Comments on: The Low Carb Athlete https://limitlessfitness.com/nutrition/low-carb-athlete/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=low-carb-athlete Fitter and healthier at 70 than most 20-year-olds Sat, 20 Nov 2021 08:58:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 By: Tim Newton https://limitlessfitness.com/nutrition/low-carb-athlete/#comments/10 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:21:16 +0000 https://limitlessfitness.com/?p=1704#comment-10 In reply to Will Newton.

Absolutely, Will. All I’ve ever done in-race is trickle a fruit gum held in the mouth in the second half of a race. I think you could be right about the central governor. #Noakes!

]]> By: Will Newton https://limitlessfitness.com/nutrition/low-carb-athlete/#comments/9 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:25:08 +0000 https://limitlessfitness.com/?p=1704#comment-9 In reply to Tim Newton.

Hi Tim,

You’re a fantastic example of just what is possible as a low carb athlete. Much of what you report is common among athletes who have been willing to take the plunge and go low carb.

There is little question that a little CHO during a tough event will help, but it’s just that: a little. No the constant stuffing of oneself with gels and sugary drinks throughout the event. We don’t know why it works but I suspect it’s a central governor effect (i.e nervous system) because the effect is the same if you simply swill sugar water around your mouth and spit it out.

Keep up the good work!

P.S. If it helps with your education mission, the post will soon be available in both audio and PDF.

]]> By: Tim Newton https://limitlessfitness.com/nutrition/low-carb-athlete/#comments/8 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:10:28 +0000 https://limitlessfitness.com/?p=1704#comment-8 Hi Will. As a newcomer to your site and a successful fat-adapted runner for the last 5 1/2 years, I found that almost every aspect of this article chimed with my own experiences and philosophy. This lifestyle helped me qualify for the England Masters 65+ marathon team last year, although sadly a heel injury prevented me from competing. In late 2014 I cut out the carbs to see what impact it would make on my performance, and the difference was dramatic: a 20+ minute improvement in marathon to 3:20, 20 lb reduction in weight, 2 in off waist, better energy, sleep and mood, etc, etc. Last year I was ranked UK #2 at 20 miles for my age. I run my training and races fasted, although I have experimented with some strategic carbs for racing as suggested by Grant Schofield, Zach Bitter et al. Not sure how much difference that makes!
I’m also in complete agreement about omega-6 seed oils. I’m sure they are inflammatory: I worked many days bare-chested on my patio the scorching summer before last and needed no sun protection. I’d have been badly burned if I’d done that before. Butter and coconut for me. Salt too. Redmond is my favourite with its lovely sweet flavour. I have a steak marinading with it at the moment. Lots of animal protein to ward off the sarcopenia!
Running-wise I’m a Lydiard disciple, though at the moment I’m using MAF heartrate limits for my aerobic base training before starting faster anaerobic sessions.
Many thanks for the article, which I will find very useful in explaining to others the many benefits of our shared approach.

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