What started as a craving for sour candy during marathon training turned into a growing sports nutrition company!

This week on Maybe Running Will Help, Nicky sits down with Paige Foote, registered dietitian, runner, new mom, and co-founder of Noogs Nutrition. Paige shares how her experience training for the New York City Marathon sparked an idea for energy chews that actually taste good, are easy to eat on the run, and provide the fuel athletes need.

From experimenting in her kitchen to spending a year and a half perfecting the formula with food scientists, Paige takes us behind the scenes of building Noogs with her husband, Ben. She shares the challenges of launching a product, the importance of trusting your instincts, and how the running community helped turn their idea into a business.

They also talk about Paige's journey into sports nutrition, her love of running for community rather than competition, and the realities of finding time to run while navigating new motherhood and entrepreneurship.

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What if the biggest thing holding you back as a runner isn't your fitness, but your mindset?

This week on Maybe Running Will Help, Nicky sits down with Everett Smulders, a sub-4-minute miler, ultramarathon runner, and founder of WesFly Training. Known for his bold opinions and no-nonsense coaching approach, Everett challenges runners to stop obsessing over the smallest details and start committing to the work that actually makes them better.

They discuss why so many runners count themselves out of Boston qualifying before even trying, the importance of accountability and honest coaching, and what Everett has learned from racing 100 miles, including a devastating DNF at mile 92. They also get into marathon training, balancing running with everyday life, and why enjoying the process might be the most important part of long-term success.

Whether you're chasing a PR, returning to competitive running, or simply trying to rediscover your love for the sport, this conversation will challenge the way you think about your potential.

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The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is almost here! Whether you're chasing a PR or running your first marathon, this episode has you covered.

Nicky is joined by Matt Ebersole, elite athlete and pace team coordinator for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and founder of Personal Best Training. With 35 years of coaching experience, Matt shares insider tips on the course, race morning logistics, pacing, weather, and navigating the toughest miles.

They also discuss fueling, tapering, managing race-day nerves, and why staying patient early can lead to a stronger finish. Whether you're running Indy or another fall marathon, this episode is packed with advice to help you have your best race.

Support our sponsors:

⁠Charm City Run⁠ is a local running store serving the Maryland and Delaware running community with shoes, apparel, and gear, and you can shop online from anywhere; use code NICKY10 for a discount on select purchases.