Nausea, bloating, cramping, reflux—or the dreaded mid-race bathroom emergency? GI distress is common in endurance sports, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it as part of training and racing.

With fall race season ramping up, we’re bringing back this practical episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast to help you understand what may be happening in your gut—and what you can do about it.

Coach Chris Newport breaks down some of the most common causes of GI distress in runners, triathletes, cyclists, and other endurance athletes, including:

• Eating or drinking too much at once
• Race-day anxiety and the gut-brain connection
• Trying unfamiliar fueling products during a race
• Fructose, sugar alcohols, and other ingredients that may trigger symptoms
• Why your everyday gut health matters, too
• How to practice and train your fueling strategy before race day

The big takeaway: Your gut can be trained, too.

Instead of waiting until race morning and hoping your nutrition plan works, use your training sessions to learn what your body tolerates, adjust your strategy, and build confidence before race day.

Still struggling with GI issues during training or racing? Stop guessing and get a personalized sports nutrition strategy built around your body, training, and goals:

https://www.theenduranceedge.com/sports-nutrition-for-performance-longevity/

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Le Tour de Femme is more than a women's bike ride.

In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport talks with Catherine Davis and Nesha Daubenspeck about the story and mission behind Le Tour de Femme—a cycling event created to both empower women to explore cycling and support women going through cancer.

Catherine's connection to the event is especially powerful: she discovered Le Tour de Femme in a breast cancer support group and completed her first ride in 2009 while undergoing chemotherapy.

We talk about:

• How Le Tour de Femme began
• Catherine's journey from rider to event leadership
• Why women-centered cycling communities matter
• Using cycling to build confidence and connection
• Supporting women navigating cancer
• The event's new chapter with One of Us
• Why you don't have to be an experienced cyclist to find your place in the sport

Whether you've been riding for years or are wondering if cycling could be for you, this conversation is a reminder of just how powerful movement and community can be.

Learn more here: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/le-tour-de-femme-womens-cycling-cancer-community/

Learn more about our Fall Women's Endurance Athlete Retreat here: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/triathlon-training-camp/#womens-retreat

Register to ride here: https://www.letourdefemme.org

Want a supportive endurance community of your own? Learn about The Endurance Edge Group Training & Club:
https://www.theenduranceedge.com/group-triathlon-training-club/

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• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

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What makes a race so good that you immediately want other athletes to experience it?

On this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport talks with Roadless Races founder and race director Jim Harman about his unexpected journey into race directing, beginning with an adventure race idea in 1999.

Jim shares how he got started during the early days of adventure racing and how an idea involving trekking, mountain biking, paddling, navigation, and a few obstacles helped launch a career he never expected.

Chris and Jim also explore something that can get lost when we're constantly chasing PRs: racing can be FUN.

If you're an endurance athlete looking for a new challenge, a stronger connection to the endurance community, or simply an excuse to get off your usual roads, this episode is for you.

And yes...we talk about post-race pickles. 🥒

🎧 Listen and discover why your next endurance adventure might need a little less pavement.

In this episode:
• How Jim unexpectedly became a race director
• The early days of adventure racing
• Why trying a different type of race can be refreshing
• What makes a race experience memorable
• The role of community and fun in endurance sports

Find the Roadless Races events here.

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• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

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What does nutrition really look like behind the scenes of professional cycling?

In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport talks with sports dietitian, former professional cyclist, and EF Pro Cycling nutritionist Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD.

Kristen takes us inside the world of professional cycling nutrition—from morning hydration checks and chef-prepared meals to feed zones, heat protocols, gut training, and individualized carbohydrate testing.

We cover:

• Why nutrition has become such an important part of cycling performance
• What a sports dietitian actually does during a professional stage race
• Why simply eating more carbohydrates isn't the whole story
• How gut training can improve an athlete's ability to tolerate race fueling
• Why nutrition needs change with heat, intensity, and course demands
• The challenges of getting nutrition to riders during a race
• Why health and performance need to work together—not compete with each other
• What everyday cyclists, runners, and triathletes can learn from the pros

You don't need a World Tour nutrition team to fuel better. But you do need a strategy that works for your body, your training, and your goals.

