Legs Cramping? My Experiment
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Legs Cramping? My Experiment
🏃♂️ NOT EATING ENOUGH? Here’s Why Your Runs Are SUFFERING!
What happens when you don't fuel your body with enough calories before a run? In this video, we hit the road and talk about a real-world experiment that led to extreme fatigue, terrible workouts, and concerns about lower-leg injuries. Running harder isn't always the answer. Sometimes, the problem is that you're simply not giving your body the fuel it needs to perform and recover. During this run, we break down:
🔥 The Experiment: What happened when I didn't consume enough calories before running—and how it affected my workouts.
⚡ Running Performance: Why underfueling can leave you feeling exhausted, struggling through workouts, and unable to perform at your best.
🦵 Injury Prevention: How consistently inadequate energy intake can affect recovery, bone health, and your risk of running-related injuries, including lower-leg stress injuries.
🥤 Pre-Run Fueling: How many calories I aim to consume before heading out for a run.
🏃 Fueling During Your Run: How much fuel I take in while running and why timing matters.
💧 Why I Prefer Liquid Calories: Why I prefer getting much of my pre-run and during-run fuel in liquid form. Whether you're training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PR, or trying to become a stronger runner, understanding your fueling needs can make a huge difference. Stop guessing. Start fueling. Give your body what it needs to run strong!
👇 LET'S TALK RUNNING! Do you fuel before your runs? Do you take calories in during longer workouts? Tell us what works for you in the comments!
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