Category: Ultra Running
-
Pre-race Low-Carbohydrate Glycogen Super-Compensation
During my PhD, I did one particular study in which I had highly trained athletes eat both a high carb diet and an ultra-low carbohydrate diet (similar to the ketogenic or Atkins diet) for 14 days. Two striking results came out of this study. Result Number One After almost two weeks of <80g of carbohydrate…
-
The Science of the Long Run
The long run is a staple of any ultramarathon training plan, but there is also the “longest run”. But what is long? The long run is a staple of any ultramarathon training plan, but there is also the “longest run”. The longest run is “the big one” that is meant to test your physical and…
-
Endurance Rewards Consistency. How a Training Plan Can Help You
Here are four mistakes that are common to all endurance athletes. Becoming a better endurance athlete takes time. There are a few mistakes that are common to all endurance athletes. Without a training plan, you’re more likely to make mistakes that seem like a good idea at the time but end up having long term…