<p>Today, Angela and Amy focus on fueling during racing and training.  They answer some listener questions and share their own fueling strategies.  Full disclosure: I Race Like a Girl is sponsored by Powerbar and both Angela and Amy use Powerbar in training and racing so you will hear them mention those products.  However, you will also hear us talk about other brands, as well. Here's what's covered:</p> <ul> <li>How many carbs/calories  do you need per hour and in what form  </li> <li>How Angela fuels in training and racing (bike and run)</li> <li>Keep it simple</li> <li>Importance of sodium </li> <li>Amy’s fueling strategy</li> <li>Why electrolytes are important and how much to take </li> <li>Don’t be afraid of salt </li> <li>Sweat test!</li> <li>Caffeine as performance enhancer- strategies, pills vs gels </li> <li>Different types of carb sources and why that’s important for digestion </li> <li>Why you might have gut issues on the run</li> <li>Preloading your calories before big training days </li> <li>Carb are king</li> <li>Ketones not keto </li> <li>Post workout fueling</li> </ul>

The Mental Game: Finding the Balance Between Grit and Grace

Welcome to the Middle Miles podcast (formerly IRaceLikeAGirl), an endurance sports podcast hosted by Angela Naeth and Amy Woods. We are a professional triathlete and an age-group athlete, best friends and coaches, and we've seen the sport from every angle. We dive into the space most endurance athletes actually live in: the middle miles. 

We cover it all:  marathon builds and Ironman prep, fueling, mental toughness, training and racing tips, and above all, finding joy in the process.

Whether you're chasing a podium, a PR, or just trying to stay consistent in a busy life, The Middle Miles is your reminder that progress happens in the middle.