Can I Run 50 miles with ZERO Carbs | Carnivore Diet & Ultra Marathon | Part 3
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the host shares his experience of running a 50-mile ultra marathon in Malibu while strictly following a carnivore diet, relying solely on fat and protein for energy. He discusses the challenges of adapting to fat as a fuel source, the physical and mental struggles during the race, and the importance of proper preparation. Despite not completing the race due to a missed cutoff, the host is determined to learn from the experience and return next year better prepared.
Takeaways
- πββοΈ The runner attempted a 50-mile ultra marathon in Malibu on a carnivore diet, consuming no carbs and relying on fat and protein for energy.
- π₯© It was mentioned that the body may need about 40 days to fully adapt to using fat as a fuel source, which is significant for the diet's effectiveness in endurance activities.
- ποΈ The runner started the carnivore diet on November 12th, and the race took place on December 3rd, indicating the runner was still in the adaptation phase.
- ποΈ The race involved significant elevation changes, with a total of 13,000 feet of elevation gain, which posed a considerable challenge.
- πΆββοΈ The runner's strategy was to walk and jog, maintaining a heart rate within the fat-burning zone to conserve energy.
- π The runner had to consume about 15,000 calories to sustain the effort but realized post-race that they did not have enough food or calories.
- π§οΈ The race conditions included muddy trails due to recent rain, which added extra weight and difficulty to the runner's journey.
- π°οΈ The runner faced a strict time cutoff at Mile 23, which they did not make, resulting in a Did Not Finish (DNF) status.
- π§ββοΈ Forgetting essential gear like hiking sticks and extra fat sources like olive oil negatively impacted the runner's performance.
- π‘ The experience highlighted the importance of preparation and the need for a longer adaptation period for the body to efficiently use fat as fuel during endurance events.
- π Despite the DNF, the runner is determined to return next year better prepared, reflecting a positive attitude towards learning from the experience.
Q & A
What type of diet was the runner following during the ultra-marathon?
-The runner was following a carnivore diet, which consists of consuming only fat and protein, and abstaining from carbohydrates.
How long was the ultra-marathon that the runner attempted?
-The ultra-marathon was 50 miles long, taking place in Malibu.
What was the runner's strategy for pacing during the race?
-The runner's strategy was to walk a mile and then jog, maintaining a heart rate between 120 to 135 to stay in the fat burn zone.
Why was the runner concerned about his heart rate during the race?
-The runner was concerned about his heart rate because without carbohydrates in his body, he needed to keep his heart rate low to avoid dipping into non-existent glycogen stores and hitting a wall.
What was the runner's first meal during the race, and why was it significant?
-The runner's first meal was beef tongue jerky, which was significant because he needed to consume about 15,000 calories to sustain the race but realized he did not have enough food or calories.
How did the weather conditions during the race affect the runner's performance?
-The weather conditions, specifically the mud from recent rain, added extra weight to the runner's shoes, slowed him down, and caused him physical discomfort.
What was the runner's strategy for dealing with the lack of fats at the aid stations?
-The runner had to dip into his old fat supply since the aid stations did not provide any fats, which was not part of his original plan.
Why did the runner feel that climbing was particularly challenging during this race?
-The runner felt that climbing was challenging due to the lack of carbohydrates, which he suspected made the climbs more difficult than usual.
What was the runner's experience with the cut-off time at Mile 23?
-The runner did not make the cut-off time at Mile 23, which was strict, and he was not allowed to continue the race even though he felt he could have finished if permitted.
What was the runner's overall assessment of his performance and preparation for the race?
-The runner felt he was ill-prepared for the race, realizing he needed more time for his body to adapt to using fat as fuel, better preparation with equipment and food, and more precise calorie calculations.
What lesson did the runner take away from this experience regarding the carnivore diet and endurance running?
-The runner learned that the carnivore diet can be challenging for endurance running, especially without proper preparation, and that it may require more than just dietary adaptation.
What was the runner's plan for the future after this experience?
-The runner planned to return next year better prepared to beat the level he failed this time, taking into account the lessons learned from this experience.
Outlines
πββοΈ Ultra Marathon Carnivore Diet Challenge
The video script details an individual's experience running a 50-mile ultra marathon in Malibu on a strict carnivore diet, devoid of carbohydrates. The runner, having started the diet on November 12th, aims to test the diet's effectiveness for endurance events, despite the common recommendation to allow the body at least 40 days to adapt to using fat as a primary fuel source. The runner discusses the importance of pacing, heart rate control, and the challenges faced during the race, including the lack of carbohydrate-based energy and the physical demands of the course. The script also mentions the runner's friend Edwin, who also participates in ultra marathons, providing a sense of camaraderie and support during the event.
