Fueling for Endurance: Nutrition Strategies with Alex Larson

In this episode of The Adventure Jogger Podcast, host Steven Kornhaus dives into endurance nutrition with registered dietitian Alex Larson. They explore the essentials of proper fueling for endurance athletes, common nutrition mistakes, and why breakfast is crucial for performance. Alex shares her personal journey into endurance sports and how it led her to launch a nutrition business dedicated to helping athletes optimize their fueling strategies. The conversation covers pre-run nutrition, the dangers of under-fueling, and key post-race recovery tips. Alex also discusses the unique challenges faced by plant-based athletes, the role of protein in recovery, and the impact of different diets on performance. Additional topics include bicarbonate fueling, creatine benefits for plant-based athletes, greens powders, and high-altitude nutrition—offering a deep dive into how proper fueling can enhance endurance performance. https://alexlarsonnutrition.com/ Podcast Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Endurance Nutrition 03:00 – Alex's Journey into Endurance Sports 06:00 – The Birth of Alex Larson Nutrition 09:08 – Common Nutrition Mistakes in Endurance Athletes 12:00 – The Importance of Breakfast for Athletes 15:07 – Pre-Run Nutrition Strategies 17:48 – Effects of Under-Fueling on Performance 21:01 – Post-Race Recovery Nutrition 25:00 – Post-Race Recovery Essentials 28:15 – Nutritional Strategies for Recovery 31:57 – The Role of Protein in Endurance Events 34:59 – Plant-Based Nutrition for Athletes 36:47 – The Science of Plant-Based Recovery 39:51 – Controversial Diets in Endurance Sports 42:31 – High Carb Fueling for Endurance 48:52 – Real Food vs. Gels in Ultra Running 49:19 – Fueling for Performance: The Power of Food Choices 50:01 – Exploring Bicarbonate Fueling: Science and Experience 51:54 – Creatine: A Game Changer for Plant-Based Athletes 56:10 – Understanding Female Athlete Nutrition: Unique Considerations 01:01:20 – The Role of Greens Powders: Are They Beneficial? 01:03:43 – High Altitude Training: Nutrition Strategies for Success Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/theadventurejogger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices