This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners. Today's episode starts off with a fun personal announcement 👀.

Questions for today’s episode include:

• Can you talk about how to fuel when you’re sick, and also maybe how to decide if you should train or rest when sick?
• You mentioned in a previous episode that high hamstring and plantar fasciitis injuries are often related to under fueling. Can you talk more about why that is?
• I really struggle with hydration in the winter. Do you have any tips or suggestions?
• I’m a high school athlete involved in 2 sports, and I’m noticing it’s hard to tel when I’m full or not. I often feel unsatisfied after meals, but if I eat more I feel bloated. Do you have any tips on how to navigate this?

Thanks so much to everyone who has submitted questions so far! If you would like to submit a question for future episodes, you can do so on my website HERE or email me at fuelingforwardpodcast@gmail.com.

This episode is an interview with American middle distance running great, Shannon Rowbury. Shannon grew up in San Francisco, where she switched from Irish Dance to running. She found herself on a full ride scholarship to Duke, and was offered a professional contract with Nike out of college. During her professional career, Shannon was an 8 time member of Team USA, including a 3 time Olympian. She was the American record holder in the 1500, running a time of 3:56, and has won 3 bronze medals: one at the 2009 World Championships, one at the 2016 Indoor World Championships, and as of recently was upgraded to a bronze from the 2012 Olympic Games due to 3 athletes getting caught doping. She will receive her bronze medal at the 2028 LA Olympics. She is also an Emmy winning sports broadcaster, co-author of the books Medalist Mindset and Strong as a Mother, and co-founder of the non-profit Imagining More.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How growing up with dance allowed her to develop skills that eventually translated to running, and why it's important to her for her kids not to specialize too early in sports
• What her relationship with food was like growing up, and how that foundation was tested when she moved across the country to attend college at Duke
• How she navigated her first major injury while trying to sign a pro contract and pursue a pro running career out of college
• What it was like training in a toxic environment as a pro, and how she realized she could have done things in a healthier way
• Her experience training throughout pregnancy and postpartum, and why staying on top of fueling is key to avoiding injury
• What her new book, Strong as a Mother, is about and why it was so important to her to create this resource
• Her non-profit, Imagining More, and how she hopes to inspire young girls to get active in sports

If you're interested in learning more about Shannon's Projects, you can find them here:

• Strong as a Mother
• Imagining More

This episode is a Q&A episode where I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners.

Questions for today’s episode include:

• I'm in a busy phase of life and am eating more convenience foods. Is there a difference between eating convenience vs. whole foods, and are there convenience foods that are better than others?
• I took some time off of running and noticed that I was feeling super hungry. Can you explain what might be going on in my body and do you have any advice for what I should do during the rest of my break?
• I'm 1 year postpartum and have been struggling with how much my body has changed. As a runner, I know how important fueling is, but it's also hard not feeling like myself. Is there a way for me to safely lose weight, or is that not something I should focus on?
• I’ve been really focusing on incorporating more post-run fuel, but I'm still feeling like I'm chronically sore and not recovering well. Do you have any recommendations for anything else I should be focusing on?

Thanks so much to everyone who has submitted questions so far! If you would like to submit a question for future episodes, you can do so on my website HERE or email me at fuelingforwardpodcast@gmail.com.