Training for Altitude: Nutrition Considerations at Altitude
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In the second episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast altitude series, Alyssa welcomes Registered Dietician, Alyssa Leib, to discuss nutrition considerations at altitude. The two run through nutritional needs at different altitudes and recommended practices for training. They also discuss how to navigate eating on expeditions in foreign countries and the challenges athletes may face with travel and on mountain nutrition. Lastly, they dissect the use of certain supplements and their effectiveness in altitude adaptations. Alyssa Leib brings a wealth of knowledge and advice to help support your high-altitude adventures. If you'd like to learn more about our training options for trail running click here: https://uphillathlete.com/train/ If you'd like to learn more about our training options for mountaineering click here: https://uphillathlete.com/mountaineering-training/
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