{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Run Smarter Podcast","title":"Keto, Carbs, and Running Reality with Prof Louise Burke","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/17460768\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3051,"description":"Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍\nIn this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie sits down with world-renowned sports dietitian and researcher Professor Louise Burke to clear the air on one of the most debated topics in endurance sport: low-carb vs high-carb diets.\nAfter receiving listener pushback from a previous episode on low-carb nutrition, Brodie brings in Louise — who has decades of elite-level experience and research — to explore:\nThe theory behind fat-adaptation and low-carb, high-fat diets\nWhether the science supports keto for endurance performance\nThe trade-offs between fuel efficiency, oxygen use, and high-intensity output\nWhat recreational runners should consider when planning their fueling strategies\nLouise also shares:\nWhen keto may be appropriate (hint: not for everyone!)\nHow to train your gut to tolerate more carbs\nThe dangers of extreme diet restriction\nWhy individual response should guide your nutrition plan\nHer concerns around misinformation, particularly in female athlete nutrition\n🧠 Key Takeaways:\nYes, keto increases fat burning, but it can impair high-intensity performance due to reduced oxygen efficiency.\nCarb periodisation—adjusting intake based on session intensity—is a smart strategy for most runners.\nCarbohydrate source and quality matter just as much as quantity.\nTraining the gut is essential if you're increasing carb intake for race day.\nAvoid extreme rigidity in diets. Nutrient density, food range, and enjoyment are critical for long-term success.\n💬 Quotes to Remember:\n“It’s not about choosing sides — it’s about choosing the right strategy for your sport, goals, and physiology.”“Everyone’s an expert in nutrition… because everyone eats. But not everyone interprets the science correctly.”\nFollow Prof Louise Burke on Twitter (X)\n\nFor MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚\n- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓\n- The Run Smarter Book 📖\n- Access to Research Papers 📄🔍\n- & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟\n👉 CLICK...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yu6CIQL0sKEEn32UMHvSGj80p9Ns_xcjLGp-EWyJlqQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgwLzE2Nzkw/MTQzMTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}