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Conversations Around Health, Nutrition & High Performance

Evidence-based nutrition, clinical expertise and Personal Performance Precision for driven professionals, competitive and professional athletes, high-performing teams, research organisations and those seeking an expert voice on performance.

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Desert Racing and Relationships with Elisabet Barnes
17 Jun 2022.1hr 37min
Desert Racing and Relationships with Elisabet Barnes
Having won races like Marathon Des Sables, the Oman Desert Marathon and the Big Red Run in Australia and setting multiple course records, Elisabet Barnes was an accomplished ultra-runner by anyone's standards; but why, having grown up in Scandinavia, has she achieved her success in the desert?
First Out of the Water with Jan Sibbersen
3 Jun 2022.1hr 25min
First Out of the Water with Jan Sibbersen
Jan Sibbersen broke the Kona swim record in 2018, recording an incredible 46.29 at age 43, many years after being first out of the water at his first race there.
The Hormonal Edge with Dr Nicky Keay
20 May 2022.1hr 33min
The Hormonal Edge with Dr Nicky Keay
Dr Nicky Keay is a leading expert in endocrinology, having gained extensive clinical and research experience in hormones and their impact on the human body.
Marvellous Mimi with Mimi Anderson
6 May 2022.1hr 40min
Marvellous Mimi with Mimi Anderson
Mimi Anderson is one of the world’s most inspirational female distance runners, having made an incredible journey from stay-at-home mother of three to multiple Guinness World Record Holder.  Mimi has taken part in extreme races around the world, running across deserts, mountains, enduring the freezing temperatures of the Arctic, the heat and humidity of the Peruvian jungle and the extreme heat of Death Valley in America - setting course records, World Records and, on occasion, beating the men!  Mimi has shown that it’s never too late to fulfil your dreams and achieve the impossible, so I wanted to chat to her about bringing the family into the endurance challenges, grieving the loss of ultra-running and fuelling her adventures in light of her previous eating disorder.
The Paralysed Ultra Runner with Wanda Summers
22 Apr 2022.1hr 21min
The Paralysed Ultra Runner with Wanda Summers
Wanda Summers has an incredible story that demonstrates the power of the mind; she got into running by signing up to Marathon Des Sables (MDS), billed as one of the toughest races on earth…certainly not an easy start, but life was about to get much harder.   Soon after MDS she was paralysed in a paragliding accident back in Cornwall and was told that without surgery she had 0% chance of walking again.
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“have really appreciated the holistic approach to your guidance that reflects a genuine desire to teach me the skills I need to become the healthiest and strongest athlete I can be”

~ Rosalind Business professional and Triathlete
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instrumental in uncovering my coeliac disease, supporting me to make the necessary changes to a gluten-free lifestyle, which alleviated by IBS symptoms. This in turn positively impacted my fertility. Can’t thank her enough for her tailored expertise which also extended to advice around diabetes management during pregnancy!

~ Jen Psychologist and Yoga
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Struggling with allergies, intolerenaces and anxiety around food for many years had a huge umpact in my daily life, being able to properly fuel for marathon training, recovery and race days. Symptoms have improved dramatically, my training is much more efficient and my confiedence around food has grown. I have lost count of the different diets and plans that I have tried; I have seen a really positive change. I really couldn’t recommend Claire any more highly.

~ Rhys Accountant and Marathon runner
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I had a sweat test done by Claire – I’ve yet to put the results into practice, but really enjoyed our discussion. She explained the process and how to put the results into practice very clearly. She also seemed to me to have a very balanced view (it was not just a sales pitch for Precision Hydration!) which gave me a lot of confidence in her advice.

~ Kevin
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Just wanted to email you with a big thank you for helping me to manage my eating regime. I was very pleased with my race results.

~ Anonymous Athlete
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Since working with Claire, she’s made a huge difference to the way that I’ve been able to execute my training sessions, bring the energy that I need at the right times to competition, and get the most out of recovery. I wholly recommend giving Claire a call. The biggest thing to take away is that everything that we do is absolutely manageable!

