Active Bariatric Nutrition
Did you have bariatric surgery and want to learn how to optimize your nutrition to achieve your fitness and training goals? That is exactly what you will learn when you tune in to Bariatric Sports Dietitian, Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD. Each episode, Kim will cover a specific topic that will educate, inspire, and guide you towards reaching your goals.
Active Bariatric Nutrition
87. The Making of a Bariatric Marathoner with Carrie Valderas
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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Marathoner Carrie Valderas, also known as @ramonarickets on IG. We discussed:
- How Carrie evolved from walking short distances into running a full marathon after bariatric surgery
- What her training weeks looked like while adding in cross-training
- How Carrie's strength training changed throughout the year to prepare for a marathon
- Carrie's key nutrition changes while training for a marathon
- Intra-run fueling during long training runs and race day fueling
- Apps Carrie used to help her throughout her training
- Her advice for someone interested in starting endurance training after bariatric surgery
How to follow Carrie:
Instagram: @ramonarickets
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