Fall racing season is here—and whether you’re lining up for a 10K, half marathon, marathon, or trail race, the key to success is showing up prepared. In this episode of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, I’m sharing 5 essential tips to help you crush your fall race—from building smart mileage to dialing in your nutrition and mental game.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to prevent injuries with gradual mileage increases and weekly strength training

• Why practicing your race day nutrition plan in advance is non-negotiable

• How to train your gut to handle carbs and fluids for peak performance

• The importance of planning for race day conditions (weather, terrain, and start time)

• Simple but powerful mental training strategies to carry you through the toughest miles

If you’ve got a race on the calendar this fall, this episode will help you line up with confidence and cross the finish line strong.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

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And, learn more about working with me inside the ⁠Fuel Train Recover Club here!⁠

The Biggest Loser was more than a TV show — it shaped how a whole generation thought about weight, health, and even self-worth. But what happens when the messages we grew up with were harmful all along?

In this episode, I dive into The Biggest Loser documentary and share my own personal experiences of growing up in the era of weight loss TV. From the humiliation contestants faced, to the unrealistic expectations it created for all of us watching at home, to one made for TV moment that still makes me feel emotional to this day — I unpack the emotional and cultural impact these shows left behind.

We’ll talk about what The Biggest Loser got wrong, how those messages still linger in our lives, and most importantly, how we can start making it right.

And, if you're looking for a coach who is the exact opposite of Jillian Michaels who can help you both reach your fitness goals and undo the harms of diet culture and weight loss TV, I'd love to help you. Click the links to learn more about my 1:1 coaching programs or my one stop shop for runners, The Fuel Train Recover Club!

Hills can be a make-or-break factor in training and racing. Some runners dread them, others see them as free speed and a fast track to a better race time. But either way, knowing how to run both uphill and downhill effectively is essential if you want to perform your best and stay injury-free.

In this first part of my “How-To” series, I’m breaking down the ins and outs of conquering hills. You’ll learn:

• Why both running uphill and downhill feels so challenging (and why they stress your body in very different ways).

• What muscles are working harder on climbs vs descents.

• How to adjust your race strategy on hilly courses so you don’t burn out early or miss your goals.

• Key tips for form and technique to stay efficient, reduce injury risk, and even turn hills into your advantage.

Whether you’re training for a hilly 10K, a net-downhill marathon, or just want to feel stronger on your local routes, this episode will give you the practical tools to run smarter on every incline and descent.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling and strength training guide for runners here⁠⁠⁠⁠

And, learn more about working with me inside the ⁠Fuel Train Recover Club here!⁠