Topics Covered In This Episode:

• What you need to know about protein
• How much protein athletes need daily
• Why ultradistance athletes should ingest protein DURING runs and races
• Purposes and recommendations for post-workout protein intake
• Importance of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) for endurance athletes
• Food sources of leucine

Host Bio:Corrine Malcolm has been a CTS Coach for more than 5 years and holds a B.S. in Health and Human Performance. She's a professional ultrarunner, a top ten Western States finisher, and a former U.S. Biathlon National Team member.

Have questions you want Corrine to cover in a podcast? Email her at cmalcolm@trainright.com.

Article Links

• Protein: Why Athletes Struggle to Get The Right Amount
• Eating at Night: Nutrition Strategies to Improve Your Sleep, Recovery, and Performance
• Nutrient Timing: Updated Science for Cyclists, Triathletes, and Runners

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