Real Fuel with SLS
By Stevie Lyn Smith MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN
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Episodes: 71
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Welcome to Real Fuel with SLS—the podcast where performance meets real life. I’m Stevie Lyn Smith, a sports dietitian, and every week we’re breaking down nutrition for runners, triathletes, and everyday athletes who want to train smarter, recover faster, and feel better doing it. No food guilt. No complicated plans. Just practical fueling strategies, real conversations, and science that actually makes sense. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just trying to get through your next workout feeling strong—this podcast is for you. Let’s get into it.
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Why Being a Great Athlete Doesn’t Make You a Great Coach (and How to Build a Real Business)
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Fueling Young Runners: Nutrition Tips and Strategies with Sports Dietitian Erin Kesterson
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Age-Group vs. Pro Triathlon, Gear Hype, and Race Day Realities with Lisa Becharas
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Why You Won't PR Every Race (And Why That's Okay)
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Mastering Summer Running: Fuel and Hydration Strategies in Heat
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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From Dietitian to Family Medicine Physician: The Power of Preventive Care with Dr. Alex Ford
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Pro Runner Keira D'Amato: Injury Rehabilitation, Mid-Run Pain, and "Don't Call It a Comeback"
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Building An Injury-Resilient Runner: Why Strength Training is the Secret to Longevity in Running with Laura Filla
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May 19, 2026 |
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Return to 70.3 Racing: Race Week Tips and Tricks
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May 05, 2026 |
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Proactive Nutrition During Pregnancy for Endurance Athletes
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Sub-2:10 Marathon Secrets: Training, Fueling, and Breakthroughs with Joe Whelan
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Q&A: Mastering Carb Loading and Debunking Protein Myths
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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The RED-s Deep Dive: Metabolism, Heart Health, and Fueling Your Potential
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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More Than a Finish Line: Untangling Identity, Suffering, and Mental Performance with Neal Palles
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Nutrition for Tactical Athletes and High- Performers and How to Spot Nutrition Misinformation with Dr. Brandon Lee
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Mental Performance, Self-Compassion, and Sports Science Research with Dr. Sasha Gollish
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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How to Make the Most of Winter Running: Run Coach Jaci Wilson Shares Her Tips from Her Sub Zero Training
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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EP 53: Applying Sports Nutrition Research to the Individual Athlete
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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EP 52: Reaching Your Max Potential As An Everyday Athlete
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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EP 51: Capturing the Journey of Running on Film
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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EP 50: Navigating Stress, Injuries, and Burnout in Marathon Training
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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EP 49: Getting Support in the Messy Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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EP 48: Flexible Fueling & Nutrition for Athletes
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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EP 47: Making Strength Training Accessible & Effective for Athletes of All Ages
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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EP 46: Athlete-Specific Care: A Game Changer in Eating Disorder Treatment
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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EP 45: Unpacking REDs for Endurance Athletes
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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EP 44: Post-Marathon Mistakes to Avoid with Nick Klastava
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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EP 43: Nutrition for child and adolescent runners
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May 27, 2025 |
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EP 42: Eating disorder support for endurance athletes
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May 13, 2025 |
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EP 41: Hydration For Endurance Athletes
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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EP 40: Nutrition Tips for New Endurance Athletes
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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EP 39: Debunking Running Influencer Trends
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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EP 38: Nutrition for the Masters Athlete
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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EP 37: Micronutrient Series: B Vitamins
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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EP 36: Athlete Spotlight: fueling ultras with Adam Vadeboncoeur
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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EP 35: Bone Stress Injuries & Bone Health
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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EP 34: Fiber for Endurance Athletes
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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EP 33: Micronutrient Series: Antioxidants
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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EP 32: Micronutrient Series: Vitamin D
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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EP 31: Micronutrient Series: Iron
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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EP 30: Micronutrient Series: Magnesium + Electrolytes
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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EP 29: Chasing Magic: Building Bold Businesses and Big Adventures
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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EP 28: Finding the Middle Ground in Health & Wellness
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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EP 27: How to Off-Season Like a Boss & Become a Stronger Runner
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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EP 26: Fueling Friendships & Growth as Every Day Athletes
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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EP 25: Swimming tips & the evolution of triathlon
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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EP 24: Rolling with the punches: nutrition & running through pregnancy
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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EP 23: Prioritizing mental health as athletes & navigating disordered eating behaviors and thoughts
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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EP 22: Using physical activity as a tool for our mental health
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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EP 21: Breaking down research & nutrition marketing claims, becoming a RD, and chocolate milkshakes
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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EP 20: Growing cycling for girls & learning as an endurance athlete
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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EP 19: Creating a running community and more inclusive fitness studio space
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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EP 18: Making training & racing in the heat a skill
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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EP 17: Ditching the ‘lighter is faster’ narrative in endurance sports
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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EP 16: Improving your iron as an endurance athlete
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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EP 15: My journey into tri & endurance sports!
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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EP 14: How to overcome bone stress injuries as a runner
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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EP 13: Making fueling easy & inclusive for the everyday athlete
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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EP 12: Improving body image & breaking free from dieting for runners
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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EP 11: Finding balance & fueling your busy lifestyle as a human & an athlete
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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EP 10: Finding joy while overcoming injury as a collegiate runner
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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EP 09: Using PT as way to enhance our endurance performance, not just react to injury
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Welcome to Real Fuel with SLS
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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EP 08: Women’s health optimization, healthy periods for female athletes, and why TF the basics matter most.
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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EP 07: The beauty of friendship in sport, debunking dairy myths, and how to chase big goals without sacrificing your health
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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EP 06: Letting go of numbers to improve performance, balancing life and training, and how to show up and get the most from your running journey
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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EP 05: Navigating pregnancy and post-partum as an endurance athlete
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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EP 04: Finding joy in the process of running, exploring curiosity in your goals, and using your voice
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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EP 03: Changing the narrative in triathlon; eating for health first, performance second
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May 28, 2024 |
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EP 02: Body neutrality, toxic fitness culture, and common misconceptions about strength training in endurance sports
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May 21, 2024 |
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EP 01: Creating a more inclusive endurance space
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May 14, 2024 |