Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a distance runner and board-certified Sports Dietitian with over a decade of experience working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level. Through her virtual private practice, Eat for Endurance, she helps busy, active people learn how to fuel themselves for health and performance while navigating the challenges of everyday life. Claire also hosts The Eat for Endurance Podcast, which provides evidence-based guidance, inspiring athlete stories, and practical tips on a wide variety of nutrition topics to fuel better, crush your endurance goals, and thrive as a human being.

In this episode, we talk about:

-nutrition needs for ultra-endurance racing

-addressing under-fueling and GI issues

-common nutrient deficiencies in endurance athletes

-hydration

-importance of carbohydrates

-how to make gradual changes

-multi day events

-creative nutrition solutions for ultra runners

-caffeine usage

-key insights

You can find Claire on Instagram ⁠@eatforendurance⁠

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Mackenize Lowe (formerly Mackenzie Donahue) was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. She started running in 7th grade and went on run D2 cross country and track at Daemen University specializing in long distance events including the 5,000m and 10,000m. She became the first athlete at Daemen (in any sport) to qualify for the NCAA DII Championships when she earned individual Nationals qualifying spots in cross country, indoor, and outdoor track. Her collegiate running career earned Mackenzie the eventual honor of being inducted into the Class of 2023 Daemen University Athletics Hall of Fame. Post-collegiately, she continued to run competitively in road races and got married to her high school sweetheart, Greg Lowe! They spent a few years living in Greenville, SC so that Mackenzie could pursue training on an elite Olympic Development running team– ASICS Greenville Track Club (GTC) Elite. Mackenzie made her way back to Buffalo where her and her husband opened AWAKEN Performance Rehab, a PT and sports performance clinic that specializes in helping runners. Mackenzie helps with the business, coaches high school cross country and track at Starpoint High School, and continues to pursue competitive road racing with the goal of qualifying for the Olympic Trials in the marathon.

She also has a Bachelor's in Health Promotion with a Specialization in Health and Fitness and is USATF Level 1 Certified.

In this episode, I talk with Mackenzie Lowe about her running career, experiences and life inside and outside of sport. In this episode we cover:

-her running career

-athlete identity

-balancing work, life, health & running

-handling races when they don’t go your way

-coaching experiences

-overtraining & recovery

-navigating nutrition struggles

-body image

-advice for young runners

You can find Mackenzie on Instagram @kenzieruns

Learn more about PT and sports performance services at https://www.awakenperformancerehab.com/

Book suggestion - Run to Overcome

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In this episode, I talk with Courtney Smith MS, RD, CDES about the use of continuous glucose monitors in the athletic population. Talking points in this episode include:

-understanding glucose abnormalities

-introduction to CGMs

-role of stress and blood sugar regulation

-use of CGMs for endurance athletes

-data interpretation concerns

-blood sugar response during exercise

-carbohydrates & diabetes management

-nutrition strategies for managing blood sugar

-sleep, blood sugars & nutrition strategies

-lab work for blood sugar management

-our beef with certain sports nutrition products and on-course race nutrition

Courtney is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and founder of The Keys to Nutrition. She has been practicing as a RD for 12 years. Courtney consults with athletes 1:1 nationwide via telehealth. Courtney specializes in diabetes and sports nutrition for endurance athletes. An endurance athlete of 24 years, Courtney started running in middle school and went on to run on to run XC and track in highschool and college. She has completed 4 marathons and an ironman triathlon. Courtney is based in Salida, Colorado.

Find Courtney at @the_endurance_dietitian on Facebook and Instagram, as well as her website.

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In this episode, Dr. Dodell is talking with us about hormones. We dig into what they are, why they are important, how nutrition can positively or negatively impact our hormones and MORE!

Gregory Dodell is a Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. President and Owner of Central Park Endocrinology, PC. He went to Albany Medical College, for his MD and did Internal Medicine and Endocrinology Training at St. Luke's Roosevelt, Columbia University.

