57: Starla Garcia on Fueling for Ultras + Being an Advocate for BIPOC Athletes
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Starla Garcia, M.Ed, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and marathoner based in Houston, Texas.  She was a recent 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier and ran in the trials in Atlanta in February 2020. Starla just completed the JFK 50 miler in November 2021 and paced the 3:00 hour marathon group for the Chevron Houston Marathon. Starla is also a new podcast host for the podcast, Fueled for More. In this episode, we discuss:  How training for an ultra differs from training for a marathonRecovery nutrition for ultrasFueling strategy for ultrasGoals for her first ultra and if she achieved themHow pacing the 3:00 pace group was for the Houston Marathon and training for that raceHow to incorporate cultural favorites when working with athletes and fueling plansWhat it's like to be a BIPOC cultural advocateIf improvements have been made for BIPOC runners and athletes in the last two yearsHer new podcast, Fueled for MoreWhether she'll go for the 2:37 OTQ for 2024 And more! Click here for the full show notes. SPORTS NUTRITION INSIDERS: Grab your free fueling chart download to figure out which fuel is easiest on your stomach!Join our community on Facebook!Learn more about the Nail Your Nutrition fueling courseTo follow along with the show, follow Nailyournutrition.
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