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	Podcast:		KoopCast
	Episode:		Carbohydrate Periodization for Ultrarunning with Jeff Rothschild, RD, PhD #205
	Category:		Sports & Recreation
	Duration:		00:52:34
	Publish Date:		2023-11-24 06:00:00
	Description:		Jeff Rothschild is a registered dietician, PhD, and research associate at Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand. Ever been curious about the science behind fueling your athletic performance? Look no further, as we are joined by Jeff Rothschild, a registered dietitian and researcher, who is here to break down the complex concept of carbohydrate periodization for trail and ultra runners. We dissect the misunderstood principle of "fueling for the work required" and dive into how an athlete can manipulate their carbohydrate intake during periods of high intensity or high training loads. Jeff's innovative research on this topic unveils an index for quantifying carbohydrate periodization - a game-changer for athletes aiming to enhance their performance through optimized nutrition. The quantification of daily carbohydrate periodization among endurance athletes during 12 weeks of self-selected training: presentation of a novel Carbohydrate Periodization Index Jeff’s app-https://rothschild.shinyapps.io/carb-index-app/ SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible. Information on coaching-https://www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media: Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop
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