Explore every episode of the podcast Plant Based Performance Dietitian
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| Episode 128-How to Fuel a Marathon on Plants | 04 Oct 2025 | 00:10:00 | |
In this episode, I discuss your ideal race fueling plan as a plant based marathon runner. Download a 1-Day Training Day Meal Plan Download the Plant Based Performance Race Day Fueling Plan Schedule an appointment with Coach Kayla | |||
| Episode 127-How to Fuel Your Race Day | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:20:56 | |
In this episode, I discuss how to fuel before, during, and after your race. I also give expert tips on what else to consider on race day when it comes to fueling and nutrition as a plant based runner. Download my free Fueling Guide! Check out the Plant Based Performance Dietitian Blog here. Check out the Plant Based Performance Ebooks - Fall recipes! Sign up for the Run on Plants Course! Buy me a coffee! | |||
| Episode 126-How to Fuel for a 70.3 Ironman Triathlon | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:21:59 | |
Have you ever fueled for an endurance event for longer than 4 hours? Fueling is important when going the distance. About 17% of athletes during this event DNF'd likely related to lack of fueling/hydration due to the hot weather. In this episode, I discuss how I planned out my fueling and hydration plan, the sports recommendations for fueling an endurance event >2.5 hours and the possible mistakes I made. Find me on: Facebook ->join the Group! Instagram @plantbasedperformancerd Learn on the Blog! Join the Plant Based Performance e- newsletter here and get the Plant Based Protein Guide! Email questions or to work with me: kayla@plantbasedperformancecoaching.com | |||
| Episode 125: The Run on Plants Method for Endurance Athletes | 12 Apr 2025 | 00:15:53 | |
| Episode 124: Thriving as a Plant Based Endurance Athlete, Entrepreneur, Wife, and Mother with Christina Collins | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:33:38 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla had the opportunity to interview, Christina Collins. This was an amazing conversation about plant based eating and training for ultra endurance events as a mother and entrepreneur. Christina also shared about how her passion for improving fitness among school aged children as a Phys Ed teacher which led to creating her franchise, NeverStopMoving365. Check it out and join the Never Stop Moving 365 team in your area! | |||
| Episode 123: How to Fuel Pre, During, or Post Workout or Races as an Endurance Athlete | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:16:43 | |
| Episode 122: How to Properly Carb Load as an Endurance Athlete | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:09:25 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla gives insight on what is carb loading and what is not, how to carb load including when to start carb loading and how much carbs to include, and gives a sample 3 day plant based carb loading plan. Check out the full blog article here. | |||
| Episode 121: How to Fuel for Energy and Performance | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:17:16 | |
In this solo episode, Coach Kayla discusses tips for fueling for energy and performance. Read about the 7 foods to eat for energy and performance here. Contact me at kayla@plantbasedperformancecoaching.com if you would like additional guidance! | |||
| Episode 120: Thriving as a Plant Based Masters Endurance Athlete with Henry Howard | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:41:45 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla had the opportunity to interview Henry Howard, a thriving plant based master's endurance athlete. Henry Howard found running in his early 40s when he set out to achieve a bucket-list goal: run a marathon. Since then he has finished more than 40 marathons and ultras, including four 100-milers. Along the way, he has qualified for the Boston Marathon twice, become a running coach and launched his RunSpirited website. As a running coach, he guides awesome runners of all experience levels, backgrounds and fitness to achieve their amazing goals. As a professional writer and editor, he has merged his background with his passion for running and desire to give back to the community. RunSpirited offers coaching tips, interviews with inspiring athletes, product reviews and much more. Learn more at RunSpirited.com | |||
| Episode 119: Overcoming Adversity with Kyra Nones | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:31:18 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla interviews Kyra Nones, who shares her plant based running story and how this journey has led to a new passion and career. | |||
| Episode 118: How to Meet Your Iron Needs as a Plant Based Endurance Athlete | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:13:31 | |
