# @irunfar on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Civ15j5Omst
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13356442-irunfar-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-09-20T23:48:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** iRunFar (@irunfar) — https://gondola.cc/irunfar

## Caption

Ready for some science? This edition of the Running on Science column looks at the current science on protein for endurance athletes.

A bit from the story:

Let’s face it, as endurance athletes, we understand that fueling our bodies is critically important, and because of that, we spend a lot of time thinking and talking about food. In the endurance community, this usually revolves around carbohydrates: how many grams you’re ingesting per hour during your run, how much you’re trying to eat pre-race, and how much you need post-run. You get the picture.

But what about another important macronutrient, protein? For many of us, protein often is an afterthought, something we’re likely scraping by in our carbohydrate- or fat-focused fuel plan. How important is protein for endurance athletes? What role does protein have in our diet? And how do we benefit from it pre-, during, and post-exercise?

Read the full column at the link in our bio, or at iRunFar.com

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