6 insights into the Ugandan athlete diet

I did a previous video about the athlete diet in Kapchorwa, where I had one of the coaches speak on the topic. This is the link, if you've not already seen it • What do Elite Ugandan ...
I've learnt more on the topic having spent more time here and share 6 insights in this video. Some of these will provide benefits, others won't. I provide some pros and cons for some of them.
Timestamps
00:19 Introduction
02:02 Insight #1
02:49 Insight #2
03:56 Insight #3
05:00 Insight #4
05:18 Insight #5
05:26 Insight #6
Assisted with filming by Jacob Mutela/Charis Media
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[@cosmosrunner]

You are fast becoming my favourite channel for training insights! Please keep the videos coming!

[@alvinkarangizi]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@onion3974]

great content. i have a suggestion, do a video about Ugandan athletes fighting injuries and setbacks in life

[@alvinkarangizi]

Thanks! Good ideas

[@namaragodfrey1018]

Thanks! for sharing a good message with us,wow ! what a fresh n clean air in Kapchorwa 🇺🇬 💪,2024 may be historical in 🇺🇬 athletics,✌️🙏💙.

[@alvinkarangizi]

Thanks! Yes let’s hope for a super 2024!

[@namaragodfrey1018]

@@alvinkarangizi 🏃💪

[@natesilvers2166]

Great video, there's a guy on KZbin El Coyote Loco he trains 190 miles a week up mountains everyday wearing racing spikes he run a 13 minute 5K and 5 min miles for marathon he says if you wanna run fast you need to eat carbs not fat/protein. He keeps fat and protein very low and will eat a lot of fruit such as 5kg of watermelon after a 20 mile run, maybe 50 figs or a 20 bananana smoothie. I followed his advice and it worked so well I was also able to run 160 miles a week doing it and got some PBs

[@alvinkarangizi]

Thanks, just seen a few of his videos. Very interesting.

[@user-lv7fx7ff5e]

Hey Alvin! Thanks a lot for share such a useful information. I keep the same diet - eat simple food, train, work and repeat 😀. Be simple and life will pay you back All the best from Russia🙂

[@alvinkarangizi]

You’re welcome, yes great advice!

[@Lostkulture]

Thanks for quality content! Keep them coming !

[@alvinkarangizi]

Thanks!

[@elishaluyinda3932]

Very interesting. Always look forward to watching your videos.

[@uphillforever]

Great Job! These videos are really helpful. Thanks Alvin.

[@alvinkarangizi]

Thanks !

[@ramildublin4865]

Keep up the good work broew

[@ZanicL3]

Hey Alvin. I love your short weekly videos Can you make a video more about how these atlethes taper exactly? And where do they run races mostly in Ugunda itself or also in Europe etc (from amateurs to elites like Joshua Chep.)

[@alvinkarangizi]

Thanks Zanic! Great ideas - will cover on future videos 👍🏿

[@patrickcheptoek2171]

2:40-45, can you please ask Joel to decrease on the sugar intake. That’s too many spoons 🥄 for one cup!

[@alvinkarangizi]

Haha, yes told him to cut down

[@calumwatson348]

Do the athletes drink soda? I saw in one of the clips a Coca Cola so I was curious if they drink those.

[@alvinkarangizi]

Yes most do and the soda here has more sugar than in higher income counties. Like Mexican coke if you live in the states. Not sure about the top athletes - I’ll ask and update you.

[@calumwatson348]

@@alvinkarangizi thanks for the reply!

[@blaiseheath3930]

*promo sm*

[@sambassett417]

Do any of the Ugandan athletes use the Durianrider diet?

[@alvinkarangizi]

Vegan? No, as far as I’m aware

[@makacraque]

🦎

[@rohanlimbu637]

can we eat oatmeals before our running?

[@alvinkarangizi]

Yes of course, make sure to leave a bit of a gap so you don’t get stomach trouble. I think kipchoge said he ate oatmeal before Berlin this year

[@lochajames.m2913]

How is the training in kapchorwa

[@alvinkarangizi]

Thanks for asking. It’s great. Great athletes and feel I’m getting better. Where are you based?

[@lochajames.m2913]

Base in kampala due to lack of training field and lot of GAM so I train during weekend especially on sundays and I could one day train in kapchorwa with the elite athletes it will be great

[@alvinkarangizi]

@@lochajames.m2913 yes hope you do. Keep me posted 👍🏿

[@lochajames.m2913]

@@alvinkarangizi I figured some news on line about the 16/12/2023 run organized by 10km holder joshua cheptegei is that true or false

[@onion3974]

5:10, i actually have stomach issue when i only eat carbs before race😂

[@alvinkarangizi]

Yeah best to do what suits you 👍🏿

[@bojanmilito2380]

Hi Alvin, meat increases inflammation in the body. try to eat meat daily and train every day and then try the same without meet, you will feel much less soreness in your muscles without meat.

[@alvinkarangizi]

Hi Bojan. Will read into this and pay more attention on my runs

[@ZanicL3]

Check out omega 3 VS omega 6 fats. Meat is omega 6 focussed and fish is omega 3 etc. Omega-3s contain anti-inflammatory properties which aid in muscle recovery and injury prevention. Omega 6 does the reverse. But this is just really short explained. Google it for more info ;)