From Casual Miles to Ultras: Cindy Shepard on Fueling, Hydration & Hard Lessons Learned

Send us Fan MailIn this episode #162 we talk with ultraunner and advocate Cindy Shepard about:Going from a casual runner to an ultramarathon athleteThe role community plays in maintaining momentum and training consistencyThe evolution of her nutrition and hydration strategies, and how she continues to learn through doingPost-race recovery fuelingCindy Shepard is a Kenyan-born runner from Oregon. She has been running in some capacity since she was little through sports including basketball, soccer and track. Cindy was a casual road runner during college and after while living abroad but fell in love with trail running after moving back home to Portland in 2022. She ran her first ultramarathon in 2023 and has since completed eight ultramarathons, two road marathons, and several sub-ultra trail races. She is dedicated to increasing outdoor access and participation among people with marginalized identities.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.Connect w/ Cindy: IG: instagram.com/blackcindyrunsMentioned:Wy'East Wolfpack: https://www.wyeastwolfpack.com/GU Gels: https://amzn.to/3XcUixXGU Summit Tea: https://amzn.to/48z1aMkSkratch: https://amzn.to/4oZMGenTailwind Grape Drink Mix: https://amzn.to/48mvyZdRogue Gorge: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132413Stumptown Trail Runs: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=119700Woof Project: https://www.woofproject.org/MORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → [email protected] in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at [email protected] TRUSTED RESOURCES Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellFeed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionKyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrevFollow us @nutritionalrevolution