FAT BURNING LONG RUN ON HIGH CARB DIET?! - Vo2maxProductions

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of FAT BURNING LONG RUN ON HIGH CARB DIET?! from Vo2maxProductions. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

A 20‑mile (≈32 km) long run on gravel, hilly terrain at altitude can be done with just water and no extra calories if you’re on a high‑carb, low‑fat diet.
The runner used 30‑minute easy effort blocks interspersed with 1‑minute hard / 1‑minute easy “flick” surges to keep the body moving and simulate race‑pace spikes.
Pace hovered around 5:40–5:50 min/mile (≈3:32–3:36 min/km), which is a moderate endurance pace that still allows fat‑burning efficiency.
High‑carb, whole‑food, plant‑based eating (rice, beans, vegetables, fruits) supports both performance and fat oxidation; you don’t need a high‑fat, low‑carb diet to burn fat in marathon/ultra training.
Elite Kenyan and Ethiopian runners also thrive on carb‑heavy diets, proving the approach works at the highest level.

Workout Example

20‑mile (≈32 km) long run
- Start with a comfortable easy pace (~5:40–5:50 min/mi).
- Every 30 minutes, do a 1‑minute hard effort followed by 1 minute easy (the “flick” interval).
- Continue the pattern for the entire distance.
- Hydration: sip water only; no calories needed if you’re on a high‑carb diet.

Adjust the total distance or interval length to fit your schedule, but keep the hard‑easy flicks to train surge handling.

Closing Note

Give this high‑carb long‑run a try and feel the difference in endurance and fat‑burning ability. You can easily customize the paces and intervals in the Pacing app to match your own fitness level. Happy running!