s5/e23 Running Nutrition 101 (The Redux) with Cortney Berling, RD

The Running Explained Podcast · Jul 17, 2025 · 1h 15m

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…