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Back to Episodes#017 - Grace Thomas: How To Fuel For Performance (My Personal Dietitan)
Description
Grace Thomas shares her compelling story from athlete to dietitian, focusing on the importance of nutrition in endurance running. She discusses her personal experiences with under-fueling and how they led to health issues and injuries.
• Grace’s journey with nutrition starting as a collegiate athlete
• Insights into Low Energy Availability (LEA) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
• Practical fueling strategies for runners: pre, intra, and post-training
• The significance of hydration and its impact on performance
• Signs of under-fueling and how to recognize them
• The importance of carbohydrates as a crucial energy source
• Grace’s tips on nighttime snacks for better recovery
• Discussing the cost-effectiveness of fueling options and alternatives to expensive gels
Find Grace here...
- Instagram -> @gracesgrit
- Website -> www.gracesgrit.com
- Graces free hydration guide -> www.gracesgrit.com (Website Popup)
- Informational post on REDS
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