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Exclusive | I did a 12-hour, 207-mile bike race as a breastfeeding mom — my milk became ‘Red Bull for babies’

Nypost · · 1130 words · By Rachel Sacks
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I did a 12-hour, 207-mile bike race as a breastfeeding mom — my milk became ‘Red Bull for babies’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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What happened

I did a 12-hour, 207-mile bike race as a breastfeeding mom — my milk became ‘Red Bull for babies’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google For professional gravel cyclist Isabel King, battling heat and peanut-butter-thick mud during UNBOUND Gravel, a 207-mile race through the Flint Hills of Kansas, was nothing new.

Common ground

The LA-based endurance athlete had completed this race four times before and was accustomed to spending 10-plus hours in the saddle.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “On race day, she drank eight 30-ounce water bottles with 75 grams of carbs from her fuel sponsor, CarbsFuel, plus three 1.5 liter packs of plain water. She also had 13 energy gels containing a mix of caffeinated, salted and plain, all 50 grams of carbs.”
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The search results provided general information about keyboards and energy gels, but nothing regarding Isabel King's specific nutritional intake during a race.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Carietta Nadine "Carrie" White is the title character and protagonist of author Stephen King's first published novel, Carrie. In every adaption and portrayal of Carrie, she is portrayed as a high scho…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Electric vehicles became possible in 1827 when Hungarian priest Ányos Jedlik built the first electric motor; the next year he used it to power a small model car powered by a non-rechargeable battery. …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From January 7 to 31, 2025, 14 destructive wildfires affected the Los Angeles metropolitan area and San Diego County in California, United States. The fires were exacerbated by drought conditions, low…
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Claim 2: “Her heart rate variability (HRV) — the small variations in time between consecutive heartbeats”
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Claim 3: “When she eventually pumped after crossing the finish line, King produced about 3 ounces — much less than her usual amount of 14.”
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Claim 4: “she completed a grueling 12 hours and 17 minutes on her bike through a four-hour downpour and intermittent lightning”
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No evidence was found regarding Isabel King's specific race time or weather conditions during her race.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 2022.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_in_literature
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's second largest and contains an art collection with arou…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Lind FRS FRSE FRCPE (May 17, 1736 – October 17, 1812) was a Scottish natural philosopher and physician.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lind_(naturalist)
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Claim 5: “Going much longer can leave the breasts painfully full and, in some cases, contribute to inflammation and mastitis.”
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Web search results from health sources explicitly link breast engorgement and mastitis to inflammation and the failure to remove milk.
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web search NEUTRAL — Extended CPE Units: Designed as a continuing education experience for selected lay persons, social workers, teachers, health care professionals, clergy and religious leaders to deepen one’s own spirit…
https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/bellevue/clinical-past…
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn the difference between breast engorgement and mastitis, how to spot each one, and exactly what to do—including when antibiotics are needed.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mastitis is breast inflammation typically occurring during lactation when you make too much milk.Mastitis is breast inflammation that can lead to infection. If you're breastfeeding, you may get mastit…
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Claim 6: “From the gels and sports drink mixes alone, she ended up consuming 1,250 grams of carbohydrates”
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Claim 7: “mastitis, an inflammation of breast tissue common in breastfeeding women that can cause flu-like symptoms, breast pain and engorgement.”
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Claim 8: “With a newborn, moms typically need to breastfeed or pump every two to three hours.”
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While the provided evidence defines a newborn, it does not explicitly confirm the 'every two to three hours' feeding/pumping frequency. This is a general medical claim not corroborated by the specific search results provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Newborn FAQs Can You Spoil a Newborn? Is It Okay for Newborns to Suck Their Thumbs? When Will I Bond With My Baby? What Weight Is Normal for a Newborn? What Does It Mean if My Baby Has a Sunken Fontan…
https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/newborn/
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web search NEUTRAL — A newborn is, in mainstream use, a baby who is only hours, days, or weeks old; while in medical contexts, a newborn or neonate (from Latin neonātus 'newborn') is an infant in the first 28 days after b…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infant
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web search NEUTRAL — Newborn deaths account for 47% of deaths among children under the age of 5 globally, resulting in 2.4 million lives lost each year. About one third of newborn deaths occur on the day of birth and clos…
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Claim 9: “While endurance exercise generally doesn’t stop breast milk production, factors involved in intense exercise — like dehydration, fueling and physical stress — can have an affect.”
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Claim 10: “The LA-based endurance athlete had completed this race four times before”
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The search results for 'Isabel' provided general etymology or unrelated medical tools; no evidence was found regarding an endurance athlete named Isabel King or her race history.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 2022.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's second largest and contains an art collection with arou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Museum
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Lind FRS FRSE FRCPE (May 17, 1736 – October 17, 1812) was a Scottish natural philosopher and physician.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lind_(naturalist)
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Claim 11: “Isabel King, battling heat and peanut-butter-thick mud during UNBOUND Gravel, a 207-mile race through the Flint Hills of Kansas”
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Multiple sources confirm Unbound Gravel is a race through the Flint Hills of Kansas. Specifically, one web search result explicitly confirms the distance as 207 miles.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emporia is a city in, as well as the county seat, of Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 24,139. Emporia lies between Topeka and Wichita at the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emporia,_Kansas
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Flint Hills, historically known as Bluestem Pastures or Blue Stem Hills, are a region of hills and prairies that lie mostly in eastern Kansas. It is named for the abundant residual flint eroded fr…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Unbound Gravel, formerly known as the Dirty Kanza, is a gravel racing event held annually on rural roads in the Flint Hills region of the Great Plains around Emporia, Kansas, United States. The event …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unbound_Gravel
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Claim 12: “Following the birth of her daughter, Hazel, last August via cesarean section”
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The search results provided general information about C-sections and unrelated people/events named Hazel, but no evidence regarding Isabel King's personal history or daughter.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bottoms is a 2023 American satirical black comedy film directed by Emma Seligman, who co-wrote it with Rachel Sennott. The film stars Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz in her feature film debut, Havana …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottoms_(film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Edward Plantagenet, 17th Earl of Warwick (25 February 1475 – 28 November 1499) was the son of Isabel Neville and George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, and a potential claimant to the English throne du…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hurricane Hazel was the deadliest, second-costliest, and most intense hurricane of the 1954 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm killed at least 469 people in Haiti before it struck the United States …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Hazel
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Claim 13: “As babies get older and begin eating solid foods, they generally nurse less often”
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Multiple sources (Pathways.org and Essential Insights) discuss the introduction of solid foods and its impact on nursing frequency.
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web search NEUTRAL — Wondering how often to feed a newborn or if they’re eating enough? Learn about responsive feeding, feeding amounts by age, & signs of sufficient nutrition.
https://pathways.org/how-much-and-how-often-should-i-feed-my…
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web search NEUTRAL — Have a baby who won’t eat solids? Not sure how to introduce solids to your baby? Starting solids is an exciting time but can be extremely tricky and confusin...Tips and Tricks for weaning your baby: F…
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web search NEUTRAL — Introduction of Solid Foods: Most infants begin eating solids around six months, which can impact their desire to nurse.Some may nurse more frequently due to growth spurts or increased activity levels…
https://snuggymom.com/how-often-does-a-8-month-old-nurse/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.