{"podcast":{"title":"For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running","slug":"for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472","podcast_index_feed_id":242472,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/81032c4/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://forthelong.run","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/1252793/1252793-1726600323036-8c49fa0c3fc65.jpg","author":"Jonathan Levitt","episode_count":432,"summary":"Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within our community, as well as how running has created community in itself. From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all. Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472"},"episode":{"title":"Don’t Fall for Sports Nutrition Myths: Stevie Lyn Smith on How to ACTUALLY Fuel for Your Next Race","slug":"don-t-fall-for-sports-nutrition-myths-stevie-lyn-smith-on-how-to-actually-fuel-for-your-next-race","published_at":"2025-12-26T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472/don-t-fall-for-sports-nutrition-myths-stevie-lyn-smith-on-how-to-actually-fuel-for-your-next-race","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/episodes/Dont-Fall-for-Sports-Nutrition-Myths-Stevie-Lyn-Smith-on-How-to-ACTUALLY-Fuel-for-Your-Next-Race-e3cii0m","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/81032c4/podcast/play/112854486/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-19%2F414667979-44100-2-6985addec2953.m4a","summary":"If you're taking three-hour naps after long runs or showing up to marathons with just three gels, this episode will change how you think about fueling. Stevie Lyn Smith is a Registered Dietitian and avid endurance athlete. As a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics she combines her passion for endurance athletics with evidence-based nutrition practices to help individuals reach their health and performance goals. As an ultra-endurance athlete with 10 Ironman finishes under her belt, she understands firsthand the crucial role nutrition plays in both performance and everyday life. When she’s not swimming, biking, or running you can find her outside exploring new trails with her dog or trying new recipes in her kitchen. Jon chats with Stevie about: changes in sports nutrition over the past 8 years pre-run fueling and arguments against fasted training Stevie's personal race day fueling strategy for her Buffalo Marathon caffeine's role as a performance tool (including dosage recommendations) the importance of blood testing for endurance athletes to catch issues early the role of qualified healthcare providers in interpreting results for athletes Stay connected: Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/ Stevie’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Up-Womans-Winning-Nutrition/dp/1068830298/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1USHPG8HQ8HEM&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aDxH8aRMat-Bi1wNFTeV6g.jMIoFHsW2RjNyV9ZBGGyKYQ-9-CKEBmvuLkHnUn9P_E&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=stevie+lyn+nutrition&amp;qid=1760971348&amp;sprefix=stevie+lyn+nutritio%2Caps%2C167&amp;sr=8-2 Stevie’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-fuel-with-sls/id1746341651 This episode is supported by: Janji: Use code “FTLR” at checkout when shopping at janji.com for 10% off your order and see why Janji is the go-to…","meta_description":"If you're taking three-hour naps after long runs or showing up to marathons with just three gels, this episode will change how you think about fueling. St…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3886,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472/episodes/don-t-fall-for-sports-nutrition-myths-stevie-lyn-smith-on-how-to-actually-fuel-for-your-next-race/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472/don-t-fall-for-sports-nutrition-myths-stevie-lyn-smith-on-how-to-actually-fuel-for-your-next-race.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}