Find Your Edge: Training + Sports Nutrition Tools for Triathletes + Runners

Chris Newport | 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. 5d ago

    How Humans of Steel Became More Than Just a Triathlon Ep 153

    What happens when every race gets canceled...but athletes still want a finish line? That's exactly how Humans of Steel Racing was born. In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Carlie share the story behind Humans of Steel—from its unexpected beginnings during COVID to becoming one of North Carolina's most welcoming triathlon experiences. They discuss: Why the reverse-format triathlon is perfect for athletes looking for a unique challengeHow Humans of Steel creates a less intimidating swim experience for beginnersWhy relay teams and aquabike athletes are some of the biggest winners on race dayWhat makes this race feel more like a community cookout than a typical competitionHow every registration helps support Girls on the Run and inspire the next generation of athletesWhether you're training for your first sprint triathlon, looking for an Olympic-distance tune-up before your fall race, or simply want to experience an event where everyone belongs, this episode is for you. Learn more or register: https://www.humansofsteelracing.com Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?  Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately.  Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  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

  2. Jul 16

    How to Have a Triathlon Breakthrough in Only 1 Day (Performance, Confidence & Community) Ep 152

    Most athletes sign up for a training camp hoping to become a stronger swimmer, cyclist, or runner. But the biggest transformation usually isn't what they expect. In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport and Coach Carlie Frost-Poirier share stories from years of coaching Ultimate Training Days and triathlon camps, where athletes consistently discover breakthroughs that extend far beyond technique. You'll learn: • Why personalized coaching beats generic online advice • The surprising breakthroughs athletes experience • How confidence is built through guided experience • Why community accelerates long-term success • Common mistakes athletes make before attending camp • How immediate feedback can fast-track your performance If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or unsure what your next step should be, this episode will help you understand why immersive coaching experiences can completely change your trajectory. Ready to stop guessing and start making confident decisions? Join us at an upcoming Ultimate Training Day and experience the difference personalized coaching can make. Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?  Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately.  Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  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

  3. Jul 9

    Exercise in the Heat: How Athletes Can Prevent Heat Stress [REPLAY] Ep 151

    Training in the heat doesn't just feel harder—it places extra stress on your body that can impact performance, recovery, and safety. In this replay episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport shares practical, science-based strategies to help endurance athletes and active individuals recognize the signs of heat stress, stay hydrated, and perform safely in hot and humid conditions. You'll learn: Why heat stress affects performanceEarly warning signs of heat illnessHydration and cooling strategies that actually workHow to acclimate to the heat safelyTips for athletes, outdoor workers, and anyone exercising in the summerWhether you're preparing for a race or simply trying to train smarter this summer, this episode will help you stay safe and perform your best. Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?  Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately.  Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  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

  4. Jul 2

    Iron Deficiency in Endurance Athletes: Signs, Testing & Treatment Ep 150

    Iron deficiency is one of the most overlooked reasons endurance athletes struggle with fatigue, poor recovery, declining performance, and brain fog. In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Emily Qiu interviews iron researcher Dr. Cory Dugan, with Coach Chris Newport joining the discussion, to break down the latest science behind iron deficiency in endurance athletes. You'll learn:  Why runners and triathletes lose more iron  The role of hepcidin and why timing matters  Common signs of iron deficiency  Why a normal hemoglobin doesn't always mean your iron is healthy  Which blood tests athletes should request  Ferritin, supplementation, and nutrition strategies  Common mistakes athletes make with iron supplements  When it's time to seek professional guidance If you've ever wondered why your training isn't translating into better performance, this episode could provide the missing piece. Remember: Don't guess. Test first, then build a personalized plan. Need help with this? We can assist in getting you tested AND building a plan. Simply book a 30 minute quick start consult here.  Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?  Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately.  Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  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

  5. Jun 25

    Oats: The Simple Superfood for Performance, Health, and Longevity Ep 149

    Are oats really the superfood they're made out to be? In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu break down everything endurance athletes need to know about oats, oatmeal, beta-glucan fiber, blood sugar control, heart health, gut health, and performance nutrition. You'll learn: • Why oats support both performance and longevity • What beta-glucan fiber actually does • The differences between steel-cut, rolled, quick, and instant oats • How oats affect blood sugar and energy levels • The best ways to incorporate oats into your nutrition plan • Common oatmeal mistakes athletes make If you're looking for a simple, evidence-based way to improve your nutrition, this episode is for you. Get Chris' favorite protein powders for athletes here: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/oats-for-athletes-performance-recovery-longevity Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?  Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately.  Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  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

  6. Jun 18

    Lab Values That Matter For Athletes (and why doctors shouldn't do nutrition) Ep 148

    Most athletes get routine blood work. Very few understand which biomarkers truly matter for performance, recovery, and longevity. In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu break down the special lab values endurance athletes should know about and why they matter. We discuss: • CBC and CMP basics • ApoB and cardiovascular risk • Magnesium and athletic performance • Vitamin B12 and MMA • Homocysteine and longevity • Vitamin D and bone health • Why athletes need personalized interpretation • How biomarker trends help you make smarter decisions If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not seeing the results you want, this episode is for you. Because the goal isn't more information. The goal is clarity. Learn more about the Endurance Edge Longevity Lab: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/longevity/ Check out the episode here: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/special-lab-values-endurance-athletes-biomarkers Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?  Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately.  Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  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

  7. Jun 11

    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. https://www.theenduranceedge.com/bone-health-for-athletes-longevity-performance/ 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/ Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?  Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately.  Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  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

  8. 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/ Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day?  Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately.  Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  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

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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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