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In Episode 122 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m catching up with Lauren Thomas, an endurance athlete and the Lead Performance Dietitian for Maurten in the US.

Lauren has been a collegiate sports RD, a Tactical Performance Dietitian within US Special Operations, and now works with athletes of all levels at Maurten.

This episode is a grab-bag of topics, all focusing on overcoming sports nutrition challenges to improve performance. From sodium bicarbonate and hydration to real-life fueling logistics, Lauren offers a thoughtful perspective based on her unique mix of experiences.

Lauren and I discuss:

• 8:32: Why athletes benefit from having the support of a multi-disciplinary team to reach health and fitness goals
• 13:23: Why fueling periodization matters, and how under-fueling on shorter training days can derail progress
• 29:10: Whether sodium bicarb is really worth the hype, and when it may help endurance athletes
• 37:00: When and how to correctly prioritize fluid, carb, and sodium intake, and why US athletes often overdo electrolytes
• 44:00: The role of sport culture and race terrain in shaping fueling strategies

FYI: This episode is NOT sponsored by Maurten. We do talk about Maurten products, as that is part of Lauren’s career and story, but as always, I encourage you to try different products and strategies to find what works best for you.

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Links & Resources:

• Follow Lauren on Instagram
• Join my membership service, Fuel for Life Crew, for $30/month (cancel anytime)
• Check out my free nutrition downloads
• Browse my library of nutrition masterclasses (all are included inside the Fuel for Life Crew membership)
• Interested in 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry form
• Support the pod by shopping with my affiliate codes
• Join my Patreon community
• Get in touch at claire@eatforendurance.com

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🎂 The Eat for Endurance Podcast just turned SIX!

On August 13, 2019, I released my first two episodes, and it’s been quite a journey ever since. Today, I’m celebrating six years, 121 episodes, listeners in 162 countries, and countless inspiring conversations with athletes and sports dietitians.

Whether it’s been big-name guests like Courtney Dauwalter, Jesse Diggins, Meb Keflezighi, Lael Wilcox, Tara Dower, and Matt Wilpers, or incredible recreational athletes and fellow sports RDs, I’ve loved bringing you a wide range of nutrition stories and expertise since day one.

In this 13-minute episode, I share:

• How the podcast began
• A look back at standout guests and moments
• The behind-the-scenes reality of keeping this show going (including things I haven’t figured out yet)
• How YOU can help support the podcast’s future

To celebrate, I’m holding a special birthday giveaway to win one of two prizes:

• An Eat for Endurance BOCO technical trucker hat + sticker
• One free month in my Fuel for Life Crew membership

To enter: Visit THIS LINK and submit your name + email between August 14–21, 2025. One winner per prize will be chosen at random and announced on Friday, August 22nd.

Thank you for being here and fueling your training, and your life, with me these past six years. Here’s to many more!

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• Share your favorite episode with a friend or on socials (tag me!)
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In episode 121 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by Natalie Robertello, MS RD CSSD of BeFueled Sports Nutrition. Natalie is a wealth of knowledge, and as an endurance athlete herself, she’s the perfect person to deep dive into the one macronutrient I haven't podcasted about yet...FAT!

We clear up myths, provide practical strategies, and cover everything else you need to know about how fat fits into everyday and performance nutrition.

Whether you’re still holding onto low-fat diet messaging, getting sucked into the current media surrounding seed oils, confused about saturated fats and cholesterol, or just unsure how much fat you need as an athlete, this episode will help you confidently include fat in a way that supports your performance, recovery, and overall health.

Natalie and I discuss:

• Whether you really need to avoid eggs or limit higher fat dairy if you have high cholesterol
• If seed oils are actually inflammatory (spoiler: they’re not)
• The importance of omega-3 fats and when supplementation might help
• Why going high fat low carb is not a great choice for most athletes
• Why fat is essential for hormone health, nutrient absorption, satiety, meeting energy needs, and more

🎧 Tune in to learn more!

Links & Resources:

• Visit the BeFueled Sports Nutrition website and check out her self-paced course, Power Up
• Follow Natalie on Instagram
• Join my membership service, Fuel for Life Crew, for $30/month (cancel anytime)
• Check out my free nutrition downloads
• Interested in 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry form
• Use code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off at Skratch Labs
• Join my Patreon community
• Get in touch at claire@eatforendurance.com

Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to help more athletes fuel smarter!

Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations.

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