Going vegan, diet fads and influencer advice that can be detrimental to the endurance athlete

18 Jul 2025 • 15 min • EN
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The most important thing when following an ultra endurance program is making sure that you have energy available to meet the demands and expectations of your training.  Many people can find themselves in a big deficit, with serious injuries and often disordered eating patterns because they innocently but significantly adjusted their nutrition. From diet fads, to going vegan, to infuencer led advice, Kriss delves into the problems arising from a lack of understanding around what fuel is enough to meet your physical demands. (00:00) Introduction to Fueling for Performance (01:07) The Importance of Energy Availability (02:01) Navigating Nutrition Advice and Influences (02:53) Understanding Individualized Nutrition (04:49) The Dangers of Nutritional Deficits (06:55) Signs of Inadequate Nutrition (08:00) Creating a Sustainable Nutrition Plan (11:19) Long-term Health and Performance (13:35) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

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