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What if your body isn’t underperforming… it’s protecting you? We sit down with Renee McGregor, renowned sports and clinical dietitian, to unpack Relative Energy Deficiency in sport and why so many runners and active people feel flat, injured, or anxious despite training harder than ever. Renee explains how the body prioritizes movement when fuel is low and quietly turns down hormones, bone health, digestion, and immunity to keep you going—until it can’t. We walk through real-world signs to watch for, why weight often doesn’t change, and how stress from life and training compounds when recovery and nutrition timing fall short.

Together we trace the messy intersection of REDs, overtraining, and personality traits like perfectionism and control. Renee shares how assessment actually works—history, labs, behaviors—and why recovery takes time: often 18 months for the body and longer for the brain to fully recalibrate. We also address a frequent blind spot for women in their 40s and beyond: perimenopause symptoms can mimic REDs. When to consider HRT, when fueling and rest are the missing pieces, and how both can coexist. The goal is clarity, not fear, and a practical path back to stable energy, resilient bones, and consistent performance.

We challenge popular fasting trends with emerging research linking narrow eating windows to higher cardiovascular risk and explain how chronic cortisol undermines adaptation. You’ll leave with simple, athlete-proven strategies: eat before and after hard work, fuel long sessions, protect sleep, and replace rigid control with flexible choices. Share this with a training partner who needs to hear it. If the conversation helped, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what’s the first change you’ll make this week?

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Books by Renee McGregor:

Fuel for Thought

More Fuel You

Training Food

Orthorexia

Fast Fuel -Food for Triathlon Success

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Forget the anti-aging hype—let’s talk about getting strong enough to live the life you want. Coach and author Heike Yates joins us to unpack what midlife really means, why it isn’t a number, and how to trade comparison and guilt for confidence and capacity. We go deep on the mindset shifts that matter, the workouts that keep you independent, and the practical tools that help you reset without starting over.

Heike shares her powerful transition from high-mileage runner to fast hiker, swimmer, and cyclist after chronic knee pain. You’ll hear how she honored the grief of losing a former identity, then built a new one anchored in curiosity and function. We talk real midlife training: strength work as a non-negotiable, protein as a daily priority, and the surprising role your upper body and core play in running efficiency and posture. If you’ve been told to avoid heavy weights or fear “bulking,” this conversation will change your mind.

We also tackle the quiet saboteurs: people-pleasing, overwork, and the guilt that steals your training time. Heike’s take is crisp—time for yourself is essential, boundaries protect your health, and “no” is a complete sentence. You’ll learn how to choose the smallest next step, spot the right metric for progress, and design a routine that adapts to your season of life. From a 99-year-old client building balance to an 80-year-old reclaiming autonomy, the stories here prove it’s never too late to get stronger and feel like yourself.

If you’re ready to ditch the myths and build a body—and mindset—that lasts, press play. Then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your next chapter starts with one small step.

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What if your training plan wasn’t just about miles, but the mindset that keeps you steady when life tilts? Jamee joins us to share how running became the backbone of nine years of sobriety, a pressure valve for anxiety, and the bridge back to endurance after three kids. From a fearless first half marathon run too fast and unfueled to a deliberate, coached build for Chicago, her story shows how structure, community, and small daily choices add up to big change.

We dig into the nuts and bolts of marathon prep: rebuilding a base after pregnancies, time-boxing workouts around a full-time job, and discovering that speed work can coexist with long, easy days that train patience. Jamee breaks down the fueling strategy that saved her late in the race—timed gels, simple carbs, and a no-drama approach that kept her head clear. She also talks candidly about the mental side: missing family at mile 19, walking the inclines to reset heart rate, and the roar of Chicago’s neighborhoods that makes headphones optional.

Beyond the splits, there’s the power of a run crew. Saturday long runs turned into a lifeline, replacing late nights with early laughs, stories, and accountability. We talk post-race blues, processing grief, and the simple truth that movement is medicine. Jamee’s eyeing a sprint tri and a 70.3, weighing another Chicago start with the wisdom of experience, and proving that goals can be both a compass and a comfort. If you’re chasing your first 5K, rebuilding after a break, or aiming for a marathon PR, you’ll find practical, compassionate guidance here—plus a reminder that the best plan is the one you can live with.

If this conversation sparked something, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a nudge. Want to tell your story? Email Carla@Coffeycrewcoaching.com and let’s get you on the mic.

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