A word on Ben’s Ironman in a keotgenic state, hat’s the best storage for coconut oil – glass, plastic, a clear not clear container, or does it matter; what are the best kind of eggs to buy and what to avoid based on how they’re raised, etc.; the lowdown on bacon; is it OK to microwave Read More

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Dr. David Minkoff joins the show to answer your questions on how low is too low for cholesterol and what can result from that as well as how to fix that, as well as other issues surrounding opinions on cholesterol in today’s world, exercise for kids under 10 – general recommendations and what is too Read More

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How to train effectively for speedgolf, with limited time before a race is it best to stick to MAF/aerobic training or do higher intensity training or both, compression sleeves or socks for long races, what’s best for cycling/endurance athletes: front squat v. back squat and other effective strength exercises, clinchers or tubulars, the best ways to incorporate heart Read More

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By Emma Bishop It was all about the ‘face off’ between the Kings of Kona this weekend. Apparently Australia’s Courtney Atkinson didn’t get that memo. The 5th edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines continues to live up to its reputation as THE must do race destination in Asia. Not even 24 hours of non-stop rain could Read More

Update on our quest to get to Kona, plus answers to questions on sun protection/good sunscreens for endurance events, the percentage of calories/carbs you should try to replace during an endurance event, testing blood glucose when on a fat-adapted diet, advice for female on weight loss and improving health and fitness, can you feel the effects Read More

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We start off with Lucho giving a recap of the Leadville 100 Trail Run, where he spent his past weekend, as well as a recap of the Leadman/Leadwoman series. Then answers to your questions on how to structure training with only 5 hours a week, pros and cons to racing with or without GPS and Read More

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Why are NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, etc) bad for athletes and in general, how flying affects hydration and tips to stay healthy when traveling, can fatty foods before a run cause heartburn, recommended ratio of fats and protein for ultra events, why do so many nutrition products still contain wheat/gluten/grains, is oral and transdermal Mg supplementation recommended, Read More

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Lots of talk on fatigue today and how to manage it. Our thoughts on the Outside Magazine article “Stress Tested” by Alex Hutchinson, update on Leadman, what is fatigue (and manage, reduce or eliminate it) and the concept of central governor, fatigued and run is pace getting slower — what to do, ‘Big Day’ training according to Joe Friel and Read More

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Dr. Phil Maffetone joins the show for lots of good MAF talk, and he also provides answers to your questions on how to effectively train at MAF but then race at higher intensities, tips to train muscles for faster paces, the mental side to racing, can two runs a day at MAF get the same benefit Read More

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Is there a correlation between heart rate and calorie intake, how HRV may be a better tool than resting HR, using  freeze-dried food for endurance fuel,  Sun Warrior protein and other criteria for picking protein powders, are you getting enough carbs with veggies, supplements that claim to induce a super high insulin response, and much more. Click here Read More

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