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 11
Sophie Woods on what it takes to run an FKT across The Alps
Fresh from her record breaking performance of setting a new FKT for the Via Alpina, ultrarunner Sophie Woods joins Rick and Ben to talk about this monumental run, what motivated her to do it, how it helped her fall back in love with trail running and much more. Learn more about y ... Show More
34m 11s
Aug 4
The European Athletics Championships are coming and it's going to be massive
For the first time ever, the European Athletics Championships are coming to the UK, continuing a fantastic summer of track and field. To guide us through the event, Lloyd Kempson joins us once again and makes us all feel very excited about the event and why it's bigger than just ... Show More
36m 43s
Jul 28
The posterior chain explained: A strength coach explains all
It's one of those phrases that pops up in running and seems to cover off a multitude of different things relating to training and injury, so we got Dr Richard Blagrove to come back on and explain all. We're talking hamstrings, glutes, calves and also a whole load of other muscles ... Show More
44m 54s
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 ... Show More
15m 2s
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 38s
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
