Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician

Aug 9, 19 6:19

Post #1 of 17 (2863 views)

Can anyone recommend a RD or someone with similar qualifications who has worked with Ironman athletes? Looking to hire someone with proven success in helping athletes with sensitive stomachs figure out the bike nutrition.

After 4 Ironmans I am still struggling to get it right even while working with a top coach. My last Ironman was in Whistler almost a couple weeks ago. While I managed to make the podium (3rd in my AG F45-49) it was an ugly race after 3-4 hours on the bike. I never want to have that type of stomach cramping ever again. And puking my guts out after getting my finishers medal was not awesome. I know GI distress is not uncommon in a full Ironman but I really need some help. I can do halves with little to no stomach issues. It's the longer bike. And the GI distress doesn't show up on training rides where I practice my nutrition every weekend.

Please post helpful replies only. I know this is a rough forum sometimes ;-)

Or a PM would be great too!!

Death is easy....peaceful. Life is harder.

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 7:01

Post #2 of 17 (2803 views)

I really like Dr Penny Wilson for this sort of stuff. She's a PhD nutritionist and used to work for Memorial Hermann in the Ironman associated program (or whatever it was called, this was ~5 years ago). She and her husband are both endurance athletes and she just GETS it. She now lives in Vail, CO but does Skype / remote work.

https://drpennywilson.com/

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 8:23

Post #3 of 17 (2743 views)

The Core Diet

70Trigirl wrote:

Can anyone recommend a RD or someone with similar qualifications who has worked with Ironman athletes? Looking to hire someone with proven success in helping athletes with sensitive stomachs figure out the bike nutrition.

After 4 Ironmans I am still struggling to get it right even while working with a top coach. My last Ironman was in Whistler almost a couple weeks ago. While I managed to make the podium (3rd in my AG F45-49) it was an ugly race after 3-4 hours on the bike. I never want to have that type of stomach cramping ever again. And puking my guts out after getting my finishers medal was not awesome. I know GI distress is not uncommon in a full Ironman but I really need some help. I can do halves with little to no stomach issues. It's the longer bike. And the GI distress doesn't show up on training rides where I practice my nutrition every weekend.

Please post helpful replies only. I know this is a rough forum sometimes ;-)

Or a PM would be great too!!

Inside The Big Ring: Podcast & Coaching

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [Brandes] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 8:54

Post #4 of 17 (2709 views)

Brandes wrote:

The Core Diet

Yup, I'm familiar with QT2's Core Diet. I'm looking specifically to work one-on-one with a RD. If they are versed in the Core Diet that's fine.

Death is easy....peaceful. Life is harder.

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 8:58

Post #5 of 17 (2698 views)

70Trigirl wrote:

Brandes wrote:

The Core Diet

Yup, I'm familiar with QT2's Core Diet. I'm looking specifically to work one-on-one with a RD. If they are versed in the Core Diet that's fine.

I would strong recommend Marni Sumbal - http://www.trimarnicoach.com/

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [dprocket] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 9:02

Post #6 of 17 (2690 views)

I'll also throw in a vote for The Core Diet!

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

SallyShortyPnts

Aug 9, 19 9:21

Post #7 of 17 (2666 views)

https://www.enrgperformance.com/bob-seebohar

Former RD to the US Olympic Committee and USA TRiathlon certified as well.

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Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [SwizBeats] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 9:54

Post #8 of 17 (2633 views)

SwizBeats wrote:

I'll also throw in a vote for The Core Diet!

What does the Core Diet have you eating/drinking on an Ironman bike?? I realize an all around good diet will help too but for me it's what I'm doing on the bike

Death is easy....peaceful. Life is harder.

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 9:58

Post #9 of 17 (2625 views)

70Trigirl wrote:

SwizBeats wrote:

I'll also throw in a vote for The Core Diet!

What does the Core Diet have you eating/drinking on an Ironman bike?? I realize an all around good diet will help too but for me it's what I'm doing on the bike

All depends on you! They have you go through a sweat test protocol and then work with you to determine what your body needs! Me for example, I consume bars, gels, and electrolyte hydration. BUT it is way more than just the bike, it is the days leading up to the race, the morning of the race. Very specific to each individual as is everything!

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [SallyShortyPnts] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 10:26

Post #10 of 17 (2599 views)

I'd like to second this note on Bob Seebohar: smart, experience, educated.

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 11:26

Post #11 of 17 (2539 views)

http://www.trimarnicoach.com/

Marni is awesome and consults with lots of top AG and pro triathletes specializing in long course triathlon. She even wrote a book on it.

Essential Sports Nutrition: A Guide to Optimal Performance for Every Active Person https://www.amazon.com/..._api_i_QQBtDbJVB78HQ

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 11:42

Post #12 of 17 (2520 views)

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Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 11:47

Post #13 of 17 (2511 views)

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the responses and recommendations. I have a list going :-)

Death is easy....peaceful. Life is harder.

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 16:36

Post #14 of 17 (2422 views)

+1 on Marni Sumbal. Worth a conversation for sure. Good luck.

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 18:15

Post #15 of 17 (2351 views)

70Trigirl wrote:

SwizBeats wrote:

I'll also throw in a vote for The Core Diet!

What does the Core Diet have you eating/drinking on an Ironman bike?? I realize an all around good diet will help too but for me it's what I'm doing on the bike

Another vote for the core diet. The core diet is not just a daily diet. They a have race fueling plans that give you exactly what to eat the data leading up to the race, the morning of, and during the race. Their plan got me started in the right direction and I have since tweaked a few things but they really gave me an awesome baseline when I had no idea what I was doing.

For reference, I eat and drink all liquid nutrition during an IM. No solid foods. All of which was derived from the core diet race plan they gave me.

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [ericMPro] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 18:16

Post #16 of 17 (2350 views)

ericMPro wrote:

Brian Shea

Does he still do nutrition consults?? I reached out to him like a year ago and never heard back. Also had a friend do the same thing but never heard anything either.

Re: Seeking an Ironman specific Registered Dietician [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]

Aug 9, 19 19:57

Post #17 of 17 (2292 views)

I'm a MOP AGer, not standing on any podiums unless I'm doing some public speaking. But I literally just completed a search for a dietician to help me with similar issues. I want a solid nutrition and race fueling plan to try to avoid GI issues in my upcoming IMAZ. These are the two I looked at:

Susan Kitchen (yes, that's her real name), she's even a Slow Twitch certified swim coach if that means anything: https://www.racesmart.com/
Katie Elliott Performance Nutrition: http://www.elliottperformanceandnutrition.com/

I've also heard good things about Marcey Robinson at Achieve Health and Performance, but I didn't talk with her as Katie is in her same office: http://achievehp.com/about

I would have gone with Susan except Katie is in my neighborhood and I like supporting local. Katie and I are just starting out, so I can't give you real feedback on her yet.

Good luck!

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