Fuel for the Sole 125 | Low Carb Research Studies, High Liver Enzymes, Feeling Like the Tin Man and Bloating
Feb 10, 2026
They debate a provocative carb study suggesting as little as 10 g/hr might suffice for endurance fueling. They dissect study bias, limitations and when carbs truly matter. Listeners ask about high liver enzymes, underfueling and recovery sabotage. Practical reasons for mid-run bloating and fixes are explored.
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Move Her Mind Summit Highlights
- Meghann and Thomas recapped the Move Her Mind Summit and praised athlete stories like Val Allman's transition from dance to discus.
- They plan to publish summit conversations and guided visualizations for runners soon.
Evidence Still Favors Carbs For Endurance
- Many studies the reviewers cite show low-carb or unfueled athletes stop earlier due to exercise-induced hypoglycemia.
- Those with adequate glycogen and carbohydrate intake often continue 30–90 minutes longer in trials.
Carb Load For Races Over 90 Minutes
- Carb stores (muscle and liver glycogen) and in-race carbohydrate intake matter for >90-minute and high-intensity efforts.
- Do carb-load and fuel appropriately for race pace, especially for half and full marathons.