Resources

As a sports nutritionist, I spend too many counseling hours resolving weight concerns of runners (and other athletics). Females and males alike come to me, trying to figure out how to lose weight. The eat less and move more paradigm doesn't always work. Weight is more than a matter of will power.
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Running has always had a simple appeal. Lace up your shoes, step outside, and start moving. Yet anyone who has stuck with the sport for more than a few months knows that real progress rarely comes from mileage alone.
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Sweat contains more than just water; it has electrically  charged particles (electrolytes, commonly called minerals such as sodium) that help keep water in the right balance inside and outside of cells. You've likely seen ads for electrolyte supplements that highlight sodium.
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When you’re serious about running performance, understanding your endurance matters. Knowing your physical and mental effort is crucial for optimizing your health and performance, and even for injury prevention. 
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Most research related to sports performance and nutrition is studied from the perspective of (male) athletes who have gotten sick or injured.
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is the nation's largest group of food and nutrition professionals. At their annual convention, members presented research and updates that might be of interest to you.
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Outdoor running sits at the core of distance training because it builds rhythm, durability, and confidence that machines cannot fully replace. Even the most consistent runners, however, encounter long stretches when outdoor mileage becomes difficult to maintain.
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Most runners want to perform at their best. They train hard and fuel up/refuel in a manner that supports their desired physique. Despite their best efforts, they sometimes end up disappointed. They then start to train harder and restrict food to get even leaner. And that's where the problems often start.
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Listening to podcasts while exercising can be a convenient time to learn about all sorts of topics, including nutrition. Podcasts can entertain you during yet-another long run, erg session, or workout at the gym.
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In today's food culture, we've demonized certain types of foods, such as those with abundant carbs, fat, salt, and sugar. The latest demon is ultra-processed foods.
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