Bob Seebohar (Founder of eNRG Performance): Fixing Runner Gut Issues & Metabolic Efficiency for Endurance Athletes
MAR 12, 202671 MIN
Bob Seebohar (Founder of eNRG Performance): Fixing Runner Gut Issues & Metabolic Efficiency for Endurance Athletes
MAR 12, 202671 MIN
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Send a textIn this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, coaches Hannah Witt and Faye Johnson sit down with renowned sports dietitian and exercise physiologist Bob Seebohar, founder of eNRG Performance and a leading voice in endurance sports nutrition.Bob shares how his journey from triathlon led to a career focused on solving one of the most common issues endurance athletes face: gastrointestinal distress during training and racing. Instead of accepting GI problems as “part of the sport,” Bob explains why they’re often preventable, and how improving gut health can dramatically change both health and performance.We dive into Bob’s Metabolic Efficiency Training philosophy, how athletes can train their bodies to burn more fat and rely less on constant sugar intake, and why biomarker testing and daily nutrition strategies should come before performance-focused fueling.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why GI distress is so common in endurance athletesHow Metabolic Efficiency Training worksWhy more carbs during training isn’t always betterThe role of gut health in endurance performanceBob’s four-step framework for athlete nutrition: testing, daily nutrition, nutrient timing, and supplementsIf you’re a runner or endurance athlete who wants to fuel smarter, protect your gut, and perform better long term, this episode is packed with practical insights.Bob will also be returning to the podcast soon to dive deeper into nutrient timing and fueling strategies for training and racing.Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;) If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be. See you on the next one. To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835 Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/ Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/ Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/ Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/ Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/