EP. 160 - The Science of Iron & Ferritin: How They Impact Your Running with Registered Dietitian, Claire Shorenstein

Claire Shorenstein is a distance runner and board-certified Sports Dietitian with over a decade of experience working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level. In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of Iron and Ferritin for endurance athletes!We discuss:How these two vital biomarkers work together to create a strong athleteThe difference between iron and ferritinHow these biomarkers impact endurance runningThe red flags to look out forThe potential Supplements to take and supplement timingGeneral Food Guidance to ensure you’re consuming enough real foodClaire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a distance runner and board-certified Sports Dietitian with over a decade of experience working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level. Through her virtual private practice, Eat for Endurance, she helps busy, active people learn how to fuel themselves for health and performance while navigating the challenges of everyday life. Claire also hosts The Eat for Endurance Podcast, which provides evidence-based guidance, inspiring athlete stories, and practical tips on various nutrition topics to fuel better, crush your endurance goals, and thrive as a human being.Check out Claire’s nutrition membership service, Fuel for Life Crew (https://www.eatforendurance.com/fuel-for-life-crew) and free nutrition downloads (https://www.eatforendurance.com/free-nutrition-resources) You can also connect with Claire online through her website and IG! Listen on:Apple Podcasts |Spotify |Youtube MusicConnect with us:elevateyourrunning.com@Elevateyourrunning and@sayrahrunshappyIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscriptionBlenders Eyewear- ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your orderThe Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter!⁠