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Welcome to the Endurance Eats podcast! This is your go-to safe space to learn about all things nutrition and endurance performance.

Podcast · By Alex Larson · English · Official site

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  1. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    70: What’s Not Being Said About Women’s Sports (ft. pro athletes Dakotah Popehn, Chelsea Sodero, Cécile Lejune) (opens the original)

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    What does it actually mean to be a woman in endurance sports right now? I’ve been thinking about this episode for more than a year, and I knew I didn’t want it to be another conversation focused only on the challenges women face. So I asked three incredible professional female endurance athletes the same four questions and their answers went in directions I think we all need to hear. Because what our bodies can do is a whole lot more interesting than what they look like. In this special episode

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    69: The Food and Sleep Connection: What the Science Says (opens the original)

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    What if eating better could actually help you sleep better and sleeping better could make it easier to fuel your body well? It turns out these two things are way more connected than most athletes realize. And if you’ve ever noticed that you’re absolutely ravenous after a terrible night of sleep…there’s a reason for that. In this episode, I’m joined by nutrition and sleep researcher Marie-Pierre St-Onge to dig into the fascinating, bi-directional relationship between sleep and nutrition. Marie-Pi

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    68: Losing Weight During Race Season? What These Sports Dietitians Think (opens the original)

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    If your stomach always seems to betray you on race day, your gel might not actually be the problem. GI issues can come from how hard you're racing, what you ate the day before, dehydration, caffeine, nerves, travel, hormones, or even how you're carrying your fuel. In this episode, we’re breaking down the surprisingly long list of things that can send your gut sideways—and what you can do before race day to lower the odds of an emergency porta-potty stop. In this episode, Hanna, Mary, and I dig i

  4. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    67: DIY Sports Fuels: Make Your Own Hydration Mixes, Gels & Electrolyte Drinks for Less (opens the original)

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    Sports fuel has come a LONG way, and we love that endurance athletes have more options than ever. But if you’re training for long-course triathlon, cycling, running, or another high-volume endurance sport, you also know how quickly those gels, drink mixes, and hydration products can add up. So… can you just make your own? In this episode, Alex Larson is joined by sports dietitian Mary Wirtz to nerd out on all things DIY sports fuel . We’re breaking down what actually goes into high-carb drink mi

  5. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    66: Why Your Stomach Hates You On Race Day, And What To Do About It (opens the original)

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    GI issues can derail a race fast, but your gel isn’t always the problem. In this episode of Endurance Eats, Alex Larson is joined by Team ALN dietitians Mary and Hanna to break down the many factors that can contribute to race-day stomach issues, from nerves and pacing to hydration, caffeine, fiber, travel, and hormones. They share real athlete examples and explain why practicing your full race-day routine can help you troubleshoot issues before your A race. In this episode, you’ll learn: How ra

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