Time-Crunched Cyclist Nutrition Q&A: What & How Much to Eat Before, During, After Cycling

Key topics in this episode:

• Recommended calories, carbohydrate, electrolytes, and fluid for 60-90 minute rides vs. 2-3 hour rides, and longer.
• What to eat before workouts & how to avoid reactive hypoglycemia
• Sports drink recommendations (note: no sponsor affiliations)
• New science on post-workout carbohydrate replenishment
• New recommendations on protein timing and intake
• Recommended protein sources for post-workout recovery

Guest
Kristen Arnold is a registered dietitian (RD), retired professional cyclist, cycling coach with Source Endurance, and Women's Development Road Director for USA Cycling. She is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD), received her master’s in human nutrition (MS) from the Ohio State University and is a Level 1 USA Cycling coach. Her private practice nutrition counseling business focuses on sports nutrition for women athletes.

Links
Website: Arnoldrdn.com
Instagram

Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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