237: More Women More Miles: Training and Race Day Nutrition and Avoiding Underfueling (Episode 205)

In this Episode

We are back with another episode in our More Women More Miles series. This week Kathryn is joined by Paige Onweller and Meredith Root, and the trio discuss race day nutrition and how to avoid underfeuling. We start by defining low energy availability, then Paige and Meredith key in on a few strategies on how to avoid underfueling when training for cycling events. Then they switch gears to discuss race day and training nutrition, covering carbohydrate intake as well as electrolyte and sodium intake. They also tackle the age old question; does carb loading really work? Listen in to find out!

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