Published Nov 23, 2023

327. Reduce Muscle Soreness and Improve Your Running (with FOOD!) with Kylee Van Horn, RD

Explore how to reduce muscle soreness and enhance running performance with nutrition insights from Kylee Van Horn, RD, as she delves into balancing macronutrients, intuitive eating, and personalized strategies using advanced tools like continuous glucose monitors.
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  • Diet Mistakes

    highlights frequent dietary errors among endurance athletes, such as misunderstanding caloric needs and falling for diet fads. She emphasizes the importance of individualized nutrition plans to avoid common pitfalls like under-eating or over-relying on supplements 1. Kylee advises against extreme dietary restrictions and encourages athletes to focus on sustainable, evidence-based strategies 2.

       

    Intuitive Eating

    Balancing intuitive and intentional eating is crucial for athletes, according to . She suggests that understanding hunger cues and planning meals can enhance performance and recovery 3. Kylee advises athletes to prepare for busy schedules by having nutritious snacks readily available, thus preventing under-fueling during intense training periods 4.

       

    Nutrient Balance

    Optimizing caloric and macronutrient intake is essential for athletic performance. warns against backloading calories, which can disrupt sleep and recovery, and stresses the importance of spreading protein intake throughout the day for muscle synthesis 5 6. She recommends focusing on macronutrients rather than calorie counting to avoid negative relationships with food 2.