Fueling Do's & Don'ts (Carbs, Protein, & Supplements) with Stevie Lyn Smith, RD
About this episode
Stevie Lyn Smith discusses the latest advances in sports nutrition for runners, including carbohydrate intake, protein strategies, and hydration.
Stevie Lyn Smith is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, a Registered Dietitian, and an 11x Ironman competitor with an 11:35 PR. Today, we're exploring the most recent advances in sports nutrition for fueling: How many carbs are now recommended per hour of hard running? What about workouts or long runs? Is "proteinmaxxing" valuable for runners? What are its potential drawbacks? How much dehydration is acceptable before a decrease in performance is inevitable? Should every runner consider sodium bicarb for better performances? A lot more... A big thanks to Stevie for her expertise in helping us better understand the science of sports nutrition! Extra Resources: Follow Stevie on Instagram Learn more on Stevie's website Listen to my last chat with Stevie about decoding your blood work Download a bonus Q&A with another RD! Thanks Boulderthon! Boulderthon is a top 10 race in America according to USA Today and one of the best fall marathons according to Runner's World. With a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon, Boulderthon offers an amazing fall destination race weekend right at the foothills of the Rockies. Use code STRENGTH20 for $20 off the marathon or half…
People in this episode
Host: Jason Fitzgerald
Guest: Stevie Lyn Smith
Topics covered
- sports nutrition
- carbohydrates
- protein
- hydration
- supplements
- running performance
Keywords
- sports dietetics
- carbs
- proteinmaxxing
- dehydration
- sodium bicarb
- Ironman
- running
Sponsors
Boulderthon
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