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Episode 193: Kylee Van Horn, RDN, on Fueling for Performance and Creating Your Personalized Nutrition Roadmap Jan 31, 2022

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Kylee Van Horn, RDN is an endurance sports dietitian, who takes a balanced, sustainable approach to fueling the everyday person and athlete. Her mission is to separate facts from fads in the nutrition space and works to provide easy nutrition solutions to help improve health and performance. Today, Kylee is the founder and owner of her sports nutrition business Flynutrition, which helps runners, triathletes, and skiers to learn not only the ‘why’ but the ‘how’ behind fueling for performance. She also is a freelance writer for Trail Runner Magazine and Outside Online. Beyond her work in sports nutrition, Kylee can be found running peaks near Aspen, CO with her two australian shepherds and ultra endurance husband, Sean.

Questions we ask Kylee include:

-How did you get started in running? How did this lead you (or did it lead you) into the field of nutrition?

-What led you to open up your own private practice and help athletes with nutrition?

-When it comes to fueling as an athlete (especially a female runner), do you have a philosophy, quote, or few pillars that sum up how you see fueling?

-You mention "creating a personalized nutrition roadmap" on your website as a part of working with you. Do you have any tips for an athlete on how to go about this process?

-Under fueling and RED-S... What does it mean to be under-fueled? What are the potential consequences, and how might an athlete go about making sure they are fueling enough?

-What are a few things (topics, considerations) that athletes don't consider enough? How about ones they over-stress or emphasize (that perhaps aren't as important) in the picture of fueling?

-Are there any other topics you are most interested in as they pertain to athletes and fueling?

-Looking back, what advice would you give to your younger self?

-What is currently bringing you joy (outside of running/work)?

-What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

-How can listeners connect with you?

How to connect with Kylee:

http://www.flynutrition.org

Episode Sponsor:

Shoutout to Athlete Blood Test for sponsoring this episode! Use code "SRC15" for 15% off your next blood test!

Episode 192: Andrea Toppin, Chiropractor on Navigating Injuries, Mental Health, and Body Image in College and Beyond Jan 24, 2022

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Andrea Toppin is a Chiropractor, an elite runner for Oiselle, a 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, and a dog mom to a lovely, yet mischievous little shiba pup – Hazel. A true midwestern girl, she grew up in Clear Lake, IA – a small town in northern Iowa, went on to Iowa State University for college earning her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology, and then moved to Minneapolis for 3.5 years earning her Doctor of Chiropractic while competing as an elite marathoner for Oiselle. Andrea moved to Colorado last fall for her final chiropractic internship in Denver. She now works at Washington Park Chiropractic in central Denver – specializing in women’s health, pediatrics, and sports medicine.

Much of her inspiration to become a sports and women’s health chiropractor came from her experience as a collegiate distance runner at Iowa State where she ran cross country and track for the cyclones. Throughout her time at Iowa State, she helped lead her team to many Big 12 Cross Country titles, regional titles, and national championship berths. She had a lot of success as a student athlete at Iowa State, but she also had a lot of injuries leading to body image issues creating a whirlwind of anxiety and depression throughout her five years there. In her redshirt junior year, she was diagnosed with a pretty severe and rare stress fracture that the orthopedist called “career ending.” She refused to get surgery and decided to take control of her life by going to a sports psychologist to address her emotional and mental health. She also saw a dietician to help her with her disordered eating and body image issues- learning to see food as fuel. With the help of her coach, physical therapist, psychologist, dietician, friends, and family – Andrea came back that next fall to earn All-Region in Cross Country and helped lead her team to another national championship berth in cross country. She states the impact her physical therapist had on her in college saved her running career and quite frankly herself. As a chiropractor she wants to make that same impact for each and every one of her patients.

Connect with Andrea:

Personal Instagram: @atop1212

Doctor Instagram: @doctordre____

Website: Andrea is currently working on a personal website that will include blogs, injury and prevention exercises, and potentially run coaching!

Work with Andrea:

Schedule Chiropractic care & rehab here: washparkchiro.com

This episode is brought to you by Athlete Blood Test!

