Episode 119 with Sunny Stroeer: Pre-AZT FKT Attempt
11/12/24 • 46 min
In this episode we talk with Sunny Stroeer about the lead-up to her 800-mile self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) attempt of the Arizona Trail (which she's on now!)
More about Sunny: Sunny Stroeer is a free spirit and adventurer, and is embarking on an incredible adventure as of this recording November 2024,, attempting the self-supported FKT of the Arizona Trail. We’ve had the pleasure of working with Sunny as she prepared for this massive feat of endurance, and we spoke with her about how she prepared, from all aspects - from nutrition and gear to physical and mental prep.
Sunny's overarching passion is to be active and push her limits in the side- and backcountry, spanning a multitude of sports from big-wall climbs over multi-day paddling trips to 100 milers and everything in between. Her specialty is the high altitude endurance realm; she holds speed records on Aconcagua and on the Annapurna Circuit and has excelled on high trails in the Colorado Rockies. As a storyteller, Sunny draws on her experiences and adventures as a professional mountain athlete to connect with her audience through captivating visuals and engaging presentations - focusing on topics such as transformation, goal setting, perseverance, women empowerment and systematic decision-making in high risk environments.
Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
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Connect w/ Sunny & Follow Her FKT Progress:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/sstroeer
- Sunny's GPS: https://www.sunnystroeer.com/gps
Mentioned:
- Support The Cairn Project to get more women outdoors: https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5857984
- NR Episode 110 with Sunny
- FKT: https://fastestknowntime.com/
- AWExpeditions: https://awexpeditions.org/
- Creatine sleep studies:
- Run Gum: https://amzn.to/3YYKQzQ
- Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3Cq8qg8
- Iodine Tablets: https://amzn.to/4eqoED5
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- New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10
- If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/
- Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
- Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
- If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].
In this episode we talk with Sunny Stroeer about the lead-up to her 800-mile self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) attempt of the Arizona Trail (which she's on now!)
More about Sunny: Sunny Stroeer is a free spirit and adventurer, and is embarking on an incredible adventure as of this recording November 2024,, attempting the self-supported FKT of the Arizona Trail. We’ve had the pleasure of working with Sunny as she prepared for this massive feat of endurance, and we spoke with her about how she prepared, from all aspects - from nutrition and gear to physical and mental prep.
Sunny's overarching passion is to be active and push her limits in the side- and backcountry, spanning a multitude of sports from big-wall climbs over multi-day paddling trips to 100 milers and everything in between. Her specialty is the high altitude endurance realm; she holds speed records on Aconcagua and on the Annapurna Circuit and has excelled on high trails in the Colorado Rockies. As a storyteller, Sunny draws on her experiences and adventures as a professional mountain athlete to connect with her audience through captivating visuals and engaging presentations - focusing on topics such as transformation, goal setting, perseverance, women empowerment and systematic decision-making in high risk environments.
Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
***
Connect w/ Sunny & Follow Her FKT Progress:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/sstroeer
- Sunny's GPS: https://www.sunnystroeer.com/gps
Mentioned:
- Support The Cairn Project to get more women outdoors: https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5857984
- NR Episode 110 with Sunny
- FKT: https://fastestknowntime.com/
- AWExpeditions: https://awexpeditions.org/
- Creatine sleep studies:
- Run Gum: https://amzn.to/3YYKQzQ
- Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3Cq8qg8
- Iodine Tablets: https://amzn.to/4eqoED5
MORE NR
- New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10
- If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/
- Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
- Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
- If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].
Previous Episode
Episode 118 with Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer: Nutrient Assessment of the Athlete
In this episode we talk with researcher & professor Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer about:
- Nutrient Assessment of the Athlete
- Low Energy Availability
- CGMs
Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD, FACSM is currently a professor at Virginia Tech where she directs the Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Laboratory and the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program. She is trained in nutrition/dietetics and exercise science and her interests include energy and micronutrient metabolism, plant-based nutrition, and endocrine (non-diabetes) and metabolic disorders. Her research focuses on how nutrition influences the health and performance of active individuals at all stages of life and at all levels of performance. Recent research interests include healthy weight gain in athletes and the importance of micronutrient status—particularly iodine and vitamin D— in sports/exercise performance, disease prevention and general wellness. Enette has authored over 100 scientific articles and book chapters, is the author of “Plant-Based Sports Nutrition. Expert Fueling Strategies for Training, Recovery, and Performance” (Human Kinetics, 2020), and is an Associate Editor for Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise and the Science and Medicine of Football. She served on the 2011 IOC Sports Nutrition Consensus Panel and the 2017 Expert Panel for Dietary Supplements and the High Performance Athlete and is currently a member of the International Testing Agency Health & Clinical Expert Advisory Group. Earlier in her career, Enette interned at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and served as the sports dietitian for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her personal interests include road cycling, flat water kayaking, Irish step dancing, resistance training, gardening, yoga, cooking and wine tasting. She is the mother of 3 athletic children, who consistently put her sports nutrition knowledge to the test.
Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
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Connect w/ Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer:
Mentioned:
- Nutrient Assessment of the Athlete
- 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities
- NutraEval: Contact NR for details
MORE NR
- New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10
- If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/
- Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
- Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
- If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].
Next Episode
Episode 120 with Sunny Stroeer: Takeaways from an FKT Attempt
We’re back with professional adventurer Sunny Stroeer, who recently made an attempt on the self-supported FKT of the Arizona Trail. Although Sunny decided to cut the feat short after over 200 miles and one week, while on record pace, the nutrition strategy she employed was successful in that time, and one that surprised her as we worked together. In today’s podcast, we discuss how the miles went, what went right, what she might change for the future, and what her takeaways were.
More about Sunny: Sunny Stroeer is a free spirit and adventurer and we had the pleasure of working with Sunny as she prepared for this massive feat of endurance. Her overarching passion is to be active and push her limits in the side- and backcountry, spanning a multitude of sports from big-wall climbs over multi-day paddling trips to 100 milers and everything in between. Her specialty is the high altitude endurance realm; she holds speed records on Aconcagua and on the Annapurna Circuit and has excelled on high trails in the Colorado Rockies. As a storyteller, Sunny draws on her experiences and adventures as a professional mountain athlete to connect with her audience through captivating visuals and engaging presentations, focusing on topics like transformation, goal setting, perseverance, women empowerment and systematic decision-making in high risk environments.
Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
***
Connect w/ Sunny:
- Instagram: @sstroeer
- Donate to get more women in the outdoors: give.classy.org/sunnys-azt
- AWExpeditions: https://awexpeditions.org/
Catch up on Sunny's Past NR Episodes:
Mentioned:
- Injini Toe Socks: https://amzn.to/3VdjrYK
- Lowa Boots: https://amzn.to/4g65CDu
- Run Gum: https://amzn.to/3YYKQzQ
- Katadyn Filters: https://amzn.to/4ilgKOP
- Trekker's Friend: https://trekkersfriend.com/
- Iodine Tablets: https://amzn.to/4fL3tgr
MORE NR
- New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10
- If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/
- Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
- Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
- If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].
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