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54: Why are You Tired All the Time? Understanding Fatigue and Running

54: Why are You Tired All the Time? Understanding Fatigue and Running

FromTread Lightly Podcast


54: Why are You Tired All the Time? Understanding Fatigue and Running

FromTread Lightly Podcast

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Feb 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Are you tired all the time, both during runs and during the rest of the day? We have received a few listener questions on this topic, so we are taking a deep dive into training fatigue, abnormal fatigue, bloodwork, training load management, and more! 

Amanda’s experience with fatigue and running
Normal vs abnormal fatigue
Is your nutrition causing fatigue?
Low energy availability 
Eating disorders and disordered eating
Is it your training plan that is making you tired?
Other factors that may cause fatigue

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References:

Jeukendrup & Gleeson. (2016). Sport nutrition. Third edition. Human Kinetics.
Gropper & Smith. Advanced nutrition and human metabolism. Sixth edition. Wadsworth Cengage Learning. 
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Released:
Feb 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Run smarter, not harder! Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MS bring their combined 20 years of coaching experience to break down common myths, training tips, and more.