Find Your Edge: Training + Sports Nutrition Tools for Triathletes + Runners
Find Your Edge is the podcast for endurance athletes who are tired of guessing.
Hosted by Chris Newport, MS, RDN, CISSN—sports dietitian, exercise physiologist, coach, and founder of The Endurance Edge—each episode helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and lifelong endurance athletes make smarter decisions about fueling, hydration, recovery, performance, and long-term health.
If you've ever wondered:
• Why am I doing everything right but still not seeing the results I want?
• Why do I struggle with energy, recovery, body composition, or GI issues?
• How do I improve performance without sacrificing my long-term health?
• Which nutrition, supplement, and recovery strategies actually matter for me?
You're in the right place.
Each week, Chris translates complex science into practical, real-world strategies that help you understand your body and make confident decisions about your health and performance.
You'll hear conversations about:
→ Fueling and hydration strategies for training and racing
→ Recovery, metabolism, body composition, and performance
→ Genetics, biomarkers, and personalized nutrition
→ Longevity and healthy aging for endurance athletes
→ Expert interviews, athlete stories, and evidence-based insights
Because the goal isn't just to train harder.
It's to understand what your body needs so you can perform better today, recover faster tomorrow, and stay active for decades to come.
Whether you're chasing a PR, preparing for your next Ironman, or simply want to remain strong, healthy, and capable as you age, Find Your Edge helps you stop guessing and start training, fueling, and living with confidence.
Episodes
151 episodes
Exercise in the Heat: How Athletes Can Prevent Heat Stress [REPLAY] Ep 151
Training in the heat doesn't just feel harder—it places extra stress on your body that can impact performance, recovery, and safety.In this replay episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport shares practical, science-based...
Iron Deficiency in Endurance Athletes: Signs, Testing & Treatment Ep 150
Iron deficiency is one of the most overlooked reasons endurance athletes struggle with fatigue, poor recovery, declining performance, and brain fog.In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Emily Qiu interviews iron researcher Dr. C...
Oats: The Simple Superfood for Performance, Health, and Longevity Ep 149
Are oats really the superfood they're made out to be?In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu break down everything endurance athletes need to know about oats, oatmeal, beta-glucan fiber,...
Lab Values That Matter For Athletes (and why doctors shouldn't do nutrition) Ep 148
Most athletes get routine blood work.Very few understand which biomarkers truly matter for performance, recovery, and longevity.In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu break down the sp...
Bone Health for Athletes: Performance Today, Longevity Tomorrow Ep 147
Most athletes focus on muscles.But what about the framework that supports them?In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu discuss why bone health matters for athletes of all ages....
Stop Chasing Products: Build a Fueling and Hydration System That Works Ep 146
Why do so many endurance athletes struggle with cramping, GI distress, dehydration, and race-day fueling?Because they're asking the wrong question.Instead of asking:"What's the best gel?" "What's the best electroly...
Energy Gels: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Choose the Right One Ep 145
Should you use gels during training and racing? Which ones are best? And why do some athletes swear by certain brands while others cannot stomach them?In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport and dietetic intern Em...
Nutrition Strategies That Support Sleep And Mental Health For Endurance Athletes Ep 144
Sleep is one of the most important recovery tools athletes have—but many endurance athletes are not getting enough.In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport talks with dietetic intern Emily Qiu about how sleep and n...
Hydration Reminders and How Your Sweat Should Dictate Your Plan Ep 143
Hydration may seem basic, it's one of the biggest reasons endurance athletes struggle in training and racing (and come to us for help).In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport shares essential reminders about sweat...
How to Write a Race Report that You Actually Learn From Ep 142
Race day does not end at the finish line.In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport shares how to write a race report or post-race debrief that actually helps you become a better athlete.You’ll learn what to r...
Community, Coaching, and Confidence: The Real Power of Training Camp Ep 141
In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport shares what we learned from our recent Triathlon Training Camp—and why athletes made more progress in just a few days than they would have in months training alone.We break ...
