Greenletes Podcast

Nutrition for Mountain Sports: What Trail Runners, Ultra Runners, Hikers, Cyclists & Skiers Should Eat For Their Sport-- with Vic Johnson, MPH

November 16, 2022 Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD
Greenletes Podcast
Nutrition for Mountain Sports: What Trail Runners, Ultra Runners, Hikers, Cyclists & Skiers Should Eat For Their Sport-- with Vic Johnson, MPH
Show Notes

Natalie chats with Vic Johnson, a nutrition coach for outdoor athletes and an outdoor endurance athlete, who has competed in trail and ultra running, triathlons, and cycling.

They discuss: 

  • What are some special nutrition considerations for mountain sports? 
  • Should you just rely on carbohydrates for fuel? Should you add in other nutrients besides carbs? 
  • What nutrients the body relies on for lower intensity exercise.
  • How to you carry fuel and hydration with you during long outdoor events
  • How the elements, like extreme heat or cold, factor into nutrition

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