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Dietitian's Dilemma: Low Carbohydrate Performance - Mike McKnight

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

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I'll Drink Fruit Juice in Between Aid Stations

Marithon says his main carb sorce an my races are fruits. He carries freeze dried fruit with him at aid stations, and sometimes adds organic apple juice to his flasks. A recent study found that a low carbohydrate approach may not be the best way for people trying to lose weight or run their first race. It seems like most people could benefit from incorporating more fat, proten and potentially fasting before your runs.

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