Renee McGregor is a world-renowned sports dietitian, ultra-runner, and advocate for women in sport. With over 20 years of experience working with elite athletes, she’s passionate about helping individuals fuel their adventures, align with their core values, and thrive in both sport and life. As a trustee of Black Trail Runners, Renee is also dedicated to making the outdoors more inclusive.
In this episode, we dive deep into Renee’s journey—both professionally and personally—since we last spoke in 2016. From launching her own consultancy and leading a team of eight, to navigating life changes, an autoimmune diagnosis, and the challenges of peri-menopause, Renee shares her honest and insightful perspective on resilience, performance, and wellbeing.
What to Expect in This Episode: How Renee’s career has evolved over the years The truth about carbs, sugar, and fuelling for endurance The impact of running on mental resilience and stress management Her latest book, Fuel for Thought, and why nutrition should be accessible for all Unfiltered—a powerful and deeply personal film following Renee’s journey through endurance sports, advocacy, and resilience.
Why trusting your body is key and the myths around glucose monitoring Creating a supportive community in sport and beyond
Whether you're an athlete, outdoor enthusiast, or just looking for inspiration on navigating life’s challenges, this conversation is packed with wisdom, practical advice, and powerful storytelling.
Listen now and get inspired!
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Previous TGP episodes with Renee
Jul 26, 2016 - A Leading sports and eating disorder specialist dietitian with over 15 years experience working in nutrition. Renee works with elite athletes, coaches and sports science teams to provide nutritional strategies to enhance sports performance.
Dec 1, 2016 - Talking about how to get the balance right between periods, health, and performance.
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Show notes
Social Media
Instagram @r_mcgregor
Unfiltered website - to find out where you can see the film
Book: Fuel for Thought A practical guide to fuelling for your adventures:
Fuel for Thought by leading sports dietitian Renee McGregor is a practical guide to sports nutrition. Cutting through the jargon and misinformation, Renee draws on over twenty years’ experience of working with sportspeople from a range of disciplines to provide straightforward, accessible advice about how you can fuel your adventures.