Fueling with Real Food for Training and Race Day [Rerun] Ep 140
Many athletes rely on gels, sports drinks, and energy chews to fuel their workouts—but real foods can be just as effective.In this episode of the Find Your Edge podcast, Coach Chris Newport shares practical ideas for fueling end...
Biomechanics, Durability, Gait Analysis & Injury Prevention for Runners Ep 139
Are you getting injured every time your training ramps up? Or do you feel like your running form falls apart when you get tired?In this episode of the Find Your Edge podcast, Coach Chris Newport sits down with physical therapist Dr. Rick...
GLP-1 Nutrition for Athletes and Weight Loss: How to Protect Muscle and Improve Results Ep 138
Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound right for you, especially as an athlete or active adult? And if you are taking one, how do you lose fat without losing muscle?In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris...
XTERRA World Championship Italy: Race Recap & Lessons Learned
What is it really like to race the XTERRA World Championship in Italy?In this episode, Coach Chris Newport shares the full story of racing in Trentino, Italy—from qualifying at USA Nationals to battling freezing water, mud, panic, transi...
Is Your Garmin VO2 Max Accurate? (and how to predict yours) Ep 136
If your watch says your VO2 max went up… or down… should you trust it?In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport breaks down:what VO2 and VO2 max actually meanhow Garmin and other devices estimat...
First-Time 70.3 Triathlon: How to Train and Finish Confidently (Replay) Ep 135
Join Coach Carlie & Coach Chris to review research on first-time amateur Ironman 70.3 athletes to unpack what happens to mood, motivation, and confidence across a six-month training build. We also share how coaching, clear communication, an...
4 Superfoods You Need to Try for Gut Health, Blood Sugar, and Longevity Ep 134
In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport shares four underrated superfoods that deserve a place in your kitchen and why.You’ll learn:Why oat bran is amazing for cholesterol, blood sugar, and constipatio...
Strength, Mobility, Breathing, and Staying Injury-Free After 40 Ep 133
In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport sits down with Dr. Jerry Yoo of Next Level Physical Therapy to talk about what it really takes to stay active for life—especially for runners and endurance athletes over 40.We cover:...
Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon: Why This NC Race Is a Must-Run Ep 132
Looking for a fast, flat marathon in North Carolina? In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport talks with race leaders from the Tobacco Road Marathon and Half Marathon about what makes this Triangle race special.We cover:
Post-Race Blues After Ironman: What the Research Says (and How to Prevent It) Ep 131
Why do some endurance athletes feel unexpectedly low after a big race? In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport interviews Dr. Carlie Frost-Poirier about her new dissertation on post-race blues in long-course triathletes.Yo...
Girls on the Run: Building Limitless Potential Through Running Ep 130
Girls on the Run is so much more than running—it’s a confidence-building, life-skills program for girls in grades 3–8.In this episode of the Find Your Edge podcast, Coach Chris Newport interviews Celia Dario from Girls on the Run of the ...
Lead in Protein Powder? Whole-Food Smoothie Protein Alternatives Ep 129
A recent Consumer Reports article raised concerns about lead levels in protein powders. Should you be worried? Should you stop using them?In this episode, Performance Nutritionist Chris Newport explains what NSF certification means, why ...
Heart Rate Training Zones: Train Smarter for Performance & Longevity Ep 128
Are you training too hard—or not hard enough? In this episode of the Find Your Edge podcast, Coach Chris Newport breaks down heart rate training zones, why common formulas like “220 minus age” miss the mark, and how VO₂ max and lactate...
World Record 80 Year Old Ironman Natalie Grabow on Consistency, Trust & Fun Ep 127
At age 80, Natalie Grabow became the oldest woman in history to finish the Ironman World Championship in Kona, earning a Guinness World Record — and redefining what’s possible with aging and performance.In this episode of Find Your E...