Kylee Van Horn

Kylee Van Horn, CEO of Fly Nutrition and an ultrarunner, dives into the world of sports nutrition tailored for endurance athletes. She explains the concept of RED-S and its impact on performance, stressing the necessity of personalized fueling strategies. Kylee shares invaluable tips for managing nutrition, overcoming common fueling challenges, and the importance of micronutrient density. Listeners gain insights into the collaborative approach needed to address both nutrition and mental health in athletic training.

Kylee Van Horn, founder of Flynutrition, and Zoë Rom, elite ultra runner and journalist, tackle the myths of nutrition for endurance athletes. They discuss the impact of pseudoscience and cultural narratives on dietary choices, advocating for a curious and flexible mindset. Misconceptions about post-exercise nutrition are debunked, emphasizing individuality over strict diets. They also highlight the importance of fundamental nutrition practices over trendy supplements, offering insights on how athletes can optimize their fueling strategies for better performance.

Kylee Van Horn, RDN, is a sports nutrition coach specializing in endurance athletes and disordered eating. She shares insights on the nutritional needs of athletes, emphasizing the importance of foundational nutrition before considering supplements. Kylee discusses the impact of menopause on metabolism and muscle, providing practical strategies for aging athletes. She cautions against common dieting mistakes, promoting individualized approaches to fueling and training. Her experiences highlight the need for proper support for athletes facing GI issues and nutritional challenges.

Sports dietitian Kylee Van Horn discusses gut health for runners, including supporting good gut health, the gut microbiome, signals for training balance, nutritional training, signs of poor gut health, and more. Kylee Van Horn is an endurance sports dietitian and founder of Flynutrition.

Kylee Van Horn, an endurance sports dietitian and founder of Fly Nutrition, decodes running gel labels and common marketing claims. She breaks down low-sugar formulations, maltodextrin, glucose:fructose blends, hydrogel and isotonic terminology, and how texture and additives affect gut comfort. Learn why “clean” labels can mislead and how to trial fuels and pair gels with hydration for better tolerance.