Episode 25: Periodizing Your Nutrition For Race Day Success

Summary

In this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey podcast, hosts Katie and Justin delve into the concept of nutrition periodization and its importance for endurance athletes. They discuss the significance of aligning nutrition strategies with training plans, the role of communication between coaches and athletes, and the impact of nutrition on performance and injury prevention. The conversation also touches on advanced strategies for fat adaptation, weight loss, and the unique considerations for aging athletes. Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize the need for balance and the importance of starting with the basics of nutrition before exploring more complex strategies.

Takeaways

• Nutrition is a significant part of the endurance puzzle.
• Periodization of nutrition can enhance performance outcomes.
• Communication with your coach is crucial for success.
• The basics of nutrition should be prioritized before advanced strategies.
• Fat adaptation is not necessarily about improving speed or race times.
• Injury prevention can be supported through proper nutrition.
• Aging athletes may require different nutritional strategies.
• Weight loss should be approached carefully in relation to training volume.
• Small changes in nutrition can lead to significant results.
• Balance in nutrition is key, try to plan nutrition while avoiding obsession.

For all things coaching, reach out:

Coach Katie: www.Fuel2Run.com

Coach Justin: www.TabulaRasaRacing.com

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