In this episode of the Brunch Running Podcast, Alexandra sits down with runner, coach, and content creator Rylee Jade to talk all things running fuel, training, and building a healthy relationship with the sport.

Rylee shares how she fell in love with running during the pandemic, the lessons she’s learned from tackling everything from half marathons to Ironman, and why “proving herself wrong” kept her coming back for more. We dive into her viral gel review series, what she looks for when testing fuel, and how runners can train their stomachs to handle nutrition on race day.

Whether you’re training for your first 5K or chasing a Boston Qualifier, this conversation is packed with practical tips, honest advice, and plenty of laughs.

• How Rylee went from “not a runner” to marathoner, ultrarunner, and Ironman finisher

• The story behind her popular gel review videos and what she’s learned testing dozens of brands

• The truth about gel textures, flavors, and why fueling isn’t one-size-fits-all

• How to “train your stomach” to tolerate fuel during long runs and races

• Why caffeine in gels can be both a performance boost and a bathroom risk

• Practical fueling strategies for different paces and distances

• Rylee’s current favorite gels (and the ones she’ll never try again!)

• What she’s training for this fall—including the Chicago, NYC, and Every Woman’s Marathon

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