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QT: Is Over-Fueling More of a Race Day Issue Than Bonking?

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If you’ve been around the running community for very long, no doubt you’ve heard how important it is to take in fuel during a long run or race.

One thing that doesn’t get talked about often is over-fueling during a race.

Yeah, it is.

And taking in too much fuel might actually be a bigger problem for more runners than not fueling enough. Read more

Mark Kennedy Helps New Runners Get Started With None To Run


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My guest today is a fellow running coach and is the founder of a program, community, and app that is focused on helping new runners get started in our sport.

I am looking forward to learning more about what he has put together as we dive into what has kept him busy the last few years.

Let’s get this party started as I go a few easy miles with Mark Kennedy today!

Mark Kennedy

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Katie Kendrex Balances All Areas Of Life To Get To The Next Level


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Today’s guest is an ultra runner, personal trainer, and nutrition coach.

She is gearing up for her first hundred miler and already has plans to go even farther in the not-so-distant future.

I am looking forward to going a few easy miles with Katie Kendrex today!

Katie Kendrex

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QT: Weight Loss Goals for Runners Aren’t as Straightforward as You Might Think

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When I start working with a new athlete, they fill out a form answering various questions that help me as their new coach.

Current running routine. Upcoming races. Long-term running goals.

I also ask if they have other goals that aren’t running focused, and at least occasionally, someone will respond that weight loss is another goal that they have.

Today I’m going to attempt to talk about running and weight loss, without somehow upsetting every person that reads the post or listens to the episode. Read more

QT: Do Sports Drinks Provide Enough Race Day Fuel? (Best Of-ish)


Most sports drinks marketed to runners claim to provide all of your calorie needs on race day.

But do they?

Hmm

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