~ Georgie Cohen Marketer and Professional Skeleton Athlete
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Just wanted to email you with a big thank you for helping me to manage my eating regime. I was very pleased with my race results.

~ MS Business professional and Runner
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“I could start to eat intuitively again; I recovered my menstrual cycle and eat intuitively without any fear; she was there with support and guidance”

~ Ella Runner
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I couldn not recommend working with Claire enough – it was a relef to find someone that could relate and understand my nutritional needs for ironman training/racing and recovery!

~ Emily Business professional and Ironman triathlete
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I went to Claire looking for a quick fix, however Claire explained in detail the process and why I needed to take a different approach to hit my goals. Claire was very encouraging, providing weekly support and further analysis on my progress.

~ Stephen Business professional and Triathlete
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I’ve been running for quite a few years, but I just kept running out of energy. Training for a marathon, I got in touch with Claire. I thought she would just give me a food plan, but she basically educated me on what I needed to eat and the right food groups to eat together. It was just an absolute game changer. I did my marathon with absolutely no problems—didn’t once run out of energy.

~ Joanne Managing Director and Athlete
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“ I could write so much more . Claire has done an amazing job, and been great, provided consistent, caring support along a tough path to improve my nutrition and expert, individualised advice for fuelling (…) Claire is so well informed, not only in sports nutrition and supplements but also (…) in other areas, including sleep; protein, and ageing (in the context of) a healthy balanced nutritious diet to meet daily and training needs. I have learnt so much and feel so much more equipped to fuel”

~ Mary R. Doctor and Ironman Age Group triathlete and Endurance Athlete
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“before my first 70.3 …we identified my intolerances for everyday life, (she helped) fuel my training sessions and put together a plan for the lead up to my race and race day itself. “Claire being a triathlete herself, her advice is second to none”

~ Jordan Triathlete
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“Your encouragement means a lot at a time when work and training is difficult and I cannot see the journey back to ‘normal’….. your positivity is highly contagious – I feel better already “

~ Caroline Business professional and Triathlete
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Great first meeting and assessment with Claire. A huge amount to take in but Claire guided me through the first stage. Have some clear first steps to work on in my journey to improving my hydration and nutrition to support improved training and race performances.

~ Giles C. Finance Director – Retired and Ironman Age Group Athlete
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I started working with Claire when I realised that I thought I knew what I was doing but I really didn’t when it came to sports nutrition. I’d been competing at an age group level internationally in triathlon and since working together, my performances have improved together with making podium places as well as making the jump up to 70.3 a successful one.

~ Jess Doctor and World-class Ironman athlete
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Where I’ve really benefited from working with Claire Fudge is around the timing of food around my training, but also particularly around travel. Working with Claire on a plan so that I don’t go for chocolate in the airport or at the petrol station, but have snacks and planned timing along the way has really been beneficial. She’s great at delivering helpful tips that are quick and easy to do.

~ Laura Siddall Professional British Triathlete
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“exceptionally supportive …excellent knowledge of nutrition both in terms of supporting sports performance but also in optimising health. Claire’s background in long distance triathlon herself means that she is able to support in ways others wouldn’t …..her race and training experiences. I (would) recommend Claire for anyone who is looking for support with their nutrition – either for optimising everyday health and wellness or for enhancing and supporting sports performance”

~ Julia Business professional and Ironman triathlete
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“Claire’s methods didn’t leave me feeling hungry or depleted of energy like fad diets can, in fact I couldn’t quite understand how I was able to eat quite so much and feel so full and strong………what a difference having a nutrition plan to work with made. My performance rocketed and I completed my two dreams in one season. Medalling at the European Middle Distance AG triathlon and smashing my first ironman”

~ Toni Director and Triathlete
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“I run better, I feel better, I’m not getting injured, and I sleep well”. “I thought I needed a diet plan; but that is exactly what I didn’t need. I gained the knowledge and support and the balancing of everyday life around training along with personal life too”.

~ Sam Lt Cdr Thompson MBE RN, Senior Naval Instructor Wildcat Training Centre, and Ironman Age Group Triathlete
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I felt at the time when I started with Claire that the quality of my life wasn’t very high and I was really struggling to enjoy my training. I certainly wasn’t enjoying food and it’s safe to say that she worked with me every step of the way to transform my life everyday.

