What Runners Need to Know about GLP-1s

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but what should runners know before considering them?

This week, I’m joined by pharmacist, evidence-based medicine educator, and fellow runner Zack Dumont to unpack the conversation around medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.

We discuss:

• How these medications work and why there are so many different names.

• Who might benefit and why individual circumstances matter.

• Side effects and how they could affect your eating, training, and recovery.

• Why meeting your fueling needs deserves extra attention as a runner.

• Questions to ask your healthcare team when weighing your options.

We also explore the gaps in research specific to runners and why a change on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story.

Zack has been a pharmacist since 2008 and holds a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy Leadership. He develops educational resources to support patient-centred medication decisions and lectures on leadership and evidence-based medicine.

If you’ve been curious about GLP-1s and how they might fit alongside your running goals, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

And, if you have questions about GLP-1s, you can connect with Zack at zackdumont@me.com, or reach out to your local pharmacy team.

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