Fueling Before and After Your Runs with Cortney Berling, RD | s5/e23 | The Running Explained Podcast

We’re going back to basics—because let’s be honest, most runners are still underfueling! In this special anniversary episode, I’m bringing back the very first guest I ever had on the show: Registered Dietitian and running coach Cortney Berling to talk (again) about RUNNING NUTRITION 101! If you’ve ever wondered… Should I eat before my run? Why? When? What?? How much fuel do I ACTUALLY need during long runs? Why is post-run fueling so dang hard? And wait... am I underfueling even if I’m not losing weight? This one’s for you. We cover: 🥯 Pre-run fueling (yes, even early morning runs!) 🔋 In-run fueling strategies & how to train your gut 🍳 What post-run nutrition should look like (even when you're not hungry) ⚡ Fueling myths that won’t die 🧠 Why underfueling might be the real reason you feel overtrained or stuck Whether you’re training for your first 5K or your 100th marathon, this is a conversation every runner should hear. Mentioned in this episode: Cortney’s Instagram: @eatwell.runbetter Learn more at eatwellrunbetter.com Chapters 00:00 (Re) Introducing Cortney Berling 5:16 Under-Fueling: The Most Common Issue for Runners 12:24 Pre-Run Fueling 25:53 Why Runners Have GI Issues 30:24 Pre-Run Nutrition 49:40 Alternative Fuel Sources 54:17 Post-Run Nutrition 01:07:08 The Future of Sports Nutrition 01:09:28 Connection Through Running 🔗Links & Resources 🌐 Website: http://www.RunningExplained.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningexplained/ 🎧 More Podcast Episodes: http://runningexplained.co/podcast 👟Coaching Services 🏃1:1 Coaching: https://www.runningexplained.com/runcoaching 👫Group Coaching: https://www.runningexplained.com/groupcoaching ✨ Exclusive Content & Support 🎙️ Bonus episodes & behind-the-scenes: https://www.patreon.com/runningexplained 📬 Join The Weekly Stride newsletter: https://www.runningexplained.com/newsletter 🏅Road to Race Day: Philadelphia: https://www.runningexplained.com/roadtoraceday