π« DNF: Lessons from an Ultra Marathon Failure
In the second part of the script, the runner recounts the difficulties encountered during the ultra marathon, including the harsh physical toll of the race, the absence of essential supplies like fat and water, and the missed cut-off time leading to a 'Did Not Finish' (DNF) outcome. The runner reflects on the importance of preparation, the need for a full 40 days of adaptation to the carnivore diet, and the necessity of carrying adequate gear and sustenance. Despite the failure to complete the race, the runner expresses a positive outlook, viewing the experience as a learning opportunity and a challenge to be overcome in the future. The script concludes with a reaffirmation of the runner's commitment to return to the race next year, better prepared and determined to succeed.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Ultra Marathon
π‘Carnivore Diet
π‘Fat Burn Zone
π‘Glycogen
π‘Calories
π‘Elevation Gain
π‘Pace
π‘Heart Rate
π‘DNF (Did Not Finish)
π‘Adaptation
π‘Gamification
Highlights
The runner attempted a 50-mile ultra marathon in Malibu on a carnivore diet, consuming no carbohydrates.
The experiment aimed to test the body's adaptation to using fat and protein as the sole fuel sources.
The runner started the carnivore diet on November 12th, less than a month before the marathon.
Edwin, a fellow ultra marathon runner, joined for support, despite different paces.
The runner's strategy involved walking and jogging to maintain a heart rate conducive to fat burning.
A 5K check-in revealed the absence of fat fuel at aid stations, forcing reliance on personal supplies.
Biltong jerky was the first meal, highlighting the importance of calorie intake for the endeavor.
The runner underestimated the calorie requirement for the race, realizing a significant shortfall.
Mud from previous rain made the course difficult, adding unexpected weight and challenge.
The runner experienced a climbing section with a high heart rate and the onset of 'hitting the wall'.
Forgetting olive oil and encountering aid stations without fats added to the difficulty.
A strict cut-off time at Mile 23 added pressure, with a remaining 10-mile section to complete.
The runner's secret mission was to find a rumored creature cited in Malibu, adding intrigue to the race.
Leaving hiking sticks at an aid station was a critical mistake, impacting the climb's difficulty.
The runner did not make the cut-off time and had to stop at 50K, despite feeling capable of continuing.
Post-race reflection indicated the need for better preparation and the importance of the 40-day adaptation period.
The experience was seen as a learning opportunity, with plans to return next year better prepared.
The runner concluded that the carnivore diet can be challenging for endurance events but is not impossible with proper preparation.
The video ends with a promise to revisit the race next year, signifying a positive outlook despite the DNF.
Transcripts
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it does not come off
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I recorded my entire experience with the
ultra marathon I'm gonna give you a
breakdown of how it went I had no carbs
on this uh run it was for 50 miles it
was in Malibu it was an interesting
experience to say the least trying to do
this entire thing on just uh fat and
protein the ultimate test to carnivore
diet
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it was December 3rd I started doing the
carnivore diet November 12th it hasn't
even been a full month everything I've
been reading up to this point says that
you need about 40 days before your
body's fully adapted to using fat as a
fuel source
Alex what's up guys so that's Edwin I
run Ultra marathons with him he's one of
the only few people I know who is crazy
enough to do this with me so anytime
he's doing a race I try to do with him
he's way faster than me so we never end
up pacing with each other but it's
always nice to have some support and
some friends
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whenever I do one of these races I don't
Pace with the pack I go at my own pace
generally I walk a mile and then I jog
him out this particular race the
beginning of the race was a about a
three and a half mile incline of about 2
500 feet of elevation so there will be
no running so I walked the majority of
this keeping in mind I don't have any
carbs in my body so I I have to keep my
heart rate at around 120 to 135 so I
stay in that fat burn Zone and I don't
start dipping into my glycogen because
if I go into any of my glycogen stores
which don't exist at this point
um I'm gonna hit a wall
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quick 5K check-in
so far so good the 5K was 5K just got to
the first aid station
they don't have any fat fuel so
I'm gonna have to dip into my old Supply
I was hoping not to have to do that so
early about to have my first meal which
is going to be the bill tongue jerky uh
I would have to go through about 15
000 calories to sustain this and I did
this after the fact and I had nowhere
near enough food or calories to be able
to sustain that
fuel up a little bit
here's my current view the Little Valley
you guys look at this this mud it was
raining the a few days prior to this
race apparently there's some kind of
like Georgia Mud in Malibu California
I'm actually wearing the shoes right now
and they're still muddy from the race
this mud would stick on the bottom of
the shoe I had at least an extra five
pounds on each leg with zero balance it
really slowed me down it hurt my legs uh
it was extra weight it was something I
wasn't ready before mentally so that
really played a part in this whole
experience almost eight miles
it's always really the sun just came up
it's beautiful about 16.
