Dear Runner Bod,

Do you ”go public” with running goals?

I am back from Greece and I am running a marathon in 2ish months! I share all my feelings around this and how I am in my healed runner girl era where I am trying to do speed work without getting triggered. I have set a goal for the Marine Corps Marathon and I share with you what it is and how I hope to achieve it.

Get that Good Fuel Glow Up

We are going to go over the foundations of sports nutrition today. I am sharing why you should not skimp or save up your calories as an athlete. I go over blood sugar balance, cravings and performance. I give you tips on how each of these are important for you as a runner.
 
Interested in Eat like an Athlete Bootcamp? DM me @serenamarierd

What is Intuitive Movement with Sara Hayes

This is a replay from April 4, 2023, there was so much good information in this episode that I wanted to share it again. If you are getting ready for a race this fall this episode is for you.
I am talking with Sara Hayes from Mindful Miles. Sara shares her story with how she got started with running and intuitive movement. We talk about what intuitive movement is, as well as answering these questions:
Can you find a balance between loving something and obsessing over it?
Do you feel like you can call yourself a runner?
Are you leaving room for magic in your training plan?
 
You can follow Sara on her personal Instagram @iamsarahayes or on her community page (the name has changed since we recorded the podcast) @mindfulmilesmovement_

Poptarts & Preworkout Snaxx

I am sharing with you my prework out snack and how in the past I had a complicated relationship with this food, but now it is helping me fuel for my long runs and sprint workouts. I share how I have overcome this food rule I used to have about not eating carbohydrates before runs.
 
Interested in Food Freedom Runner Academy? DM @serenamarierd for more info!

Should runners REALLY be eating seed oils?!

We are going to be talking about seed oils and dietary fat in your runner's body in general. We are really going to dive into food science today. I am not going to tell you that certain foods are good or bad. We cannot have black and white thinking when it comes to foods. I also talk about how mental health is directly linked to our physical health.
 
Interested in Food Freedom Runner Academy? DM @serenamarierd for more info!

So what’s your ideal race weight??

Have you ever thought about these questions, "When it comes to running and racing, is there a certain weight that I will perform better? How do I figure out what that is?" I will answer these questions on the podcast from the framework of food freedom and learning how to treat our body with respect and healthy bodies come in different shapes and sizes. I give you tips on what you can do to find your ideal race weight. It might not be what you think!
Interested in Food Freedom Runner Academy? DM @serenamarierd for more info!

What you learn from a ”bad run”

I share a recent experience I had with a bad run and reflecting on why it was a bad run. I share the feedback I took from that run and how I am using that to make adjustments for my next long run. I also talk about mental grit and how we can use it to get through our bad runs. I give you tips on how to adjust your mindset and mental grit.
 
Interested in Food Freedom Runner Academy? DM @serenamarierd for more info!

Perimenopause and Running with Kate Stone

I chat with Kate Stone who is a non diet health and life coach who helps women in perimenopause build confidence around food and feel good in your body so that they can feel amazing without the diet culture BS. We talk about all the questions I get from clients about perimenopause and how it affects running.
She defines menopause and perimenopause and signs and symptoms to look for. She also talks about some myths and what to do instead of believing these myths. She shares her experience with perimenopause and how it has helped her be able to connect better with her clients.
 
You can connect with Kate on Instagram at @katewstone or at www.KateWilliamsStone.com. Want Kate's Free Guide to Perimenopause click here!

Knowing HOW to fuel isn’t enough with Coach Kayley

I am talking with Coach Kayley today about her journey with running and her experience in Food Freedom Fit Fam (now Food Freedom Runner Academy). She also shares her story with how she used to struggle with fueling like an athlete and how she worked on her body image and mindset.
 
You can follow Coach Kayley on Instagram @runswithkay. You can also email her at runswithkay@gmail.com.

The ”Crappiest” (Literally) Diet Foods for Runners

I have lived through the "crap" of diet/low calorie foods for runners. I go over my top 5 foods I have found to be the worst and I also touch on why these foods are so common in the running community.
 
If you feel like I missed a "crappy" diet food, please DM at @serenamarierd.