#699 – Hydration And Fueling with Dr. Alex Harrison

Every triathlete should listen to this podcast. We go deep into hydration and fueling and keep the solutions simple. We look at why most triathletes don’t take in enough sodium. We look at traditional sports drinks and explain why they likely need to be supplemented. We talk about too much peeing, hypoglycemia, and extreme thirst and what they indicate. We get into solid foods vs. gels and explain what might be best for you. We talk about fueling on race morning and why you could be setting yourself up for disaster as early as the swim. We also get into how you can dial in your nutrition for different types of workouts. We talk about the root cause of cramping, some myths about high blood pressure, and how our traditional fueling may be at the root of why so many triathletes have a hard time losing weight. Topics: Saturday Morning Fueling App Solving the fueling mystery How much sodium? How many carbs? Is there bad sodium? Under-hydration Over-hydration Blood/sodium concentration Most sports drinks aren’t designed for Ironman Extreme thirst Morning of the race Too much peeing How much sodium per liter? It doesn’t have to be so complex Solid foods vs. Gels The best thing for your gut A hydrated gut functions the best Fueling by listening to your body Placebo effect Slower digesting carbs vs. fast carbs How many carbs? Training your gut Dialing in your nutrition on every workout Fueling the bike AFTER a swim Possible cause of swim anxiety What causes cramping? Blood pressure and sodium Should your blood pressure be higher? Fueling and weight loss for triathletes Serving sizes Too much water? Contact Dr. Alex Harrison - support@saturdaymorning.fit Saturday Morning Fueling App - Search Saturday Morning Fuel in App Store www.saturdaymorning.fit   Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com