Podcasts
Ask the Ultrarunner: Are You Setting the Right Recovery Intervals?
Lucho joins us to answer your questions on recovery between big races, hill run repeats vs. hill run intervals, track workouts for ultrarunners (do them?), ideas for downhill running drills, strength training ideas for a road cyclist/triathlete who suffer’s from runner’s knee and IT band issues (and tips for ITBS), how cycling benefits running and [...]
Sports Nutrition: Got Magnesium? And Other Important Needs
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on running in a fasted state and when it’s a good idea vs. when it’s ok to eat before, is spray butter a good alternative (and the shocking truth of how many calories are actually in one of those bottles), healthy oils to cook [...]
Ultimate Direction Athlete: Tim Waggoner
The Ultimate Direction Athlete and the voice of our “Ask the Ultrarunner” segment, Tim Waggoner, shares his ultra running philosophy and gives us a sneak peek into his training strategy and lifestyle. About Ultimate Direction: Water is the essential element for training, racing and performance, which is why we work hard to craft the best [...]
Multisport News: Chrissie, Cervelo, Race News and More
We’re back in action with Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine. On our first episode of 2012 we talk about the latest news in the triathlon world: WTC changes qualifying standards for pros in championship races, Chrissie Wellington leaves triathlon for a year and the much-anticipated Cervelo P5 finally debuts. We also recap Challenge Wanaka and South Africa [...]
Ask the Ultrarunner: Fitness Testing, Metronomes, Road Trip Tips
Lucho is on to answer your questions on the best way to fitness test oneself and re-test later, how do you properly pace a hilly trail race, the goods and bads of running by pace per mile, how to plan your training around very long car trips/traveling, what to do for recovery/training between big races, training tips [...]
Sports Nutrition: Fuel for Youth Athletes, Low-Carb and HIIT
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on: tips for nutritional needs for child athletes, the Super Human Food Pyramid, appetite suppressants for athletes who struggle with intake, fatty foods during an ultra, the connection between glycogen stores and motivation for exercise, and maintaining high-intensity training on a low-carb diet. Ask your sports nutrition questions [...]
Carbon Race Wheels: Insight from the Experts at Gray
On this special episode of Endurance Planet, Gray Wheels’ Stefan Laursen, Head Designer and Developer of Synergy and Gray, and Jason Schoonover, Sales and Marketing Manager, join us to talk all about carbon race wheels for cycling and triathlon. First find out the story behind Gray and Synergy and how these brands came to be. Then hear all you’ll ever need [...]
Sports Nutrition: Go Ahead, Salt Your Food
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield joins us to answer your questions on increasing linoleic acid and alpha-linoleic acid in the diet and using safflower oil to do so, for females: nutrition during “that time of the month” to ensure effective training/racing, is there any benefit to using sea salt over standard salt and is salt [...]
Ask the Ultrarunner: Pros and Cons to Pre-Dawn Running and More
Lucho joins us to answer your questions on: what to do on a 2-week break between two big run races, when/where to incorporate strength training, DIY lactate threshold testing, the pros and cons to early morning runs (before dawn), how to train for your first triathlon while marathon training, how to decide to add on [...]
Ask the Doc: Are Older Athletes at Risk for PF?
Dr. Mark Klion, well-known for his BodyWorksMD DVD Series joins us to answer your questions on potential hip injuries in males, Mark’s favorite Ironman prep workouts, why Plantar Fasciitis seems to be an epidemic of sorts among older athletes, dealing with a hip labral tear and debating surgery or other recovery methods, what are good warmup techniques [...]
Ask the Ultrarunner: Pros and Cons to Pre-Dawn Runs and More
Lucho joins us to answer your questions on: what to do on a 2-week break between two big run races, when/where to incorporate strength training, DIY lactate threshold testing, the pros and cons to early morning runs (before dawn), how to train for your first triathlon while marathon training, how to decide to add on [...]
Sports Nutrition: Healthy Eating Options on a Budget
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on tortillas and ways to make wraps with wheat-free alternatives, best options for daily meals that benefit training for ultras on a budget, a cure for leg cramps during ultras, healthy condiments that should be pantry staples, and are pro triathletes eating enough? Click here to download [...]
EP Archives: 2006 Interview with Dean Karnazes
It’s always fun to go back in time and see what world-class athletes were up to in years past. In this special Endurance Planet episode, we dug up an old interview with ultrarunner Dean Karnazes from way back in 2006. Hear what was going on in Dean’s life back then… and then think about how [...]
Sports Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition of Elite Athletes
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on the topics of: saturated fats from animal sources — are they bad and/or worse than plant-based sources, sprouting wheat berries, the plant supplement Moringa Oleifera, nutrition strategy for Leadman Ultra (and how to eat during recovery phase between races), why just single out [...]
Ultrarunner: Make the Most of an LT Test, Training Logs And More
Lucho joins us to answer your questions on: the best way to utilize the numbers from a lactate threshold test, mixing cardio and weights for an endurance event, best training techniques when doing a 100-miler and Ironman in 2012, the best conditioning for downhill running, yay or nay to taking naps during an ultra, types [...]
Ask the Ultrarunner: How Far Can You Go in Training?
On this episode Lucho discusses your questions on homebrewed ice tea as hydration, doing a “warmup” 100-miler before the A race, making the transition from 50-milers to 100ks, tapering techniques for a ultra, avoiding the back-to-back runs in ultra training, and what Lucho’s typical training week is like. Ask your questions on our Facebook page! [...]
