On today's episode, we chat with Thomas Bailey, aka @Tommie_Runz on Instagram about his running journey. We discuss his history with running, his journey to becoming sober, and how he started practicing a vegan diet too. Tommie recently ran an incredible PR at the Glass City Marathon, and we have the opportunity to discuss this experience with him just 24 hours after the race! Tommie is the founder of Chip Time Running Apparel and the Run Eat Sleep Podcast and is an amazing contributor to our ru...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this mini episode, I discuss how to avoid GI distress on the run so you can avoid bathroom stops as much as possible during your runs! Thank you to InsideTracker for sponsoring today's episode! For a limited time, Fit Cookie Nutrition subscribers get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at www.insidetracker.com/fitcookie . To learn more about working with me in my 1:1 nutrition and fitness coaching programs for runners like you, apply to work with me here and set up your free call! Follow m...
Apr 30, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In today's episode, we dive into how to navigate menopause as a runner or endurance athlete of any level with Dr. Stacy Sims. Dr. Stacy Sims is an applied researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. She has studied female nutrition and training and the differences between the sexes for most of her life, and as a former professional athlete as well, is an amazing resource in the field. Thank you t...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 18
Check out this episode where we dive into Intermittent Fasting for runners and if it's a good idea! To learn more about working with me in my 1:1 nutrition and fitness coaching programs for runners like you, apply to work with me here and set up your free call! Check out the Runner Roadmap Course at: https://www.fitcookienutrition.com/roadmap and use code FCNPODCAST at checkout for 10% off. Follow me on Instagram @fitcookienutrition https://www.instagram.com/fitcookienutrition/ References https:...
Apr 02, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, I have the honor of chatting with ultra runner, Nick Butter, who is the first person EVER and world record holder to run a marathon in every country! That's 196 countries in 674 days, with the goal of raising substantial funds to support Prostate Cancer awareness, screening & research. We chatted about his Running the World adventures, his most recent adventure of running 100 marathons in 100 days through Italy, all things nutrition for these epic endeavors, and what's comin...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, I have the honor of chatting with pro runner, running coach, writer and innovator, body image activist, nutritionist, and dog mom, Allie Kieffer. We chat all about runner's identity, body image, self talk, social media, and the environment in the running space of today. Check out my Runner Roadmap Course at: https://www.fitcookienutrition.com/roadmap and use code FCNPODCAST for 10% off Follow me on Instagram @fitcookienutrition https://www.instagram.com/fitcookienutrition/...
Mar 05, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In today's episode in the Nutrition for Runners Series part 4, we are talking all things hydration for endurance athletes with Jeff Langenheim. Jeff is the Director of Business Development with Stage Hydration. He has a background in team sports primarily but recently became a runner and endurance athlete when COVID shut down the gyms. Jeff studied exercise physiology in college, have been a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach in the past, and is a wealth of knowledge on the top...
Feb 19, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to the nutrition for runners series part 3! In this episode, I will be diving into how to pick a supplement for yourself. We're going to talk about how to know if you need a supplement, some key things to consider when searching for the right one for you, and how to assess quality and safety so you can be an informed consumer! Thank you InsideTracker for sponsoring today's episode. To take advantage of their best deal of the year and take control of your health and wellness, use code GIF...
Jan 22, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome to the nutrition for runners series part 2! In this episode, I will be diving into micronutrients for runners. We're going to talk about what each micronutrients are of concern for runners, what they do for our bodies & performance, how to make sure you're getting enough of them, and where to find them in food or supplements. Thank you InsideTracker for sponsoring today's episode. To take advantage of their best deal of the year and take control of your health and wellness, use code ...
Dec 18, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome to the nutrition for runners series! To kick off this series, I will be diving into macronutrients for runners. We're going to talk about what each macro is, what they do for our bodies & performance, how to use them, and where to find them in food. Thank you InsideTracker for sponsoring today's episode. To take advantage of their best deal of the year and take control of your health and wellness, use code GIFTFROMFITCOOKIE at checkout for $200 off their Ultimate Plan at: https://www...
