{"podcast":{"title":"UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews","slug":"untapped-7163000","podcast_index_feed_id":7163000,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6777ae1cd83630b6e3d897f0","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/untapped","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6777ae1cd83630b6e3d897f0/1778838007352-b73c3b7e-d6fe-4ea1-bb2e-1566dc483ce7.jpeg","author":"High Performance","episode_count":93,"summary":"Welcome to UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews, the #1 podcast for runners. Every Monday Spencer speaks to world-class athletes, coaches and experts about the habits, training methods and mindset behind elite performance, featuring guests like Mo Farah, Alistair Brownlee and Stephen Scullion. From sprints, to 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon distances we dive deep into the ways that you can run faster, longer and smash your PB’s. On Thursdays Spencer is joined by expert Physiologist Oli Patrick to breakdown the science behind the latest health and fitness topics like sleep, zone training, caffeine and more. Whether you’re just starting out, chasing a new PB, or simply trying to become fitter and healthier, UNTAPPED is here to help you untap your potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T08:18:53.639885+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/untapped-7163000"},"episode":{"title":"Carb Loading & Gels: What Runners Need To Know | Extra Mile","slug":"carb-loading-gels-what-runners-need-to-know-extra-mile","published_at":"2026-06-18T07:03:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/untapped-7163000/carb-loading-gels-what-runners-need-to-know-extra-mile","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/untapped-7163000","url":"https://shows.acast.com/untapped/episodes/carb-loading-gels-what-runners-need-to-know-extra-mile","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6777ae1cd83630b6e3d897f0/e/6a3391594cb29ed871dd77c4/media.mp3","summary":"Spencer and Oli break down the truth about carbs for runners: what carb loading actually does, why runners hit the wall, how glycogen fuels performance, and when gels really matter. They also explore zone two running, weight loss, gut training, and how everyday runners can build a healthier relationship with carbohydrates. Better Help 👉 Join Spencer in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-betterhelp-au  Do Health 👉 For your long-term health. Head to https://highpfrmc.com/dohealth-ut-au to sign up now. Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-postcode-au  Robinhood 👉 Head to robinhood.com/untapped to get started and claim your free stock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Spencer and Oli break down the truth about carbs for runners: what carb loading actually does, why runners hit the wall, how glycogen fuels performance, a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2139,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/untapped-7163000/episodes/carb-loading-gels-what-runners-need-to-know-extra-mile/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/untapped-7163000/carb-loading-gels-what-runners-need-to-know-extra-mile.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}