Is Creatine Worth the Hype? Weighing the Pros & Cons with Physiologist Brady Holmer

<p>Creatine is now one of the most hyped supplements with promises of faster recovery, leaner muscle gain, and even increased strength and power.</p> <p>But should distance runners consider adding it to their routine? Is it worth the benefits while considering its drawbacks.</p> <p>Brady Holmer is a physiologist, 2:24 marathoner, and author of the <a href= "https://www.physiologicallyspeaking.com/">Physiologically Speaking</a> and Run Long, Run Healthy newsletters (the latter was previously authored by legend Amby Burfoot). He joins us to discuss:</p> <ul> <li>What <em>is </em>creatine and what it does</li> <li>Its benefits (and caveats with those benefits)</li> <li>Potential drawbacks</li> <li>Timing and dosing of creatine</li> <li>Whether it's ultimately worth it for endurance runners</li> </ul> <p>You can also <a href="https://x.com/b_holmer">follow Brady on X</a> for commentary, new science, and humor.</p> <h2>Thank you 2XU!</h2> <p>If you haven't tried <a href="https://2xu.com/" t...