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Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Find Your Edge is the podcast for endurance athletes who are tired of guessing.
Hosted by Chris Newport, MS, RDN, CISSN—sports dietitian, exercise physiologist, coach, and founder of The Endurance Edge—each episode helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and lifelong endurance athletes make smarter decisions about nutrition, fueling, hydration, recovery, performance, and long-term health.
If you've ever wondered:
• Why am I doing everything right but still not seeing the results I want?
• Why do…
Episodes
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
What Is SwimRun? A First-Timer's Race Report From Maine Ep 167
Welcome to the world of SwimRun! On this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport sits down with The Endurance Edge's own Dr. Alyssa Barber…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How Your Genetics Influence Training, Recovery & Longevity Ep 166
Why can two athletes follow the same training plan, eat similar foods, and get completely different results? Your genetics may be part of the answer! In this…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Why Runners Need Strength Training with Dr Alyssa Barber Ep 165
Could getting stronger actually help you become a faster runner? And what if strength training could help you stay active and healthy for decades to come? In…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Open Water Swimming for Beginners with Author Hilary Topper Ep 164
At 53, Hilary Topper couldn't swim one length of the pool. About ten years later, she swam 8.2 miles around Mackinac Island. In this episode of Find Your Edge…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Carb Loading for Female Endurance Athletes: What New Ironman Research Reveals Ep 163
Is your race week nutrition plan something you've actually practiced? New research on 27 women racing the IRONMAN World Championship found that only 26% met…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
What Are We Training For? Performance, Longevity & Finding Joy in the Process Ep 162
What are you actually training for? A faster race? A new distance? A PR? Or are you also training for the ability to keep doing the things you love for decades…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How to Use Your Sweat Rate Pattern to Create Your Hydration Plan Ep 161
Your sweat rate isn't one number—it's a pattern. The amount you sweat can change dramatically depending on your sport, intensity, temperature, humidity…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
When You Can't Race the Same Way, Find Another Way: Kris Bonot's Triathlon Story Ep 160
What happens when being an athlete is part of your identity...but your body can no longer race the way it used to? You find another way. In this episode of the…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How to Prevent GI Distress in Endurance Athletes [Replay] Ep 159
Nausea, bloating, cramping, reflux—or the dreaded mid-race bathroom emergency? GI distress is common in endurance sports, but that doesn’t mean you have to…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Le Tour de Femme: Women, Cycling, Community & Supporting Women With Cancer Ep 158
Le Tour de Femme is more than a women's bike ride. In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport talks with Catherine Davis and Nesha…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How Roadless Races Creates Trail Events Built Around Adventure & Community Ep 157
What makes a race so good that you immediately want other athletes to experience it? On this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport talks…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Inside Pro Cycling Nutrition with Dietitian Kristen Arnold Ep 156
What does nutrition really look like behind the scenes of professional cycling? In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport talks with…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
The Science of Lasting Motivation in Endurance Sports Ep 155
Coach Chris sits down with Dr. Sarah Gordon, who explains the science behind lasting motivation in endurance sports—and why enjoyment, confidence…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Gut Health: Symptoms, Self-Checks, and Food First Habits [Replay] Ep 154
We break down gut health using simple frameworks that connect digestion, inflammation, and the gut-brain axis. We share practical self-checks and food-first…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How Humans of Steel Became More Than Just a Triathlon Ep 153
What happens when every race gets canceled...but athletes still want a finish line? That's exactly how Humans of Steel Racing was born. In this episode of the…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How to Have a Triathlon Breakthrough in Only 1 Day (Performance, Confidence & Community) Ep 152
Most athletes sign up for a training camp hoping to become a stronger swimmer, cyclist, or runner. But the biggest transformation usually isn't what they…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Exercise in the Heat: How Athletes Can Prevent Heat Stress [REPLAY] Ep 151
Training in the heat doesn't just feel harder—it places extra stress on your body that can impact performance, recovery, and safety. In this replay episode of…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Iron Deficiency in Endurance Athletes: Signs, Testing & Treatment Ep 150
Iron deficiency is one of the most overlooked reasons endurance athletes struggle with fatigue, poor recovery, declining performance, and brain fog. In this…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Oats: The Simple Superfood for Performance, Health, and Longevity Ep 149
