With some studies and elites now talking about 120g of carbs an hour in a race, it's a confusing and expensive time to be needing some gels.
Thankfully, leading sports dietician Renee McGregor joins us to break down how the body absorbs and uses carbohydrate, when to have it and how to find the amount that you really need to have on race day.
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Aug 19
Solo running vs group running? The pros and cons
On this week’s episode, in the company of RW’s senior writer, Rachel Boswell, we discuss the pros and cons of solo running vs group running, looking at what the latest science says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
37m 39s
Aug 2024
2652: How to Fuel When Running a Marathon - Runner Gel Products & Staying Hydrated When Jogging
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2652:When training for a half marathon, fueling your body properly is crucial for optimal performance. Dr. Neal discusses th ... Show More
16m 2s
Feb 2021
Recovery and Carbohydrate Intake with Dr. Tim Podlogar - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Episode 2
Glucose and fructose are commonly ingested to improve endurance performance during a workout, but what effect do different mixtures of these two substances have on subsequent endurance performances? In other words, if you are training twice in one day, is it better to take in jus ... Show More
53m 26s
Jan 2022
229. Nutrition Science PhD Stephanie Howe on Marathon Fueling, Quick Meals, and Fad Diets
Stephanie Howe is a heavy hitter from the ultra-endurance world who holds a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Science. As an elite trail and mountain runner, Stephanie has won the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run and holds the course records for the Bandera 100k and Lake Sonoma ... Show More
59m 35s
Jul 2024
Alex Larson, RD on Sugar Cravings, Weight Loss & Training, Salt Supplementation, and More
Sugar cravings, salt content, underfueling, post-race beers… Runners get a lot of conflicting nutrition information, so we’re asking your questions to a registered dietitian! Alex Larson is a Minnesota-based registered dietitian and Ironman triathlete who’s worked with thousands ... Show More
58m 28s
Feb 2020
Music During Training, Eating in a Fast Race, Carb Loading and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 244
How music during training can improve performance, strategies to eat and drink during a fast MTB race, effective and efficient carb loading and more is all covered in Episode 244 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ... Show More
2h 9m