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The Fueling Forward Podcast

Hosted by Maddie Alm, sports dietitian and elite runner, The Fueling Forward Podcast is the place to go for all things running and sports nutrition. Learn from other runners as they discuss their own experiences with nutrition and performance and learn from Maddie, a registered dietitian and runner. Through these conversations, we will bust common nutrition myths and misconceptions around fueling for performance, so you can find an approach to fueling that will allow you to feel and perform your

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41. Sarah Reiter

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/10/02

This episode is an interview with 2:31 marathoner and 3x Olympic Trials qualifier, Sarah Reiter. Sarah shares her journey from discovering running in high school and becoming a 2A xc state champion in her home state of Washington, to running at the D1 level. She transferred from Montana State after her freshman year to a smaller D1 school, Eastern Washington, where she ran for 4 years. After college, she took a long break from running, then rediscovered her love for the sport when she decided to

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Q&A With Maddie - 35

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/09/25

I'm back from maternity leave! This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:I recently increased my mileage and noticed I lost weight. Does this mean I'm under fueling or is this a result of training?Can taking my iron supplement in the evening be impacted by having a snack before bed like ice cream, yogurt or milk?Is it possible to work on improving body composition while going through period recovery? I’m 5

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40. Lauren Gregory

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/09/18

This episode is an interview with professional runner for Nike, Lauren Gregory. Lauren is a Colorado native, where she fell in love with running while out on the trails with her high school xc team. She immediately excelled and after becoming a 7x Colorado state champion and NXN runner up, Lauren committed to the University of Arkansas to pursue D1 collegiate running. Struggles with fueling led to a frustrating injury cycle and she nearly medically retired, but after finding her way back to a

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47:23

Q&A With Alexa - 4

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/09/11

While Maddie is on maternity leave, Alexa Gusman, the newest dietitian at Fueling Forward, is taking over to answer your questions! This episode is a Q&A episode where Alexa answers questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:I have some abnormal iron and liver panel labs and am cross-training as I recover from an injury. How can I improve my labs to help improve my performance? As a healthcare worker, it's not always realistic to fuel every 2-4 hours

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39. Lyndsay Centrowitz

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/09/04

This episode is an interview with physical therapist, Lyndsay Centrowitz. Lyndsay is from Colorado, where she grew up running cross country and track. Her experience with injuries inspired her to pursue a career in physical therapy, and she received her doctorate in physical therapy then went on to practice in a prestigious clinic in Portland that specialized in treating runners. Lyndsay quickly realized there was a gap in women's pelvic health, especially within the context of female athletes, so

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Q&A With Maddie - 34

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/08/28

I'm back from maternity leave! This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:I have always struggled with needing to go to the bathroom on runs. I have tried eliminating certain foods and even the FODMAP diet which I found to be restrictive. Do you have any reccomendations?I’m transitioning from high school to college training and I seem to be always hungry. We also don't practice until 5pm which has made

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52:56

Q&A With Alexa - 3

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/08/14

While Maddie is on maternity leave, Alexa Gusman, the newest dietitian at Fueling Forward, is taking over to answer your questions! This episode is a Q&A episode where Alexa answers questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:How can I catch underfueling before it starts affecting my menstrual cycle? What are other signs of underfueling beyond normal workout fatigue or lack of sleep?I often find myself bingeing at night and initially thought it was from

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38. Christina Aragon

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/08/07

This episode is an interview with professional runner for Nike, Christina Aragon. Christina is a Montana native where she grew up running and doing gymnastics. She was a 12x state champion between track and cross country, and even competed in the Olympic trials in the 1500 as a high schooler. Christina went on to run at Stanford University, where she was a 9x All-American and the 2016 U20 World Championships bronze medalist in the 1500. After college, Christina signed a professional contract with

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48:08

Q&A With Alexa - 2

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/07/31

While Maddie is on maternity leave, Alexa Gusman, the newest dietitian at Fueling Forward, is taking over to answer your questions! This episode is a Q&A episode where Alexa answers questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:I'm going to be a runner in college next year, and I had a stress fracture this spring and an inconsistent period. My body fat percentage is a little high, and I'd like to lower it for optimal health/fitness. Do you have any tips or