~ Laura Business Tech Marketing Professional and Athlete
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“help with a long standing issue, It was her personality, honesty and openness which gave comfort in trying her methods. Over the year that I have spent working with her, I have gained the knowledge and insight to manage my symptoms, giving me a new found sense of freedom. I would wholeheartedly recommend Claire to anyone who needs nutritional advice.”

~ Richard Business owner and Triathlete
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I have worked with Claire for over a year having suffered with disordered eating from an early age. I knew I needed to do something to change it.

~ Annie Business professional and Runner
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The moment someone says to you, ‘you know the symptoms you are experiencing are not normal’. Was really the moment the journey began to experiencing a normal existence. “years with food intolerances, …. impossible to control …..I am now free to live my life without symptoms and all of the related issues I was experiencing (anxiety about going places, worrying if I was going to be ill when I went out, the list continues…) . all of the guesswork (was removed) ….introducing each element in bitesize chunks ensured it wasn’t in anyway daunting, and allowed the outcome to be obvious . Having the support and expertise throughout was such a huge benefit, and now I can everyday apply the principles learnt with confidence, knowing they are specific to my needs. Being normal feels amazing!”

~ Sarah Director and Adventure Endurance Cyclist
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I’ve learned so much stuff I didn’t even know existed, different types of proteins, when to take, when to take dairy, how to stay full, what’s a good probiotic to boost my immune system…I’m always learning, I think I’ve really improved” . –

~ Morgan Pearson Professional Triathlete USA and Double Olympic Silver Medalist
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“ frankly i hadn’t got any knowledge….Claire was amazing! She helped me plan out my nutrition… to make sure i was getting the best performance (this) allowed me to fully concentrate on the competition.. “best competitive season of my life so far, gaining my first GB senior vest competing at the Athletics World Cup, 2nd place at the British Championships and becoming England Champion gaining my first England Senior International vest”

~ Sophie Physiotherapist and GB pole vaulter
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“I thought I needed a diet plan; but that is exactly what I didn’t need. I gained the knowledge and support and the balancing of everyday life around training along with personal life too”.

~ Steph Business owner and Triathlete
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“revolutionised how I eat during …. big sessions. From my former race snacks mindset to a proper fuelling strategy-it’s made a demonstrable difference in my form”

~ Andrew Managing director and Triathlete
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A big thank you for helping me to manage my eathing regime. Meal advice before the race seemed to really help keep my stomach settled on race day. I was very pleased with my race results. Really impressed by how good I feel and not so tired. A lot of this has to do with my new meal plans for training and racing.

~ Anne Athlete
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“swam my fastest 100m since I stopped competitive swimming as a kid…. I am feeling great”

~ Marti Business professional and Swimmer
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training for my first Ironman I knew how important getting my nutrition right would be leading up to the race and on race day. Claire has helped me more than I could have imagined. Lifestyle changes we have discussed and implemented have meant that unlike any fad diets before; I am leaner and letting my food be the proper energy and recovery source it should be. Claire is always supportive, really cares about the people she works with and I love her approach to nutrition; working with what you have to make the best out of your body.

~ Vicki Business professional and Triathlete
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I went to visit Claire for a sweat test. This was really useful and informative experience and Claire is very knowledgeable and helpful.

~ Jeffrey
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In Claire, I have found a dietitian who not only is a specialist in nutrition, but also really understands the specific demands of an athlete. She acknowledges that one size does not fit all and really considers all the different aspects in optimizing nutrition for me as an individual. Most importantly, she helps me understand every little step of the process so that I know how to fuel myself even when she’s not around.

