Nutrition Coaching for Runners

Training for a race takes more than logging the miles. You also need enough energy to train, recover, and handle everything else life throws at you.

Whether you’re struggling with low energy, inconsistent fueling, stomach issues, or simply wondering what—and how much—to eat, I’ll help you build a practical nutrition strategy that fits your training and your real life.

We’ll focus on what matters most:

Eating enough to support your training
Building steady energy throughout the day
Fueling before, during, and after your runs
Practicing a race-day nutrition plan you can trust
Creating simple, sustainable habits that support your goals

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Fueling for Runners: Are Old Food Rules Tanking Your Training?

Am I the only one who still has flashbacks from the fat-free and low-carb eras? Recently, I was putting together a Running Nutrition Strategy Guide for a client training for a 50K, and as I entered her calorie and macro recommendations, I had a moment. Because even though I know what it takes to fuel a body for endurance training, recommending that many carbs can still feel a little daunting. That’s how deep those old food rules run.

Melissa showing off her 2nd 50k finisher medal

The Biggest Fueling Mistake Endurance Runners Make

I have a friend named Matt who is an incredible ultra runner. And when I say ultra runner, I mean the long ultra distances — 200 and 250 miles. Over the years, I’ve heard him drop plenty of little nuggets of ultra wisdom, but one has stuck with me more than the rest: “In ultras, the answer is almost always food.”

What Is a Good Carb? (Why Nutrition Basics Don’t Have to Be Confusing)

If you’re confused about carbs, protein, or what’s actually “healthy,” you’re not alone. Let’s break it down simply. A few weeks ago, I gave a nutrition clinic for a half marathon training group that I volunteer with. I look forward to this clinic every year—sharing practical nutrition strategies with people preparing to run 13.1 miles, many for the very first time. After the session, a few runners came up to ask questions, which is pretty typical. But this time, three differ