David and Olav discuss Olav's approach to nutrition for performance in triathlon, touching on fasted training, carbohydrates vs fat for fuel and body composition amongst other things.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:56) Fasted Training in the Context of Body Composition Change

(05:14) Changes in VO2Max with Bodyweight Change 

(10:43) Changes in Velocity with Change in Bodyweight 

(16:24) Training Motivation, Enjoyment and Food

(17:45) Nutrient Absorption Efficiency

(21:29) How Should Age Group Athletes Think About Caloric Needs and Fueling Given they can’t be as Precise as Olav is? 

(22:47) Are Triathletes Trying to Optimize Body Composition Different in Approach to those who are not when it comes to Fueling?

(24:37) How Should Age Groupers Approach their Carbohydrate Intake During Races? 

(27:48) Increased Intake and Driving Increased Absorption of Carbohydrates

(29:15) Carbohydrate use to Improve Glycogen Resynthesis to be Ready for more Intensity

(32:31) Fat vs Carbohydrate Oxidation and Heat Production

Article Olav mentions on Lactate Metabolism and gut microbiome in elite marathon runners: 

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-019-0485-4 

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