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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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  • Are you making this common running mistake?

    Are you making this common running mistake?

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN May 2, 2024March 3, 2025

    Amanda Wagner, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and certified running coach, shares her dual passion for nutrition and running. After competing at a collegiate level for 17 years, she officially began coaching runners in January 2024 while expanding her dietitian practice. She emphasizes the importance of easy runs for training efficiency and injury prevention, cautioning against common mistakes like running too fast on these days. Amanda invites readers to engage with her coaching services and share thoughts on their running practices.

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  • The Top 5 Reasons to Run Gazelle Girl in Grand Rapids, Michigan on 4/19/20

    The Top 5 Reasons to Run Gazelle Girl in Grand Rapids, Michigan on 4/19/20

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN February 10, 2020March 11, 2025

    The Gazelle Girl half marathon, a female-only race in Grand Rapids, MI on April 19, 2020, celebrates women’s health and donates all proceeds to charity. With options for a half marathon, 10k, and 5k, it offers a welcoming experience for various skill levels amidst a fun weekend atmosphere.

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  • Review: Hot Chocolate 15k 2019

    Review: Hot Chocolate 15k 2019

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN November 26, 2019March 13, 2025

    The author reviews the Hot Chocolate 15k race they participated in after receiving an entry as a BibRave Pro. They share their experience from packet pick-up to race day. Despite a lack of recent training, the author enjoyed running with friends, finishing 4th in their age group, and finds the event well-organized and fun.

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  • Review: Run Mag Mile 10k 2019

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

    Disclaimer: I’m reviewing the Run Mag Mile 10k as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador),…

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  • The BibRave Chicago Summit and Rock ‘N Roll Half 2019 review

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN August 8, 2019August 9, 2019

    Disclaimer: I’m reviewing the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago half marathon  as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about…

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  • Shamrock Shuffle 8k 2019 review

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN April 1, 2019

    Disclaimer: I’m promoting the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about…

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  • It’s the Shamrock Shuffle 8k race week: training update & goals!

    ByAmanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN March 20, 2019December 11, 2020

    Disclaimer: I’m promoting the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about…

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  • Athlinks: the online race results social platform

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

    Disclaimer: I am reviewing Athlinks as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check…

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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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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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