Episode 56: Fuel Smarter, Not Harder: Q&A with Sports Dietitian Kylee Van Horn
- Author
- Christina Clark
- Published
- Wed 25 Jun 2025
- Episode Link
- https://thepersonalizedrunningdoc.com/theupandrunningpodcast/episode-36-considerations-for-continuing-to-exercise-when-sick-amp-monthly-recap-nx943-7tnj9-ey9j8-ls8ng-pzhbr-wm3bb-8cyr2-ycam4-nj8fg-5klxz-d9nxk-p8bfk-5xgr5-yrl8d-s5gd6-2fyxh-frl62-fw8nt-4y56y
Episode 56 is LIVE!
Fuel Smarter, Not Harder: Q&A with Sports Dietitian Kylee Van Horn
This week, Coach Lauren brings you a special LIVE Q&A session with the incredible Kylee Van Horn, a leader in the world of endurance sports nutrition.
Kylee is the founder and owner of Flynutrition, where she helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and skiers learn not only the why but also the how behind fueling for performance. Her mission? To separate facts from fads in the nutrition world and provide easy, actionable strategies that improve both health and athletic performance.
She’s also a newly published author of the book, Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes: Your Nutrition Guide for Optimal Performance and co-hosts the podcast "Your Diet Sucks" where she takes a real-talk science based approach to nutrition, health and fitness.
In this episode, we cover:
The Best Time to Take Iron Supplements
Physiological Barriers to Iron Absorption
Are Fitness Trackers Accurate for Calorie Burn?
Fueling for Performance While in a Calorie Deficit
Why Knowing Your Macronutrient Breakdown Matters
The Power of Simple Carbs for Endurance
Best GF + Additive-Free Protein Powder Options
Simple Hacks for Pre-Exercise Fueling
Intra-Exercise Fueling Minimums You Should Know
How to Carb Load the Right Way
What to Do When GI Upset Hits Mid-Race
Dialing in Your Fluid, Electrolyte & Carb Needs BEFORE Race Day
How to Hyper-Hydrate Leading Into Hot Races
So grab your favorite sports drink mix and dive into this insightful, practical, and fun Q&A session with Kylee Van Horn!
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Listen to Kylee’s Podcast:
Your Diet Sucks on Apple
Your Diet Sucks on Spotify
Grab Her Book:Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes on Amazon
More from Kylee:
Website: flynutrition.org
Instagram: @flynutrition3
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Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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