#542 — Fueling for Performance

Fueling is one of the most misunderstood—and most performance‑limiting—parts of endurance training. In Episode #542 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, Coaches Rich Soares and Lauren Brown break down why so many endurance athletes train hard, follow the plan, and still underperform on race day. More often than not, the problem isn’t fitness—it’s fueling. In this episode, we cover: The most common fueling mistakes endurance athletes make in training and racing Why “eating clean” does not automatically mean fueling well How underfueling quietly sabotages performance, recovery, and long‑term durability Why short‑course racing still punishes poor fueling How to plan fueling instead of reacting when it’s already too late Using real race‑day examples from supersprint to long‑course events, we connect fueling decisions directly to pacing, performance, injury risk, and consistency—so athletes can stop guessing and start fueling with intention. Whether you’re a triathlete, cyclist, runner, or endurance athlete of any kind, this episode will help you understand how to fuel the work you want your body to absorb. 🎯 Free Fueling Resource Grab our Fueling Audit & Checklist—designed to help you identify gaps and build a simple, effective fueling strategy. 👉 Visit Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching and head to the Free Guide page. 🔥 Sponsor: Vespa Power This episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance. Vespa Power helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that helps your body rely more on fat and less on glycogen. ✅ Less sugar ✅ Higher performance ✅ Faster recovery Available in CV‑25, Junior, and Concentrate. 👉 Learn more and save with our discount: Use code: g2gvespa15 🔗 Shop Vespa Power