An first-of-its kind event created for high school female athletes. We’ll discuss what it means to fuel properly, how to create a positive team culture around fueling & body, and what it takes to be a strong, healthy female athlete for life.
June 27, 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
The Breck School, Golden Valley, MN
Did you know:
60% of girls leave sport by age 14
up to 45% of high school female athletes report struggling with disordered eating or eating disorders
80% of elite & pre-elite female athletes exhibit at least one symptom of REDs
What does it actually mean to fuel like a female athlete?
Join us on June 27th at the Breck School for a conversation about performance nutrition, body image, and what it looks like to build a team culture that supports both.
Hear from three women who get it: a sports dietitian specializing in endurance athletes & eating disorders, an elite coach who works with female runners, and a professional marathoner — sharing what they know, what they've experienced, and what they wish they would have known sooner.
This event is for high school female athletes, their coaches, and their parents. We know how important it is for everyone in an athlete’s life to understand the kind of support it takes to maintain a healthy mind and body, and to know what to look for + how to intervene when things get tough.
Whether you're navigating fueling on your own or trying to support the athletes in your life, you'll leave with real tools and a clearer picture of what healthy, high-performance fueling actually looks like + the tools to make it a reality on your team and in your life.e.
meet your speakers
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meet your speakers *
Gabi Rooker
Professional Marathoner for Nike
Gabi is a Minneapolis-based pro marathon runner for Nike with a PR of 2:24:29.
Maggie Bowman
Coach, athlete, & self-described running enthusiast
Maggie has 10+ years of experience coaching high school and collegiate athletes, is a Professional Running Coach, and has her D.Ed.
Jillian Tholen
Jillian has an advanced degree in Human Nutrition, a specialty certification in Sports Dietetics, and extensive experience working with athletes, eating disorders, and REDs in her 10 years as a registered dietitian.
Registered dietitian, lifelong runner, & expert in sports nutrition & eating disorders
Schedule for the day
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athletes and parents/coaches separate for respective sessions with Jillian or Maggie.
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athletes & parents switch!
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Registration options
7+ athletes + full coaching staff + any/all parents or support people who would like to attend
Location
Breck School has graciously agreed to provide space for The Fast & The Fueled this summer of 2026.
Breck is located a few minutes from downtown Minneapolis, at 123 Ottawa Avenue North, in Golden Valley, MN.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Unfortunately, we will not be live streaming or recording the sessions. However, if you have teammates, family members or coaches who want to come, they will leave with valuable resources and plans that they can share with you.
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Please reach out to us via email. We do not want price to be a barrier to entry for these very important conversations.
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Yes! Every attendee will receive a goodie bag and lots of take home items and resources. Hooray!
if you have a question that we didn’t address here, please reach out to Maggie (maggie.bowman4@gmail.com) or Jillian (jillian@jillianrd.com) via email and we’ll do our best to answer it!