In this episode, I give you 4 tips on meeting your iron needs. Check out the full blog article with a sample meal plan onthe Plant Based Performance Dietitian blog. | |||
| Episode 117: From Weight Loss to Spartan Ultras as a Plant Based Every Day Athlete with Wendi Anderson | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:32:33 | |
In this episode, I get to catch up with Wendi, a former Plant Based Performance Client and Moderator of the Plant Based Performance Facebook Group. Check out Wendi's story and all the amazing things she's up to! Follow her on IG at3crzyboyzmom! | |||
| Episode 116: How to Know What Vitamins and Supplements You Need for Health and Performance | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:18:33 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla discussed 4 things to know what vitamins or supplements you need for health and performance. She also shares her experience and biomarkers from Inside Tracker. Get your Inside Tracker test here. *no affiliate | |||
| Episode 115: From Overweight and Addiction to Plant Based Marathon Runner with Jeff Hudnall | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:39:08 | |
In this episode, I interview Jeff who went from overweight and addiction to a plant based marathon runner inspiring and helping other runners to meet their running goals. | |||
| Episode 114: How to Know What Protein Powder to Choose | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:27:15 | |
In this episode, we break down the case of protein powders...do you need a protein powder? Pea protein powders are contaminated with lead? What if I need a protein powder to meet my protein needs? Which do I choose? As a plant based sports nutrition and run coach, I answer all these questions and more! | |||
| Episode 113: Training for Bikini and Triathlon Competitions as a Plant Based Athlete with Cathy Hartwell | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:33:28 | |
In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Cathy Hartwell, a successful bikini and triathlon competitor and plant based athlete. She describes her journey and how she has been able to compete in both divisions and earn top awards! This was an amazing conversation and so fun! Follow Cathy on IG @cathy.hart12. | |||
| Episode 112: How to Meet Your Protein Needs as a Plant Based Runner | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:12:43 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses protein recommendations and the 4 steps to meet your protein needs as a plant based runner. Read the full blog article at plantbasedperformancedieititian.com. Download the Protein Guide. Join the Recipe Club here. Join the Plant Based Performance Runner Winter Challenge! Join the Plant Based Performance Runners Facebook Group for more information! | |||
| Episode 111: Reaching Your Dreams as a Vegan Endurance Ultrarunner with Ariel Rosenfield | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:39:20 | |
In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Israel's leading ultramarathon runner, Ariel. Ariel is 51 years young, father of Roey, Einav and Amit, Vegan since 2011, CEO of an Israeli tech startup, running marathons since 2009, ultra marathon since 2011, 200+km/24+h races since 2025. He is a four time winner of Israel's top ultramarathon, three time Spartathlon finisher, winner of Berlin Wall 100 mile race, and national record breaker for 24 hours of running. You can find him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. | |||
| Episode 110: How to Know if Flexitarian is Right for You as an Endurance Athlete | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:09:26 | |
In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of a flexitarian eating style and how to know if it's the right choice for you as an endurance athlete. Read the full blog article here. | |||
| Episode 109: How to Use the Plant Based Performance Plates to Fuel Your Body for Life and Training | 11 Jan 2025 | 00:25:41 | |
In this episode, I explain what and how to use the Plant Based Performance plates for fueling for life and endurance training! | |||
| Episode 108: How to Find the Best Plant-Based Diet for Endurance Athletes | 04 Jan 2025 | 00:14:26 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses what to consider when choosing or figuring out what plant-based diet is best for you as an endurance athlete. Check out the full blog post on plant-based diets on The Plant Based Performance Dietitian Blog here! Apply to join the Plant Based Performance Virtual Run Team Sign up for the Plant Based Performance Recipe Club | |||
| Episode 107: How to Find the Best Gifts for Vegan Runners | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:02:02 | |
Here are 10 vegan runner gift ideas! Shop my recommendations at my Amazon store, Running Warehouse, Complement, Purple Carrot, Sweet Pea. View the Gift Giving Guide for Plant-Based Endurance Athletes! for the discount codes at the above sites! | |||
