Eat Like a Runner: The Nutrition Fundamentals That Actually Support Your Training

Most runners train hard and eat like an afterthought. In this episode, Isobel and Ron break down the nutrition fundamentals that directly support your training: not the fads, not the noise, just what the research actually says and what she's learned from years of racing and coaching at the sharp end of the sport.They cover the biggest mistake runners make with food (hint: it's not eating too much), why carbohydrates are not the enemy, how much protein you actually need as an endurance athlete, and why your gut health might be the thing standing between you and your next finish line.Ron also weighs in, because someone has to represent the people who just eat whatever and hope for the best.In this episode:RED-S — the underfuelling syndrome that's wrecking performance for more runners than you thinkThe carbohydrate conversation (and why low-carb isn't the answer for most of you)Protein targets for endurance athletes, the numbers will probably surprise youTiming your nutrition around training — what actually mattersGut health, GI distress, and why race day is not the time to experimentThis is training nutrition: day-to-day eating that builds a body that can handle the work. Race-day fuelling is a separate episode entirely.If this episode makes you realise your nutrition needs a proper look, start with booking a call at peakendurancecoaching.com.auPeak Endurance Coaching is based in Melbourne, Australia. Isobel Tait is a Level 3 Sports Nutritionist, UESCA certified ultra running and endurance nutrition coach, and three-time Australian representative at the World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships, as well as competing at The Barkley Marathons three times.