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The Fueling Forward Podcast

Maddie Alm

Health & Fitness

Sports

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 75

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 best without taking short cuts. Here at Fueling Forward, we believe in fueling your body for the long run!

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🇨🇦 Canada - nutrition
13/08/2026
#99
🇨🇦 Canada - nutrition
12/08/2026
#64
🇺🇸 USA - nutrition
10/08/2026
#94
🇺🇸 USA - nutrition
09/08/2026
#91

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https://www.fuelingforward.com/podcast
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http://www.fuelingforward.com
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https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/fundraisers/383d5a999bf95c8cdf2c
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https://www.youtube.com/@allie_ostrander
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1. Welcome to The Fueling Forward Podcast!

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, January 17, 2025 • Duration 33:20

Welcome to the very first episode of the Fueling Forward Podcast with me, Maddie Alm, an elite runner and registered dietitian. I'm so glad you're here!

In this episode, I will introduce you to both the podcast and myself. You will learn:

What the podcast is all about and how it's going to work
The story of how I got into running and nutrition
The trajectory of my running career and how much of an impact nutrition has had on me as an athlete
What it means to be a dietitian and how I became one
What Fueling Forward is and why I started it
Information about the next episode!

Want to submit a question for the next solo episode? You can do that on my website at www.fuelingforward.com

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2. Laura Thweatt

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, January 24, 2025 • Duration 01:03:00

Today's episode is an interview with professional runner, Laura Thweatt, who is based in Boulder, CO. Laura ran collegiately at CU and went on to have a 10 year professional career running for Saucony (she is still with them today!). She's a 2:25 marathoner, a 5th place Olympic trials finisher in the 2016 10k and 2020 marathon, and a US Cross champion, and on top of all of that is an incredible high school xc/track assistant coach.

We talk about:

Laura's trajectory from high school to collegiate running
How collegiate running negatively impacted her relationship with food and running, and how she was ultimately able to find her love for the sport again
Her transition from college to professional running and eventually her transition to the marathon
What she has learned about the importance of fueling as a female athlete over the course of her career
Advice for young runners who find themselves struggling

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Q&A With Maddie - 1

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, January 31, 2025 • Duration 37:16

Today's episode is the first ever Q&A on The Fueling Forward Podcast! Get your questions answered by me, Maddie Alm, a registered dietitian and former elite runner.

On today's episode, I answer questions about:

How to structure your fueling, both consistency of eating throughout the day and composition of meals/snacks
Should you be counting calories or macros?
Recommendations for a DIY electrolyte drink
Thoughts on and research behind collagen use
How to navigate fueling with a crazy life schedule

If you want to submit a question to be answered on the next Q&A session, you can do so on my wesbite, www.fuelingforward.com, or email me at fuelingforwardpodcast@gmail.com

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3. Cory McGee

Season 1 · Episode 4

Friday, February 7, 2025 • Duration 47:22

Today's episode is an interview with professional runner and Olympian, Cory McGee. She grew up in a small town in Mississippi, where she ended up becoming a multi-time state champion. Cory went on to run collegiately for the University of Florida, where she was a 2x NCAA runner up and 10x All-American. After graduating, Cory became a professional runner for New Balance and eventually became one of the fastest and most accomplished US women in the 1500m (her PR is 3:57!). Cory has represented Team USA 5x, including at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and has the American record in the 2k.

We talk about:

Her unique childhood, growing up with 3 sisters and traveling all over the world
What it was like running in a small town and how her upbringing set up her relationship with food and running
Her transition from high school to college and what it was like learning to navigate the dorms
How she dealt with and came back from injury
Experiences with unintentional under fueling and how she was able to course correct to have a consistent and healthy career
Fueling adjustments she has made as a professional runner

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Q&A With Maddie - 2

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, February 14, 2025 • Duration 41:43

This week's episode is a Q&A with me, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former elite runner. I answer questions submitted by listeners, and today I cover:

How to handle pre-race nerves, both from a mental and fueling standpoint speaking from some of my personal experience
What are some special fueling considerations for breastfeeding moms?
Is vitamin water zero a good post training recovery drink?
How long should a run be before you recommend adding fuel?
My legs feel extremely heavy and tired, what could that mean and what should I do?

If you want to submit a question to be answered on the next Q&A session, you can do so on my wesbite, www.fuelingforward.com, or email me at fuelingforwardpodcast@gmail.com

This episode is brought to you by Momentous. Visit livemomentous.com and use code fuelingforward for 20% off today!

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Q&A With Maddie - 3

Season 1 · Episode 7

Friday, February 28, 2025 • Duration 45:24

Today's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm, a registered dietitian and former professional runner. In honor of it being National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I start today's episode by talking about some statistics around eating disorders in athletes, myths that perpetuate these issues, and sharing some resources for seeking support.

