If your long runs suddenly feel harder, your stomach is acting up mid-workout, or your energy crashes halfway through training, this episode with Alex Larson is your mid-season nutrition reset button. 🏃‍♀️⚡

Instead of a full deep-dive marathon nutrition masterclass, this episode focuses on the practical fueling adjustments runners should be making during the middle of a training cycle, when fatigue starts stacking up and fueling mistakes become more obvious.

Alex answers common runner questions around:

• Timing gels earlier to prevent energy dips

• Carb loading before big training runs and races

• Natural fuel options like maple syrup

• Managing acid reflux and GI issues during runs

• Hydration mistakes runners make mid-season

• What to eat before and after long runs for better recovery

00:00 Introduction and episode overview

00:33 Understanding insulin response and energy boosts from gels

01:55 Strategies to prevent energy lows and delay fatigue

03:16 The role of carb loading in marathon performance

04:13 Using natural fuels like maple syrup for endurance

07:21 Managing acid reflux and GI issues during races

09:14 Addressing vomiting and gut issues during races

12:00 Post-race nutrition and hydration tips

14:16 Pre-race dinner and race morning nutrition

15:37 Final tips for race day fueling and hydration

This episode of Endurance Eats is brought to you by Alex Larson’s 1:1 Nutrition Coaching.

If you’ve ever wondered, Am I eating enough? Am I fueling this right? Why do I still feel tired? you’re not alone. Alex Larson Nutrition helps endurance athletes cut through the confusion and build a fueling plan that actually works for their training, lifestyle, and goals.

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Apply for 1:1 Coaching with an ALN Dietitian https://alexlarsonnutrition.com

• FREE Carb Loading 101 Guide https://alexlarsonnutrition.myflodesk.com/carb-loading

• Carb loading episode

• Sweat test calculator Blog

• Fueling after A Race

• Pancake bowl recipe

• Creatine episode

  
  

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• Instagram: @alexlarsonnutrition

• Website: alexlarsonnutrition.com

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