| Episode 106: How to Eat While Traveling/During the Holidays as a Plant Based Athlete | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:09:37 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla gives tips on how to eat to meet your nutrition needs a plant based athlete while traveling for races or during holidays. | |||
| Episode 105: How to Run Faster or get a PR without Weight Loss | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:17:20 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses 7 ways to help you run faster without focusing on weight loss. | |||
| Episode 104: How to Fuel Post-Marathon | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:13:14 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses fueling post-marathon to prevent soreness and help with recovery. She gives tips for plant-based marathon runners. | |||
| Episode 103: How to Fuel During a Marathon | 18 Oct 2024 | 00:13:11 | |
In this episode, I discuss how to fuel for a marathon. We break it down so you can know how many gels/chews or other carbs you should be fueling with during your race. | |||
| Episode 102: How to Fuel Before a Marathon | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:08:08 | |
In this episode, I discuss how to fuel leading up to running a marathon and day of nutrition before the race. | |||
| Episode 101: How to Get More Protein | 05 Oct 2024 | 00:09:46 | |
In this episode, we talk all about protein! The most asked question and struggle that most of my clients have. | |||
| Introduction | 05 Oct 2024 | 00:01:36 | |
Introduction to Season 3 | |||
| Episode 100: Top 3 Episodes of Season 2 | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:43:32 | |
We made it to 100 episodes!!! Woohoo!! Listen to the top 3 episodes of season 2 from the past year. Thank you to all of you for being faithful listeners and subscribers, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and happy holidays!!! See you next year! | |||
| Episode 99: How to Use Mindful/Intuitive Eating Approaches for Running/Sport and Navigating Holiday Eating | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:13:37 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses how you can use mindful/intuitive eating as a mindset approach for fueling for your sport and during the holidays. Take a listen or watch the replay in the Facebook group or on YouTube! | |||
| Episode 98: How to Train and Fuel During Winter | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:10:44 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla gives you strategies and tips to help you properly train and fuel during the colder months. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 97: How to Eat Enough to Prevent RED-S | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:12:15 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses what RED-S is, the symptoms, and what you can do about it as a plant based eater. Check it out! | |||
| Episode 96: How to Eat Plant Based Eating During the Holidays/While Traveling | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:07:54 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla gives you tips to help you navigate eating during the holidays if you are plant based and if you are traveling for the holidays. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 95: How to Prevent Weight Gain When Injured | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:15:34 | |
Listen to learn tips to prevent weight gain while injured! | |||
| Episode 94: How to Prepare for an Upcoming Marathon: Hydration, Fueling, and Mental Tips! | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:15:56 | |
Are you running a Fall marathon soon?! This episode is for you! Learn what you need to know to plan for your hydration and fueling needs the week leading up to a marathon, day before, day of, and post-race. I also include some mental tips! Download and save this guide for future reference: https://mailchi.mp/9a482a04e886/hydration-and-fueling-marathon-guide | |||
| Episode 93: How to Get All Essential Amino Acids as a Plant Based Runner | 28 Aug 2022 | 00:13:55 | |
In this episode, we discuss the essential amino acids, complementary proteins, and more... | |||
| Episode 92: How to Prevent Weight Gain During Marathon Training | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:17:52 | |
In this episode, we discuss why you may gain weight and 5 tips on how to avoid weight gain during marathon training. | |||
| Episode 91: How to Improve Your Relationship with Food and Your Body | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:22:06 | |
In this episode, I discuss the steps and tips for improving your relationship with food and your body. Enjoy! | |||
| Ep 90: How to Eat Plant Based for Health and Performance During the Summer | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:13:02 | |
