When it comes to running performance, there are way too many variables to count and this can lead to some pretty strong opinions about what strategies work and which are a waste of your time.

In today’s show, we’ll be tackling several controversial running topics and getting our expert coaches to weigh in on which are overrated or underrated.

In this new format, our panel will be given a series of popular topics and tell you why they think each one is either overhyped or why you should be focusing on it if your goal is to progress as a runner.

Today’s discussion on overrated & underrated running topics will focus on fueling & nutrition.

We’ll be going over many nutrient types, training supplements, and fueling strategies so you know what to focus on for nailing down your personal nutrition.

To help us make those tough decisions we’ve brought you two of our expert coaches, Andie and Michael, who will be on our panel for the day.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Do you need protein supplements as a runner and what are the best ways to meet your protein needs
Which vitamins matter most to runners
Are there nutritional products with performance-enhancing effects
Should you be following any specific types of diet
And we’ll hear from our coaches on what you should be focusing on to get the most out of your training nutrition

We all need to eat so if you’ve ever wondered how your fueling can improve running performance this is the episode for you.

Let’s get into it!

Timestamps:

Protein powder: 3:54
Protein snack: 10:53
Collagen: 16:08
Fish oil and omegas: 22:17
Vitamin D: 25:20
Multivatimins: 35:01
Iron: 40:04

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