EP.109 | Carbohydrates and Endurance Performance. Understanding the optimal running fuel source with Coach, Sports Nutritionist and Elite Athlete - Annie Bothma.

In this episode of Making A Runner, host Nic welcomes back Annie Bothma, a frequent guest with profound expertise in nutrition, especially in the context of running. Annie dives into the intricacies of carbohydrate consumption and its pivotal role in endurance sports. Having previously covered pre race Carbo-Loading strategies as a topic as well as general nutritional advice for runners today we focused our conversation around runners preparing for longer distances such as marathons and ultra-marathons. Understanding how carbohydrates function as the primary fuel source becomes critical the longer we go, and Annie offers insights to dispel common misconceptions around this topic. Drawing from her extensive background in sports nutrition and personal experience as an elite athlete, Annie shares the current and latest fueling guidelines along with practical advice on how to optimize fueling strategies before, during, and after training sessions. Whether you're a novice just beginning your running journey or an experienced runner aiming for a personal best, this episode provides invaluable guidance on how nutrition can enhance your performance and overall health. We hope you enjoy the episode and take up some of this advice. We guarantee it will make a difference to your running performance and longevity in the sport. If you would like to find out more about Annie and get in touch with her you can follow her on @annies_athletes on Social media and check out her website https://www.anniesathletes.org/