Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter Episode 417: Brady Holmer - Low Mileage Marathon PR, Creatine & Carb Timing
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Dec 4, 2024 
Brady Holmer, an endurance athlete and science writer with an MSc in Human Performance, recently achieved a marathon PR of 2:26:28. He shares innovative training strategies involving a low-mileage program and discusses the crucial timing of carbohydrate intake for optimal recovery. The conversation dives into the benefits of creatine for endurance athletes and its effects on performance. Brady also emphasizes the importance of personalized fueling strategies to manage energy and digestive comfort during training and races.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Marathon Training Insights
01:57 • 23min
Balancing Training Volume and Nutrition for Endurance Success
25:19 • 5min
Fueling Strategies for Runners
30:06 • 21min
The Science of Carb Timing in Endurance Sports
50:39 • 8min
The Importance of Post-Workout Carbohydrates
58:59 • 5min
Carbs and Creatine: Optimizing Performance
01:03:56 • 19min
Optimizing Digestion and Performance for Marathon Training
01:23:13 • 8min
Wrapping Up with Reflections and Promotions
01:31:42 • 3min