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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2025 · 1H 5M

214. Fueling Performance: Sports Dietitian Hanah Mills on Carbs, Electrolytes & Nutrition Science

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​ Fuelling Performance: Sports Dietitian Hanah Mills on Carbs, Electrolytes & Nutrition ScienceIn this episode, Lydia sits down with sports dietitian Hanah Mills to unpack the crucial role nutrition plays in performance, recovery, and overall health for athletes, especially runners.Hanah shares her personal journey into dietetics, highlighting how psychology and nutrition are deeply connected, and why no two athletes should fuel the same way. From the role of carbohydrates in endurance performance to managing body composition without compromising energy, Hannah brings both expertise and practicality to the conversation.We discuss:• What a sports dietitian actually does (and why most runners could benefit from seeing one)• The importance of carbohydrates for endurance athletes• How to approach weight loss without sacrificing performance• Whole foods vs processed foods; when each matters• Electrolytes, sodium, and strategies to prevent cramping• Practical nutrition tips for busy athletes• Why “perfect nutrition” is a myth, and what to focus on insteadWhether you’re training for your first half marathon or chasing ultra-distance goals, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and simple strategies to fuel smarter.Follow Us:Instagram: ⁠@strongerstride⁠ | ⁠@sophielane⁠ | ⁠@lydia_mckay⁠YouTube: ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠Find Hanah here: ⁠@hanahmills Discount Codes:TAILWINDSTRONG – 15% off Tailwind NutritionSTRONGERSTRIDE – 15% off Vivobarefoot shoesSTRONGER15 – 15% off Skorcha SunscreenThanks for tuning in!TSSP x

​ Fuelling Performance: Sports Dietitian Hanah Mills on Carbs, Electrolytes & Nutrition ScienceIn this episode, Lydia sits down with sports dietitian Hanah Mills to unpack the crucial role nutrition plays in performance, recovery, and overall health for athletes, especially runners.Hanah shares her personal journey into dietetics, highlighting how psychology and nutrition are deeply connected, and why no two athletes should fuel the same way. From the role of carbohydrates in endurance performance to managing body composition without compromising energy, Hannah brings both expertise and practicality to the conversation.We discuss:• What a sports dietitian actually does (and why most runners could benefit from seeing one)• The importance of carbohydrates for endurance athletes• How to approach weight loss without sacrificing performance• Whole foods vs processed foods; when each matters• Electrolytes, sodium, and strategies to prevent cramping• Practical nutrition tips for busy athletes• Why “perfect nutrition” is a myth, and what to focus on insteadWhether you’re training for your first half marathon or chasing ultra-distance goals, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and simple strategies to fuel smarter.Follow Us:Instagram: ⁠@strongerstride⁠ | ⁠@sophielane⁠ | ⁠@lydia_mckay⁠YouTube: ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠Find Hanah here: ⁠@hanahmills Discount Codes:TAILWINDSTRONG – 15% off Tailwind NutritionSTRONGERSTRIDE – 15% off Vivobarefoot shoesSTRONGER15 – 15% off Skorcha SunscreenThanks for tuning in!TSSP x

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