Embracing an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle as a Multi-Sport Athlete

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In episode 120 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by Emily Holland, a trail runner, climber, creative business owner, and all-around outdoor enthusiast based in Boulder, Colorado. Emily is the co-founder of Wild Poppy Creative Consulting, where she helps small businesses and creatives increase their impact. I first connected with Emily earlier this year when she and her business partner, Angie (who you may remember from episode 110), supported me behind the scenes with this very podcast. We hit it off immediately, and I knew I wanted to bring her on the show to share her story. In this episode, Emily shares her journey to embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle and how that decision has transformed her relationship with movement, food, and self-care. We also dive into how she fuels her multi-sport adventures, including trail running, hiking, rock climbing, and skiing, with more energy, joy, and intention. Emily and I discuss:Her evolution from using exercise as punishment to finding joy in movementWhy she chose to stop drinking alcohol and how it’s improved her mental and physical healthFueling strategies for trail running vs. rock climbingHer favorite sports nutrition tools and non-alcoholic beveragesHow small mindset shifts around food, alcohol, and movement have made a big differenceThat alcohol-free isn’t all or nothing, it’s about paying attention to how it makes you feel 🎧 Tune in to learn more! Links & Resources:Visit the Wild Poppy Creative Co websiteFollow Emily on InstagramJoin my membership service, Fuel for Life Crew, for $30/month (cancel anytime)Check out my free nutrition downloadsInterested in 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry formUse code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off at Skratch LabsJoin my Patreon communityGet in touch at claire@eatforendurance.com  Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to help more athletes fuel smarter! Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).