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The Fuel Run Recover Podcast

The Fuel Run Recover Podcast

Stephanie Hnatiuk 177 Episodes Oct 20, 2026

Fuel Run Recover is a podcast for everyday runners who want to learn how to fuel better, run smarter, and recover faster. It features deep dives on nutrition and training strategies to improve running performance, body composition, and develop a healthier relationship with food and exercise. Hosted by Stephanie Hnatiuk, a registered dietitian and runner.

Episodes

Low Iron and Running: Why a Supplement Isn’t Always Enough
Low Iron and Running: Why a Supplement Isn’t Always Enough Oct 20, 2026 01:01:54 Feeling unusually tired, finding your runs harder than they used to be, or struggling to improve your iron levels despite taking a supplement?In this episode, we’re talking about iron, why it matters for running performance, and why addressing low iron can involve more than simply taking a supplement and hoping for the best.We discuss why runners can be at higher risk of iron deficiency, what bloo
The Long Road Is the Shortcut: How to Make Progress That Sticks
The Long Road Is the Shortcut: How to Make Progress That Sticks Oct 13, 2026 00:33:27 What if the long road to reaching your running and nutrition goals is actually the shortcut?If you’re great at starting a new plan but keep finding yourself back at square one, this episode is for you. We’re talking about why quick fixes, restrictive diets, and all-or-nothing training can keep you stuck, and how the less exciting, everyday habits help you make lasting progress.In this episode, I s
What Runners Need to Know about GLP-1s
What Runners Need to Know about GLP-1s Oct 6, 2026 00:32:00 GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but what should runners know before considering them?This week, I’m joined by pharmacist, evidence-based medicine educator, and fellow runner Zack Dumont to unpack the conversation around medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.We discuss:How these medications work and why there are so many different names.Who might benefit and why indiv
What's New with Creatine with Dr. Scott Forbes
What's New with Creatine with Dr. Scott Forbes Sep 29, 2026 00:45:07 Creatine has come a long way from its reputation as a bodybuilding supplement. But with so many new claims about brain health, endurance performance, and “optimal” doses, what’s actually supported by research?In this episode, I’m joined by creatine researcher Dr. Scott Forbes, who last visited the podcast in season one. We discuss what’s changed in the research over the past four years and what re
The Hidden Cost of Not Having a Fueling Strategy
The Hidden Cost of Not Having a Fueling Strategy Sep 22, 2026 00:35:04 If your approach to fueling is a little… willy nilly, this episode is for you.Maybe you eat breakfast before your run. Maybe you don’t. Sometimes you nail your post-run meal, other times lunch is a protein bar you found in your bag. And when your training ramps up, you’re never quite sure whether you should be eating more, when those extra carbs should happen, or what your body actually needs.The
Should You Run Less to Run a Faster Marathon?
Should You Run Less to Run a Faster Marathon? Sep 15, 2026 00:33:08 Should you be running less?The “3 runs per week” debate is making the rounds again, with runners sharing stories about how cutting back their running helped them get faster, stay injury-free, and finally hit a big PR.But there’s an important piece of context that often gets left out.A runner with 10–15 years and thousands of miles under their belt can thrive on three runs per week for very differe
Why Running Makes You So Hungry (And What to Do About It)
Why Running Makes You So Hungry (And What to Do About It) Sep 8, 2026 00:42:19 If marathon or half marathon training suddenly has you feeling like you could eat everything in sight, this episode is for you.An increase in hunger when your training volume goes up is normal—but feeling constantly ravenous, thinking about food all day, or reaching the end of the day completely starving can also be a sign that something about your fueling strategy needs to change.In this episode,
The Realities of Running and Weight Loss
The Realities of Running and Weight Loss Sep 1, 2026 00:25:15 What if your nutrition and training plan is working… just not as quickly as you expected?In this episode of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, we’re continuing the conversation about expectations—this time when it comes to weight loss and body composition for runners.If you’re trying to improve your body composition while also getting faster, stronger, and better fueled, it can feel like those goals ar
A Birthday Q&A: Running, Fueling, Twin Mom Life + My Biggest Running Goals
A Birthday Q&A: Running, Fueling, Twin Mom Life + My Biggest Running Goals Aug 24, 2026 00:32:44 It's my 38th birthday! 🎉So we're doing something a little different on The Fuel Run Recover Podcast this week.I asked you to send me your questions about running, fueling, business, motherhood, and life behind the scenes—and today, I'm answering them.In this episode, we're chatting about:My most memorable finish line (and why it wasn't at an official race!)The fuel I personally reach for most ofte
You Did Everything Right… So Why Did Your Run Still Feel Hard?
You Did Everything Right… So Why Did Your Run Still Feel Hard? Aug 18, 2026 00:21:53 Sometimes the thing ruining your run isn’t your fitness, your fueling, or your training plan.It’s your expectations.In this episode, we’re talking about how the gap between what you expect a workout or race to feel like and what actually happens can completely change your experience — and even impact how well you perform.We discuss:Why even a well-fueled, well-trained run can still feel hardHow un
Why Tracking Your Calories Isn't Working For You (pt 2)
Why Tracking Your Calories Isn't Working For You (pt 2) Aug 11, 2026 00:26:37 If you've ever adjusted your meals because your watch said you "earned" more calories, or wondered why you're tracking everything but still not seeing the results you want, this episode is for you.In Part 2 of this calorie tracking series, we dive into three more common mistakes that can hold runners back from improving their performance, body composition, and relationship with food.In this episod
Why Tracking Your Calories Isn't Working For You (pt 1)
Why Tracking Your Calories Isn't Working For You (pt 1) Aug 4, 2026 00:23:11 Are you tracking calories... but still not seeing the results you want?In part one of this two-part series, we break down three of the biggest mistakes runners make when tracking calories—and why simply logging your food isn't enough to improve your nutrition or body composition.We discuss why calorie tracking should be used as a short-term assessment tool rather than a lifelong habit, how trackin

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