Fueling Success,
One Runner at
a Time

With The Young Runner’s Guide to Nutrition, young runners and their coaches and families can discover how to pave the path to long-term performance success through strategic nutrition and expert insights.

• Strategic Education on the fundamentals, from adolescent physiology to macronutrients and hydration.

• Empowered Decision-Making for more informed decisions for health and fitness

• Skill-enhancing tools like calculators, recipes, a nutrition profile, and more

Smarter, Healthier Habits

Feeling better means performing better.
Explore fueling habits that enhance everything
from endurance to overall well-being.

Support is Better, Together

Running doesn’t have to be a solo journey.
Creating a supportive environment with
coaches, peers, and family
fosters growth and satisfaction.

Michele Pettinger - Certified running and nutrition coach

Michele has spent decades helping runners develop a proper nutritional foundation to empower their running and help them reach their full potential as athletes. As the founder of P3Running and a dedicated coach and counselor, she hopes The Young Runner’s Guide to Nutrition can be used as a North Star for runners and fitness communities, offering science-backed strategies with empathetic support and easy-to-follow guidance that help athletes thrive long into their journey.

For Runners: Simple, actionable tips that optimize performance, boost confidence, and keep athletes in control of every run. 

For Coaches: Proven insights to easily weave nutrition strategies into training plans and foster body positivity on and off the track.

For Families: Step-by-step guidance on meal guidance, cooking, and creating a nurturing environment for young runners at home.

For coaches looking to integrate these principles into their programs, check out the curriculum designed to complement the book.