Carbs & Nutrition For Cycling Races! Ellen McDermott Part 2!

Ellen McDermott is a performance nutritionalist, after such an insightful first episode we had to have Ellen back to go deeper into some of your nutrition questions. This chat includes some great insights into electrolytes, carbohydrate timing and loading along with caffeine and ketones! As always let us know any more questions that you have for Ellen. Check out part 1 here: https://youtu.be/-JGzN9XI3OM?si=oPlGY44JPM6T0BZj Ketones article: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/ketones-and-endurance-sports-performance Keep up with Ellen here: Instagram: @ellen_mcdnutrition Chapters: 00:00 Nutritional advice out of context 2:40 Electrolyte contribution in homemade hydration drinks 5:15 Protein requirements for cyclists 8:30 Carb delivery post training 13:37 Brendan’s nationals wins and self motivation from previous success 14:51 Positive self talk 15:57 Carbs and carb loading protocol 30:38 Carbohydrates for overall health 35:12 Losing weight without losing power 39:45 Losing weight during race season 41:04 Caffeine for performance 47:37 Caffeine and other causes to cramps 50:22 How to time eating when riding after dinner 53:38 Ketones and the research around ketones 1:03:05 Outro 👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below. ⭐️If you enjoy the podcast, please Follow on Spotify and Leave a 5 Star Review on Apple. 🔔The best way to support the channel is to SUBSCRIBE and turn ON Notifications so that we can get the best guests to bring you the best interviews possible! ⚡️Check out our sponsor's links below: I personally use these products DAILY, have asked for their support, and want to share them with You! EVOQ Website: https://www.evoq.bike/ The new shirts! http://grindcitydesigns.com/evoqbike/shop/home Full Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blog Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE EVOQ Gear: http://grindcitydesigns.com/evoqbike/ Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4n Follow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889 EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://tinyurl.com/DeltaGKetones CODE Brendan for 15% off Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURN Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGW Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code Brendan Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/ Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC