DiscoverRun Your Race Podcast#017 - Grace Thomas: How To Fuel For Performance (My Personal Dietitan)
#017 - Grace Thomas: How To Fuel For Performance (My Personal Dietitan)

#017 - Grace Thomas: How To Fuel For Performance (My Personal Dietitan)

Update: 2025-04-08
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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 

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#017 - Grace Thomas: How To Fuel For Performance (My Personal Dietitan)

#017 - Grace Thomas: How To Fuel For Performance (My Personal Dietitan)

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