I answer 4 great questions submitted to me by listeners, and today's questions include:

1) Do you have any advice for food to prioritize while working on getting my period back?

2) Should those who menstruate fuel or hydrate differently if racing in the days before their period?

3) My doctor is telling me to lose weight, how do I do this while training?

4) I was diagnosed with SIBO and am struggling to navigate food restrictions, what do I do?

If you want to submit a question for the next Q&A episode, you can do so on my website at www.fuelingforward.com under the podcast tab or you can email me at fuelingforwardpodcast@gmail.com

Special thanks to Momentous for supporting today's episode! Head to livemomentous.com and use code fuelingforward for 20% today

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4. Katie Rainsberger

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, February 21, 2025 • Duration 01:01:23

This week's episode is an interview with my friend and former teammate, Katie Rainsberger. Katie grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she was a 10x Colorado state champion and a 4:40 miler. She went on the run at the University of Oregon and ended up transferring to University of Washington. While in college, Katie was a 13 time NCAA All-American, and a 3rd place finisher at NCAA championships. From there, Katie became a professional runner for New Balance, and has finished 5th in the 3k steeple at the 2020 Olympic Trials, as well as medaled in the NACAC championships twice.

We talk about:

Being a multisport athlete in high school, and how that helped her develop into a well rounded athlete
Her experience with under fueling and amenorrhea in college, and how she navigated a toxic culture around food and body composition
Katie's harrowing journey over the last year that forced her to step away from running competitively and advocate for herself in the healthcare system
Finding life and identity outside of running
Her incredible contribution to the sport by getting her PhD on female athlete specific research

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5. Allie Ostrander

Season 1 · Episode 8

Friday, March 7, 2025 • Duration 59:46

Today's episode is an inspiring interview with professional runner and mental health advocate, Allie Ostrander! Allie grew up in Alaska, where she was a 10x state champion and U20 World Mountain Running champion. She went on to run for Boise State University, where she was a 3x NCAA champion and 13x All-American. After college, Allie signed a contract with Brooks and ran with the Brooks Beasts, and went on to qualify for the 2019 US team in the 3k Steeple to compete at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Allie stayed with Brooks until her battle with an eating disorder ultimately led her to part ways with the team and seek treatment. Allie opened up about her struggles going into the 2021 Olympic Trials, and has gone on to become an inspiring YouTuber and mental health advocate. This year, Allie signed a contract with Oiselle and ran her first half marathon.

In this episode, we talk about:

The pressure on young runners to look a certain way and how that impacted her relationship with food and body image
Allie's long term struggle with an eating disorder that started at a very young age, and what that struggle has looked like over the years
Her experience with going through eating disorder treatment while training for the Olympic Trials, and what it was like to share her struggle publicly
How opening up about her struggles and sharing her story has allowed her to become the version of herself that she is now

Links shared in episode:

Dear Body, I Love You: https://www.milesplit.com/articles/313574/allie-ostrander-dear-body-i-love-you

Allie's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@allie_ostrander

This week's episode is brought to you by Momentous. Visit livemomentous.com and use code fuelingforward for 20% off today!

Q&A With Maddie - 4

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, March 14, 2025 • Duration 46:51

This week's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner. In honor of it being National Nutrition Month and RD day, I start the episode by talking about the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist, and my journey to becoming a dietitian.

I also answer questions submitted by listeners, and the questions I cover in this episode include:

Why should I fuel on runs over 70 minutes? Is there really a difference between types of gels and which option is best?
Do you have any ideas for lunches that are easy to pack?
What should new parents eat as a middle of the night snack when feeding a new bay every 3-4 hours?
Is over fueling a thing? Should I eat if I don't feel hungry?
I have been without my period for over a year and worry about my bone health, especially with going off to college next year. What should I do?

If you want to submit a question for the next Q&A episode, you can do so on my website at www.fuelingforward.com under the podcast tabs, or you can email me at fuelingforwardpocast@gmail.com

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Q&A With Maddie - 5

Season 1 · Episode 11

Friday, March 28, 2025 • Duration 44:40

Today's episode is a Q&A with me, your host Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner.

I answer 5 great questions submitted by listeners, including:

What are some nutrition considerations for the aging athletes?
Should I be getting regular blood work, and should I be looking for different numbers as an athlete?
What should I do from a fueling standpoint if I'm struggling with irregular cycles due to PCOS?
Do fruits and veggies count as carbs for athletes?
I recently ran a half marathon and it seemed like I was the only one with fuel, was I doing something wrong or were the other runners around me missing out on an opportunity?

If you're interested in subscribing to either of the newsletters I mentioned in today's podcast head HERE to check those out.

If you would like to submit a question, you can do so on my website HERE or email me at fuelingforwardpodcast@gmail.com

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