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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Oct 20
"I was sure I was going to die" - Kilian Jornet on taking risks, the power of nature, writing books and more
The best to ever do it, Kilian Jornet, joins us on the podcast this week to discuss why writing a book about his Alpine Connections project allowed him to truly process his achievement, how he feels truly connected to nature, why risk taking is a work in progress and much, much m ... Show More
39m 51s
Oct 13
What is confidence and do we need it? We chat to a performance psychologist to find out
More often than not, when preparing for a run or a race, we can lack confidence in our potential performance, but why is that? We're joined by Charlotte Ricca on the podcast this week, performance psychologist and founder of Kinda Brilliant to break down what confidence is, how w ... Show More
42m 4s
Oct 7
Tom Hiddleston: From running in school, to the freedom it brings and how he uses it for acting
It's not often you get the God of Stories on the podcast! This week, the actor Tom Hiddleston joins us on the podcast to talk about his love of running, the freedom it gives him, the creative process and how running has helped shape him since he was at school. This is a collabora ... Show More
56m 19s
Aug 2024
2652: How to Fuel When Running a Marathon - Runner Gel Products & Staying Hydrated When Jogging
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Episode 2652:
When training for a half marathon, fueling your body properly is crucial for optimal performance. Dr. Neal discusses ... Show More
14m 32s
Jan 2025
2845: Carbohydrates: Yes? No? Friend? Foe? by Nancy Clark on How to Improve Athletic Performance
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Episode 2845:
Nancy Clark explores the polarizing views on carbohydrates in sports diets, highlighting how they can be both fuel fo ... Show More
11m 8s
Apr 2025
The power of carbs for runners!
The Runner's Fuel: Why Carbs are King.Carbohydrates are quickly converted to glucose, the body's primary energy sourceGlucose is stored in muscles and liver as glycogen, which fuels intense exerciseRunning depletes glycogen stores, making carb intake crucial for performanceThe Me ... Show More
38m 22s
Jul 2024
Alex Larson, RD on Sugar Cravings, Weight Loss & Training, Salt Supplementation, and More
<p>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!</p> <p>Alex Larson is a Minnesota-based registered dietitian and Ironman triathlete who's worked with ... Show More
58m 28s