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37. Maryann Gong

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/07/24

This episode is an interview with app developer and marathon OTQ hopeful, Maryann Gong. Maryann is an NYC local and California native. She went to MIT where she got her bachelor's degree in computer sciences and her master's degree in AI. While at MIT, she ran on the track and xc team, becoming an All-American and a D3 champion in the indoor 3k. She struggled on and off with fueling and an injury cycle after her junior year, and her experience with this inspired her to create a training app for

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40:52

Q&A with Alexa -1

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/07/17

While Maddie is on maternity leave, Alexa Gusman, the newest dietitian at Fueling Forward, is taking over to answer your questions! This episode is a Q&A episode where Alexa answers questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:I'm a high school track and cross-country athlete and definitely have a sweet tooth. My training load is relatively light compared to many other distance runners, and as the postseason approaches, my family has been encouraging me

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36. Rachel Cliff

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/07/10

This episode is an interview with former elite Canadian runner, Rachel Cliff. Rachel is the former Canadian record holder in the marathon and half marathon, and she also represented Team Canada at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships in the 10k and 5k respectively, the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the 10k, the 2018 NACAC Championships (she was the bronze medalist in the 10k), and the Pan Am Games (she was the bronze medalist in the 10k). She is currently the elite athlete advisor for Hettas and mom

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49:37

Q&A With Maddie - 33

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/07/03

This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:How do you know if you’re eating enough when you’re recovering from RED-S? Is getting your period back the only way to know, or will there be other signs?I’m a marathoner and have a family history of Type 2 diabetes. My A1C has been increasing, and I’m not sure how to balance managing my A1C and weight with fueling for performance. Do you have any advice?I just

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35. Vanessa Fraser

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/06/26

This episode is an interview with professional runner for Saucony, Vanessa Fraser. Vanessa grew up in Northern California where she discovered and fell in love with running through Girls on the Run. She went on to run at Stanford University where she became a 10x All-American and the PAC-12 champion in the 10k. While at Stanford, she received her bachelor's degree in symbolic systems and her master’s degree management science and engineering. After college, she went on to run professionally, signing

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Q&A With Maddie - 32

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/06/19

This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:As a pre-med student, I feel like I’ve turned to running and training as a coping mechanism to handle stress. How do you know if a training load is too high and inching towards overtraining? I’m a high school senior who runs track and xc and I’ve been working on getting my period back for over a year. I’ve gotten one cycle, but haven’t had any since. I feel like I’m

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34. Danae Halliday (Recipe Runner)

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/06/12

This episode is an interview with the food blogger and recipe developer behind Recipe Runner, Danae Halliday. Danae grew up in Arizona, where she discovered running through her older sister. She ran throughout high school, but found herself burnt out and took a break from the sport when she went to Arizona State University. When her sister started training for marathons, Danae found herself inspired to pick it up again and fell in love with the longer distance.Despite her love of food and recipe

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Q&A With Maddie - 31

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/06/05

This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:A running influencer that I follow recently got a stress fracture but blamed it on biomechanics. This got me wondering if bone stress injuries are ever not related to fueling and overtraining in some way? Do you have any thoughts on this in the running culture?I’m a collegiate runner running 50-55 miles per week and am trying to put on weight. I’ve been drinking

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33. Lennie Waite

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/05/29

This episode is an interview with sports psychologist and former professional runner, Lennie Waite.Lennie grew up abroad, where she primarily played soccer. She was recruited to play D1 soccer at Rice University, but after her sophomore year ended up switching to running and became a 2x All-American. She went on to run post-collegiately and represented Great Britain at 3 Commonwealth Games, the World Championships in 2017, and the 2016 Olympic Games in the steeplechase.Lennie did all of this while

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Q&A With Maddie - 30

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/05/22

This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.Questions for today’s episode include:In college I experienced a stress fracture, and since then I’ve been stuck in an injury cycle. Can you talk more about the science behind fueling to help heal injuries?What are your go to meals and snacks for track meets? I don’t have many resources at the meets and I’m someone who often runs 3 distance events.Is there a connection between motivation and energy

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32. Ali Feller

The Fueling Forward Podcast ·

2026/05/15

Today's episode is an interview with Ali Feller of Ali on the Run. Ali discovered running when she was living in NYC as a way to be social, and ultimately fell in love with the sport. She created her blog, Ali on the Run, that eventually evolved into podcast and ultimately led her to become a race announcer and broadcaster. Ali completed the 2023 Eugene Marathon, after which she discovered a lump in her breast that led to a breast cancer diagnosis. Ali has been navigating life with stage 4 cancer

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