Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓- The Run Smarter Book 📖- Access to Research Papers 📄🔍- & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Is it safe to exercise while fasting? What if you're a recreational runner? A woman? Or trying to lose weight?In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Kira Sutherland, a naturopath and sports nutritionist with over 25 years of clinical experience and a deep passion for endurance sports. Together, we unravel the science (and myths) behind fasting and athletic performance.Kira shares practical, evidence-informed insights about:🕒 The different types of fasting (intermittent, dry, Ramadan, fasted training)💪 How fasted exercise influences fat adaptation, performance, and recovery⚠️ Common mistakes athletes make with fasted training👩‍🦰 Why women respond differently to fasting than men (and what to do about it)🍽 The truth about post-exercise eating windows and what matters most🧠 Why the body’s natural rhythms may matter more than your fasting schedule📆 How often and when runners should fast depending on their goalsWhether you're curious about using fasting for performance, longevity, gut health, or fat loss — this episode will help you understand how to do it safely, effectively, and in sync with your body.

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