Most runners train hard and eat like an afterthought. In this episode, Isobel and Ron break down the nutrition fundamentals that directly support your training: not the fads, not the noise, just what the research actually says and what she's learned from years of racing and coaching at the sharp end of the sport.
They cover the biggest mistake runners make with food (hint: it's not eating too much), why carbohydrates are not the enemy, how much protein you actually need as an endurance athlete, and why your gut health might be the thing standing between you and your next finish line.
Ron also weighs in, because someone has to represent the people who just eat whatever and hope for the best.
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This is training nutrition: day-to-day eating that builds a body that can handle the work. Race-day fuelling is a separate episode entirely.
If this episode makes you realise your nutrition needs a proper look, start with booking a call at peakendurancecoaching.com.au
Peak Endurance Coaching is based in Melbourne, Australia. Isobel Tait is a Level 3 Sports Nutritionist, UESCA certified ultra running and endurance nutrition coach, and three-time Australian representative at the World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships, as well as competing at The Barkley Marathons three times.