321. Stop Winging Your Fuel: The Science of Gut Training & Sweat Tech
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This episode discusses the importance of personalized fueling strategies for marathon runners and introduces gut training techniques to enhance performance.
How do you approach your marathon fueling strategy? If you’re like a lot of distance runners, your routine might look something like this: log your long training miles on nothing but water and sheer willpower, and then just pray your race-day gels work. In this episode, Leticia and Ryan sit down with Tasha, an expert from Precision Fuel & Hydration , to break down why a "one-size-fits-all" fueling plan doesn't work, why under-fueling your training blocks holds you back, and how to properly train your gut to handle race-day demands. Whether you're targeting a fall major or gearing up for the Valencia Marathon in December, this episode will completely change the way you look at endurance nutrition. The Precision Origin Story: How a near-fatal case of hyponatremia (low blood sodium) led founder Andy Blow to pioneer personalized hydration. Sweat Rate vs. Sweat Concentration: Why your unique sodium loss is genetically determined and stays stable, while your fluid loss changes with the weather—and the massive "heat myth" runners fall into. Gut Training 101: The step-by-step method to teach your stomach to comfortably absorb 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per…
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