The book Racing Weight

jkrobertson1998

I am seeing if anyone has read the book and what their thoughts are. Especially, on the daily carbohydrate intake for athletes.
Mine is suggested to be around 438 grams a day considering the training I am doing right now. pg.119

marikevr

Hi, no I haven't read the book but I am very interested in the CHO debate. Here in South Africa, Prof Tim Noakes (professor of exercise and sports science and head of the Sports Science Institute of SA, and author of Lore of Running) did a complete 180 about CHO and endurance athletes. Where he always advised a high CHO diet, he now reckons that a low CHO is sufficient for athletes who are insulin resistant and even some who are not. That, off course, ignited a debate of no small proportions.

Personally I have found that I gain weight on a high carb diet, so have been experimenting with cutting back to see how it affects my performance. To my suprise I've found that it did not affect my performance, I've also not hit the wall in a marathon fueled on protein and a low GI (32) drink.

I honestly do not know the correct answer but I am reading up on info where I can find it. I am trying to find that golden balance between enough fuel for distance running and shedding the couple of kilos that I need to lose.

MinimalistShoeAddict

I am curious about what the book says regarding weight. Is it similar to this?

http://running.competitor.com/2010/09/features/racing-weight-how-much-should-you-weigh_14665

MinimalistShoeAddict

Aside from diet (carbs vs. fat vs. protein), does the book focus more on ideal weight or bodyfat percentage?

jkrobertson1998

MinimalistSho, the guy that wrote racing weight also wrote that article. The book focuses on both your ideal weight and bf % to achieve optimal performance in endurance racing.