Tough Girl Podcast

Welcome to this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast! Today, we are speaking with Alex Larson, a registered dietitian from Duluth, Minnesota, whose passion for nutrition was ignited when she crossed the finish line of Ironman Wisconsin.  Alex is dedicated to helping endurance athletes achieve peak performance through optimal nutrition. Alex balances her thriving career with family life, being married with three young children aged between 7 years and 8 months. With over 20 triathlons, including multiple Ironmans, and numerous 10Ks and half marathons under her belt, she brings a wealth of personal experience to her practice. In this episode, Alex shares her journey from a competitive teenager with a passion for horseback riding to a seasoned triathlete and dedicated dietitian. After an injury in college, she discovered swimming and eventually fell in love with triathlons. This passion led her to a career in dietetics, where she found her niche in sports nutrition. Alex offers personalised nutrition strategies tha