Fueling the Distance: Mastering Carb Loading for Marathon Season
Cook Eat Run5 Apr 2024

Fueling the Distance: Mastering Carb Loading for Marathon Season

Ever hit the dreaded wall during a marathon? In this episode expert guest Meghann Featherstun from Featherstone Nutrition breaks down carb loading, the game-changing strategy that can help you avoid that fate.

Charlie and Meghann emphasise the significance of sufficient carbohydrate intake to sustain energy levels during endurance activities and dispel the misconceptions surrounding carb consumption. Meghann provides insights into the mental and physical benefits of carb loading and addresses common concerns, such as fibre management and hydration during travel. They discuss personalised approaches to carb loading, highlighting individual differences in tolerance and preferences.

Learn practical tips for managing your carb intake and why your brain might love those gels just as much as your muscles do. Tune in and turn your next marathon into your best one yet.


Meghann’s carb drinks and supplements recommendations:


Precision Fuel and Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink


Precision Fuel and Hydration Carb only drink


Maurten Carb Drinks


Skratch Lab Super High Carb drink


High Five Energy Drink


OTE Energy Drink


Tailwind


Styrkr dual carb drink mix


Connect with Charlie online @therunnerbeans / www.therunnerbeans.com

Grab a copy of Charlie’s book ‘Cook Eat Run’


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This podcast is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative decibellecreative.com / @decibelle_creative


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