EP. 170 - What to Eat After a Race: How to Support Your Post-Race Recovery with Alex Larson, R.D.

You crossed the finish line – congratulations! But your race isn't quite over. What you eat in those crucial post-race hours plays a HUGE role in your recovery, muscle repair, and how you feel for your next run. Join us this week as we dive into the essential nutrients and strategies to effectively refuel and rebuild after a race with Registered Dietitian, Alex Larson. Learn what to prioritize on your plate to bounce back faster and get ready for your next challenge! Alex Larson is a Minnesota-based registered dietitian (RD, LD) who felt her calling the moment she crossed the finish line of Ironman Wisconsin and has leaned into this mission of serving endurance-based athletes. She works with endurance athletes on fueling for improved performance and body composition through a flexible eating style. She has worked with athletes from all over the U.S. and in over 15 different countries, and she has completed 20+ triathlons, including Ironmans and multiple 10K and half marathons. You can find Alex online , her nutritional services , IG , and her Endurance Eats podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music Connect with us: elevateyourrunning.com Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy The Elevate Coaching Team has 1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at sara@elevateyourrunning.com If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dynamic Runner :⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off Cozy Zero: merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20 RNWY : Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your order KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found here LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code, HAPPYRUNNING10 Blenders Eyewear - code ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order