How to Fuel Through Every Phase of Your Training Cycle with Professional Runner & Sports Dietitian, Maddie Alm, RD

Whether you’re training for your first 5K or gearing up for a fall marathon, your nutrition needs shouldn’t stay the same throughout your training cycle. In this episode, I’m joined by sports dietitian and former professional runner Maddie Alm to break down exactly how fueling should evolve from base training to peak mileage, taper week and race day.We cover: How to adjust your nutrition as mileage increases  Signs you may not be eating enough during training  Protein myths for endurance athletes  During-run fueling strategies and carb recommendations  What to eat during taper week and before race day  How to handle low appetite, GI issues and race nerves  The truth about desserts, supplements and carb loading Plus, Maddie shares how she fueled the New York City Marathon, her favorite race-day foods and practical tips runners can start using immediately.Listen to Maddie's previous episode to hear her story about going from walk-on cross-country to professional runner. Apply to work with Natalie for 1-on-1 nutrition coaching! Have questions or want to request a show topic? DM us @greenletesCheck out Natalie's book 📕: Planted Performance