Find Your Edge: Training, Sports Nutrition & Mindset Tools for Triathletes, Runners & High Achievers Chasing Performance & Lo

Chris Newport | Tri Coach, Sports & Longevity Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist at The Endurance Edge

Find Your Edge is the podcast for endurance athletes who are tired of guessing. Hosted by Chris Newport, MS, RDN, CISSN—sports dietitian, exercise physiologist, coach, and founder of The Endurance Edge—each episode helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and lifelong endurance athletes make smarter decisions about fueling, hydration, recovery, performance, and long-term health. If you've ever wondered: • Why am I doing everything right but still not seeing the results I want?• Why do I struggle with energy, recovery, body composition, or GI issues?• How do I improve performance without sacrificing my long-term health?• Which nutrition, supplement, and recovery strategies actually matter for me? You're in the right place. Each week, Chris translates complex science into practical, real-world strategies that help you understand your body and make confident decisions about your health and performance. You'll hear conversations about: → Fueling and hydration strategies for training and racing→ Recovery, metabolism, body composition, and performance→ Genetics, biomarkers, and personalized nutrition→ Longevity and healthy aging for endurance athletes→ Expert interviews, athlete stories, and evidence-based insights Because the goal isn't just to train harder. It's to understand what your body needs so you can perform better today, recover faster tomorrow, and stay active for decades to come. Whether you're chasing a PR, preparing for your next Ironman, or simply want to remain strong, healthy, and capable as you age, Find Your Edge helps you stop guessing and start training, fueling, and living with confidence.

  1. 4d ago

    Bone Health for Athletes: Performance Today, Longevity Tomorrow Ep 147

    Most athletes focus on muscles. But what about the framework that supports them? In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu discuss why bone health matters for athletes of all ages. We cover: bone mineral density and agingwhy bone density peaks around age 30DEXA scans and why they matterstress fractures and injury preventioncalcium, vitamin D, protein, and magnesiumRED-S and low energy availabilitystrength training for stronger boneswhy cyclists and swimmers should pay attentionIf you want to stay active, strong, and independent for decades to come, this episode is for you. Learn more about the Endurance Edge Longevity Lab (with ongoing metrics, nutrition and genetics for clarity in your performance and health pathway):  https://www.theenduranceedge.com/longevity Or book a 30 minute quick start nutrition consult to dial in your bone health with sports nutrition, metrics and more: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/sports-nutrition-for-performance-longevity/ Support the show 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨ 📚 Download our free resources: 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet 🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners 📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

    38 min
  2. Jun 4

    Stop Chasing Products: Build a Fueling and Hydration System That Works Ep 146

    Why do so many endurance athletes struggle with cramping, GI distress, dehydration, and race-day fueling? Because they're asking the wrong question. Instead of asking: "What's the best gel?"  "What's the best electrolyte?"  "What's the best sports drink?" Coach Chris Newport encourages athletes to ask: "What does my body actually need?" In this episode, you'll learn: why chasing products rarely workshow sweat testing changes everythingwhy fluid, sodium, and carb needs are uniquehow to build a fueling and hydration systemwhy accountability and testing matterhow to stop guessing and start trusting your planReady to stop the trial and error? Join the next Fueling and Hydration Bootcamp:  https://www.theenduranceedge.com/fuelingbootcamp/ Support the show 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨ 📚 Download our free resources: 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet 🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners 📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

    9 min
  3. May 28

    Energy Gels: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Choose the Right One Ep 145

    Should you use gels during training and racing? Which ones are best? And why do some athletes swear by certain brands while others cannot stomach them? In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu break down the world of endurance gels. We cover: what gels actually dowhy fueling during exercise mattersdifferences between popular gel brandscaffeine, sodium, and carb sourcesGI distress and taste preferenceswhy you should never try a new gel on race dayhow to build a personalized fueling strategyIf you have ever felt overwhelmed by the nutrition wall at your local running store, this episode is for you. Ready for a personalized fueling plan? Join our Fueling and Hydration Bootcamp:  https://www.theenduranceedge.com/fuelingbootcamp/ Support the show 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨ 📚 Download our free resources: 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet 🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners 📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

    27 min
  4. May 21

    Nutrition Strategies That Support Sleep And Mental Health For Endurance Athletes Ep 144

    Sleep is one of the most important recovery tools athletes have—but many endurance athletes are not getting enough. In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport talks with dietetic intern Emily Qiu about how sleep and nutrition affect athlete mental health, recovery, anxiety, depression, insomnia, inflammation, and performance. We cover: why endurance athletes may need 8–10 hours of sleephow poor sleep affects recovery and inflammationthe link between sleep disorders, anxiety, and depressionhow a Mediterranean-style diet supports mental healthnutrients and supplements that may support sleepcaffeine, alcohol, circadian rhythm, and bedtime routineswhen to get personalized nutrition supportIf you are struggling with sleep, mood, fatigue, or recovery, this episode will help you understand where to start. Ready for personalized support? Book a 30-minute Quick Start Nutrition Consult or learn more about the Longevity Lab at The Endurance Edge (where you get genetic testing to learn more about how to optimize your sleep for performance and mental health).  Support the show 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨ 📚 Download our free resources: 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet 🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners 📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

    34 min
  5. May 14

    Hydration Reminders and How Your Sweat Should Dictate Your Plan Ep 143

    Hydration may seem basic, it's one of the biggest reasons endurance athletes struggle in training and racing (and come to us for help). In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport shares essential reminders about sweat rate, sodium loss, fluid needs, dehydration, heat, cramping, bonking, and GI distress. You’ll learn: why sodium matters most in sweatwhy every athlete’s sweat is uniquehow heat and intensity change fluid needswhy 2% fluid loss can affect performancehow to estimate your hydration losseswhy guessing is not a race-day strategyIf you are tired of guessing what to drink, how much sodium you need, or why you fade late in races, this episode is for you. Stop guessing and start using a personalized fueling and hydration system built specifically for your body, your sweat profile, and your performance goals. Get on the Fueling and Hydration Bootcamp waitlist here: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/fuelingbootcamp/ Support the show 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨ 📚 Download our free resources: 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet 🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners 📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

    12 min
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Find Your Edge is the podcast for endurance athletes who are tired of guessing. Hosted by Chris Newport, MS, RDN, CISSN—sports dietitian, exercise physiologist, coach, and founder of The Endurance Edge—each episode helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and lifelong endurance athletes make smarter decisions about fueling, hydration, recovery, performance, and long-term health. If you've ever wondered: • Why am I doing everything right but still not seeing the results I want?• Why do I struggle with energy, recovery, body composition, or GI issues?• How do I improve performance without sacrificing my long-term health?• Which nutrition, supplement, and recovery strategies actually matter for me? You're in the right place. Each week, Chris translates complex science into practical, real-world strategies that help you understand your body and make confident decisions about your health and performance. You'll hear conversations about: → Fueling and hydration strategies for training and racing→ Recovery, metabolism, body composition, and performance→ Genetics, biomarkers, and personalized nutrition→ Longevity and healthy aging for endurance athletes→ Expert interviews, athlete stories, and evidence-based insights Because the goal isn't just to train harder. It's to understand what your body needs so you can perform better today, recover faster tomorrow, and stay active for decades to come. Whether you're chasing a PR, preparing for your next Ironman, or simply want to remain strong, healthy, and capable as you age, Find Your Edge helps you stop guessing and start training, fueling, and living with confidence.

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