Find Your Edge: Training, Sports Nutrition & Mindset Tools for Endurance Athletes & High Achievers Chasing Performance & Longevity
Find Your Edge is an empowering, science-driven podcast helping endurance athletes and active people train smarter, fuel better, and live longer, healthier lives. Hosted by Chris Newport, MS, RDN, CISSN—sports dietitian, coach, and founder of The Endurance Edge—each episode delivers clarity, practical strategies, and inspiration so you can optimize performance, prevent burnout, and feel your best on and off the race course.
If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, struggling with GI issues, or confused about hydration, training metrics, mental training and supplements, this podcast meets you where you are—with no-fluff insights, relatable stories, and field-tested methods.
Whether you’re training for triathlon, running events, or seeking longevity through personalized nutrition, every episode helps you feel informed, confident, and in control of your health and performance.
With two decades of experience and hundreds of athletes coached and tested, Chris pulls back the curtain on what actually works—offering grounded, science-backed guidance you can apply right away.
What you’ll hear:
-->Hydration and fueling tips that reduce GI distress and enhance performance
-->Personalized strategies using metabolic, genetic, and performance data to help you train smarter
-->Athlete stories, expert interviews, and practical breakdowns of trending and timeless topics in endurance sports
-->Longevity-focused nutrition and lifestyle strategies to keep you strong for years to come
If you’re asking questions like:
--> “How do I train and eat to support both performance and longevity?”
--> “How do I fuel without bonking or GI issues?”
--> “What should I eat to support my health while achieving my fitness goals?”
--> “What supplements do I really need, and which are a waste?”
…then you’re in the right place.
This is the podcast for when you’re ready to train with intention, eat with confidence, and unlock your competitive edge—while building a lifetime of vibrant health and performance.
Tune in weekly and take the next step toward your strongest self.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 138
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Why Every Athlete Needs a Will (and a Plan)
Are you an athlete without a will or healthcare power of attorney? This episode breaks down estate planning for athletes—what you need, why DIY templates fall short, and how to protect your people an…
Exercise in the Heat: How Athletes and Workers Can Prevent Heat Stress Ep 106
Heat stress affects four out of five Americans with many unaware they're experiencing it, and over a quarter don't know how to react in an emergency situation. Lexi Engelbart from Ergodyne joins us t…
How to Prevent GI Distress in Endurance Athletes Ep 105
Functional Sports Nutritionist Chris Newport discusses gastrointestinal (GI) distress specifically for athletes, particularly endurance athletes. The conversation covers the prevalence of GI issues i…
Common Fueling & Hydration Mistakes by Endurance Athletes [REPLAY] Ep 104
Join hydration, fueling and performance nutrition expert, Chris Newport, as she uncovers the critical mistakes athletes make and shares science-backed methods to dial in your plan, so you can train a…
Sweat Rate: The Key to Optimal Hydration for Athletic Performance Ep 103
Coach Chris discusses sweat rate, and why it matters more than you think for optimal hydration. Sweat is your body’s primary cooling mechanism—and how understanding yours could be the key to unlockin…
Racing Local: Why It Matters (plus NC multisport racing companies) Ep 102
Join Coach Chris (and Race Director) as she discusses why racing local matters!
She discusses how:
• Local race fees support small race directors, vendors, volunteers, and sometimes charitable causes …
Protecting Yourself On and Off the Bike: Insurance Essentials for Cyclists [REPLAY] Ep 101
Coach Chris interviews Thomas Henson, a personal injury attorney specializing in catastrophic injuries and avid cyclist, who shares critical insurance and safety information that can protect cyclists…
Aero Secrets for Cycling in Triathlon: Get Faster Without Working Harder Ep 100
Coach Chris Newport interviews fellow Coach Jason, who shares his journey of getting faster on the bike—without getting any fitter. Discover how he became 60 watts more efficient through aerodynamic …
Gut Health: Exploring Your Second Brain Ep 99
In this episode dedicated to functional nutrition, Coach Chris and her dietetic intern discuss gut health. Our gut is truly our second brain, affecting everything from immunity and inflammation to mo…
How to Improve as an Endurance Athlete: The Metrics That Matter Most Ep 98
Coach Chris unpacks what it really takes to improve as an endurance athlete—beyond just logging more miles or training harder.
She dives into some of the methodology that she and her coaching team u…
How to Overcome Open Water Swim Fear (And Do Your First Triathlon!) [REPLAY] Ep 97
If open water freaks you out—you’re not alone. It’s one of the biggest reasons people avoid triathlon altogether. In this episode, Coach Chris takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to f…
XTERRA Triathlon Race Debrief (and what you should add to your debrief) Ep 96
Coach Chris Newport takes listeners behind the scenes of the XTERRA North American Championships in Alabama, sharing insights from training preparation to race day execution. The race represented bot…
How I Developed a Personalized Race Fueling Plan That Actually Works Ep 95
Coach Chris Newport shares her methodology for developing an evidence-based fueling and hydration plan for her upcoming off-road Olympic triathlon. She demonstrates how tracking personal sweat data, …
Supplements for Endurance: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Might Ep 94
In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport breaks down popular supplements for endurance athletes—backed by science, tested in real-world training. Learn which ones are worth your attenti…
Beyond Cholesterol Numbers: Heart & Blood Sugar Health Ep 93
Do our cholesterol numbers tell the full story? Cardiometabolic, or heart health encompasses more than just heart function—it includes metabolic processes, blood sugar control, lipid levels, and infl…
Race Day Nutrition for Endurance Athletes Ep 92
Join Coach Chris Newport, lead performance nutritionist at The Endurance Edge, who discusses how race day nutrition for endurance events lasting over two hours isn’t one-size-fits-all. It takes a per…
Fuel & Hydrate to Avoid Bonking: Prevention Strategies for Endurance Athletes Ep 91
Coach Chris explains the science behind bonking and outlines practical strategies to prevent it during long-distance triathlon, running or cycling events.
She explains:
• What bonking is and and why th…
Hydration Mistakes to Avoid for Improved Performance Ep 90
Coach Chris Newport explores the most common fueling and hydration mistakes that wreck performance and sometimes lead to dangerous health complications for endurance athletes, like:
• Guessing with nu…
Magnesium: Prevent Cramps, Poor Sleep, and Low Energy Ep89
Join Chris Newport, functional sports nutritionist, to discuss magnesium. It's a critical mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions, yet 50-60% of both the general population and endurance a…
Why AI Can't Replace a Coach in Endurance Sports Ep 88
Join Coach Chris Newport as she makes the case for why AI can't replace a coach when training for a multisport event. While AI might be cheap, it just doesn't yet compare to the element of a good coa…