In this week's episode, we talk to runner Rachael Norfleet about: Her transition from swimming to triathlon world champs and eventually to trail running & ultramarathonsBattling an auto-immune disorder and REDs, and her path to healthHow she fuels nowRachael Norfleet is a mom, a trail runner, and a sales professional. She grew up in the Midwest and swam competitively into college. After collegiate swimming, she found triathlon and raced at a high level for 5 years, competing three times...

In this week's episode, we talk to Stanford's Dr. Emily Kraus about: Running Injuries, stress fractures, overuse injuries and what the research showsFASTR Program: Helpful tools for runnersFemale Athlete TriadMental Health in SportDr. Kraus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center trained in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation sports medicine. She has research & clinical interests in endurance sports medicine, injury...

In this week's episode, we talk to footwear innovator Laura Healey about: The anatomy of a running shoeHow your shoe affects your runAll things carbon fiber shoesThe question to ask yourself to choose the right shoe for your activityAs manager of footwear innovation at PUMA's North American office in Boston, Massachusetts, Laura Healey uses her biomechanics expertise to create enhanced performance footwear. Along with a team of designers and engineers, Laura helps develop the innovation and...

In this week's episode, we talk to researcher and professor Keith Baar, Ph,D., about: What to do when you have injuries to your tendons/ligamentsHow to support and maintain healthy tendons and ligamentsCollagen use - does it work?Pro tip - watch this on our YouTube channel! Keith is the head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis. He is a molecular exercise physiologist and is leading a...

In this week's episode, we talk to ultrarunner, race director and running coach, Adam Kimble about: Tackling the Tahoe Rim Trail FKTHow he became an amateur survivalistHow he fuels for races & FKT attemptsAdam Kimble is a professional ultrarunner, race director, motivational speaker and running coach from Truckee, CA. In 2016, Adam ran 2,500 miles over the course of 60 days to cross the USA on foot. Subsequently, in November of 2016, he successfully completed a 60-day journey alone in...

In this week's episode, we talk to researcher and professor Dr. Katie Hirsch, who has done extensive research in many things, including essential amino acid supplementation in HIIT workouts. We talk to Katie about: Who should take Essential Amino Acids?What type of EAAs should I take?When should you take EAAs?Fed vs Fasted? What does the research show?Dr. Katie Hirsch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public...

In this week's episode, we talk to pro cyclist Alexey Vermeulen, who just took 2nd and 3rd place at Leadville 100 Mtn and SBT Grvl, respectively. We talk to Alexey about: How he trains for consecutive podiums at 100+ milesHis relationship with food, and nutrition around racesHis approach to nutrition around racesThe program he co-founded, From the Ground Up & Willy the Wiener DogAlexey Vermeulen is an American cyclist who grew up racing on the road after getting into the sport through...

In this week's episode, we talk to Emeritus Professor Rod Snow, who has studied the effects of sodium bicarbonate on athletic performance, about: How sodium bicarbonate works in the bodyHow it affects athlete performanceWhen you might effectively use sodium bicarbonate to boost performanceEmeritus Professor Rod Snow is an expert in creatine metabolism in skeletal muscle and female reproduction. He has published 123 peer-reviewed journal papers and reviews with a career total citation of over...

In this week's episode, we talk to serious amateur road cycling and badass bike touring mama, Linda Jacobbson, about ... How Linda got into sportTraveling and biking with her husbandCycling around Europe with a 1-year-old in tow, literallyLinda Jacobsson is a former road bike racer, and now a serious amateur cycling, whose instagram caught our eye when we saw her cycling up some serious climbs and peaks in Europe towing her toddler in a buggie behind her! Incredibly impressive to say the...

In this week's episode, we talk to ultra marathon trail runner, nurse practitioner and mom, Katie Asmuth about ... Getting into ultra running & going proHer experience coming in 4th at Western States Endurance Run 2023Fueling & Cooling - how she pushes hard for long runs in the mountainsKatie Asmuth is a lover of running far for epic views. Born and raised in Ojai, California, Katie grew up exploring the beautiful Los Padres National Forest, where her passion for the outdoors was...

In this week's episode, we talk to the esteemed sports and clinical psychologist Dr. Kevin Chapman about Sports anxiety: preparatory coping and how to deal with it pre, during and post race or eventHow to optimize anxiety for sportPositive self-talk and the benefit athletes can find to hit their PRsDr. Chapman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, founder and director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (KYCARDS) where he specializes in the assessment and treatment of...

In today’s episode, we speak with Registered Dietitian and NR practitioner Amanda Amodol about… Misconceptions about nutrition in athletesTeam sports and nutrition performanceFinding balance: Creating nutrition plans to fit a busy lifePerformance-based indicators: What are the signs of nutrition issuesAmanda Amodol completed her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Maryland in 2018. She completed her dietetic internship at Marywood University simultaneously...

