Exploring the Latest Research in Fueling Strategies for Endurance Athletes

There’s always a lot of interesting research being done in the
field of exercise physiology. 


Here to translate some of the takeaways from the latest research
specifically around energy expenditure and fueling strategies for
endurance athletes is Patrick Davitt, a Professor of Exercise
Physiology at Saint Joseph’s University who specializes in energy
metabolism and fitness testing with various populations, from
sedentary individuals to elite professional athletes. 


Specifically, we discuss: 


what it means to be metabolically flexible and the benefits
of this flexibility in a running context

takeaways from research on the low-carb/ketogenic dieting
process for various types of runners

fueling with different carbohydrate beverages

the impact of pack weight and fatigue on energy expenditure
and perception of effort/cognition in endurance athletes in
running and hiking settings

the metabolic and physiological impacts of varied
macronutrient combinations,



Not only is Professor Davitt passionate about his research, but
he’s also an avid runner himself having most recently completed
the Eastern States 100 Miler in 2021 and brings a lot of
excitement about the community to this conversation as well.
Let’s get into it!
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