diet, and Gentle World! You can find Flowers on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/deer.flowers Enjoy!

    Episode 82: How to Know if You Should Be Vegan or Plant Based as an Endurance Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 15:36


    If you are not sure if vegan/plant based eating is right for you or not sure if you should be vegan, this episode is for you! Coach Kayla explains 5 questions to ask yourself if thinking about going vegan or if unsure if this is right for you. Check it out! Remember to follow on YouTube, Facebook, IG, and Tik Tok! YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCo7dnU3okn2j08oF_DeZrA FB: https://www.facebook.com/plantbasedperformancecoaching IG: @plantbased_performance_rd TT: @plantbasedperformancerd Also, subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you loved this episode!

    Episode 81: The Importance of Stretching with Emily Stein

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 38:51


    In this episode, I interview Emily Stein who is founder and owner of Roll for Fitness, Roll for Fitness provides a variety of Stretching services primarily in the Tampa Bay area and also other locations throughout the United States to assist individuals enhance all aspects of their movement. Using a combination of Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR®) and Pilates techniques. These modalities focus on enhancing optimal athletic performance as well as sports recovery. Flexibility, stamina and strength, endurance, posture, stride and balance are all enhanced. Whether you are a baseball or softball player, tennis, football, soccer, runner or long distance biker, core strength and flexibility are vital to your success. In this episode, we talk about the importance of stretching, her favorite tools, and tips that runners can do to prevent common running injuries, and more! You can Contact Emily at 813-591-3016 to set up your consultation and get her book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08T1RPH8M/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=

    Episode 80: How to Recover from Long Runs, Races, and Injury Through Plant Based Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 22:33


    In this episode, I talk about recovery and give you all my tips on recovering from injury, long runs/races, and what foods help you recover best! Enjoy! To apply or to learn more about the Run on Plants Academy, go here.

    Episode 79: How to Fuel the Week of Your Marathon and Race Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 13:51


    In this episode, Coach Kayla talks about how to fuel the week of your marathon and on race day to help you prepare mentally and physically for race day! This is Phase 4 of the Run on Plants Method taught in the Run on Plants Academy! Our next season is starting in April! Apply and Book a Call Now to Join us before it's too late: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/LBB5PTIFN4oZcrW9GS6G

    Ep 78: How to Build a Plant Based Performance Plate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 15:33


    In this episode, I talk about how to build a plant based performance plate using my 3 performance plates based on your training. Check it out now! Want to learn more? Join us next week for our once in a lifetime, LIVE Workshop March 14th-16th! Sign up here.

    Episode 77: Plant Based Ultra Running with Heather Hart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 43:45


    In this episode, I talk with Heather Hart of Hart Strength & Endurance Coaching and Relentless Forward Commotion Blog. Heather is an ACSM certified exercise physiologist, RRCA certified running coach, and co-founder of Hart Strength and Endurance Coaching, an online and in person run coaching service. I help clients reach their endurance goals, from a first 5K to a first 100 miler and beyond, while making sure they never lose their love for running. She is also a Mom and wife! Find and follow Heather: IG @relentlessforwardcommotion Websites: Blog: https://relentlessforwardcommotion.com/?fbclid=IwAR23b5YXRan2HG0-S7T9U3PryW_AspTOlBdbxZhlHR8gLamunzYADUIAfJw Coaching: https://www.hartendurancecoaching.com/?fbclid=IwAR0KWQwwC7hXBkBNI7E4wBAl85TWryHABbQizqF4au8__H_31StzFApUdE0

    Episode 76: How to Meet Your Foundational Needs and Build Your Base as a New Plant Based Marathon Runner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 20:01


    In this episode, we talk about what foundational needs are, how to find them, and tips for meeting them! Enjoy! National Nutrition Month Recipe Sunday Delivery Sign Up: https://www.plantbasedperformancecoaching.com/recipesfromaroundtheworld Workshop sign up: https://www.plantbasedperformancecoaching.com/workshopsignup

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