ECM NUTRITION MASTERCLASS SERIES
At the Eau Claire Marathon, our support goes beyond race day—providing runners with meaningful resources to train smarter and arrive at the start line confident.
This masterclass series is designed to help you know exactly how to fuel during training long runs in preparation for race day whether you're running a half or full marathon
During each 60-minute session, the following topics will be covered:
Session 1: Pre-run fuel & recovery nutrition - Sunday, January 25th at 8:00 PM
What, when & how much to eat before your run
What to eat the night before your long run
Post-run nutrition to recover faster after your run
Nutritional considerations for master runners over 40
Session 2: Fueling & hydrating during your long run - Sunday, February 15th at 8:00 PM
How to create your unique long run & race day fueling strategy including what to eat & drink, when to fuel, and how much you need
Understand your exact fluid & electrolyte needs
Tips for prevent stomach problems, muscle cramps, nausea, & headaches
Examples of long run & race day fueling plans
Session 3: Carb loading & Race day fueling strategy - Sunday, April 12th at 8:00 PM
How to properly carbohydrate load to avoid "hitting the wall" on race day
What & when to eat race day morning
Fueling logistics of race day (how to carry fluids/gels
All classes via Zoom. Link will be sent to all registered runners the morning of the session.
Past ECM participant wins from 2024 and 2025
Kristy is a Minnesota-based Registered Dietitian who helps runners and active individuals build confidence in fueling their bodies for performance, recovery, and everyday health.
As a marathon runner and mom, Kristy understands the unique demands of balancing training, work, and family, and she specializes in creating realistic, science-backed strategies to help her audience thrive both on and off the road.
Whether she’s preparing runners for their next big race, guiding them to avoid underfueling, or helping families create balanced meals, Kristy’s approach is practical, relatable, and rooted in the belief that nutrition should be simple and enjoyable. She shows her clients how to optimize their performance and energy while embracing their favorite foods.
Achievements/Certifications:
Registered Dietitian (RD) - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensed Dietitian (LD) - Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics - Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science - Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Dietetic Internship with 1200 hours practical experience - Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina
You can follow her on Instagram @marathon.nutritionist
