On this final episode of 2012 we’re featuring a flashback to one of our top special episodes of the year featuring a chat with Dean Karnazes in which he talks about taking on Badwater for the 10th time, and also shares his top running tips, insight on nutrition, motivation, staying healthy and more. A couple more Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins the show to answer your questions on what to looks for when buying oils, the best oils for cooking at certain temperatures, choosing oils based on omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acid content, extra virgin vs. refined coconut oil, oil pulling – is there something to it, intermittent fasting, amino acid supplements to take while Read More

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Pro triathlete and coach John Kenny joins the show to share some info on the triathlon camps he’ll be holding first in Austin, Texas, Feb. 22-28 then in New Port Richey, Fla., March 3-8. See the flyers below for more info. Also, on the show we’ll learn more about John’s background as both a long-distance Read More

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Ben joins the show to answer your questions on the top 5 foods that you’re (probably) not eating and should add into your diet in 2013, good online nutrition log/data software, the best kinds of magnesium (i.e. citrate? oxide? glycinate?) and dosage for athletes plus a follow-up from ATU on Mg in Skratch Labs Drink Read More

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Professional triathlete Jim Lubinski joins the show to talk about his new ebook “Pro to Pro: My Journey from Professional Hockey to Professional Endurance Sports.” On the show we learn about Jim’s journey, as well as some of the tips for triathlon success that he covers in his book. Click here to download audio. Read More

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On this show Lucho and Tawnee announce the top-three most popular episodes of Ask the Ultrarunner from 2012 and what’s in each show (see links below), as well as answer questions on Skratch Labs drink mix for ultras (and more on osmosis, eating real foods in racing, etc), how to prevent wobbly knees and hips late into Read More

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On this special episode, we feature Jeff Meador, the author of “Endurance Planet’s Guide to Elevation: Practical Tips for Living, Eating and Training at Altitude.” On the show, we learn about Jeff and how he became an expert on the topic of altitude, and we talk about various topics that can be found in the book, Read More

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Lucho joins the show as we answer your questions on how to adjust run training when going from half-marathon to half-Ironman, do you need a coach, offseason priorities, getting a PR at Boston while also training for a 100-miler, calculating MAF zones and MAF testing protocols, missed goals at a marathon – what training is Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins the show to answer your questions on whether it’s ok to shop at Costco – what to avoid, what to buy; positives/negatives of a strict macrobiotics diet; benefits of maca power and fulvic acid; amino acid alternatives to MAP to save money; correct dosing for MAP; calculating calories to cut or maintain weight; fuel when Read More

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Lots covered on this episode of “Ask the Coaches” with Lucho! Answers to your questions on the top strength training exercises for your core, cycling and swimming; how to prevent severe quad pain near the end of long races; prevent lateral knee pain while running; yoga vs. strength training; the use of marijuana during ultras; Read More

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