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Hitting the wall is not inevitable. With the right fueling and pacing plan, energy levels can remain steady for the duration of your competition, and even provide a kick at the end.
Licensed dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and eating disorders
Amy Stephens, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDS is a sports dietitian with over 20 years of experience specializing in performance nutrition and eating disorders among competitive athletes. Based in New York City’s West Village, she provides both in-person and virtual counseling through her private practice.
Amy currently serves as the sports dietitian for NYU Athletics while also supporting professional runners on the Empire Elite Track Club, a group training to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team. She helps athletes fuel for peak performance with science-based strategies tailored to their individual needs.
She holds advanced credentials as a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), highlighting her dual expertise in performance nutrition and the psychological aspects of fueling. Amy earned her BA from Syracuse University and her MS in Clinical Nutrition from New York University.
Her approach is practical and personalized, whether she’s working with high school, collegiate, or professional athletes. She emphasizes real food, flexible thinking, and sustainable habits to help athletes perform their best and build long-term health and confidence beyond their sport.
Amy has supported athletes at national championships and Olympic trials, including traveling with the NYU Track and Field team to Nationals—where nine athletes qualified, the largest group in school history. Her expertise has been featured in Runner’s World, The New York Times Running Newsletter, The Washington Post, and Insider, where she’s shared guidance on topics from hydration to recovery snacks.
Outside of her work, Amy enjoys running near her home in Westchester, spending time with her four kids and two dogs, and experimenting with new recipes. She has completed ten marathons—including two Boston Qualifiers—and two ultramarathons.
Hitting the wall is not inevitable. With the right fueling and pacing plan, energy levels can remain steady for the duration of your competition, and even provide a kick at the end.
Hitting the wall is not inevitable. With the right fueling and pacing plan, energy levels can remain steady for the duration of your competition, and even provide a kick at the end.
By Kate, Cochran, NCAA Division III track and field athlete.
I often get asked my opinion on “tracking macros” and whether or not I do it as an athlete. While I think tracking your macronutrients as an athlete can be a good tool to ensure you’re eating enough to improve performance, I personally do not do it.
Licensed dietitian Specializing in sports nutrition and eating disorders
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