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Episode 191: Sarah Ceschin, DPT on Stress Fractures, Injury Prevention, and Recovery Jan 17, 2022

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Dr. Sarah Ceschin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Boulder, Colorado where she practices in her private outpatient clinic treating all types of sports-related, orthopedic injuries. She has a passion towards treating runners, climbers, and the outdoor adventurer and uses a variety of manual therapy techniques, biomechanics, and movement education to help her patients get back to doing the activities they love for the rest of their lives.

Dr. Sarah is a Wisconsin native who enjoys running with her dog, Sherman, hiking 14ers, road cycling, cooking, and scrolling Tik Tok in her downtime. Her greatest “fun fact” (and top 5 accomplishment) is her 2014 win at a Michael Jackson Moonwalking Competition - Dontchya Know =D

Episode 190: RED-S, The Dangers of Intermittent Fasting, and Biomarkers with Dr. A'nna Roby, R.D. Jan 10, 2022

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Dr. A'nna Roby is on a mission to change the athletic culture to support physical and mental wellbeing in pursuit of personal bests. She is passionate about helping athletes better understand their bodies and how to fuel them to get the most out of sports and life. As the only combined PhD/Registered Dietitian in the world with all Ivy League degrees specializing in sports performance nutrition, Dr. A'nna understands how training, nutrition and recovery impact athletic performance and health. She is the Chief Research Officer of Athlete Blood Test and works with athletes, scientists, and coaches to progress sports performance research, particularly female-specific studies. Dr. A'nna also enjoys working with clients through her private practice where she helps athletes confidently fuel their body by leveraging their physiology and nutrition to achieve what they never thought was possible.

Topics we discuss with Dr. A'nna include:

-Her background in athletics and into nutrition

-The signs and symptoms of RED-S and underfueling in female athletes

-Fasting (including Intermittent Fasting) and why it isn’t the best choice for female athletes

-Top biomarkers athletes should be on the lookout for

-Ways to address biomarkers through fueling

-Food reframing (thoughts around food, fad diets, etc.)

-Advice she would give to a young athlete or runner

-What being a Strong Runner Chick means to her

-How you can work with Dr. A'nna

Connect with Dr. A'nna:

https://drannaroby.com/

Fueling Fierce -- upcoming NEW sports nutrition program for women!

Make 2022 your best year yet with Fueling Fierce- a one of a kind running nutrition program just for women. You don't have to spend this year Googling, hoping what you're doing is "right" or repeating last year's results, there's a better way. Join Dr. A'nna Roby and other amazing female runners as you learn the nuances of fueling your performance and life. Did you know that only 3% of exercise science studies are done exclusively on women? Fueling Fierce is unique in that it's evidence-based just for women and addresses underlying obstacles that are holding you back. Modules allow you to go through the content when it's convenient for you, plus you get to meet with Dr. A'nna weekly to get all your questions answered, among other things. If you have questions, email Dr. A'nna at anna@drannaroby.com. Happy running!

Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Athlete Blood Test!

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Episode 189: Natalie Pertz on Running Her First 50, Balancing Training with Life, and Weaving the Thread of Community Jan 03, 2022

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We're excited to welcome Natalie Pertz to the show today!

Natalie Pertz (she/her) is an arts administrator and ultra-marathoner currently based in our nation's capital. Her perfect day would begin with strong coffee and early hours spent frolicking in the woods followed by a good meal in great company. Outside of her full-time gig in education at The Kreeger Museum, Natalie is also a cat mom pursuing her master's degree. Since finishing her first 5k at IRIS' Run for Refugees in 2017, she has run over 40 races, most notably the JFK 50 Mile in 2021 and the Marine Corps Marathon during the downpour-humidity cocktail of 2019. "Hide of a rhino, heart of a fairy.

Topics we dive into include:

How Natalie got started in running
All about her first 50-miler — deciding on the race, any apprehensions, the process of training, and reflections afterward
How she has balanced running with grad school, big life changes like moving, and a new full-time job!
Future aspirations with running and life
The role that community plays in Natalie's running journey
Advice she would give a newer runner (and her younger self)
What being a Strong Runner Chick means to her
Tips for those visiting or moving to D.C. (including her favorite running groups)!

