Podcast 82 - What Jeff Browning Learned After 10 Years of OFM

Podcast 82 - What Jeff Browning Learned After 10 Years of OFM

From OFM - Why Metabolic Health Matters by VESPA Power

July 10, 2026 · 1h 54m · Episode 82

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Jeff Browning discusses his evolution in nutrition strategy over a decade of ultra-endurance racing.

After more than a decade of competing at the highest level of ultra-endurance racing, Jeff Browning continues to refine one of the most important aspects of performance—how he fuels. In this episode of the OFM Podcast, Peter Defty sits down with Jeff to discuss how his nutrition strategy has evolved over 10 years of using the OFM (Optimized Fat Metabolism) approach. Fresh off the Cocodona 250 and preparing for the Western States Endurance Run, Jeff shares the lessons he's learned from years of racing, testing, and adapting his fueling strategy. Together, they explore why endurance nutrition doesn't have to be a choice between high-carbohydrate fueling and strict ketogenic diets. Instead, they explain how strategic carbohydrate use, metabolic flexibility, and individualized nutrition can help athletes improve performance, reduce gastrointestinal distress, and support long-term metabolic health. The conversation also dives into emerging topics such as protein intake during ultra-distance events, hydration and electrolyte strategies, gut health, and why supporting recovery may be just as important as fueling the race itself. Whether you're training for your first marathon, preparing…

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