You've trained too hard to let race day come down to guesswork.
You've put in the miles. You've followed the plan. But if you're like 97% of runners, there's still a quiet voice asking — "am I actually fueling right?"
Inconsistent energy. Hitting the wall. Stomach issues on race day. These aren't signs something is wrong with you — they're signs no one ever taught you how to fuel for this distance.
THE PROBLEM
You have a training plan.
Nutrition still feels like guesswork.
It's a Wednesday morning. You just finished a 6-mile track workout. You come home, shower, make what feels like a healthy breakfast as you quickly head out the door.
By lunch you're already starving. You eat again and somehow by 4pm you're standing in front of the pantry wondering why you're still hungry.
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You've Googled "what should I eat as a runner" more times than you can count. You've listened to running podcasts. You've asked your running friends. And somehow — you still aren't sure if you're eating right.​
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You're not alone — most runners are quietly asking themselves the exact same things:​
Am I eating enough? Or, is this nighttime hunger a sign I'm eating too much?
Why am I so wiped out after long runs and spend the rest of the day on the couch binge watching Netflix?
Why does my stomach rebel on long runs or sometimes just on race day?
Why do I still 'hit the wall' even when I fuel well?
Why do I find myself eating my kids' snacks or spoonfuls of peanut butter at 5pm and then feel guilty about it?
Here's what's actually going on.
Training for a half or full marathon increases your energy needs — sometimes dramatically. But hunger cues, habits, and "normal healthy eating" don't automatically adjust with your mileage.
So even when you're genuinely trying — prioritizing protein, eating vegetables, limiting processed foods, doing everything you think you're supposed to do — something is still missing, and you can't quite figure out what.
You're not doing anything wrong.
Because nobody ever taught you how to eat like a runner.
WHAT BECOMES POSSIBLE
What happens when fueling finally stops being a guessing game
You're not just buying a program. You're finally becoming the runner you've been training so hard to be.
IN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS
Your easy runs actually feel easy again — not like a struggle you have to push through
The mid-afternoon pantry raids quiet down — because your body finally has what it needs
You stop second-guessing every meal — you know what to eat and when
You finish your long run and still have energy for the rest of your Saturday — the playground, the yard, the date night
You wake up the day after a hard workout ready to go again — not wiped out for two days
BY RACE DAY
You stand at the start line knowing your fueling plan is as dialed in as your training
You carb load without stress— no second-guessing every meal the week before your race
You hit mile 18 and keep going — because you know exactly what your body needs and you gave it that
You cross the finish line feeling proud of how you ran— not just relieved it's over
Your GI issues are managed — your stomach is no longer the thing you're most worried about on race day
THE RUNNER YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN TRAINING TO BECOME
You become the runner who knows how to fuel — not just for this race, but for every race after it. The one who shows up to the start line prepared. The one whose long runs don't wreck the rest of the weekend. The one who finally feels like their training and their nutrition are working together.
WHAT'S POSSIBLE
Say goodbye to...
Standing in front of the pantry at 9pm wondering why you're still hungry after a full day of eating well
Hitting the wall at mile 18 and wondering what you did wrong — even when you thought you did everything right
The guilt cycle — eating the candy, feeling bad about it, telling yourself you'll do better tomorrow
GI issues that make you dread long runs — the cramping, the nausea, the urgent need to stop mid-race
Dreading long run Saturdays because you know you'll be wiped out on the couch for the rest of the day
Googling "what should I eat as a runner" for the hundredth time and getting a different answer every time
Showing up to race day hoping your stomach cooperates and your legs don't give out at mile 20
Feeling like your training deserves better — putting in all the miles but never quite getting the results you know are possible
WHAT TAKES IT'S PLACE
Confidence at the start line — not just in your training, but in your fueling plan
Energy that lasts — through your run, through your day, through the moments that matter most
Saturdays that belong to you — long run done, energy still there, family time actually enjoyable
Knowing exactly what to eat — before, during, after every run, and throughout your day
THE SOLUTION
Introducing the Marathon Nutritionist Fueling System
Instead of piecing together general nutrition advice that may or may not work for your body, your schedule, and your training —you get a personalized, step-by-step fueling plan designed specifically for runners training for a half or full marathon.
WHAT'S INSIDE
What's Inside the Fueling System
This isn't more nutrition information. It's a fueling plan that works with your training, your body, and your busy schedule.
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A Training Plan for Your Plate — Not Just Your Miles
"Finally — I know exactly what to eat this week."​​​​
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Most runners have a training plan that tells them exactly what to run. But nothing that tells them what to eat. These 12+ video modules change that — walking you through:
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What to eat before your run, after your run, and during long runs
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How to carb load, calculate your macros, and manage GI issues
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How to build daily meals that actually support your mileage and training phase
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So you stop piecing it together from Google and start training with a real nutrition plan behind you.
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Your Personal Fueling Playbook — That You Actually Know How to Use
"I don't just know what to eat — I know what's right for me."
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This is where the guesswork ends. You'll build a fueling plan around your body, your fuel, and your race — and actually understand why it works.
