117: Kelsey Pontius (@sportsdietitiankelsey) - Carbs + endurance training, dangers of under-fueling, fat adapting: what it is/why are people so obsessed with it? Lessons we can learn from running
The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast · Luke Smith
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Show Notes
Had my friend + fellow RD - Kelsey Pontius- on the show to talk about all things nutrition and endurance training. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Importance of carbs for endurance athletes
-How your body uses carbs + general recommendations for Gen pop/athletes
-Dangers of under-fueling
-How to go about incorporating more carbs/improving your relationship with them
-Training zones, substrate utilization and considerations for different training intensities
-Why are so many people obsessed with fat adapting these days?
-Common fat adapting/low carb strategies in the performance space
-What life lessons can we learn from running?
+ so much more in-between.
I loved this chat and I know you will too.
Where to find Kelsey:
Website + Links: meteornutrition.com
Buy her ebook - Meteor Marathon Method
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
TIA for listening!