Listen "Carb Loading for Marathons | with Stephanie Small, Dietician"
Episode Synopsis
Some common mistakes runners make when carb loading for marathons include focusing too much on the night before, including foods that contain high amounts of fat and trying to eat more food overall - rather than just more carbs.
In today's episode, Endurance Sports Dietician Stephanie Small will walk us through the nuance of carb loading for half marathons, marathons and ultra-marathons.
Carb Loading for Marathons
00:00:00 Introduction
04:00:23 What is Carb Loading?
05:30:15 Is Carb Loading just for marathons or all race distances?
07:24:08 How much carbohydrate for carb loading?
09:45:08 Do runners do Carb Loading well?
13:12:19 What foods are good for Carb Loading?
16:29:25 Can I use junk food for carb loading?
24:56:20 Should I take a gel at the start line?
Connect with Steph
Website: StephanieSmallCoaching.com
Instagram: stephaniesmall.rd
Research Gate: Stephanie Small
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In today's episode, Endurance Sports Dietician Stephanie Small will walk us through the nuance of carb loading for half marathons, marathons and ultra-marathons.
Carb Loading for Marathons
00:00:00 Introduction
04:00:23 What is Carb Loading?
05:30:15 Is Carb Loading just for marathons or all race distances?
07:24:08 How much carbohydrate for carb loading?
09:45:08 Do runners do Carb Loading well?
13:12:19 What foods are good for Carb Loading?
16:29:25 Can I use junk food for carb loading?
24:56:20 Should I take a gel at the start line?
Connect with Steph
Website: StephanieSmallCoaching.com
Instagram: stephaniesmall.rd
Research Gate: Stephanie Small
More from Matthew Boyd Physio
Free Online Course Running Fundamentals
Subscribe to The Adaptive Zone Podcast
Subscribe to The Adaptive Zone YouTube Channel
Facebook @matthewboydphysio
Instagram @matthewboydphysio
Work with Matthew Boyd Physio
Running Technique Analysis
Running Coaching
Running Injury Physiotherapy
Strength Training for Runners
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