Short episode summary In this episode of the RunRX Podcast, Coaches Caroline and Valerie explain why nutrition and gear are not the main focus of their coaching. Tune into find out why!   Timestamps of big takeaways Why The RunRX Coaches Don't Focus on Nutrition/Gear  [00:21] Coach Caroline introduces the topic and asks Coach Valerie to explain their philosophy on nutrition and gear.   Nutrition is Individualized  [02:23] Fueling and nutrition have to be tested by each runner. While we welcome discussions of what works for our members, we don't believe in prescribing specific products.   The Carbo-Loading Myth [03:51] Research has shown the benefits of high carb diets were actually just from increased hydration, not carbs themselves. The trouble is runners often take nutrition advice to extremes.   Testing New Products is Fun [04:40] While it's fun for runners to try new gear and nutrition, it’s also important to see how it feels individually. Don’t just follow trends!   Coach Valerie's Experience with Running Watches [06:31] Coach Valerie shares her history using watches obsessively during racing years. She ultimately ditched them to enjoy running without pace pressure.    The Frustrating Obsession with Running Data [07:59] Wearable devices like watches can lead to unhealthy obsessions with pace, distance, and meeting arbitrary goals. Data should support your running, not control it.   The Joy of Running  [10:23] For many runners, constant monitoring of nutrition and run stats leads to losing sight of enjoying the act of running itself.     Superstitions Around Fueling [12:01] Many runners develop pre-race superstitions about exact meals, socks, etc. We recommend you don’t do this. You have to stay flexible and listen to your body.   Standard Movement in Running [14:56] The one thing that will actually help your running that we teach? The proper standard of movement. Everything we do is focused on injury prevention and better performance.   Join the RunRX Community [16:31] Join us for our immersion course. Learn the proper way to run and enjoy our ongoing community support after. Rate, Review & Subscribe Reminder Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our show. You can also rate and review our show on iTunes! We’re on Spotify as well, or you can listen to our show directly on Libsyn here.    Links to check out -- https://www.runrx.fit/ -- FREE 30 day reboot on YouTube by RunRX https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPcF8ZrDdILC8bYyn2zR-4xvqKRzp2re -- Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/runrxfit/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runrx/  -- Have questions? Email us at [email protected]