Nov 27, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Running is an extremely high impact sport. Most runners will experience some level of injury at some point in their running careers because running takes a toll on the body- especially when we are not fueled or recovered properly for training. In today's episode, I chat with Dr. Miranda Robles DPT, who is a physical therapist with her own private practice, Wildflower PT & Wellness about all things running injuries. We discuss how to prevent running injuries from happening and steps to take w...
Nov 13, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this podcast episode, my colleague, Erin Kenney and I dive even deeper into hypothalamic amenorrhea in runners- specifically, we discuss how HA can affect gut health, and how it's all tied together. Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LD, HCP, is a Registered Dietitian, Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, and Founder and President of Nutrition Rewired, a Boston-based company providing nutrition counseling, meal planning, and coaching to help individuals achieve optimal physical, mental health and wellbeing. She...
Oct 28, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, I discuss what hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is, 3 common misconceptions about period loss and HA, and what steps to take to get your period back to become a stronger, healthier runner for life. Stay tuned for part 2! A huge part of optimizing your nutrition and supplementation to reach your goals is through testing your blood levels! Your blood tells a story on what is happening inside the body and is a great way to optimize your efforts. To get 20% off of Inside Tracker lab ser...
Oct 21, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, we chat with a long-term mentor and friend of mine, Phil Nicolosi. Phil is a history and political science teacher and track and field coach at West Morris Central High School in Long Valley, NJ. Actually, he was my history and political science teacher in high school for three years! He is a father, husband, coach, and long time endurance athlete. We chat about the highs and lows of his athletic career, running for mental health, how he stays consistent with his training despit...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, I chat with two of my amazing former clients, Mike and Kim Lemoi, about their health and fitness journeys. From Mike doubting he'd ever run again due to injuries to completing a Tough Mudder and running 5-10 miles a day currently & Kim increasing her bone density and transforming her relationship with food through a shifted mindset, these are two VERY hard working and inspiring people. We dive into their "why" and how working together 1:1 in an individualized setting helped ...
Sep 25, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jill is back to recap her virtual Boston Marathon experience in this episode! We discuss how she felt during her taper and what she did to make sure she was well prepared for her race, what her fueling strategy looked like during the marathon, how she made a virtual marathon FUN and special as her first marathon experience, and how she is feeling the day after the race- spoiler alert, she is feeling great! Jill can't wait to do another marathon already and has certainly caught "the bug" when it ...
Sep 15, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, I chat with one of my clients in my 1:1 coaching program, Jill Granucci Anderson. Jill is about to run her first marathon, which will be the virtual Boston Marathon this weekend. She is going to be a part of history and will have the unique experience of running her first marathon in a virtual experience- the ultimate test of dedication and grit! In this episode, we discuss how Jill changed her eating habits and mindset around food, unlearned years of diet culture misinformation...
Sep 09, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode I dive deep into 3 mindset tricks to help you crush your next athletic goal- whether that be a race or a hard training run. Running is an incredibly mental sport, and if all you do is train your legs- well then you're going to be in for a rough time at mile 20 of a marathon mentally when you get physically tired! For more nutrition tips on fueling on the run, check out my Marathon Fueling Guide at https://www.fitcookienutrition.com/products To learn more about working with me in ...
Aug 21, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the podcast, I recap my birthday marathon! 26.2 Miles on my 26th birthday on July 26th... what a better way to celebrate when you're a marathoner! I discuss how I fueled and trained for this, what my fueling strategy looked like during the marathon, and how I am recovering post race! For more in-depth guidance on fueling strategies for marathoners, purchase and download my Marathon Fueling Guide over at https://www.fitcookienutrition.com/products . To learn more about working ...
Jul 31, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode I chat with my friend, Cate Smith about her running journey. Cate is a social worker, mom of 2, wife, and badass runner who went from hating running to totally loving it over the course of her adult life. She recently broke 2 hours in the half marathon and completed her first 26.2 last fall while training at 4:00 in the morning to fit it all in. She is dedicated, passionate, and a 10/10 human being, and I am so lucky to know her and be a part of her running journey!
Jul 24, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