Connect with Natalie:

Instagram: @pertzfect

Episode 188: Chloe Ang on Finding Yourself, Postpartum Mental Health, and Community Dec 20, 2021

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Chloe Ang has been running since 2012. She’s a mother runner, pace leader, a road and ultra runner that loves the running community and is grateful that running saved her life. A couple of years ago when she felt lost & on autopilot, she realized that she needed to find herself again. She started training for her first ultra marathon and it was during those training runs that she remembered her strengths & in the process found a stronger and better version of herself.

She discusses how she got into running, her running journey, mom life, her training schedule, opens up a bit about postpartum depression/anxiety, and how running helped her get through those tough moments.

Connect with Chloe:

Instagram: @cuhloeee

Episode 187: Minisode with Megan: Should Runners Lift Heavy? The Case For (and Against) Strength Training Dec 16, 2021

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In this minisode with Megan, she addresses the hotly debated topic, "Should runners lift heavy?" We outline pros and cons of strength training for runners, including injury risk/prevention, specificity, hormone levels, time spent training, and much more. Tune in, and be sure to let us know if you enjoyed this episode!

Connect with Megan: @meginspire on IG, or www.meginspire.com.

Grab her 8-12 week strength guide for runners!

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Episode 186: Stacey Gross Talks Running on Iced Coffee, Building a Career in Running, and Achieving Goals! Dec 13, 2021

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Stacey Gross is an avid runner, running coach, and the creator of the IG famous "Runs on Iced Coffee" pint glasses! In this episode, we dive into her running journey, setbacks she has overcome, as well as more about building her career in the running industry.

Questions we ask Stacey include:

Tell us a bit about your background -- how did you get started in running and/or athletics?
What have been a few highlights in your running journey?
What role has community played in your running experience (and in life)?
As a certified run coach (RRCA and Run to the Finish), what is your favorite part about working with athletes? Do you have a favorite distance to help others train for?
You're well known for your "Runs on Iced Coffee" glass and hashtag! How did this get started (and what is your favorite way to take your iced coffee)?
Do you have any tips for someone just getting started with running? How about with coaching and/or building a social media presence?
What does life look like outside of running for you (family, career, hobbies, etc.)?
What advice would you give to your younger self?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Stacey:

Instagram: @s_gross

Episode 185: Nadya Stewart on Running Through Life Phases, Motherhood, and Diversifying Your Feed Dec 06, 2021

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Nadya Stewart began running in 2011 while living in Ottawa, ON for university. She is an Ambassador for #BridgetsRun and an advocate for diversifying the sport of running.

Questions we ask Nadya include:

Tell us a bit about your background -- how did you get started in running and/or athletics?
What have been a few highlights in your running journey?
What role has community played in your running experience (and in life)?
You've shared the hashtag #DiversityYourFeed on your Instagram: what does this mean to you, and how have you seen the running industry begin to diversify? Are there still gaps you see?
Having been a part of Bridget's Run, can you tell us more about this cause and your experience as an ambassador?
What advice would you give to your younger self?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Nadya on Instagram: @_nadyaruns

Get Involved & Learn More About Bridget's Bunnies: https://www.bridgetsbunnies.ca/

Episode 184: Minisode with Megan - On Body Image, Training Talk, and more! Nov 22, 2021

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In today's minisode, Megan shares more about the following topics:

Body image, including messages shared on Sally McRae's new podcast, "Choose Strong"
A glimpse into Megan's shift in gears from 50k/trail running to 5k, 10k, half, and road marathon -- as well as 100 miles next year!
An intro to trail and ultra training group (virtual coaching club) launching in early 2022 -- spots are open, and filling up!

Do you have a Q&A, topic request, or guest you'd like to see on SRC Radio? Please feel free to let us know!

Be sure to follow @strongrunchicks and check out Sally's new podcast, Choose Strong, now on Spotify.

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