How should thru-hikers eat to ensure success? You're about to find out from an endurance athlete perspective! Thru-hiking fits perfectly into the "endurance athlete" group - we just might be a little dirtier than most... If you're looking to up your hiking and backpacking game, listen in to this episode with sports nutrition dietitian and endurance athlete Alex Larson ! In this episode, she'll go over: Body composition & the importance of protein and electrolytes Effective ways to prepare for a long hike How to maintain balance on trail and feel great (hint: junk food might be okay) Tips for life after trail - & much more! Connect with Alex: Alex Larson Nutrition Website Alex Larson's Instagram Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ! Connect With THRU-r & Cheer: Join The Trail Family THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube THRU-r Threads Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis