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Nutrition Deep Dive: The Evolution of High Carb Fueling
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In this solo episode of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Katie takes a deep dive into the fascinating evolution of endurance fueling and how high-carb strategies are reshaping modern performance. From the early days of marathon racing in the late 1800s—when athletes fueled with steak, eggs, whiskey, and even avoided water—to today’s precision fueling strategies of 80–120 grams of carbs per hour, Katie explores how sports nutrition has transformed over time.
Using recent breakthroughs in marathon performance, including two sub-2-hour marathon performances in the London…
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