Fixing Food Culture in Endurance Sports Beyond Carbs and Calories with Kristen Arnold — Season 7 Ep 6

In this episode of the CoachCast, host Dirk Friel sits down with Kristen Arnold, a registered dietitian, elite cycling coach, and former pro racer, to unpack the complex relationship endurance athletes often have with food and body image. Drawing from her coaching and clinical experience, Kristen explores how disordered eating patterns can quietly surface in training environments that overemphasize being lean, disciplined, or performing at any cost. Kristen offers practical strategies for coaches and athletes to identify red flags, reframe food as fuel (not a reward or punishment), and prioritize long-term health alongside results. From race-day fueling to an off-season mindset, this conversation challenges outdated norms and empowers listeners to pursue performance with compassion, curiosity, and balance. Resources discussed in this episode: Environment and Language Guide for Discussing and Managing Physique USOPC Sports Nutrition Resources for Young Athletes Directory of Registered Dietitians Sports Nutrition for Women E-Course HEXIS App Fulein App

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Fixing Food Culture in Endurance Sports Beyond Carbs and Calories with Kristen Arnold — Season 7 Ep 6 is an episode from TrainingPeaks CoachCast by TrainingPeaks.

This episode is 44:33 long.

This episode was published on May 21, 2025.

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