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Today, after a quick QuadSaw update, we're diving into a mineral that could be the game-changer in your training: magnesium. Whether you're preparing for your first 5K or your hundredth ultra, this often-overlooked nutrient might just be the key to unlocking your full potential. Watch, and you'll discover why magnesium deserves a prime spot i ... Show More
Aug 22
When to Listen to Your Body (and When to Push Through)
Are you forcing your runs even when your body is screaming at you? That’s a fast track to overtraining and injury. In this episode, we break down:How to recognise the signs your body needs restWhen it’s okay to swap, shorten, or walk your runThe difference between productive disc ... Show More
50m 40s
Aug 1
Ultrarunning Over 50: Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Think your best running days are behind you? Think again. In this episode, Ron and I dive deep into what it really takes to thrive—not just survive—as an ultrarunner over 50.We explore the key physiological shifts that come with age, including hormonal changes and slower recovery ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2024
2652: How to Fuel When Running a Marathon - Runner Gel Products & Staying Hydrated When Jogging
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2652:When training for a half marathon, fueling your body properly is crucial for optimal performance. Dr. Neal discusses th ... Show More
16m 2s
Feb 2021
Recovery and Carbohydrate Intake with Dr. Tim Podlogar - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Episode 2
Glucose and fructose are commonly ingested to improve endurance performance during a workout, but what effect do different mixtures of these two substances have on subsequent endurance performances? In other words, if you are training twice in one day, is it better to take in jus ... Show More
53m 26s
Jan 2022
229. Nutrition Science PhD Stephanie Howe on Marathon Fueling, Quick Meals, and Fad Diets
Stephanie Howe is a heavy hitter from the ultra-endurance world who holds a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Science. As an elite trail and mountain runner, Stephanie has won the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run and holds the course records for the Bandera 100k and Lake Sonoma ... Show More
59m 35s
Oct 2024
#539: How Does Carbohydrate Availability Impact Resistance Training? – Cliff Harvey, PhD & Eric Helms, PhD
Some suggest that, since individual lifts or short-duration efforts don’t rely heavily on glycogen, carb intake might not be critical for strength athletes. If glycogen depletion isn’t a pressing issue, could athletes thrive on lower-carb diets without sacrificing performance? Or ... Show More
1h 32m
May 13
How many grams of carbs/gels should a runner really have?
With some studies and elites now talking about 120g of carbs an hour in a race, it's a confusing and expensive time to be needing some gels. Thankfully, leading sports dietician Renee McGregor joins us to break down how the body absorbs and uses carbohydrate, when to have it and ... Show More
42m 27s