27. Misleading Sport Nutrition Labels and the Impact on Athletes

Kelly and JK dive deep into the controversy surrounding Spring Energy's 'Awesome Sauce' gel, which was found to have significantly less carbs than advertised.

They discuss the broader implications of such mislabeling in the sports nutrition industry, highlighting the importance of accurate carbohydrate data for athletes.

The conversation expands to examine industry practices, ethical responsibilities of coaches, and the necessity of third-party testing, drawing parallels with the Volkswagen emissions scandal.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:27 Kelly's Life Updates

00:53 Wedding Stories and Mishaps

07:14 Morning Running Challenge

08:30 Cicada Invasion Discussion

13:48 Ava's Graduation Party and Parenting Tetris

18:28 Fitness Goals and Step Count Challenges

27:59 Reading Goals and Strategies

32:21 Spring Energy Awesome Sauce Controversy

36:33 Lab Results Reveal Shocking Findings

36:58 Community Reactions and GoFundMe Efforts

38:28 Spring Energy's Response and Reformulation

38:51 Non-Runner's Perspective

41:50 Koop vs. The Roches: Ultra Running's Biggest Beef

57:42 Underfueling Concerns and Class Action Speculations

01:04:25 Comparisons to Other Food Labeling Scandals

01:09:27 Coaching Ethics and Sponsorship Dilemmas

01:24:05 Listener Engagement and Episode Wrap-Up

Links:

MFA 120. WTF is going on with Spring Energy Awesomesauce? https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/egycKIJBbKb

Koopcast Spring Energy episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koopcast/id1489494447?i=1000657480774

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