Running on Carbs Podcast is hosted by Coach Val, a wife, empty-nester mom and executive level professional who has a love and passion for helping other driven women pursue their own running goals and plant-based way of eating. We talk about everything running related from training for races to mindset to prepping plant-based meals that fit a busy lifestyle. There are no apologies for loving carbs on this podcast! Yeah, protein is important, and we’ll talk about that too, but carbs are our jam. Although, we do [mainly] focus on the healthy kinds.
Coach Val is a double certified run coach through UESCA and RRCA. She is also a National Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness nutritionist that specializes in plant-based nutrition and Correctional Exercise Specialist.
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Running on Carbs Podcast is hosted by Coach Val, a wife, empty-nester mom and executive level professional who has a love and passion for helping other driven women pursue their own running goals and plant-based way of eating. We talk about everything running related from training for races to mindset to prepping plant-based meals that fit a busy lifestyle. There are no apologies for loving carbs on this podcast! Yeah, protein is important, and we’ll talk about that too, but carbs are our jam. Although, we do [mainly] focus on the healthy kinds.
Coach Val is a double certified run coach through UESCA and RRCA. She is also a National Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness nutritionist that specializes in plant-based nutrition and Correctional Exercise Specialist.
In episode 54, Coach Val delves into the nutritional powerhouse that is the humble yet mighty blueberry. Discover why these tiny berries pack such a powerful punch for plant-based runners.
What You'll Learn:
The impressive nutritional profile of blueberries, including their extraordinary antioxidant content
How wild blueberries differ from conventional ones (they contain up to 2x the antioxidants!)
The surprising impact blueberries have on your gut microbiome
How these berries can enhance glycogen replenishment post-run
Practical ways to incorporate blueberries into your running nutrition routine
Whether you're looking to improve recovery, boost immune function, or support joint health, this episode explains why adding blueberries to your nutrition strategy might be one of the smartest moves you can make as an endurance athlete.
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Running on Carbs Podcast
Running on Carbs Podcast is hosted by Coach Val, a wife, empty-nester mom and executive level professional who has a love and passion for helping other driven women pursue their own running goals and plant-based way of eating. We talk about everything running related from training for races to mindset to prepping plant-based meals that fit a busy lifestyle. There are no apologies for loving carbs on this podcast! Yeah, protein is important, and we’ll talk about that too, but carbs are our jam. Although, we do [mainly] focus on the healthy kinds.
Coach Val is a double certified run coach through UESCA and RRCA. She is also a National Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness nutritionist that specializes in plant-based nutrition and Correctional Exercise Specialist.
