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Interview with Jan Koch: Keto diet, how it plays a role in sport, performance and recovery

Interview with Jan Koch: Keto diet, how it plays a role in sport, performance and recovery

Update: 2025-07-25
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In this energizing episode of Tri2Thrive, Chris sits down with long-time friend and endurance enthusiast Jan Koch to unpack a hot topic in the world of athletic performance: the ketogenic diet.


Jan Koch shares his personal journey, from calisthenics to running and ultimately to embracing a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle. With over a decade of experience navigating keto, he explains how it has shaped his energy levels, recovery, and race-day fueling strategies, all while balancing family life and business ownership.


We explore:



  • 🔍 Why Jan adopted keto and how it changed his health

  • 🏃‍♂️ Keto’s effect on performance, from fasted runs to long bike rides

  • 🧠 The mindset shifts required for breaking nutrition norms

  • ⚖️ The pros, cons, and real-life challenges of maintaining a fat-fueled lifestyle

  • 🍳 What a full day of eating looks like for Jan on keto and carnivore-style diets


Whether you're curious about low-carb fueling for endurance, looking to try keto yourself, or want to hear an open, evidence-informed perspective, this episode delivers.


Plus: Jan and Chris reflect on how nutrition isn't just a diet—it's a lifestyle, one that requires intentionality, adaptability, and a bit of social bravery.


Tune in, fuel smarter, and as always, go thrive!


 

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Interview with Jan Koch: Keto diet, how it plays a role in sport, performance and recovery

Interview with Jan Koch: Keto diet, how it plays a role in sport, performance and recovery

Christopher Beye & Dennis Czekalla