For The Long Run

Stevie Smith is a proud dog mom to Chance, small business owner of Stevie Lyn Nutrition, registered sports dietitian, multi sport athlete and autoimmune warrior. In this episode we talk about: -Stevie’s background in team sports -catching the running bug as an adult -dealing with injuries -jumping in big endurance events early -the power of support and community spirit -Ironman triathlons and ultra-marathons -being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis -identity as an athlete with a chronic autoimmune condition -readjusting goalposts and finding silver linings -working with your body, not pushing against it -pulling back when training stops being fun -Stevie’s work helping athletes with their nutrition -showing up and supporting others in running and in life -action over inertia: no such things as “the right time” -done is better than perfect -nutrition myth busting: lighter is not faster, thinner is not better -working for yourself and owning your own business Thank you to Tracksmith and Recover Athletics