Active folks concerned about getting enough energy to fuel their workouts properly will appreciate the insight and advice in this episode. The guest is Becca McConville, M.S., a sports dietitian and author of Finding Your Sweet Spot: How to Avoid RED-S (Relative Energy Deficit in Sport) by Optimizing Your Energy Balance. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Becca explains:  -what RED-S is, and how to avoid it;  -why middle- and back-of-pack runners are at risk of RED-S;  -signs of underfueling to be on the alert for;  -pre-workout snacks and post-run food suggestions; and, -how to get on the road to resilience.    Before the dietitian joins around 11:31, Sarah laughingly shares the saga of a birthday card from her son.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Take steps to better running:  Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com   Give your body what it needs:  For 10% off your 1st order, go to Thorne.fit/runner Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off  registration at portlandmarathon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices