EP. 124 | Community Q&A with Annie Bothma; Latest carb stance, sub 3 hour marathon tips , how to deal with the pressure of races, strength training advice for runners and much more.

To kick off a new year of Making A Runner, Host Nic Acampora is joined once again by one of the podcast’s most trusted voices — Sports Nutritionist (MSc), Running and Strength Coach , Annie Bothma — for a community-driven Q&A episode.Questions were gathered directly from runners, and together Nic and Annie unpack six of the most common topics currently circulating in the endurance world. The result is a practical, insightful conversation packed with takeaways that runners at all levels can apply to their training.In this episode, they discuss:• Where we currently stand with carbohydrates in endurance sport• Why some runners struggle with bathroom issues during runs and what might help• What it really takes to run a Sub-3 Hour marathon and move that towards 2:40• How to manage race-day nerves and pressure• How to integrate strength training into a running program without compromising mileage• How to tell whether you’re fueling enough for your training loadAs always, Annie brings a science-based perspective combined with real-world coaching experience, helping runners better understand the decisions they make around training, fueling, and performance.Whether you’re preparing for your next race or simply looking to train smarter this year, this episode offers practical insight to help you along the running journey, one you do not want to miss.You can reach to Annie on socials @annies_athletes or visit her website https://www.anniesathletes.org/We hope you enjoy the show, remember to leave a review and share with your running buddy.