Fueling for a Sub-3 Marathon: Laura Filla on Ferritin, Nutrition, and a Breakthrough Marathon

RD Real Talk - Registered Dietitians Keeping it Real by Heather Caplan RD

Jul 2, 202651:49Health

What does it take to reach sub-3 with your period intact and your body well-fueled? That's the question Coach Laura Filla can now answer from experience. After four years, ten marathons, low ferritin, grief, a coaching b...

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