*Kristen notes that cycling oxidation rates can be 75-160g per hour (not 170g)

Learn more about Kristen Arnold here: https://www.sportsnutritionforwomen.com

Learn more about metabolic and sweat testing at The Endurance Edge to personalize your fueling and hydration needs: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/sweat-and-metabolic-vo2max-testing/

Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?

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• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

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Coach Chris sits down with Dr. Sarah Gordon, who explains the science behind lasting motivation in endurance sports—and why enjoyment, confidence, adaptability, and community help athletes stay active for life.

You’ll learn:

• What self-determination theory teaches us about motivation
• Why enjoyment may be more sustainable than chasing awards
• How community supports long-term participation
• Why athletes need to adapt rather than compare themselves to the past
• How stress, rest, boundaries, and asking for help affect performance
• What Sarah means when she asks, “What are you training for?”

Sarah also shares the lessons she learned while balancing doctoral work, caregiving, stress, and her own endurance journey.

Natalie Grabow's episode we referenced: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/natalie-grabow-ironman-longevity-aging-performance/

Sarah's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhDJourneyUnplugged

Learn more about The Endurance Edge Group Training & Club:
https://www.theenduranceedge.com/group-triathlon-training-club/

Explore more episodes:
https://www.theenduranceedge.com/find-your-edge-podcast/

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We break down gut health using simple frameworks that connect digestion, inflammation, and the gut-brain axis. We share practical self-checks and food-first habits that help you understand what your symptoms might be telling you and how to start supporting your microbiome.

• DIGIN framework for digestion, absorption, permeability, microbiota, inflammation, and the nervous system
• baking soda test basics and common signs of low stomach acid
• malabsorption clues and why deficiencies can show up as fatigue, hair changes, and tingling
• what leaky gut means and how it can drive food sensitivities
• STAIN framework stress, toxins, adverse reactions, infections, nutritional imbalances
• dysbiosis symptoms that can look like IBS, headaches, skin issues, joint pain, brain fog, and mood shifts
• why prebiotics make probiotics work and how fiber feeds short-chain fatty acids
• Mediterranean-style eating, polyphenols, and omega-3s for inflammation support
• gut-brain axis and vagus nerve habits like breathing, yoga, singing, and sleep
• Five Rs approach to gut healing and why plans need to be individualized
• gut circadian rhythm and how late meals and poor sleep can disrupt recovery

Need individualized gut healing to support your athletic endeavors AND your health? Book a 30 Minute Quick Start Consult and we'll assess your gut health, get you on the right track with some quick action items and lay out a path to helping you feel your best.

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• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

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What happens when every race gets canceled...but athletes still want a finish line?

That's exactly how Humans of Steel Racing was born.

In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Carlie share the story behind Humans of Steel—from its unexpected beginnings during COVID to becoming one of North Carolina's most welcoming triathlon experiences.

They discuss:

• Why the reverse-format triathlon is perfect for athletes looking for a unique challenge
• How Humans of Steel creates a less intimidating swim experience for beginners
• Why relay teams and aquabike athletes are some of the biggest winners on race day
• What makes this race feel more like a community cookout than a typical competition
• How every registration helps support Girls on the Run and inspire the next generation of athletes

Whether you're training for your first sprint triathlon, looking for an Olympic-distance tune-up before your fall race, or simply want to experience an event where everyone belongs, this episode is for you.

Learn more or register: https://www.humansofsteelracing.com

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• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

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Most athletes sign up for a training camp hoping to become a stronger swimmer, cyclist, or runner.

But the biggest transformation usually isn't what they expect.

In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport and Coach Carlie Frost-Poirier share stories from years of coaching Ultimate Training Days and triathlon camps, where athletes consistently discover breakthroughs that extend far beyond technique.

You'll learn:

• Why personalized coaching beats generic online advice

• The surprising breakthroughs athletes experience

• How confidence is built through guided experience

• Why community accelerates long-term success

• Common mistakes athletes make before attending camp

• How immediate feedback can fast-track your performance

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or unsure what your next step should be, this episode will help you understand why immersive coaching experiences can completely change your trajectory.

Ready to stop guessing and start making confident decisions?

Join us at an upcoming Ultimate Training Day and experience the difference personalized coaching can make.

Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?

Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately.

Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps

Support the show

🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨

📚 Download our free resources:

• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com
🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC
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⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners
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