{"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":"How to Stop Evening Food Binges and Choose the Right Supplements to Improve Your Running","slug":"how-to-stop-evening-food-binges-and-choose-the-right-supplements-to-improve-your-running","published_at":"2026-03-20T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-long-run-exploring-the-why-behind-running-242472/how-to-stop-evening-food-binges-and-choose-the-right-supplements-to-improve-your-running","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/How-to-Stop-Evening-Food-Binges-and-Choose-the-Right-Supplements-to-Improve-Your-Running-e3gldto","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/81032c4/podcast/play/117142904/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-18%2F420313814-44100-2-ec6af966de853.m4a","summary":"Nutrition expert Alex Larson reveals how one simple timing shift in daily eating can dramatically transform sleep quality, recovery, and performance for endurance athletes — but most runners are doing the exact opposite of what actually works. Alex Larson is a Minnesota-based registered dietitian who felt her calling the moment she crossed the finish line of Ironman Wisconsin and has leaned into this mission of serving endurance based athletes. She works with endurance athletes on fueling for improved performance and body composition through a flexible eating style. She’s worked with athletes from all over the U.S. and in over 15 different countries and she herself has completed 20+ triathlons including Ironmans and multiple 10K and half marathons. Her clients fall back in love with their sport and life again. Jon chats with Alex about: daily fueling strategies and meal timing pre-run nutrition and carbohydrate intake guidelines recovery nutrition and post-workout fueling protocols supplement evaluation: creatine, protein powders, ketones sleep quality optimization through proper nutrition timing Stay connected: You can find Alex on Instagram here: http://instagram.com/alexlarsonnutrition and her website here: https://alexlarsonnutrition.com TikTok: @alexlarsonnutrition Podcast: Endurance Eats This episode is supported by: Vacation Races Run where you play and chase the extraordinary. Use code “FTLR” for 15% off their half marathons, ultras, and trail fests at vacationraces.com through the end of 2026. Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠ - Dial your fueling in this year. Use code “LONGRUN26” for 15% off your first order at ⁠www.precisionhydration.com⁠ . Tifosi Optics If you've been curious, now's a great time to try them. Head to tifosioptics.com and use code [FTLR2026] fo…","meta_description":"Nutrition expert Alex Larson reveals how one simple timing shift in daily eating can dramatically transform sleep quality, recovery, and performance for e…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3241,"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/how-to-stop-evening-food-binges-and-choose-the-right-supplements-to-improve-your-running/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/how-to-stop-evening-food-binges-and-choose-the-right-supplements-to-improve-your-running.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}