312. Travel Nutrition for Runners: What to Eat When Traveling for a Race with Claire Shorenstein, RD, CSSD

✈️ Traveling for a marathon or half marathon? Don't let poor nutrition derail months of hard work before you even reach the starting line!

You've spent months training, dialing in your fueling strategy, and preparing for race day. But what happens when airports, long flights, unfamiliar restaurants, and changes to your normal routine throw your nutrition plan off track?

In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti is joined by Claire Shorenstein, MS, RD, CSSD, a distance runner, board-certified Sports Dietitian, and founder of Eat for Endurance, to share practical travel nutrition tips for runners so you can arrive at your destination fueled, confident, and ready to race your best!

Whether you're traveling to runDisney, a destination marathon, or your next half marathon, you'll learn how to keep your nutrition on track before, during, and after your trip.

Here's what you'll learn:

✈️ Why traveling can disrupt your normal fueling routine

🥨 What to eat and pack in the 24–48 hours before traveling for a race

🥪 The best snacks and meals to bring to the airport or on a road trip

💧 How to manage hydration and electrolytes while flying or traveling to a different climate

🍝 How to navigate restaurants and unfamiliar foods before race day

⚠️ The ONE nutrition mistake runners should avoid when traveling for a race

🏅 How to fuel your recovery when traveling home after a marathon or half marathon

🎁 FREE RESOURCE: Grab Claire's Travel Nutrition Tips Guide to help you plan your snacks, meals, and fueling strategy for your next race trip here! 

If you found this episode helpful, share it with a running buddy who's traveling for an upcoming race!

Remember, your nutrition plan shouldn't stop when you leave home. Fuel smart, travel prepared, and show up ready to run strong!

Connect with Claire Shortenstein:

- Get Claire's free resources including her Travel Nutrition Tips Guide

- Eatforendurance.com

- Instagram @eatforendurance

- YouTube @eatforendurance

- The Eat for Endurance Podcast

- Fuel for Life Crew

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I'm Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 9x marathoner 🏅

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