UCAN Have Energy For Running | How To Avoid Hitting The Wall
Have you ever bonked on a race? Do you want to know how to avoid GI problems with running? Do you want to know what causes fatigue with running? Would you like more energy for your runs?
Well… UCAN have energy for running and you don’t have to bonk during your next event.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Bach, Director of Endurance Athletics at UCAN and he shared his own personal experience as an Ironman champion. He also shares the origin story of the brand and products you know so well!
When developing this product, the ultimate goal was to help in saving the life of a young boy named Jonah. Many professional and collegiate athletes have incorporated UCAN into their daily lives since then! Runners have especially found UCAN to be beneficial to their training. The story of UCAN is a powerful one that we want to showcase here at SPARK. If you want to learn more, please check out the website here.
Click the video below to watch the LIVE video within the Healthy Runner Facebook Group
You can also listen to the audio version on the Healthy Runner Podcast…now available on your favorite podcast app!
Here is what other runners are saying about the podcast
In this episode, Matt shares with you:
- What gives us energy for running?
- What causes fatigue when running or hitting the wall?
- What does running do to your stomach?
- How do we avoid GI problems while running?
- What is UCAN and where did superstarch come from?
- What is different about superstarch?
- The role of electrolytes in the “energy equation”
- How Matt got rid of his injuries with physical therapy and strengthening exercises.
Listen to the Podcast Episode during your next run!
For more information on how to properly fuel for your runs connect with Matt and UCAN:
Website: https://ucan.co/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GenUCAN
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenUCAN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genucan/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenUCAN
Thank you (running friends) for taking the time to read and I hope you enjoy the podcast episode!
Warmest regards,
– Duane
Duane Scotti, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
Have you been running but you are not getting the results you are looking for? Are you looking for a plan beyond google that will provide structure, is individualized to your busy schedule, and will keep you injury free?
I am excited to announce that I will be expanding my personalized coaching services to guide you in taking your running to the next level!
The SPARK Healthy Runner Program includes:
– 100% customized training plan developed and monitored by myself as a running PT and Coach.
– 100% customized strength plan developed and monitored by myself
– Modifications to your plan as needed.
– LIVE on-boarding coaching call by phone or video chat with myself
– Weekly workout analysis and accountability through your coach.
Click THIS LINK for a FREE 20 minute phone consultation and let’s chat to see if this program is a good fit for you!
[Even While Recovering From A Global Pandemic]
Related posts
Hello Healthy Runners! This week is filled with some incredible content for you. We have a double dose jam packed inspiring episode here with not 1, but 2 guests to talk to you about a very important topic! I was fortunate enough to hear Nicole Ver Kuilen’s amazing journey and story first hand and… View ArticleRead More
Have you been worried about your health or the health of your loved one’s during this whole COVID crisis we are going through? In this episode we are talking about how we cope with this new world we live in during COVID with our Special Guest, Irene Bosco who is a Clinical Social Worker Specialist… View ArticleRead More
It is the dog days of summer and we are currently running through the hottest part of the year and we wanted to help you conquer running outside in the summer! Have you every thought to yourself …what temperature is too hot to run? Or do you want to know how to prepare to run… View ArticleRead More
You can teach an old dog new tricks!!! I have never considered myself a runner and I knew I needed to be smart about it because I am no spring chicken. Spark preached getting strong and healthy to be injury free and they practice what they preach. I am soooo glad I made the investment in me! I finished my half marathon last weekend and couldn’t be any happier! The program fed me all the steps I needed to essentially learn how to run long distance, build strength, nutrition help, a forum of other runners and probably most important was the 1:1 coaching. I had no idea how to tackle training for a 1/2 marathon and this program broke all of it down, had it individualized for me and we tweaked as we went to make sure I was staying healthy and strong. I had so many questions the week prior to my race and Coach Cat was always there for me and answering all the questions and issues I had-and believe me there were a lot! The biggest benefit I think I got was the strength. I am strong and fit. But most important was what I gained emotionally. I built confidence and strength I didn’t know I had, even at my age. Honestly could not have done this without Spark Healthy Runners!
My Healthy Runner journey started after I had battled bilateral achilles pain for a few months and was frustrated how it affected my running. As soon as I talked to Duane I knew I had made the right decision. His positivity, enthusiasm and genuine care are infectious. The training plan that was tailored to me included specific exercises to rehab my injury and I was so excited that I didn’t have to stop running. It took patience to only run slow for a few weeks but I trusted the process and it got me me to where I am now: running pain free. We made adjustments to the plan throughout whenever needed having someone in your corner that is always there with guidance and support throughout the process was invaluable.
I just ran my second half marathon, both with Duane’s coaching, and PR’d by over 9 minutes! I got all choked up in the last mile when I realized that I felt strong and could still kick it up a notch.
I’m so thankful for the Healthy Runner program, community and the entire coaching team for all the support!
Wanting to run more consistently, and to increase my long run distance and total weekly mileage, I was concerned about hip pain due to hip alignment issues. This is an issue I had when I trained for my first half marathon several years ago. Having listened to the Healthy Runner podcast for the past couple years, I knew Duane Scotti could help. I signed up for the four-month strength and running training program and am extremely happy with the results.
The program Duane and Coach Whitney developed for me was exactly what I needed. It was tailored to my needs and to my target race. Coach Whitney was very helpful, and with the biweekly coaching calls, we were able to fine tune the program based off my performance and feedback.
At the end of the program, I completed a 10K trail race feeling strong and pain free.
I highly recommend Duane Scotti and the Healthy Runner training programs.