The Science of Nutrition, Gut Training, Supplements, and Performance with Dr. Emily Dow
Are you actually fueling enough to support your ultramarathon training… or are you unknowingly sabotaging your performance?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Emily Dow: nutrition scientist, strength and conditioning specialist, educator, and content creator who helps athletes cut through the BS and understand what the science actually says about performance nutrition.And this conversation is a must-listen for any ultrarunner who wants to train harder, recover better, avoid GI issues, and stay healthy long-term.We dive into why “lighter is better” can be a dangerous mindset for endurance athletes, how underfueling can wreck your recovery and adaptations, what runners need to know about iron, fiber, gut health, and supplements, and how to properly train your gut to handle more carbs during long runs and races.In this episode, we cover:Why underfueling is one of the biggest performance limiters for endurance athletesThe problem with chasing race weight or “lighter is better”Signs you may not be eating enough to support your trainingSupplements that may actually be worth taking — and which ones may not beWhy probiotics and greens powders might not be as useful as people thinkHow fiber impacts gut health, longevity, and performanceHow to train your gut to tolerate more carbsWhether gels every day are bad for long-term healthWhy health, recovery, and performance are all connectedHuge thank you to Dr. Emily Dow for coming on the show and sharing so much science-backed insight for ultrarunners and endurance athletes. SHOW LINKS:Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comFollow Emily on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dremilydow/Emily's website: https://dremilydow.com/
