Episode 168: Carolyn Stocker, RD, CSCS, on Fueling Fundamentals, RED-S, Strength, and Snowshoeing

In this episode, we interview Registered Dietitian (RD), Carolyn Stocker who works as the go-to sports nutritionist/RD at Chaski Endurance Collective.  Carolyn Stocker is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning. Currently, Carolyn teaches nutrition at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA and has her own nutrition consulting business,  Carolyn Stocker Performance, LLC and is the nutritionist and a coach for the Chaski Endurance Collective. Carolyn grew up in Western Massachusetts and although an avid soccer player, started running when she was 5 years old. At the University of Maine, Carolyn raced the 5k and 10k and is on the top 10 all-time list for those events for indoor and outdoor track.  Outside of collegiate running, she holds the junior record at the Mt. Washington Road Race in Gorham, NH and is a member of the United States Snowshoe Team.  Now, Carolyn loves to explore trails, mountains, and the outdoors while continuing to run for the pure joy of it.  Some of her favorite things include: coffee, craft beer, reading, cows, and authentic food (Thai, Vietnamese, and Mexican are her top 3). Carolyn ALSO kicked off her first trail 50k this past weekend (big kudos to Carolyn!). Questions we ask Carolyn include: How did you initially get involved in running? How about performance/sports nutrition? How can a runner balance intuitive eating with performance nutrition and appetite affected by running? If you had to break down nutrition for runners into 3 fundamentals, what would they be? When you work with runners, what are some of the most common questions and/or problems you see? Any keys to preventing/addressing RED-S? Working at a running shoe store, what are your favorite shoes and why? Any advice on choosing the best shoe for you? When it comes to Strength & Conditioning, what inspired you to pursue your CSCS? How do you incorporate strength into your running routine? Any go-to meals and/or snacks (pre-run, post-run) that are your absolute favorite? Looking back on your younger running years, what advice would you give to your younger self? Any upcoming races and/or things you are excited for this year? What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? How can listeners reach out to connect and/or work with you? Connect with Carolyn: @castocker_rd (Instagram) Chaski: https://www.chaski.run/ Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Naak Nutrition! Visit NaakBar.com to try out their bars and protein powder!