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Build your own long run and race day fueling plan with the guided widget
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Visual meal guides showing what a properly fueled plate looks like
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Printable pre- and post-run handouts, snack ideas, and balanced meal frameworks
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Substitutions for GF, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan runners
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Not a generic plan from the internet — a playbook you built, backed by a dietitian.
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A Dietitian in Your Corner — All Training Season
"Someone is actually answering MY specific question."
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No more wondering if your question is worth asking. You have direct access to Kristy throughout your entire training block.
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Post any question in the community and get a personal response within 48 hours
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Monthly live Q&A call — join live or submit questions ahead of time
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A growing Q&A library so the question you haven't thought of yet is probably already answered
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Because the difference between a good race and a great one is often one question you didn't know to ask.
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Race Day Execution — So You Don't Leave a PR on the Course
"I finally crossed the finish line feeling strong."
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Everything you've built in training comes down to race day. This is where it all comes together.
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Carb loading that actually works — not just pasta the night before
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Hydration and electrolyte calculations specific to your sweat rate and conditions
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A strategy for miles 16–26 so the wall stays where it belongs — behind someone else
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Because you didn't train this hard to fall apart in the final miles.
REAL RESULTS
Real Runners. Real Races. Real Changes.
Jim — Boston Marathon
MARATHON RUNNER 20-MILE LONG RUN
A month before he emailed me, Jim finished a 20-mile long run dizzy and almost passed out. He was doing everything right on the training side. He was doing everything right on the training side. His body just wasn't getting what it needed. One month later he ran the exact same route.
15 min
faster
12 bpm
lower HR
20 mile
still strong
Zero
dizziness
"The long run isn't train wrecking everything. What a difference it's made in my day and weekend."
— Jim, Boston Marathon
Robin — Quad City Marathon
BUSY MOM · 45 MILES PER WEEK
Robin came to me eating carefully, putting in the miles, and doing everything she thought she was supposed to do. She thought she had her nutrition figured out. She didn't — and she had no idea.
GI issues resolved completely
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No more intense cravings or binge eating
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Faster recovery, harder workouts
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More energy for her kids and husband
"My mindset about food has completely changed. I now look at food as fuel — and I can give more of myself to my family."
— Robin, Quad City Marathon
WHAT OTHER RUNNERS ARE SAYING
THIS IS FOR YOU?
This program was made for you if:
You feel confused about what and when to eat to fuel your runs
You wonder if you're underfueling — or convince yourself you're eating too much because of how hungry you are at night
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You find yourself eating your kids' snacks, raiding the pantry, or eating spoonfuls of peanut butter — and then feeling guilty about it
You deal with GI issues that make long runs stressful and race day nerve-wracking
You 'hit the wall' during long runs despite following a fueling plan
The long run train wrecks your entire weekend — you're wiped out on the couch instead of present for your family
You want a sustainable way of eating that fuels your training and fits into your busy schedule​​
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You don't need more nutrition information. You need a fueling plan that works.
Pick your distance. Get your plan.
ENROLLMENT
You can jump in at any point in your training cycle — even if your race is coming up soon. The sooner you start, the more of your training you get to fuel well.
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12+ on-demand video modules
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Weekly Q&A with Kristy
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Live monthly group Zoom call​
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​Fueling plan worksheets
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Meal and snack inspiration
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Private member community
Running both distances? Choose the Marathon Fueling System — it covers everything.
Not sure which program is right for you? Hit reply to any email or contact us — we're happy to help you decide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
A note from Kristy...
You're the runner who sets the alarm for 5am even when it's dark and cold. You're the one who shows up to every long run, logs every mile, and cares deeply about doing this right.
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You're not here because you gave up. You're here because you haven't given up — and you know there's more available to you than what you've experienced so far.
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That's exactly the kind of runner I built this for.
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You deserve to stand at that start line knowing your fueling plan is as solid as your training.
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You deserve to cross the finish line feeling proud — not just relieved it's over.
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You deserve Saturdays that don't get train wrecked by your long run.
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You deserve to feel what running on a full tank actually feels like.
You've already done the hard part — you've committed to the training.
Let me help you with the rest.
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Cheering you on! — Kristy
Coach
MEET THE SPORTS NUTRITION
Meet Kristy
FOUNDER & CEO
Kristy is a Minnesota-based Registered Dietitian who helps runners and active individuals build confidence in fueling their bodies for performance, recovery, and everyday health.
As a marathon runner and mom, Kristy understands the unique demands of balancing training, work, and family, and she specializes in creating realistic, science-backed strategies to help her audience thrive both on and off the road.
Whether she’s preparing runners for their next big race, guiding them to avoid underfueling, or helping families create balanced meals, Kristy’s approach is practical, relatable, and rooted in the belief that nutrition should be simple and enjoyable. She shows her clients how to optimize their performance and energy while embracing their favorite foods.
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Achievements/Certifications:
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Registered Dietitian (RD) - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Licensed Dietitian (LD) - Minnesota
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Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics - Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota
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Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science - Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
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Dietetic Internship with 1200 hours practical experience - Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina​
WHAT OTHER RUNNERS ARE SAYING
