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  • Fueling Long Runs: Insights from a Sports Dietitian and Competitive Runner

    Fueling Long Runs: Insights from a Sports Dietitian and Competitive Runner

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN August 27, 2025September 4, 2025

    The post discusses the author’s recent 20-mile long run, their longest in over five years, while sharing insights as a sports dietitian and competitive runner. It invites readers for personalized sports nutrition advice and highlights insurance options that may cover services, emphasizing all mentioned products are vegan. Runners are encouraged to share their fueling strategies.

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  • Updated Plant-Based Performance Plates For Veggie Athletes + Download A Freebie!

    Updated Plant-Based Performance Plates For Veggie Athletes + Download A Freebie!

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN July 3, 2025October 21, 2025

    The post discusses the importance of carbohydrate intake for plant-based endurance athletes during training and race weeks. It introduces updated plant-based performance plates as a visual guide to optimize meals by balancing carbs, protein, and colorful foods. The author also notes that vegan athletes require slightly more protein to meet their needs.

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  • Performance Plates For Veggie Athletes

    Performance Plates For Veggie Athletes

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN August 11, 2024October 21, 2025

    As fall races approach, carbohydrate intake becomes crucial for training performance, especially for veggie endurance athletes. A performance plate visual helps in meal planning by illustrating the balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and colorful foods. Adjust carb consumption based on training intensity, and vegan athletes may need slightly more protein.

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  • Taking the “dread” out of dreadmill: a review of the Zwift run pod

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN January 2, 2019

    Disclaimer: I received the Zwift Shoe Pod to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming…

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  • Happy feet between runs: OOFOS review

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN June 26, 2018

    Disclaimer: I received a pair of OOFOS orange OOlala sandals to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about…

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  • Illinois half marathon review

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN May 5, 2018

    Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Illinois half marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about…

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  • Join me at the Illinois Half Marathon on 04/28/2018!

    Join me at the Illinois Half Marathon on 04/28/2018!

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN January 5, 2018

    Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Illinois Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about…

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Hi, I'm Amanda!

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) that specializes in plant-based eating, sports nutrition, and the intersection of the two. I am an avid runner and former division 1 cross country/ track athlete.

I am on a mission to show others that you can be successful in athletics and life fueled by plants. You are also welcome to work with me if you aren’t plant-based or an athlete. I will never pressure you to go plant-based in session! Thanks visiting the blog!

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