~ Sabrina Stadelmann Economist and Professional Swiss Triathlete
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claire challenged my unhealthy food beliefs in an empathic manner and suggested changes that were specific and achievable whilst continuing in my recovery from anorexia. “her knowledge and support have been really valuable in the progress I have made over

~ Steph Runner
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I was a relatively competitive athlete but wasn’t getting any better. My relationship with food was challenged, but Claire Fudge unzipped all of my psychological hang-ups and addressed it with science. It freed me from worrying, and I actually started enjoying food again. It’s an educational investment, a change-in-whole approach, and something I will carry through for life. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

~ Richard CFO and Ironman Age Group Athlete

Frequently Asked Questions

Limited monthly availability
Which service is right for me?

The right service depends on whether you are looking for support as a driven professional, a professional who competes, an athlete, a team, a research organisation or an event organiser.
If you are unsure where to begin, book a discovery call and we will guide you towards the most appropriate pathway.

Do you only work with professional and elite athletes?

No. I work with professional and Olympic-level athletes, athletes on talent and high-performance pathways, competitive age-group athletes and professionals who train, race or compete alongside demanding careers.

The level at which you compete is less important than your commitment to improving your health, fuelling and performance.

I also support driven professionals who are not athletes but want to improve their energy, focus, resilience and long-term health.

What is Personal Performance Precision?

Personal Performance Precision is my approach to creating nutrition support that is fit for purpose and designed around the individual.

Generic plans are built for an average person. They do not account for your physiology, health history, symptoms, training, workload, lifestyle, preferences or goals.

Personal Performance Precision brings these factors together with clinical expertise, performance science and meaningful personal data. This allows us to identify what is affecting your health and performance, then engineer a practical strategy around your specific needs.

Like a tailored suit rather than something taken straight from the rack, the strategy is shaped around you: how you live, how you move, what your body needs and what you are working towards.

The result is not simply more nutrition information. It is a clear, personalised approach designed to support your energy, health, recovery and performance now and over the longer term.

What is the difference between a dietitian, a nutritionist and a nutritional therapist?

In the UK, dietitian is a legally protected title. Dietitians are regulated healthcare professionals qualified to assess and treat nutritional problems, including those associated with medical conditions.

The titles nutritionist and nutritional therapist are not legally protected, so qualifications, training and experience can vary. Registered Nutritionists and nutritional therapists who belong to recognised professional bodies may have completed relevant training, but their scope of practice differs from that of a registered dietitian.

As a Registered Clinical Dietitian and High-Performance Nutritionist, I combine clinical assessment and evidence-based care with specialist sports and performance nutrition.

This is particularly important where symptoms, blood markers, low energy availability, gut issues, injury, REDs, disordered eating or a medical condition may be affecting health and performance.

Do you work with people with eating disorders or REDs?

Yes. I provide specialist clinical and performance nutrition support for athletes and active individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and low energy availability.

Support may include nutritional rehabilitation, restoring adequate fuelling, reducing nutrition-related risk, supporting training and recovery, and working alongside doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists, coaches and other members of the multidisciplinary team where appropriate.

Where clinical risk is present, the priority is always safe, coordinated and appropriate care.

Do you write meal plans or diet plans?

A clear plan for what, when and how you eat can be valuable, but lasting change requires more than a prescriptive meal plan.

Where appropriate, I provide personalised meal structures, fuelling plans, practical food ideas, competition strategies and guidance around timing, recovery and preparation.

These sit within a wider approach that considers your health, schedule, training, travel, preferences, symptoms and goals.

The aim is to give you a strategy you can understand, adapt and sustain rather than a rigid plan that only works temporarily.

Do you offer one-off consultations?

Most individual support is delivered through a structured programme rather than a single appointment.

A first consultation begins the process of understanding your symptoms, patterns, data, health history, training demands and goals. Follow-up support allows recommendations to be implemented, reviewed and refined.

One-off specialist consultations may be available for clearly defined needs, such as an expert review or sweat sodium testing.

Please contact the team to discuss the most appropriate option.

What happens after I enquire?

You will be guided towards the service that best matches your goals, health needs and performance demands.

Where appropriate, the first step will be a discovery call or initial conversation to understand the support you are looking for and whether the service is the right fit.

You will then receive clear information about the recommended pathway, what is included, the expected timescale and the investment required.

A limited number of new clients are accepted each month to maintain the depth and quality of personalised support.

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