Fuelling for an Ultra with Dietician Amy Goblirsch

Cook Eat Run - En podcast af Charlie Watson - Fredage

This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie chats with runner and dietitian Amy Goblirsch about her recent 100 mile race that she undertook just over a year postpartum, whilst still breastfeeding her youngest! Learn how Amy navigated pumping on course (and the additional hydration and fuelling challenges that brought) and how she tackled nutrition for a 24hour+ race, as well as tips to deal with on-the-run nasuea! Amy's Ultra Marathon JourneyAmy recounts her experience of completing her first 100-mile race just one year postpartum. She discusses the leap from a 50k to 100 miles and how she managed her training alongside raising a young child. Amy's story is both inspiring and informative, providing a realistic look at the dedication and planning required for such an endeavour.Breastfeeding and Pumping During UltrasAmy shares her experience of breastfeeding and pumping during her 100-mile race. She talks about the logistical challenges, how she practised during training, and the support she received from race organisers and her husband. Nutrition Strategies for Ultra MarathonsAmy and Charlie dive into the specifics of fuelling for ultra marathons. Amy shares her nutrition strategy, including the use of gels, real foods like grilled cheese and quesadillas, and how she adapted her plan on race day. She also offers tips on managing nausea and the importance of flexibility in your nutrition plan.Training and Day-to-Day NutritionLearn how Amy balanced her training with day-to-day life, including the importance of back-to-back long runs and how she adjusted her daily nutrition to support her increased mileage. Amy provides practical advice on how to fuel your body for both performance and recovery.Top Tips for Aspiring Ultra RunnersAmy offers her top tips for runners looking to tackle their first ultra marathon. From gradually increasing your carbohydrate intake to incorporating protein for muscle recovery, her advice is designed to help you build a robust nutrition plan that can adapt to the demands of ultra running.The Cook Eat Run Podcast is sponsored by XMiles - the One Stop Nutrition Shop Don't forget to use the discount code COOKEATRUN to save 10% on Morton gels and Active Root products at XMiles until the end of September.Follow Amy on Instagram at @the_running_dietitian Connect with Charlie online @therunnerbeans / www.therunnerbeans.com Grab a copy of Charlie’s book ‘Cook Eat Run’ This podcast is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative decibellecreative.com / @decibelle_creative

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