Fueling Endurance - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes
Nutrition podcast for runners, cyclists & triathletes. Sports dietitian Alan McCubbin answers the most common nutrition questions that runners, cyclists & triathletes ask, with help from guest researchers, practitioners, athletes & coaches.
Latest episodes
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Dec 9, 2020 • 1h 3min
Episode 2A - What should I eat before & during my long training session? | Dr Sam Impey
Dr Sam Impey (Mitchelton-Scott Pro Cycling Team) joins us to discuss this very common question. Sam's PhD research led to the now ubiquitous phrase "Fuel for the work required". We discuss the pros and cons of different fuelling strategies for long training sessions, and make practical recommendations based on the the type and purpose of the training session.
Dec 2, 2020 • 1h 3min
Episode 1B - Is low carb right for me? | Evan Dunfee
Olympic racewalker Evan Dunfee joins us to discuss his experience eating a low carb, high fat diet in the Supernova study, how it affected his training and race performances, what he sees other elite athletes eating, and his take on the postponement of Tokyo 2020.
Nov 25, 2020 • 1h 8min
Episode 1A - Is low carb right for me? | Prof. Louise Burke OAM
Our first podcast for runners, cyclists & triathletes investigates one of the most controversial questions of recent years - is low carb right for me? We will hear from Prof. Louise Burke (Australian Catholic University, previously Australian Institute of Sport) who has done perhaps more research in this field than anyone.
