The Hybrid Lab with Dr. Alyssa Olenick

Episode 83: Why Runners GAIN Weight During Race Training (+ How to Fix It)


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👀 Training for a race but noticing unexpected weight gain? You're not alone. In this video, Doc Lyss shares why weight gain during race training is common—and what you can do about it. She teaches you how to fuel your body with the right balance of protein and carbohydrates to support endurance or race training, improve recovery, and manage body composition.


Discover why using race training as a weight loss plan can backfire and how shifting your mindset to performance-based nutrition can lead to better results on and off the course!🎥 Watch on YouTube:→ https://youtu.be/qY5xdzO0eWk🎥 Performance vs Aesthetics:→ https://youtu.be/T-KfgshL5G8

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→ https://bit.ly/4d8ZTMJTopics Covered:✅ Why weight gain happens during marathon or endurance training

✅ Smart fueling strategies for runners and endurance athletes

✅ The role of carbs and protein in performance and recovery

✅ Why race training shouldn't be your diet plan

✅ How to optimize body composition while building endurance

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Understanding why this may happen

3:02 - Role of nutrition in performance

6:10 - Importance of protein intake

8:58 - Carbohydrates and performance

12:11 - Managing hunger and satiety

15:09 - Balancing macro-nutrients

18:20 - Why you may consuming more calories

24:24 - Adequate protein and energy demands

26:50 - Higher carbohydrates days

30:00 - Food density, fiber, and plants

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