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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 8 MIN

Is High Carb Fueling Bad for Your Health? (#299)

from The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS · host CTS

If you're fueling with high carbs during training and worrying about diabetes, weight gain, or gut issues, this episode will change how you think about sugar. Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your body handles carbohydrates completely differently during exercise than at rest, clears up one of the biggest nutrition myths in endurance sports, and gives you a simple, practical fueling framework so you can stop being afraid of carbs and start performing at your best.Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/RESOURCESGut Training for Athletes:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28332114/https://www.gssiweb.org/docs/default-source/sse-docs/jeukendrup_sse_178.pdf?sfvrsn=2https://www.mysportscience.com/post/2017/03/25/training-the-gut-for-athletesGut Training & Microbiome:Can the gut microbiota be trained?Stephanie Howe:Stephanie Howe - CTS Ultrarunning Coachhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B76N6l7Bw8k/?hl=en&img_index=1About – Stephanie HoweASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCAST HEREHOSTAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platformInterested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/

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If you're fueling with high carbs during training and worrying about diabetes, weight gain, or gut issues, this episode will change how you think about sugar. Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your body handles carbohydrates completely differently during exercise than at rest, clears up one of the biggest nutrition myths in endurance sports, and gives you a simple, practical fueling framework so you can stop being afraid of carbs and start performing at your best. Free Cycling Training Asses...

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