Optimal Nutrition for Endurance Athletes: Insights from Briana Bruinooge

Episode 8 • March 13, 2025 • 00:49:51

Hosted By

Ronnie Harper Tavis Piattoly Margaret Downs Samuel Bullard

Show Notes

Discover how to eat enough as an athlete and optimize your nutrition with insights from Briana Bruinooge, a specialist in sports dietetics focused on endurance athletes.

 

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 https://www.nenutritionexercise.com/

 

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Episode Transcript

Summary In this episode of the Eat to Win podcast, host Samuel Bullard speaks with Briana Bruinooge, a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition. They discuss the importance of proper nutrition for endurance athletes, the misconceptions surrounding fueling and hydration, and the specific needs of different types of athletes, including baseball players and marathon runners. Briana shares her journey into sports nutrition, her experiences working with various athletes, and the significance of sodium and carbohydrates in performance. They also touch on emerging trends in sports nutrition, the risks of hyponatremia, and the impact of dietary choices like the keto diet on endurance training. Takeaways - Briana's passion for nutrition began in college. - Working with motivated athletes is rewarding. - Baseball nutrition focuses on energy for daily practices. - Endurance athletes often underfuel their bodies. - Carbohydrates are essential for both athletes and non-athletes. - Sodium intake is crucial for hydration during endurance events. - Keto diets are not suitable for endurance athletes. - Carb loading is necessary for events over 90 minutes. - Emerging trends emphasize fueling rather than restriction. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Guest Introduction 03:04 Journey into Sports Nutrition 05:44 Understanding Nutrition for Different Sports 08:48 Common Misconceptions in Endurance Nutrition 11:45 Working with Endurance Athletes 14:34 Nutrition Strategies for Endurance Events 17:23 Hydration and Electrolyte Balance 20:26 The Role of Supplements in Sports Nutrition 23:12 The Importance of Regular Meals 27:07 Understanding Carb Loading for Endurance Events 31:37 Navigating Dietary Trends: The Keto Dilemma 34:41 Hydration and Hyponatremia in Endurance Sports 37:26 Emerging Trends in Sports Nutrition 39:22 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights

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