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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