Fueling for Performance: Avoid the Wall, Train Smarter & Live Better | Garage Gym Athlete Podcast

Have you ever "hit the wall" mid-workout — or mid-day? In this episode, Jerred Moon and coaches Joe and Dave reveal how to fuel for performance using simple, science-backed strategies — whether you're training for a 100-mile ultra, crushing CrossFit, or just want more energy as a busy parent.

🔥 What You'll Learn:

• ✅ What "hitting the wall" really means (and why glycogen runs out fast)
• ✅ How to use periodized nutrition — match carbs & calories to your training
• ✅ Why under-eating kills mood, focus & family time (even on rest days)
• ✅ 4 Pillars of Performance Nutrition: Protein, Calories, Fats, Fiber
• ✅ Free Macro Calculator: garagegymathlete.com/tools — enter weight, get targets instantly

😂 Funny Moments:

• Jerred's fingers swelled like balloons from too many electrolytes
• Joe threatens to disown his brother over the Baltimore Marathon
• The heated white rice vs. brown rice debate (Team White Rice FTW?)

⏰ Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro: Have You Hit the Wall?
• 01:46 – Glycogen 101: What is "the wall"?
• 06:43 – Dave's 100-mile ultra fueling (PB&H = MVP)
• 11:31 – Periodized nutrition for daily life
• 15:38 – How under-eating ruins sleep, mood & relationships
• 23:40 – 4 Nutrition Pillars + Free Macro Tool
• 33:11 – Daily Takeaways: Think Like an Athlete

🔗 Resources: 👉 Free Macro Calculator 👉 Start Training (14-Day Free Trial)

💀 If you don't kill comfort, comfort will kill you.

Tags: fueling for performance, hit the wall, glycogen depletion, periodized nutrition, garage gym athlete, crossfit nutrition, endurance training, daily energy, protein timing, carb cycling, ultra marathon fueling, spartan race, macro tracking, performance nutrition, athlete mindset