Solving Common Runners’ Problems: Altitude, Anti-Inflammatories, Blisters and More! With Dr. Grant Lipman
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This episode is with Dr. Grant Lipman, founder of GOES Health, a wilderness medicine resource designed to democratize outdoor health through an app. Dr. Lipman is fascinated by how humans adapt and perform in extreme environments, including athletes at altitude. He also enjoys trail running with his dog, climbing mountains and skiing.  Topic timestamps: 3:20 Introduction to Dr. Grant Lipman and this episode 8:40 Altitude: the effects on the body and performance; acclimatization and training 20:35 Heat/ cooling: hydration; performing in hot conditions; cooling strategies 31:10 Anti Inflammatories: potential risks; pain management during races  35:20 Blisters: prevention and treatment with paper tape 39:40 GOES app: an outdoor medicine resource; GOES founding story 51:50 What did we miss? Sodium supplementation; ice baths, sauna and heat Check out GOES and reach Dr. Lipman at [email protected]  Here are the links to the studies Dr. Lipman referenced: Ibuprofen prevents altitude illness  High altitude sleep tents Acetazolamide on sleep Chemical cold packs for cooling Acute kidney injury in ultramarathon runners Ibuprofen effect on AKI in ultramarathons  Blister treatment Factors contributing to successful ultramarathons Paper tape for blister prevention Chemical cold packs for cooling Sodium supplements and performance in ultramarathons Large volume hypertonic saline for exercise-associated hyponatremia Follow GOES on Instagram @goeshealth and For The Long Run @forthelrpod  If you want to join us for exclusive deals, giveaways, and community connection with other listeners of the show, head to the link in the show notes to join our brand new community, The Group Run. No paywall, just sign up to be part of our community and have the chance to win cool stuff and connect with me and other audience members! https://app.dropstation.io/forthelongrun --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support  Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more! PUMA This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is sponsored by PUMA.  I’ve been running in the Deviate Nitro First Mile and I love how it has a focus on sustainability, made from at least 20% recycled material. Check out a pair for yourself at PUMA.com and use the code FTLR24 for 20% off any PUMA run or train products. Boulderthon Boulderthon is Colorado's premier fall event and was just rated top 10 in America by USA Today. This annual sell-out race is one of the fastest-growing in the country, and features a 5K, 10K, Half, Full and even a Kids Run. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off Half or Full to reserve your sport and save! Register today at www.boulderthon.org. Tifosi With an anti-bounce fit, shatterproof and scratch resistant lenses, and rubber pads on the nose so that sweat doesn’t get in the way of being able to see, Tifosi sunglasses are made with activity in mind. Use code FTLR for 15% off a pair through this link. I suggest the Swank or Tsali models. https://tifosioptics.com/?avad=330693_b3b6ec139 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support
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