Coach Rob steps in this month for Coach Kelli and shares the guidance he gives athletes on nutrition timing as well as fueling strategies. Have a listen to this information packed show. While Coach Rob is no substitute for Coach Kelli he does a great job explaining how to better prepare for racing and training for runners and cyclists alike.
- When to drink
- When to utilize electrolytes
- Adding amino acids to sports drinks
- How many calories can be processed an hour while training
- Fluid based calories vs solid/whole food calories when training
- How to add calories to your existing sports drink mix
- What not to do before a race or event
- Basics of when to begin fueling
- Gastrointestinal distress concerns
- Pre-Race fueling Guidance
- In race fueling
- The slow drip approach to fueling
- Practice fueling strategies before putting them into practice
- Post race fueling timing
- Recovery fueling
- Recovery protein requirements vs Acid Reflux Sufferers
- Daily nutrition considerations for endurance athletes
- How often to eat
- Not all endurance athletes are trying to loose weight some are trying to gain weight
- How many daily calories does an athlete need and how do you discover your’s
- Supporting night time insulin and human growth hormone responses
- Being cautious about human performance studies