In this episode, I talk with clean sport advocate, running coach and podcast host Chris McClung. We explore Chris’ introduction to running, how his own injuries and training mistakes motivated him to learn more about training science, peak performance and coaching. Chris explains his training philosophy emphasizing variety and periodization, the power of the team, and the importance of recovery and fueling to support high training volume. We discuss how his approach to coaching female athletes focuses on the individual -regardless of their gender- understanding the whole person, their health and their goals. Chris references Stacy Sims’ book “Roar” and how his coaching experience has shaped his philosophy. This individualized approach transfers over to nutrition and our work with clients at Rise Up Nutrition. Chris and Lindsey explore the concept of racing weight, sorting fact from fiction. We normalize weight fluctuations within seasons and throughout life: hormones, aging, development, environmental conditions, hydration status and many more factors all influence the number on the scale. Chris states his own personal experience of running PRs at very different weights, reminding us that there is no one look to your fastest self. Rather, by focusing on nourishing your body with enough energy and respecting recovery, alongside smart training, the race outcome will take care of itself. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of clean sport and Chris’ work with the Clean Sport Collective. We discuss how the organization came to be, the need for allies in the fight for clean sport, and how we can all do our part through signing the Clean Sport Collective pledge. Chris reveals the pervasiveness of doping in all sports and at all levels, elite and amateur, why athletes dope, and how subtle and nuanced taking banned substances can be. Chris explains why, no matter your level of participation, we all should care about what we put into our bodies and how we can ensure that any supplements we consume are clean. Look for logos and certifications like NSF, Informed Choice, BSCG and USP to know supplements, vitamins and minerals are safe from contamination and actually contain what you think they do! For more on clean sport and to hear the perspective of elite athletes, check out the Clean Sport Collective podcast. Hear more training talk from Chris on his coaching podcast Rogue Running.and at  www.roguerunning.com Sign the Clean Sport Pledge and learn more at  www.cleansport.org Follow Chris on Instagram and Twitter @roguechris @roguerunning and the Clean Sport Collective on Instagram and Twitter @cleansportco Chris’ Official Bio Chris is a running coach and co-owner of Rogue Running, a company with locations in Austin and Dallas that specializes in training adult runners for all distances from 5K to marathon and beyond. He is also a host for the Running Rogue and Clean Sport Collective podcasts. He's been running himself for over 20 years and coaching adult athletes for the last 15 years. He is passionate about the power of running to change lives.  Learn more about Lindsey's Services and the Team at Rise Up Nutrition: www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com Worried that you have RED-S? Curious t