Show Notes
If a supplement offered to make you run faster and lower your risk of injury, you think it’s too good to be true. But with carbohydrates during your run, it is true! Fueling with 60-90 grams of carbs per hour on long runs and races will improve your performance and reduce injury risk. We delve deep into the science around gels and sports drinks during your runs. After listening, you’ll feel more confident about how to fuel your runs to race your fastest and feel your best.
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In this episode, you will learn: ✅ Why you need to fuel long runs - and why you may be fueling less than you think you are ✅ The performance benefits of intra-run fueling ✅ Recommended carb ranges for long runs and races ✅ If one big gel or several smaller gels per hour works better ✅ The one piece of the fueling puzzle you can’t skip ✅ The risks of chronic under-fueling on runs ✅ Do you need to fuel if doing long runs in zone 2? ✅ Do fueling needs adjust based on body mass? ✅ Should you fuel on shorter runs?
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