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Want to get faster? Your nutrition might be the missing piece.
If you're showing up for your workouts but your race times aren't improving, it might not be your training plan, it could be how you're fueling it.
In this episode, we break down the nutrition strategies that help runners maximize the quality of their workouts, recover better, and ultimately run faster. From daily meal timing to carb loading, hydration, and fueling during long runs, you'll learn how to support your training so you can get more from every mile.
Whether you're chasing a new 5K PR or training for your next half or full marathon, these fueling strategies can help you unlock your performance potential.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why your nutrition should change based on your training schedule
How daily fueling impacts workout quality, recovery, and injury risk
The importance of meal timing before and after runs
Why carbohydrates are essential for speed workouts and higher-intensity training
How to fuel long runs for stronger finishes
The biggest mistakes runners make with carb loading
Why practicing your race fueling strategy during training matters
How hydration impacts performance—and why it may be the real cause of late-run stomach issues
If your goal this season is to run faster, this episode will help you build a nutrition strategy that supports stronger training sessions, faster recovery, and more confident race-day performances.
Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?
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And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my nutrition ebook Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger, my online coaching programs The Fueled Runner or The Fuel Train Recover Club, or apply for limited spots in my personalized 1:1 coaching programs.
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"Why You're Not Getting Faster (it might be your fueling)" is an episode of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast. Runtime 25 min. Published July 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.