Snacks and Comfort Food: Fueling and Laughing For Endurance Athletes | Fiery Embers

Get ready for a hilarious and light-hearted dive into endurance fueling like you’ve never seen before! Join Jason Bahamundi from the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network and Run Tri Bike, as he sits down with Coach Phaedra Kennedy for a fun-filled chat on food favorites, guilty pleasures, and unconventional endurance snacks. Perfect for endurance athletes and fans alike, this video will lift your spirits, provide tasty ideas for race day, and help you through those tough training days. In this episode, the conversation kicks off with an animated debate: chocolate chip vs. oatmeal raisin cookies. Who knew cookies could be so polarizing? They break down the hierarchy of baked goods and dive deep into donut and croissant preferences, from chocolate-filled to pistachio-topped delights. And if you’ve ever wondered about Coach Phaedra’s take on scones and pignoli cookies, you’re in for a treat. The dialogue then takes a delicious turn to the world of pizza, touching on the age-old rivalry between New York-style and other regional varieties. Is folding your pizza the right way, and is ranch dressing ever acceptable? (Spoiler: it’s a strong no from these two!). This conversation will leave you craving that perfect slice – but maybe hold off on adding ranch if you’re training for a serious event. As the discussion unfolds, Jason and Phaedra dive into the best post-race meals. From the Canadian classic poutine (perfect after the Tremblant 70.3) to some unexpected treats like Whoppers during Ironman Texas, they reveal comfort foods that make all the hard work worth it. Coach Phaedra shares a few unconventional food picks for race-day bags – including the crowd-pleasing Uncrustables and some favorite snacks from Seven Summit Snacks. The episode wraps up with an imaginative scenario: what would be the perfect meal before a hypothetical trip to space? Tune in to hear Coach Phaedra’s unexpected answer – and see if it matches what you’d choose for the ultimate adventure fuel. Whether you’re an endurance athlete looking for snack tips, or just someone who loves a good laugh, this video has something for everyone. Let Jason and Phaedra’s laughter and camaraderie remind you that food is more than fuel – it’s part of the journey, and even the quirkiest cravings have a place in endurance sports. Chapter Breakdown: Candy and Dessert Preferences (00:03 - 10:18) Coach Phaedra’s candy picks for long rides Chocolate chip vs. oatmeal raisin cookies Ranking donuts, croissants, scones, and loaves Favorite croissant types and Pinoli cookies Coffee shop destinations during bike rides Pizza and Food Preferences (10:18 - 18:55) Pumpkin spice vs. apple cider debate Pound cake and layered cakes New York pizza style vs. other varieties Pizza crust importance and folding techniques Ranch dressing on pizza – yes or no? Post-Race Food and Final Meal (18:55 - 29:02) Best post-race food: poutine after Tremblant 70.3 Unusual Ironman fuel: Whoppers at Ironman Texas Race day snacks: Uncrustables, Seven Summit Snacks Dream “last meal” scenario Give it a watch, have a laugh, and maybe pick up some snack ideas for your next big event. Jason and Phaedra prove that endurance training doesn’t have to be all work – sometimes it’s about the little joys that keep you going.