EP. 214 - Optimize Nutrition to Recover Better, Train Consistently, and Actually See Performance Gains with RD Alex Larson

EP. 214 - Optimize Nutrition to Recover Better, Train Consistently, and Actually See Performance Gains with RD Alex Larson

From The Elevate Your Running Podcast by Sara Manderscheid

March 12, 2026 · 1h 8m

About this episode

This episode discusses how nutrition can enhance running performance and recovery with registered dietitian Alex Larson.

If you’re training hard but still feeling tired, plateaued, or struggling to race your best, your nutrition may be the missing piece. In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian Alex Larson, RD, to break down how runners can use nutrition as a performance tool — not just something to think about after a workout. We talk about the most common fueling mistakes endurance runners make, how to tell if you're under-fueled, and what “eating enough” actually looks like when you’re training for a marathon or half marathon. Alex explains why intra-run fueling matters, and how nutrition directly affects recovery, intra-run gel intake, and long-term performance. If you’re chasing a breakthrough race — whether that’s a PR, a marathon goal like sub-3, or simply feeling stronger and more consistent in training — this conversation will help you understand how fueling properly can unlock your next level. You’ll Learn: The most common nutrition mistake endurance runners make The easiest way to tell if you're under-fueling What “eating enough” actually means during marathon training How carbohydrate intake impacts performance and recovery Why fueling during long runs and workouts matters…

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