5 Core Nutrition Tips for Runners from a Registered Dietitian

About this episode

Jillian Tholen shares five essential nutrition tips for runners to enhance performance and health.

Jillian Tholen is the first to admit she made plenty of nutrition mistakes during her own running career. Now, as a Registered Dietitian, she’s passionate about helping other athletes avoid those same pitfalls. In this episode, Jillian joins Carrie to break down five essential nutrition tips every athlete should know. From building consistent eating habits and creating balanced, nutrient-rich meals to properly timing your fuel around training, they cover the foundations that make a real difference. They also dive into two often-overlooked keys: eating enough and staying flexible with your approach to sports nutrition. If you’re looking for practical advice to support your performance and overall health, this episode delivers.

People in this episode

Host: Carrie

Guest: Jillian Tholen

Topics covered

• nutrition
• running
• athlete health
• dietitian advice
• sports nutrition

Keywords

• nutrition tips
• runners
• dietitian
• eating habits
• sports nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RunDot Training

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