The Alien Endurance Show

FEATURED GUESTS

Kayla Fitzgerald is a Registered Dietitian, ultrarunner, and race director based in Charleston, South Carolina. As the founder of Endurance Nutrition, she helps runners simplify sports nutrition and create personalized fueling strategies that improve performance, reduce GI issues, and build confidence on race day. She is also the owner and race director of Palmetto Ultras, where she’s passionate about creating welcoming, community-focused trail races for runners of all experience levels. Through both businesses, Kayla combines evidence-based nutrition with firsthand endurance experience to help runners fuel well, race strong, and enjoy the journey.

August 1st, 2026

August 29th, 2026

Nancy Crook is a medical speech-language pathologist, licensed real estate agent, and accomplished ultrarunner with dozens of races and multiple podium finishes to her name. Her racing résumé spans 50Ks, 50-milers, timed events, and the 100-mile distance, including wins at the Swamp Fox 50K and Hallucination 12 Hour. As an endurance athlete, Nancy focuses on longevity, consistency, recovery, and building a sustainable relationship with running for the long haul.

October 3rd, 2026

Megan Strickland is a Charleston-based ultrarunner who balances a full-time career in healthcare program management with a passion for trail running and endurance sports. She started ultrarunning a few years ago and has enjoyed competing in races across the Southeast, earning a few podium finishes along the way. She’s currently training for the Yeti 100 and is excited to continue seeing what she’s capable of over the 100-mile distance.