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High Performance Eating (for Runners)
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In this podcast episode we discuss high performance eating with metabolic expert Angelo Poli. In this deep-dive interview you will learn about:
- High performance foods for runners
- Cooking in bulk macros for greater efficiency
- The wisdom of having reliable routines
- Meal timing
- Nutrient combining
- Pre and post workout fueling considerations
- The 3 categories of carbohydrates (Angelo’s thoughts on low-carb diets)
- What happened when Trevor ate peanuts before a race
- And why we let our kids talk us into buying an air fryer
We like talking to Angelo at the beginning of a new year and this might be our best interview with him yet. Enjoy! Continue Reading →
Live with Meb Keflezighi, Emily Sisson, Emma Bates, and Tommie Runz
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In this bonus episode we bring you the recording from a live event Angie co-moderated at the Boston Marathon.
Hosted by our friends at UCAN, you will hear tips and stories from Meb Keflezighi, Emily Sisson, Emma Bates, and Tommie Runz. Continue Reading →
How Many Calories Should I Consume on Long Run Days Versus Lower Mileage Days?
Metabolism expert Angelo Poli from MetPro answers a question about fueling properly and metabolism regulation. Talk to a metabolic expert about your goals: www.metpro.co/mta
I do have a question regarding fueling properly and metabolism regulation. I have trouble knowing how many calories to consume on long run days vs lower mileage days. Is it possible to damage your metabolism by under-fueling/over fueling for your runs? How do we know if we are taking in too many calories as a runner? Thank you! Rebecca Sewald
Miscellaneous Fueling Questions Answered
Fueling is one of the great mysteries of long distance running. Whenever we gather questions from readers about nutrition we are guaranteed to get lots of great ones about fueling.
The following were sent in by subscribers to the MTA Newsletter. We had help from the amazing nutritionists at MetPro in answering the questions that follow. Continue Reading →
Live Podcast Event from the New York City Marathon
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In this bonus podcast episode you will hear the replay from our live event at the New York City Marathon. Angie spoke on a panel with fellow podcasters Tina Muir, Carrie Tollefson, and Emily Abbate about their marathon stories -the ups and downs of training.
Big thanks to all the listeners who attended and special thanks to Generation Ucan for organizing it. Enjoy!
Fueling Needs for Female Athletes
Today’s question is about the lack of research done on female athletes and how this impacts their unique fueling needs.
We are answering one question per day sent in by subscribers to the MTA email newsletter. The questions are about weight loss, fueling, and nutrition for runners.
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Switching Fueling Strategies Close to Race Day
Today’s question is about how long it takes the body to get used to a new fueling strategy. If your race is day is approaching, is there enough time to make the switch?
We are answering one question per day sent in by subscribers to the MTA email newsletter. The questions are about weight loss, fueling, and nutrition for runners.
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The Marathon Fueling Episode!
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In this episode we discuss how to fuel effectively for a long run or race. Plus, we answer questions sent in from listeners about carbo loading, considerations for female athletes, and fueling for an ultra. Continue Reading →
How To Avoid “Bonking” in a Race
Here’s an important question we received about bonking -that dreaded feeling when your body refuses to cooperate and no matter how much further you have to run your legs just feel like lead.
Hi Angie, My question is: Can you please recommend some tactics to deal with bonking at a race or even during a long run? I was lucky that Coach Athena’s training plan really worked for me at the Chicago marathon and I didn’t bonk a single moment. But I fear that I may run into a ‘wall’ in the future, as I have experienced during a couple of long training runs before, when I had to stop for a really long time before I could run again. Aside from repeating some personal mantras, what can one do to quickly get the legs moving again? Many thanks, Vicky
The Importance of Electrolyte Replenishment
Let’s talk about electrolyte replenishment during long runs and races. As runners we all sweat to some degree. Amazingly, each person has around 100 sweat glands on a quarter sized area of your skin for a total of 2.6 million total sweat glands. The amount we sweat depends on our gender, fitness level, weather conditions, altitude, and a few other factors.
Our bodies are designed to effectively keep a stable body temperature which can present a challenge during prolonged running, especially in warm conditions. Continue Reading →
The Right Fueling Solution for Endurance Runs
After suffering GI distress and bonking, I searched for a powerful on-the-run fueling alternative. Generation Ucan bars deliver on the most important test.
By Henry Howard
Gels. Energy bars. Protein bars. I can’t honestly say that I have tried all of them, but I have tried many varieties and have experimented with a combination of gels and energy bars during my long training runs and races.
I had GI issues from time to time, and wanted something that would give me a boost without side stitches or other dilemmas.
It wasn’t until earlier this summer that I took a closer look at what I was taking for endurance fuel and how a handful of those options affected my gut and performance. My testing and research has definitely paid off, not only for my health but my race times as well. Continue Reading →