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Nutrition Periodization for Runners
Align nutrition with training phases from base to peak to off-season.
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Align nutrition with training phases from base to peak to off-season.
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Nutrition Periodization for Runners
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5 min
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Align nutrition with training phases from base to peak to off-season.
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What is Nutrition Periodization?
Matching nutrition to training phases:
- Higher carbs during high-intensity periods
- Higher protein during strength phases
Typical Running Program Phases
| Phase • Training Focus • Duration |
- |-------|----------------|----------|
- | Base building | Easy aerobic | 4-12 weeks |
What is Nutrition Periodization?
Matching nutrition to training phases:
Matching nutrition to training phases:
- Higher carbs during high-intensity periods
- Higher protein during strength phases
- Different recovery emphasis by training block
Carb Loading Protocol
7-10g carbs per kg for 2-3 days before race
NOT overeating—shifting macros
Familiar foods only
Adequate hydration with carbs
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periodization • training phases • base • peak • taper