The Real Science of Sport Podcast Klecker Hits 175g/h Carbs in NYC / New York Racing Analysis / Ozempic Doping?
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Nov 5, 2025 Dive into an exhilarating recap of the New York City Marathon, where pacing strategies and thrilling finishes keep the excitement alive. Discover Joe Klecker's ambitious plan to consume 175 grams of carbs per hour and the unique insights on high-carb fueling. The discussion then shifts to WADA's potential ban on Ozempic, weighing its impact on performance and health risks. Finally, elite athlete Laura Hottenrott raises concerns over frequent blood testing in doping controls, sparking a thought-provoking debate on its implications.
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Non-Paced Marathons Reward Tactics
- Non-paced marathons (Boston, New York) produce more tactical, entertaining racing than paced world-record attempts.
- Hills and lack of pacers force micro pace shifts that decide outcomes more than pure speed.
Klecker's 175 g/h Carb Strategy
- Joe Klecker reported taking seven 400 ml bottles during NYC to hit ~175 g/h carbs and said he did hit that target.
- He trained gut tolerance by chugging concentrated carbs before workouts, making high intake workable in races.
Higher Carb Intake Raises Net Oxidation
- More carb intake can still raise net carb oxidation despite lower efficiency per gram.
- High carb feeding likely improves performance by lowering oxygen cost of running, akin to a 'super-shoe' effect.
