FAT is the Body’s Most Abundant Fuel Source!

We are always burning a ratio of carbohydrates and fats as we run but carbs are always the body’s #1 fuel source.

However, its stores are the lowest in the body.

Fat is the body’s most abundant fuel source.

However, the process for the body to use fat as fuel takes longer and is not ideal at higher intensities

As ultrarunners, we can use a higher percentage of fat as fuel because we are running at lower intensities.

Follow these 3 simple steps to help train your body to use fat as a fuel faster and longer.

1 – Fat won’t be utilized in the presence of carbs.

Go on fasted runs to train your body to tap into fat sooner.

2 – % of Fat utilization is directly proportional to training intensity.

Slow down and usage of fats goes up, speed up and usage of carbs go up.

3 – You can train your body to use fat as fuel sooner & at higher intensities.

Progress the duration or intensity of your fasted runs to stress the body to use fat longer.