3 Lesson 3 / 4 lessons
Support Training with Nutrition
Food timing should support consistency, not prove that a workout was effective.
What this lesson solves
Separate acute fat oxidation from long-term fat loss.
Fasted is optional
Choose fasted or fed running based on comfort and the ability to complete the planned session.
Protect recovery
Protein, hydration, sleep, and sustainable energy balance matter more than a metabolic trick.
Put it into practice
- Choose fasted or fed running based on comfort and session quality.
- Plan the post-run meal before starting.
- Protect protein, hydration, sleep, and normal daily movement.
Ready to move on when
Food timing supports training without dizziness, compensatory hunger, poor recovery, or skipped sessions.
Avoid this mistake
Using a higher percentage of fat during one run does not prove that the run will produce more long-term fat loss.