Marathon Training Academy

Marathon Training Academy


Let’s Talk About Nutrition for Runners!

June 22, 2024



In this episode Coach Amber, RD, joins us to answer nutrition questions sent in from listeners to the podcast.


We discuss fueling with candy versus gels, the best time to carb load, hunger during those heavy mileage weeks, ideal protein intake, afternoon crashes and sugar cravings, iron deficiency, nutrition during peri-menopause, weight-loss, snacking, low-carb eating, nutrient combining, and more!



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Coach Amber Velasquez has a Master of Health Sciences and is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian and a certified personal trainer. She’s a coach at MetPro and loves all things nutrition & fitness!