#27 - Fuel Smart, Run Strong: Lessons from Running on Carbs

In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Coach Valerie Swanson, founder of Running on Carbs, to explore the transformative power of embracing a plant-based lifestyle and a love for running, no matter your age. Val shares her journey of switching to plant-based nutrition after a wake-up call from What the Health, her late start in running that led to half marathons and beyond, and the invaluable lessons learned from overcoming a femoral neck stress fracture.

Listeners will discover Val’s five-pillar coaching framework, her practical fueling and carb strategies for long runs, and how meal prepping with a plant-based focus can help busy midlife athletes thrive. Whether you’re training for your first 5K, navigating nutrition challenges, or simply looking for motivation, this episode is full of actionable advice and inspiration.

Meals That Move You: 10 Efficient Meal Prep Tips for Plant-Based Runners

Link to the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRWJB56R

Coach Val's Running Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQJ8GJZ4

Contact Valarie:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RunningOnCarbs

Podcast: https://runningoncarbspodcast.podbean.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running.on.carbs/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunningOnCarbsCoaching/ 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/RunningOnCarbs 

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/runningoncarbs

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