Nutrition Periodization for Runners > TL;DR > - Match nutrition to training phases: more carbs in build/peak, adequate protein in strength blocks > - Base: moderate carbs; taper: maintain carbs, reduce volume > - Recovery/off-season: lighter but adequate; don't crash-diet > - Align food with training load—fuel the work, recover for the next session --- What is Nutrition Periodization? Matching nutrition to training phases: - Higher carbs during high-intensity periods -...

Nutrition Periodization for Runners > TL;DR > - Match nutrition to training phases: more carbs in build/peak, adequate protein in strength blocks > - Base: moderate carbs; taper: maintain carbs, reduce volume > - Recovery/off-season: lighter but adequate; don't crash-diet > - Align food with training load—fuel the work, recover for the next session --- What is Nutrition Periodization? Matching nutrition to training phases: - Higher carbs during high-intensity periods -...