Ep. 29 Will Frantz - Nutrition & Training for Runners

On today’s episode, I was joined by Will Frantz! Will and I met back in December at the Nutritional Coaching Institute Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona! . Will has a great story to share himself, about his weight loss and turning a passion into a career! . He now helps primarily runners, train for all sorts of events and accomplishments! So, this is what I wanted to dive into today, with him! . We discussed: . Who is Will? How he first got into strength training and lost 50 pounds! . From cycling, to teaching English in Korea, and ultimate frisbee! . Then to night shift, less movement, and more food - gaining back some of the weight he had lost. . What lead Will into wanting to learn more about health and wellness. . Taking his passion of training and nutrition and turning it into a career. . Began training outdoor athletes, specifically runners. . My experiencing in running, how I got into it through the start of the pandemic. . If you are starting to run, Will shares what you should start working on FIRST! . One of the biggest problems he see’s with long-distance runners is under eating - your body requires more than you would think! . What muscle groups should you focus on for running? . What food sources should you be taking if you are running long distances? . The importance of hydration when running (or with any physical activity). . Monitoring your biofeedback while training. . What goals Will is working on next. . Will’s top 2 recommendations for making progress towards your health goals, even if it is not running. . Thank you so much for coming on to the show, Will! Great meeting you in Arizona last month and then connecting more on the show! . How to connect with Will: Website Instagram: @will.c.frantz Facebook: Will Frantz His Facebook Group: Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition Enjoy Your 50K - Use Promo Code: CHASE for $10 off! . How to connect with me: Facebook: Chase Smith Instagram: @changing_chase TikTok: @changing_chase My FREE Facebook Group: Chasing Health with Chase Smith Apply to work with me: HERE