Are oats really the superfood they're made out to be? In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu break down…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Lab Values That Matter For Athletes (and why doctors shouldn't do nutrition) Ep 148
Most athletes get routine blood work. Very few understand which biomarkers truly matter for performance, recovery, and longevity. In this episode of Find Your…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Bone Health for Athletes: Performance Today, Longevity Tomorrow Ep 147
Most athletes focus on muscles. But what about the framework that supports them? In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport and dietetic intern…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Stop Chasing Products: Build a Fueling and Hydration System That Works Ep 146
Why do so many endurance athletes struggle with cramping, GI distress, dehydration, and race-day fueling? Because they're asking the wrong question. Instead of…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Energy Gels: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Choose the Right One Ep 145
Should you use gels during training and racing? Which ones are best? And why do some athletes swear by certain brands while others cannot stomach them? In this…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Nutrition Strategies That Support Sleep And Mental Health For Endurance Athletes Ep 144
Sleep is one of the most important recovery tools athletes have—but many endurance athletes are not getting enough. In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Hydration Reminders and How Your Sweat Should Dictate Your Plan Ep 143
Hydration may seem basic, it's one of the biggest reasons endurance athletes struggle in training and racing (and come to us for help). In this episode of Find…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How to Write a Race Report that You Actually Learn From Ep 142
Race day does not end at the finish line. In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport shares how to write a race report or post-race debrief that…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Community, Coaching, and Confidence: The Real Power of Training Camp Ep 141
In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport shares what we learned from our recent Triathlon Training Camp—and why athletes made more progress in…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Fueling with Real Food for Training and Race Day [Rerun] Ep 140
Many athletes rely on gels, sports drinks, and energy chews to fuel their workouts—but real foods can be just as effective. In this episode of the Find Your…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Biomechanics, Durability, Gait Analysis & Injury Prevention for Runners Ep 139
Are you getting injured every time your training ramps up? Or do you feel like your running form falls apart when you get tired? In this episode of the Find…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
GLP-1 Nutrition for Athletes and Weight Loss: How to Protect Muscle and Improve Results Ep 138
Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound right for you, especially as an athlete or active adult? And if you are taking one, how do you lose fat…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
XTERRA World Championship Italy: Race Recap & Lessons Learned
What is it really like to race the XTERRA World Championship in Italy? In this episode, Coach Chris Newport shares the full story of racing in Trentino…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Is Your Garmin VO2 Max Accurate? (and how to predict yours) Ep 136
If your watch says your VO2 max went up… or down… should you trust it? In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport breaks down: what VO2 and VO2 max…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
First-Time 70.3 Triathlon: How to Train and Finish Confidently (Replay) Ep 135
Join Coach Carlie & Coach Chris to review research on first-time amateur Ironman 70.3 athletes to unpack what happens to mood, motivation, and confidence…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
4 Superfoods You Need to Try for Gut Health, Blood Sugar, and Longevity Ep 134
In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport shares four underrated superfoods that deserve a place in your kitchen and why. You’ll learn: Why oat…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Strength, Mobility, Breathing, and Staying Injury-Free After 40 Ep 133
In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport sits down with Dr. Jerry Yoo of Next Level Physical Therapy to talk about what it really takes to stay…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon: Why This NC Race Is a Must-Run Ep 132
Looking for a fast, flat marathon in North Carolina? In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport talks with race leaders from the Tobacco Road…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Post-Race Blues After Ironman: What the Research Says (and How to Prevent It) Ep 131
Why do some endurance athletes feel unexpectedly low after a big race? In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport interviews Dr. Carlie…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Girls on the Run: Building Limitless Potential Through Running Ep 130
Girls on the Run is so much more than running—it’s a confidence-building, life-skills program for girls in grades 3–8. In this episode of the Find Your Edge…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Lead in Protein Powder? Whole-Food Smoothie Protein Alternatives Ep 129