In today's episode we cover:

-Endocrinology & the study of hormones

-How under-fueling can impact hormones & health

-The role of testosterone & our health

-Cortisol & stress management

-Navigating & review of research on hormone replacement therapy

-Weight stigma and our health

You can find Dr. Dodell on Instagram

Learn more about Dr. Dodell's practice centralparkendocrinology.com

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Fed is BEST. Today, Becca McConville, MS RD LD CSSD CEDRD-C- sports and eating disorder specialist, and I chat about the health issues that can come along with chronic under-fueling & over-exercise. This episode is a MUST for all athletes and active people, and is likely to surprise you!

Rebecca McConville is a board certified sports specialist and approved eating disorder supervisor. She is an internationally recognized expert on REDs authoring the book "Finding Your Sweet Spot - how to avoid REDs" and will be releasing the REDsolution for clinicians in 2026. She also created the first of its kind REDs informed provider certification program for clinicians.

In today's episode we cover:

-Understanding relative energy deficiency in sport

-Metabolic complications of under fueling

-The role of hormones in energy availability

-Navigating body trust & energy availability

-Impact on bone health & how carbohydrates play a role

-Blood sugar management and insulin sensitivity

-Carbohydrates needs and continuous glucose monitors

-Cortisol and blood sugar regulation

-Can under-fueling increase your cholesterol?

-Timeline for recovery

-Challenges with gut health

-Thyroid function and under-fueling

-Impact on brain health

-The interconnectedness of body systems

You can find Becca on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@rebeccadietitian

Check out her services and resources (including her book and courses) at www.beccamcconville.com

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2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)

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Brian Gellar is a chiropractor, a father of 2 and a husband. Originally from Staten Island, NY, he moved to Buffalo in 2009. He pursued his Bachelor's in exercise science and a doctorate in chiropractic. He also has a history of competitive swimming, wrestling, powerlifting and a very short stint in jiu-jitsu.

In today's episode we cover:

-journey intro chiropractic

-insurance vs private pay model for practitioners and clients

-philosophy in treatment of sports injuries

-how chiropractic is more than just pain management

-common injuries for runners

-Brian's personal injury experience & recovery journey

-mental health & injuries

-help! do I see a chiro? PT? or massage therapist?

-Brian's advice on injury prevention & improving your sports performance

You can find Brian on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@dynamic_chiro716

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Brooke is a Registered Dietitian, Mom, Military Spouse and Runner. She has owned her virtual private practice, Intentful Nutrition LLC, for 5 years and specializes in working with endurance athletes, eating disorders and REDs.

In today's episode we cover:

-understanding LEA and it's implications

-signs and symptoms of LEA

-the importance of eating enough

-the gut health connection

-do we need to count our calories?

-within day energy deficits and low carbohydrate availability

-what is REDS? what are misconceptions?

-the role of parents for youth athletes

-advocating for yourself with lab work

-final thoughts

You can find Brooke on Instagram at ⁠⁠@intentfulnutrition

Listen to her very own podcast Actively Fueled Podcast

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Nathan Carlson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He is a physical therapist and owns a running-specific practice based in Kansas City. He works with runners and triathletes specifically focusing on BSI management and prevention. He teaches BSI management nationally and internationally, and is also a reviewer for the International Journal of Exercise Science and a co-host of the Runners Zone Podcast.

In today's episode we cover:

-what is a bone stress injury vs stress fracture vs stress reaction?

-differentiating between a muscle and bone injury

-common causes of bone stress injuries

-nutrition and recovery

-navigating recovery & timelines

-phased rehab approach

-return to running protocol

-community support in recovery

-should DEXA scans be part of a prevention plan?

-interpreting health data

-true or false? common myths surrounding bone stress injuries

-final thoughts, seeking support

You can find Nathan on Instagram at ⁠@runningmatekc

Check out Nathan's Stress Fracture Protocols to help guide clinicians and athletes from diagnosis to return to sport ⁠here⁠.

Download a free copy of Nathan's Ready to Run After a Stress Fracture guide here.

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