While physically training our bodies for a marathon is kind of a no-brainer, we sometimes forget about training with our nutrition! 

Today we have Kristin on to talk about carb loading and how she helps her athletes and runners train using this method. Athletes often prioritize training, sleep, and recovery, but can sometimes overlook the importance of consuming enough food to fuel their training. We know nutrition is a complex topic and each athlete needs to tailor their approach to their own bodies, training needs, and goals. 

A few tips Kristin shares:

1. Don't rely on others for nutrition and instead take responsibility for your own nutrition. Carry snacks and ensure that you have the necessary fuel with you, especially when traveling or attending events.  This will ensure you have what you need to carb load and feel good!

2. Give yourself grace and time to practice and experiment with nutrition in order to find what works best for YOU. Nutrition is a learning process, and it is unlikely that an athlete will get everything right the first time. 

3. Keep a note of what you eat and how it makes you feel. This can help identify small energy shifts and performance improvements that may otherwise go unnoticed. By paying attention to these changes and reflecting on them, athletes can make adjustments to their nutrition plan and optimize their training and recovery.

This episode is full of so many helpful nuggets on how to optimize carb loading and prioritize your nutrition so you are ready for race day!

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[00:02:27] Running and Olympic trials.
[00:06:07] Carb loading explained.
[00:08:00] Hitting the wall in marathons.
[00:11:28] Carb loading for races.
[00:18:36] Hot dog eating contest.
[00:20:11] Carb loading for endurance athletes.
[00:23:19] Pre-race nutrition and performance.
[00:26:24] Carb loading before races.
[00:30:21] Carb Loading Tips.
[00:34:01] Building blocks of being an athlete.

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