Training for Tor Des Geants

Ron and Isobel chat with Kerryn Bell about the Southern Lakes Ultra, a 7day, 6 stage multi day event in New Zealand. If you've ever thought about doing a multi-day event but don't want to have to go all the way to the states or Europe, then this one is for you!Kerryn gives us all ... Show More

Isobel's daughter Elizabeth comes on to discuss her hike of the Camino Trail. This is a very runnable trail and a popular destination for multi day running. Hear how you could easily organise this adventure for yourself! 

Most runners train hard and eat like an afterthought. In this episode, Isobel and Ron break down the nutrition fundamentals that directly support your training: not the fads, not the noise, just what the research actually says and what she's learned from years of racing and coach ... Show More

Send us Fan MailThere are carbs that kill and carbs that heal. Undeniably. Discover the crucial links between carbohydrates and the cause of the Worlds biggest killer - heart disease, and more importantly how moving over to the right types can protect your heart long term. One si ... Show More

<p>Why we blow up after eating carbs, how carbs fuel intensity, and why carbs are not the culprit for those trying to lose weight. If you're confused about carbs, this episode will clear things up. <!-- notionvc: 339ae1ce-3b46-45bb-a337-9fec60fb82e5 --></p> 

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 ... Show More

Cutting carbs is not the magic solution to weight loss, eating less food is! In this episode you will learn, why your beliefs about carbs are false, the truth about why you're not losing fat when you cut carbs, the different categories of carbohydrates, the types of carbs women o ... Show More

<p>Have you ever been partway through your workout routine, and suddenly ran out of energy sooner than usual? Maybe you&apos;ve noticed inconsistent energy levels throughout the day, or that you tend to load up on nutrients at one point while fasting for the rest. The issue is yo ... Show More

Question: "I keep waking up in the middle of the night and stay awake for hours. Would low carb make it worse?" It definitely could. Your brain will consume 120 grams of carbohydrate every day, just your brain. There's got to be another 30 grams or so that would be used no matter ... Show More

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 o ... Show More

<p>The TRUTH about carbs that nobody is telling you...<br/><br/>You don&apos;t want too many carbs to make you fat, but you need enough carbs to fuel your workouts. In this video, I break down exactly how many carbs YOU need based on your training frequency and goals.</p><p>_____ ... Show More

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stephanie Howe is a heavy hitter from the ultra-endurance world who holds a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Science.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">As an elite trail and mountain runner, Stephanie has won the Western States 100-mile Endura ... Show More