EPISODE · Aug 5, 2024 · 40 MIN
Going the Distance with Kalei Hering
from Savage Perspective Podcast · host Robert Sikes
If you need some inspiration, this is the episode for you. Kalei Hering is a West Point graduate, Harvard Medical student, and is training to run her first ultra-marathon by following a ketogenic approach. She's doing some amazing things and it was a pleasure to talk with her. I know you'll be inspired as you listen. What we discussed: Why she pursued ultra running and her fueling strategies (1:36) Focusing on fat adaptation and foot care (4:14) Running form, shoe preferences, and training strategies for her upcoming ultra-marathon (7:58) Fueling and sleep strategies for a nighttime ultra-marathon (15:00) Medical school, career paths, and military service (19:31) Ketogenic diet in medical school and facing pushback from peers (25:50) Keto diet benefits for energy and mental focus (28:50) Poor nutrition options in the military (34:19) Where to follow along: Instagram If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!
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If you need some inspiration, this is the episode for you. Kalei Hering is a West Point graduate, Harvard Medical student, and is training to run her first ultra-marathon by following a ketogenic approach. She's doing some amazing things and it was a pleasure to talk with her. I know you'll be inspired as you listen. What we discussed: Why she pursued ultra running and her fueling strategies (1:36) Focusing on fat adaptation and foot care (4:14) Running form, shoe preferences, and training strategies for her upcoming ultra-marathon (7:58) Fueling and sleep strategies for a nighttime ultra-marathon (15:00) Medical school, career paths, and military service (19:31) Ketogenic diet in medical school and facing pushback from peers (25:50) Keto diet benefits for energy and mental focus (28:50) Poor nutrition options in the military (34:19) Where to follow along: Instagram If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!
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