What’s the problem with nutritional advice for athletes? There’s just so much information out there, and we just don’t know where to start, and if we have started, we’ve hopped around from one plan to another because of a lot of conflicting information… but there is a reason for that!
When it comes to endurance athletics, the one thing that we have in common is just how different we are, especially as we approach hours 4, 6, 8 and beyond. Our body chemistry and dietary needs are very individual and sometimes unpredictable- especially if we’re going for a distance that we’ve never attempted before! If you’re reading this article, I hope you are approaching endurance sports with this individuality in mind, and are really only competing against yourself, and the greatest accomplishment might simply be crossing the finish line, regardless of place or time. However, you might be approaching your nutrition from a more ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach looking for the magic combination that worked for someone else. From keto to carb-centric, you can find an athlete who will swear by their “secret”. But what truly is their “secret”?
