How to Fuel for Mountain Biking, According to a Registered Dietitian

Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast

Alex Larson is a registered dietitian and multi-sport athlete who helps endurance athletes optimize nutrition and performance. She's written multiple nutrition guides and offers customized nutrition coaching services to athletes around the world.

• Do athleticism and nutrition go hand in hand? Are athletes generally healthy eaters by nature?
• What is a "flexible eating style"? Are restrictive diets sometimes harmful?
• How does pre-race fueling work?
• Is nutrition drastically different for training vs. racing?
• Is it more challenging for athletes to maintain a healthy gut than non-athletes?
• What types of things can cause gut issues for athletes during a workout?
• Are there signs that nutrition is holding us back from fitness gains?
• What have you learned about nutrition from your own training?
• With summer approaching, should athletes adjust their diet based on the season?
• Does an individual's nutrition plan look different for different sports?
• Do you recommend an app for tracking daily nutrition or a food journal?
• If I eat the wrong thing after a race, is that going to have a big effect on my future performance?
• What's one simple step mountain bikers can take to improve their nutrition?

For additional nutrition resources and to connect with Alex, visit alexlarsonnutrition.com.

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