it's getting a little tough now gotta
slow down my heart rate is through the
roof right now every time I climb my
heart rate would go up and my body's
searching for energy and I'm starting to
feel the wall I'm starting to feel it
these climbs are getting tougher and
tougher and this was a pretty brutal
race I think there was 13 000 feet of
elevation gain so every time I'm
climbing I'm getting slightly more
concerned I forgot my olive oil and my
fats and they don't have any fats at the
eight stations about 20 chicken
just came up a climb what a [Β __Β ]
I hate climbing by the way I just know
at the bottom of my heart these climbs
are going to be the end of me like
they're they're just annihilating me
more than usual and I I would venture to
guess it has to do with the lack of
carbohydrates so yeah kicking my ass I'm
down to my last bag on me I have a drop
bag at 33 with some more gear
um but still forgot my oil I'm really
mad about that but we're almost about
30. top of the mountain I'm dying
honestly there was a strict cut off at
Mile 23 by one o'clock and from that
point forward you had two and a half
hours to go 10 miles eight of them were
just
excruciating brutal incline we're
entering the state Wilderness boundary I
didn't tell you but this was a secret
mission
trying to find he who I heard
a rumor has been cited in Malibu so
that's why I signed up for this race but
mile marker 16 I left my hiking sticks
at the Aid Station the only reason I
even had the sticks was for this climb
that I'm in the middle of right now and
I forgot my sticks so I'm climbing with
no sticks this climb is like Steep and
it is for eight miles and I don't have
fat I'm running out of food I'm running
I ran out of water two miles to the top
so I am just in a world of hurt right
now
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you guys I made it to butt rock this
looks more like a lady demetrusk's boobs
well that's now you guys as I feared I
did not make the cut off so dnf had a
50k distance I was not going to make
this cut off 3 30. I I was still uh two
miles out even if I ran I wasn't gonna
Pace out at five minutes a mile so I I
just went as fast as I could 15 minutes
late and they didn't let me continue
that's unfortunate because I was
struggling and it was tough I could have
finished the race if they allowed me
this marker I'm at right now has my drop
bag I have a full change of clothes new
socks new shoes New Gear everything was
there my legs don't hurt I could have
continued if possible I was Ill prepared
for this race I'm not making any excuses
I tried to tell them you know I've done
this before and I have my gear and I'm
all set up and I feel fine I was
struggling don't get me wrong but uh not
struggling to the point where I would
have taken myself out out of the race
carnivore running is tough uh for me
I've seen people who've done it and are
doing it and they're successful at it
but I really need to be well prepped for
something like this I was ill-prepared I
could have had my brought my oil and had
more jerky and may shroud a bigger water
pack but all these things help you learn
maybe don't try it with a 50 mile race
with 10 000 feet of elevation game but
again this will relate back to the
gamification video this again back to
gamification life is a game this is a
game this was a level I was playing this
level I didn't pass and I have to go
back reevaluate fix it and then go back
next year and beat this level couple
things I'm gonna take away from this is
uh you do need about 40 days before your
body is fully adapted to using fat as a
fuel source a b uh be prepared for the
race don't be forgetful on the race with
your sticks and the equipment that you
have and do some more calculations
before you start like I did I need a lot
of calories to be able to do this at
this level with the carnivore diet I'm
not saying it's not doable I think takes
a lot more prep than I than I did for
myself so overall I was proud of it I'm
going to be back next year for this so
I'm really looking forward to it one
last look at Malibu beautiful Malibu
before we leave we'll be back you know
we will
long story short carnivore and endurance
long distance endurance rough carnivores
really helped me uh understand myself
and really find my limit so I'm digging
it if you have any questions just ask
it's really it for this video this is
hybrid one and I am out
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