# Ep 83: Running on Empty - How to Fuel Your Training the Right Way, with May Tran & Dr. Michelle Quirk

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Podcast: [Mindful Marathon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-marathon-podcast-7011584)
Published: 2026-04-13T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Many runners focus on the miles in their training plan but overlook the nutrition that supports those miles. In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, I’m joined by registered dietitian nutritionist May Tran, founder of All Year Nutrition. We talk about one of the most common challenges busy professionals face which is inconsistent fueling. When work schedules are unpredictable and life is full, it’s easy to unintentionally underfuel your training. May shares practical strategies to help runners shift their mindset around food, from eating around their workouts to fueling their bodies to support performance, recovery, and overall health. We also talk about how runners can build a more balanced and neutral relationship with food, and why consistency is the key. Whether you’re training for your first race or balancing miles with a demanding career, this episode will give you simple, realistic ways to support your running through better fueling. In this episode, we discuss: Common fueling patterns in busy runners and professionals Why many runners unintentionally underfuel during the day How to reframe eating as fuel for performance, not something you “earn” Practical strategies for consistent eating with an unpredictable schedule The role of carbohydrates for endurance athletes Why protein matters Quick and easy post-run fueling options for busy mornings How a mindset of moderation and neutral nutrition supports a healthier relationship with food One simple step you can take this week to improve your fueling If you would like to connect with May, you can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Allyearnutrition Check out her website: https://allyearnutrition.com/ Follow Coach Michelle on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon If you have que…

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