s1/e44 Underfueling & the Myth of "Racing Weight" with Sports Dietitian Amy Goblirsch, RD (@the_running_dietitian)

Do you need to lose weight to become a faster runner? Is there such a thing as "racing weight"? Sports Dietitian Amy Goblirsch, RD (@the_running_dietitian) joins the podcast to talk about underfueling, performance, and Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome (RED-S). What are the signs of underfueling? Intentional vs. unintentional underfueling Running & weight loss - can they coexist? Do you need to lose weight to get faster? Is there such a thing as "racing weight" and should you try to get there? "Weight gain" doesn't always mean weight gain "State-sanctioned" underfueling in college/elite programs & popular diet culture Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome (RED-S) This episode is sponsored by GOODR SUNGLASSES! Get 15% off the best (in my opinion) running sunglasses in the world & support the show using code RUNEXP at www.goodr.com! 🕶️🦩 -- Amy Goblirsch, RD is a sports dietitian who specializes in helping runners break free from dieting and learn how to listen and trust their bodies again. She helps runners become intuitive eaters and apply practical fueling to feel energized on and off the run. When she isn’t helping runners fuel their training, she is either running herself or trying to keep up with her toddler and dog. Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_running_dietitian Website: longrunnutrition.co