The Impact of Low Carb Intake on Recovery Post-Championship Race

Andy Blow of Precision Fuel & Hydration joins us to discuss the exact numbers of carbohydrate, fluid and sodium intake of Fenella Langridge, Sarah Crowley and Leon Chevalier (all top-10 in Kona) as well as Emma Pallant-Browne (third in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in St George). 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Carbohydrate, fluid, and sodium intake of Fenella Langridge, Sarah Crowley and Leon Chevalier in Kona

-How Kona differs from most other Ironman races due to the extreme environmental conditions

-Carbohydrate, fluid, and sodium intake of Emma Pallant-Browne in 70.3 Worlds

-How to change your nutrition and hydration plan for cold conditions like this year's race in St George

-The process Fenella, Sarah, Leon and Emma go through when they come up with their race hydration and nutrition strategies

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• PF&H website, Instagram and Twitter
• Kona case studies: Leon Chevalier, Fenella Langridge, Sarah Crowley
• All PF&H athlete case studies
• Carbohydrate intake in racing – a case for going very high with Aitor Viribay Morales (Astana Pro Team) | EP#269

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