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Planning on running in the heat this summer? Your usual fueling strategy might not cut it. Running in hot weather changes the game when it comes to hydration, fueling, and performance. Maybe your stomach suddenly can’t tolerate the gels you normally use or you feel drained halfway through a run that usually feels manageable. Or maybe you finish a long run completely wiped out, despite doing “everything right.” That’s because running in the heat puts extra stress on your body

What if the fueling strategy you’ve followed for years is no longer the one that best supports your performance? In episode 131 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by elite ultrarunner and coach Zach Bitter for a thoughtful conversation about his experience with both low and high carb fueling. Zach has broken World and American Records in the 100-mile distance, competed for Team USA at the World 100K Championships, and holds multiple national titles across ultr

In Episode 129 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by ultrarunner, coach, and host of The Everyday Ultra Podcast , Joe Corcione . Joe’s story is not the typical “natural-born athlete” narrative. He was never active growing up, and he struggled with drugs and alcohol as a teenager and young adult. But as Joe puts it, “You can become someone new if you’re willing to do the work.” This work gradually helped him get sober, finish over 25 ultramarathons, coach runn