By Karyn Guidry, Karyn Guidry Fitness
Hybrid athletes don’t struggle because they lack discipline.
They struggle because their fueling strategy is off.
You cannot:
- Undereat
- Underfuel
- Underhydrate
…and expect high performance.
Fuel → Perform → Recover → Repeat
That’s it.
If your nutrition is not supporting this cycle, your performance will stall.
Your nutrition should match your training output.
High Output Days (Runs, Hybrid Sessions) |
Lower Output or Strength Days |
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Higher carbs Why this matters: |
Balanced macros You are still fueling, just adjusting based on demand.
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Most athletes make one of two mistakes:
Eat too much and feel heavy
Eat nothing and crash
You need just enough fuel to perform.
Ideal Pre Workout (30 to 90 minutes before) |
Simple Options |
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20 to 40g carbs |
Banana with electrolytes |
This is not about being perfect. It is about being prepared.
If your session is:
60 minutes or longer
High intensity
HYROX style training
You should be fueling during the workout.
Why this matters |
Simple Options |
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Maintains blood glucose |
Gels |
If you feel your performance drop mid session, this is usually the missing piece.
You just created stress. Now you need to rebuild.
Priorities
Protein: 20 to 40g
Carbs to restore glycogen
Delay this, and you delay recovery.
Delay recovery, and you limit progress.
Even slight dehydration impacts:
- Endurance
- Strength
- Focus
Why electrolytes matter
Maintain fluid balance
Prevent early fatigue
Improve consistency
Hydration is not optional if you want to perform at a high level.
Trying to “eat clean” instead of fueling properly.
Performance requires fuel, not restriction.
You do not need a perfect diet.
You need:
- Enough carbs
- Consistent protein
- Strategic timing
Fuel smarter → perform better → recover faster
Coaching + Programs
If you are ready to stop guessing and start fueling for performance, this is exactly what we build inside my programs.