In this conversation, Courtney Daniels shares her journey to completing her first Ironman, reflecting on the mental and physical challenges she faced throughout her training and race day. From the importance of nutrition and mental preparation to the sacrifices made along the way, Courtney provides the insights she wish she would have known going in to her first Ironman and tying it back to the everyday endurance athlete's experience. She shares the emotional highs and lows of race day, the significance of support from family and friends, and the lessons learned that she hopes can inspire future athletes. This conversation encapsulates the essence of perseverance, dedication, and the transformative power of endurance sports.

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We’re welcoming registered dietitian and board-certified sports nutritionist Stevie Lynn Smith back to the Strides for Strength podcast—this time as a soon-to-be published author! Her new book, Power Up: A Young Woman’s Guide to Winning with Sports Nutrition, is all about helping female athletes fuel with confidence, ditch diet culture myths, and build a strong foundation for both performance and lifelong health.

This conversation explores the importance of nutrition for athletes, particularly young women, and how the book aims to provide accessible, science-based information to help them build healthy relationships with food and performance. Stevie emphasizes the need to debunk common nutrition myths, particularly around carbohydrates, and highlights the significance of support systems in fostering a positive environment for young athletes. Stevie shares practial stools & resources that will aid in long term health AND performance!

Pre-order her book, Power Up: A Young Woman's Guide to Winning with Sports Nutrition now!

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Nicole joins us on the Strides for Strength podcast to share her journey from a high school state champion swimmer to a triathlete chasing Ironman dreams. From navigating setbacks like injuries and illness to rebuilding her running from the ground up, Nicole’s story is one of discipline, patience, and persistence. Whether you’re curious about triathlon or just need a reminder that growth comes with time, this conversation will inspire you to embrace the long game in your own training.

💡 What You’ll Hear:

• Nicole’s transition from competitive swimming to running and triathlon
• How a New Year’s resolution turned into a lifelong love for endurance sports
• The role patience played in coming back from injury and illness
• Why triathlon culture and community are unlike anything else
• The surprising impact of cadence, strength, and small details on big improvements
• How focusing on feeling strong—rather than chasing numbers—changes the game
• Nicole’s future goals (yes, the full Ironman seed has been planted!)

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