Episode 36: Fueling for performance: Support the work you're doing

This week on Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m talking about eating for performance and why trying to lose weight while training for an ultra can backfire fast. We get into underfueling, heavy legs, poor recovery, brain fog, and why carbs are not the enemy. I also talk about the pressure, especially on women, to shrink themselves while asking their bodies to do really big things, plus a quick Cocodona training update and a "foster" dog (Kaibab aka Kai) update because she's now the producer of this podcast.In this episode, I talk about:Why weight loss and peak endurance performance do not go well togetherSigns you may not be eating enoughHunger, recovery, and weight fluctuations after long runsWhy eating carbs matters for endurance athletesThe pressure to look a certain way in running and why you do not need to shrink yourself to be a better runnerEnjoying the show?If this episode resonated, share it with a friend. Make sure you’re following or subscribed so you don’t miss future episodes. Ratings and reviews help more than you know.Follow me on InstagramVisit my website: www.sunrisetrailscoaching.comWant to work together? Learn about 1:1 CoachingFree guide: What’s In My Pack? Download here