A solid nutrition plan isn’t just important for elite athletes. Food is fuel. Whether you are going on a short run or running a marathon, finding the right foods and eating routine can help optimize your training and performance! CLIF® athlete and sports nutritionist Dr. Stephanie Howe will provide guidance on what to eat before, during, and after a run. Dr. Howe will also share stories from her experience as an accomplished ultramarathoner.  Â
Stephanie Howe has a passion for movement, science, and nourishment that has catapulted her to the top of the ultrarunning world. The former collegiate Nordic skier and cross-country runner honed her trail-running skills while getting her master’s in exercise physiology at Montana State University. While pursuing her doctorate in nutrition and exercise science at Oregon State University, Howe won her first-ever attempt at the famed Western States 100, and she currently holds several ultra-course records and podium finishes at some of the world’s most famous ultras. When she’s not logging ridiculous miles on the trails outside San Rafael, California, she can be found coaching and helping others reach their nutrition and racing goals.