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High-Dose Carbohydrate, Homemade Drink Mix, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 485

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(0:00) Welcome!

(0:33) Is “banking carbs” a myth?

(03:09) How many carbs can you “load”?

(03:44) The glycolytic demand of triathlons

(06:00) The misunderstanding of “storing” carbs during a race

(09:32) Understanding glycogen sparing

(12:56) The insane speed of the best triathletes

(16:30) Dr. Pfaffenbach’s interpretation of why triathletes take in so many carbs on the bike

(22:03) Recap of first question

(23:50) The impact of low blood sugar on performance

(25:35) The Central Governor Theory

(30:21) How to use glycogen during a stage race

(32:33) How to increase sodium in a DIY drink mix

(33:45) Coach Jonathan’s drink mix recipe

(38:46) The cost of salt vs. sodium citrate

(40:24) Why Dr. Pfaffenbach doesn’t prefer sodium capsules

(42:43) The codependence of water, sugar, and salt

(46:00) Why hydrating is crucial for short events too

(47:20) Recap of first question

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(0:00) Welcome!

(0:33) Is “banking carbs” a myth?

(03:09) How many carbs can you “load”?

(03:44) The glycolytic demand of triathlons

(06:00) The misunderstanding of “storing” carbs during a race

(09:32) Understanding glycogen sparing

(12:56) The insane speed of the best triathletes

(16:30) Dr. Pfaffenbach’s interpretation of why triathletes take in so many carbs on the bike

(22:03) Recap of first question

(23:50) The impact of low blood sugar on performance

(25:35) The Central Governor Theory

(30:21) How to use glycogen during a stage race

(32:33) How to increase sodium in a DIY drink mix

(33:45) Coach Jonathan’s drink mix recipe

(38:46) The cost of salt vs. sodium citrate

(40:24) Why Dr. Pfaffenbach doesn’t prefer sodium capsules

(42:43) The codependence of water, sugar, and salt

(46:00) Why hydrating is crucial for short events too

(47:20) Recap of first question

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

www.TrainerRoad.com

// TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!

https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.

// HELPFUL LINKS

- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi

- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q

- TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/

- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE

- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad

- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd

- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad

- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur

- Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea

- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP

- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

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