A recent Consumer Reports article raised concerns about lead levels in protein powders. Should you be worried? Should you stop using them? In this episode…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Heart Rate Training Zones: Train Smarter for Performance & Longevity Ep 128
Are you training too hard—or not hard enough? In this episode of the Find Your Edge podcast, Coach Chris Newport breaks down heart rate training zones, why…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
World Record 80 Year Old Ironman Natalie Grabow on Consistency, Trust & Fun Ep 127
At age 80, Natalie Grabow became the oldest woman in history to finish the Ironman World Championship in Kona, earning a Guinness World Record — and redefining…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Hypermobility in Athletes: How to Train Smarter for Longevity Ep 126
Hypermobility affects far more people than we realize — especially endurance athletes. Chris sits down with physical therapist Holly Burt, who explains what…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Mindset, Connection, and Growth at Any Age Ep 125
What if the edge you’re looking for isn’t another training metric—but the willingness to do hard things on purpose? Coach Chris Newport sits down with Bob…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How Your Home and Heat Therapy Can Improve Recovery, Sleep, and Performance Ep 124
What if part of your fatigue, brain fog, or poor recovery isn’t coming from training or nutrition—but from your environment? Coach Chris Newport sits down with…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
The Future of Triathlon with Set Up Events: Why Racing Local Matters Ep 123
What does the future of triathlon really look like? Coach Chris Newport talks with Justin Boyer of Set Up Events about the evolution of triathlon, the…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Menopause, Perimenopause, and Active Women Ep 122
What if your declining energy, brain fog, and poor sleep aren’t training mistakes—but hormonal shifts? Coach Chris Newport sits down with Dr. Abby DeVries, a…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Why “Perfect” Morning Routines Don’t Matter — And What to Do Instead Ep 121
Coach Chris & Coach Carlie push back on one-size-fits-all morning routines and lay out a calmer, more personal approach built on sleep, values, and biology…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
A Mindful Thanksgiving: Gratitude, Presence, and Honoring Your Body Ep 120
Thanksgiving can easily become about food, schedules, and chaos—but at its core, this holiday is about presence and gratitude. In today’s short but powerful…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How to Handle Holiday Food Comments (and stick with your health goals) Ep 119
Feeling anxious about what people will say about your plate this holiday season, especially if you have some new health and nutrition goals? Nutritionist and…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Mindful Holiday Eating: 7 Strategies to Stay Grounded Ep 118
Holiday tables can come with love, nostalgia—and pressure. In this short, practical episode, Coach Chris, functional nutritionist, shares seven strategies to…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Navigating Off-Season Motivation, Emotions, And Expectations Ep 117
Coach Chris and Coach Carlie, sports performance consultant, unpack why “I’m not motivated” often means “I’m feeling big emotions,” how to reframe…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
World Triathlon Champs Australia Race Debrief with Coach Peter Ep 116
Coach Chris interviews Coach Peter after his recent return from World Triathlon in Australia with stories from the Olympic distance and his first draft-legal…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
BONUS: Healthy Halloween Nutrition Tips [Replay]
Performance Nutritionist Chris Newport breaks down a simple plan to enjoy Halloween without overdoing it: anchor with protein, set clear treat limits, stay…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How to Get Started in Triathlon with Author Hilary Topper (who started at 53!) Ep 114
Have you ever wondered if you’re too old, too slow, or too new to try a triathlon? Think again. In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Ironman NC 70.3 Triathlon: Insider Tips with the Race Director Ep113
Join Coach Chris with Sami Winters, the race director at Ironman NC 70.3 in Wilmington, NC. Get all the insider tips and details for this amazing race…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Run Mechanics 101: Cadence, Shoes & Running Injury-Free Ep 112
In this practical episode for runners, PT and runner Dr. Rob Berghorn (Endurance Unleashed) joins Coach Chris to break down the need-to-know of efficient…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How to Build Healthy Meals for Longevity and Performance Ep 111
Coach Chris Newport shares a simple six-step process for creating healthy, high-performing meals and snacks. She emphasizes the importance of selecting…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Immune Health for Athletes: Nutrition, Genetics & Smart Supplementation Ep 110
Immune health is intricately connected to nutrition, genetics, and activity level, with each person requiring a unique approach based on their genetic makeup…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
How to Choose the Right Supplements Ep 109
Today, Chris explores how to make informed decisions about supplements by following a clear framework for determining if they're right for you. This practical…
- Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes
Empowering Women & Girls in Triathlon with She Tris Ep 108
Sarah Hayes, co-owner of She Tris, shares how their women-only triathlon series creates an inclusive, supportive environment for female athletes of all ages…