In today's episode, we speak with Chef Matthew Accarrino about... How he manages his time in the kitchen with his time on his bikeHis best advice for producing solid resultsCooking for cyclists & fun tips for meal prepHow he squeezes every drop out of lifeMost days you might find Matthew running the kitchen at SPQR in San Francisco. Born in the Midwest and raised on the East Coast, Matthew moved west to California in 2007. Matthew had dreams of becoming a professional cyclist until a leg...

In today's episode, we speak with Lexi Martoia about... Nutrition in team sportsHer top tips on performing well, including in your everyday endeavorsHow to build a routine for feeling your bestLexi Martoia is a registered dietitian with a Master’s degree in clinical nutrition and a strong passion for sports nutrition, helping athletes enhance their performance, from the field to the gym, and everyday life. Her experience includes working with collegiate and professional level athletes as the...

In today's episode, we speak with Sam Laidlow about... Growing up in sportDealing with GI Distress & Training his GutHow he mapped out a hydration & nutrition plan for a top bike finish at KonaSam Laidlow (born December 23, 1998 in Oakley, Bedfordshire.) is a French professional triathlete. Runner-up in the Ironman World Championship last October in Hawaii, Sam Laidlow made history with the best French performance. At the age of 13, he decided to leave his home in...

In today's episode, we speak with Dr. Alannah McKay about... Iron Deficiency: Are you at risk? Iron Levels: How to detect, how to supplement, and whyThe impact of exercise and altitude on iron levelsCould you have excess iron?Alannah McKay completed a Bachelor of Science (Exercise, Health and Sports Science) at the University of Western Australia in 2014. Subsequently, Alannah completed a post-graduate position within the Physiology department at the Australian Institute of Sport, where she...

In today's episode, we speak with Emma Pallant-Browne about... How an injury turned her love of running into a future in triathlonFueling: how a healthy body is a faster bodyHow she fuels & trains her gut for race dayVictory, period. How one race day photo sparked a dialogue about female athletes and menstruationAdjusting her routine during travelEmma Pallant-Browne started as a decorated track runner before switching to multi-sport competition after dealing with knee injuries and a...

In today's episode, we speak with Callie Vinson about... Finding passion for running during & after her 200-pound weight loss journeyThe lessons she learned as she upped her mileageBuilding confidence through running & chasing new goalsTraining her gut & finding calorie sources that work for before, during and post-raceThe mental preparation that goes into running 200 milesThe Rising Hearts Foundation and elevating indigenous voicesAbout Callie: She began running in 2013 as a way...

In today's episode, we speak with Martinus Evans about... Training and running for his first marathon Finding love for running outside of weight loss Starting his own run community, the Slow AF Run Club His upcoming book Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to RunMartinus Evans has run over eight marathons since his doctor told him to “lose weight or die” in July 2012. Since then, he’s also coached hundreds of runners and been featured in The New York Times, Men’s Health,...

In today's episode, we speak with Dr. Dana Lis and Jennifer Gibson about... Their journey into the science of sports nutritionHow to dig deeper into your practice, especially concerning female athletesTeaching nutrition for elite sport: Elite Operator Performance Nutrition Course at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs June 23-25Jennifer Gibson is an internationally recognized sport dietitian with 17 years of experience in elite sport. Most recently, Jennifer spent 7 seasons as the...

In today's episode, we speak with Amanda Brooks about... Nutrition mistakes she's learned fromHow she has developed her nutrition game planTips and tricks for carrying and consuming fuel and hydration mid-race How she grew her run coaching business Strength training for runners I’m Amanda Brooks the one woman running the show around here since 2007. A certified running coach and personal trainer for over a decade, I’ve helped thousands of runners through 1-1 personalized coaching and Virtual...

In today's episode, we speak with Alexey Vermeulen about... His nutrition experience from his World Tour days to dirt cyclingHis fueling and hydration strategies for long cycle racesNutrition mistakes he's learned from in the past Training with the fastest cycling dog, Sir Willie the WeinerAlexey Vermeulen is an American cyclist who grew up racing on the road after getting into the sport through kids triathlon and inspiration from his grandfather (Opa). After spending two years in the World...

In today's episode, we speak with Sam Moore about... Menstrual cycle phase based training How the menstrual cycle affects creatine supplementationHow creatine benefits fluid distributionWhy menstruators should supplement with creatineSam Moore is an applied sport scientist and Human Movement Science Doctoral student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Medicine, researching endocrinological topics of applied female athlete sport science. Sam completed her...

In today's episode, we speak with Heather Jackson about... Her background and future in multi-disciplinary sports Nutrition mistakes she's learned from in the past How her fueling and hydration game plans change before, during, and after triathlons, gravel cycling, mountain biking, and ultra trail running Heather Jackson is a professional athlete who spent the first twenty years of her life dabbling in a variety of different sports before focusing on ice hockey, playing Division 1...

In today's episode, we speak with Juliet and Kelly Starrett about... Benefits of mobility work on endurance performanceHow to fit mobility work into your schedule Mobility tips for runners, cyclists, swimmers, and other athletesJuliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, and podcaster. She is co-founder and CEO of TheReadyState.com, which has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance as well as former CEO of San Francisco CrossFit, one of the...