Train Smarter with Glucose Data - Hunter Allen - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #157

How can managing your glucose levels unlock better performance, energy, and long-term health? Today’s guest is a pioneering endurance coach and data-driven performance expert. Introducing Hunter Allen, Founder of Peaks Coaching Group. Hunter partners with host Gregory McDonough to share how continuous glucose monitoring is transforming the way athletes train, perform, and think about longevity. He also delves into how glucose stability impacts energy, recovery, and long-term health outcomes.Takeaways:• Glucose is a primary driver of performance and energy Hunter explains that glucose is a key fuel source for the body, powering cellular energy production and directly impacting how muscles perform during training and racing.• Unstable glucose leads to performance crashes He describes how athletes often create a “rollercoaster” of energy by overcorrecting low glucose with excess intake, leading to repeated spikes and crashes instead of steady performance.• Priming glucose before effort improves output Hunter highlights that there is a delay in glucose availability at the start of intense efforts, and properly fueling beforehand can prevent early deficits in performance.• Athletes respond differently to glucose timing He breaks down how individuals absorb glucose at different rates, requiring personalized timing strategies to optimize performance before events or hard training sessions.• Continuous glucose monitors unlock new training insights CGMs allow athletes and coaches to track real-time data, helping them understand how fueling, stress, and effort impact performance in ways that were not previously possible.• Longevity depends on metabolic health Hunter emphasizes that managing glucose is not just about performance, but about protecting long-term health, particularly by reducing stress on the pancreas and preventing metabolic disease. Quote of the Show:"A real simple takeaway is just get rid of as much saturated fat outta your diet as you can." - Hunter AllenLinks:Hunter Allen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-allen-9b2996a/Peak Coaching Group’s Website: http://www.peakscoachinggroup.com/peaks-coaching-group-tour-de-france-ftp-challengeBook:  trainingandcompetingwithacgm.comWays to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/