In this episode, I give tips for eating seasonally, meal prepping during the summer, and special considerations for eating during the summer when training. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 89: How to Eat to Prevent and Treat Stress Fractures | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:13:39 | |
In this episode, I give you 3 things you should focus on when it comes to healing stress fracture. Check it out! | |||
| Episode 88: How to Train for a Marathon | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:13:27 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla discusses how to train for a marathon and includes tips for the long run. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 87: How to Eat When Injured as a Plant Based Runner | 26 May 2022 | 00:09:30 | |
In this episode, Coach Kayla gives you tips on what and how to it when you are injured and not able to run. Interested in getting help with your nutrition to fuel right? Reach out to Coach Kayla at kayla@plantbasedperformancecoaching.com. | |||
| Episode 86: How to Eat and Train for a New Marathon Training Cycle | 18 May 2022 | 00:10:14 | |
In this episode, I give 5 nutrition and training tips when training for a new marathon cycle. Check it out! | |||
| Episode 85: How to Have a Healthy and Happy Gut as a Plant Based Runner | 11 May 2022 | 00:13:48 | |
In this episode, I give you 5 tips on improving and having a healthy gut as a plant based runner so you can do what you love - run! And perform at your best! | |||
| Episode 84: The Boston Marathon Recap with Coach Kayla | 04 May 2022 | 00:18:15 | |
In this episode, I share the recap of my Boston Marathon and my experience/how to become a support runner. Enjoy! You can watch the video here. | |||
| Episode 83: Living and Advocating the Vegan Lifestyle with Flowers Fields | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:33:03 | |
In this episode, I interview Flowers Fields, Flowers has been vegan since 1981, for 41 years, is a member of www.GentleWorld.org since 1981, advocate for www.WeDidIt.health, helps support healthyschoolfood.org, published cookbooks, nutrition books with gentle world, opened restaurants, consulted on restaurants, catering, celebrity banquets with Gentle World, whole sale food, seminars, cooking demos, retreats, and put on the first World Peace Diet retreat with Will Tuttle. We talk about the vegan lifestyle, benefits of being vegan for health and longevity, everything Flowers has been involved advocating a vegan diet, and Gentle World! You can find Flowers on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/deer.flowers Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 82: How to Know if You Should Be Vegan or Plant Based as an Endurance Athlete | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:15:36 | |
If you are not sure if vegan/plant based eating is right for you or not sure if you should be vegan, this episode is for you! Coach Kayla explains 5 questions to ask yourself if thinking about going vegan or if unsure if this is right for you. Check it out! Remember to follow on YouTube, Facebook, IG, and Tik Tok! YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCo7dnU3okn2j08oF_DeZrA FB: https://www.facebook.com/plantbasedperformancecoaching IG: @plantbased_performance_rd TT: @plantbasedperformancerd Also, subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you loved this episode! | |||
| Episode 81: The Importance of Stretching with Emily Stein | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:38:51 | |
In this episode, I interview Emily Stein who is founder and owner of Roll for Fitness, Roll for Fitness provides a variety of Stretching services primarily in the Tampa Bay area and also other locations throughout the United States to assist individuals enhance all aspects of their movement. Using a combination of Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR®) and Pilates techniques. These modalities focus on enhancing optimal athletic performance as well as sports recovery. Flexibility, stamina and strength, endurance, posture, stride and balance are all enhanced. Whether you are a baseball or softball player, tennis, football, soccer, runner or long distance biker, core strength and flexibility are vital to your success. In this episode, we talk about the importance of stretching, her favorite tools, and tips that runners can do to prevent common running injuries, and more! You can Contact Emily at 813-591-3016 to set up your consultation and get her book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08T1RPH8M/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr= | |||
| Episode 80: How to Recover from Long Runs, Races, and Injury Through Plant Based Nutrition | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:22:33 | |
In this episode, I talk about recovery and give you all my tips on recovering from injury, long runs/races, and what foods help you recover best! Enjoy! To apply or to learn more about the Run on Plants Academy, go here. | |||