Sports Nutrition: Non-Dairy Probiotics, Training ‘on Empty’ and More
Ben Greenfield answers your questions on calorie needs and macronutrient breakdown to add lean muscle mass, how often is it good to train on empty, suggestions for non-dairy probiotics and a homemade brew for training. Ask your sports nutrition questions on our facebook page! Click here to download audio.
Multisport News: Top Threes of 2011 and a Little ’12 Too
It’s our last episode of “This Week in Multisport” for the year, and LAVA’s Brad Culp joins us as we discuss some of “the bests” of 2011 and a little 2012 too. On the lists are: Top 3 new triathlons of 2012, top 3 products of 2011 and the top 3 moments of 2011 in [...]
Sports Nutrition: Artificial Sweeteners Not So Sweet and More
Ben Greenfield answers your questions on artificial sweeteners and diet sodas, fixing nutrition to do better in ultras, nutrition for high-altitude race training, and thoughts on the study that shows non-alcoholic beer reduces inflammation and respiratory tract illness. Ask your questions on our Facebook page! Click here to download audio.
Ask the Ultrarunner: Top Leg Strength Exercises and More
An hour with Lucho answering your questions. On this show we cover: top-10 leg strengthening exercises without weights, where to fit in strength training into a running program, the effect of DOMS on training, adding hot food stops for an ultra, length of back-to-back ultra training runs and taper, fitting in ultra training into an [...]
Lynne Cox: Endurance Swimmer on New Book, Adventures
On this special episode, legendary endurance swimmer Lynne Cox joins us to talk about her new book “South with the Sun: Roald Amundsen, His Polar Explorations, and the Quest for Discovery” and how Amundsen’s journey inspired her from an early age. Lynne was the first to swim many of the world’s water ways and we [...]
Sports Nutrition: Benefits of Brown Fat, Caffeine
Ben Greenfield answers your questions on: Drinking carbonated water, will it negatively affect performance? How should fueling change for freezing-temp bike rides? Not eating before a marathon unless it’s at least 3 hrs prior to a race? Caffeine intake: What is the proper timing, formulation, dose, duration for endurance performance? Maltodextrin and glucose in fuel? And energy [...]
Ask the Ultrarunner: Top Winter Training Tips and Compression Gear
On this episode we hear Lucho’s top tips to staying warm and well hydrated/nourished during cold/freezing winter workouts, as well as answers and insight on “big gear” cycling workouts for running recovery, coming back to ultra training after a stress reaction, compression gear for training/racing and recovery, altitude and VO2max, and recommendations for relevant books and/or website resources. Ask your [...]
Multisport News: Michi Weiss’ 2-Year Ban and Race News
“This Week in Multisport” is back! After a long hiatus, we have Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, is back to discuss the recent developments of pro triathlete Michi Weiss’ two-year ban from triathlon — hear what Brad has to say and much more on the topic. We also talk race news with recaps of [...]
Sports Nutrition Archives: Gluten-Free Carbs and More
We’re digging into the archives from July 2011 this week while Ben’s still traveling abroad. Tune in for info on gluten-free carbs and much more. Be sure to keep asking your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page, and tune in next week for a new episode! Click here to download audio.
Ask the Ultrarunner: Bike X-Training, Female Athletes and More
We’ve picked ten questions for Lucho to answer on this show so we give ample time to each. We’ll cover: where does speed fit into periodization, physiological differences in men and women in regards to training style and are there differences in what each can handle (and a big tangent), is a bonk run a good idea, weight training [...]
Ask the Doc: Winter Illness Advice, Is A Low HR OK, and More
On this episode of Ask the Doctor, Dr. Mark Klion gives some advice on how to deal with winter illness and adjust your training accordingly. He also answers your questions on heart rate — is experiencing a low HR during intense exercise normal or not — knee pain issues with running, SI joint problems and [...]
Sports Nutrition: The Price of a Good Supplement Protocol
Ben Greenfield answers your questions on the best way to use creatine for crossfit-style programming, S Caps per hour for a cold race, homemade energy recipes that will stay firm for a 5+ hour ride, the annual cost of Ben’s supplement regime, the differences and similarities between wild rice and quinoa, and more. Ask your sports nutrition questions on [...]
Ask the Ultrarunner: Speedwork for Ultras? Benchmarking Your Base?
On this episode of Ask the Ultrarunner, Lucho answers your questions on dealing with “internal demons” in the later stages of an ultra event, support from others, the top 3 things that brought him to ultra-running, doing stadium stairs for training, speed training for ultra runners, training for running through the night and dealing with the mental fatigue of [...]
Sports Nutrition: Thanksgiving Talk and Real Food For Exercise
On this episode of Sports Nutritoin, Ben Greenfield joins us to talk about what he eats with his family for Thanksgiving, and answers your questions on joint supplements, real/natural foods for exercise (including some insight on Dr. Allen Lim’s famous rice cakes and his new cookbook for athletes), nutrition help for eye issue, should you [...]
Ask the Ultrarunner: From Interval Workouts to Mental Game
Another packed episode of Ask the Ultrarunner with Lucho answering your questions on a good fanny pack model for a 5k, what “full recovery” means with interval training, gauging when to run again after strength training, the best way to get your stomach back when it goes south in an ultra, adjusting intensity to compensate for the diminishing return [...]
Ian Adamson on Adventure Racing, Running Mechanics
Ian Adamason is one of the greatest adventure racers of all time and the Director of Research and Education at Newton Running. On this show we talk to Ian about his career as a professional adventure racer, including some of his favorite memories and best experiences as well as how to deal with the harsh nature of the sport, [...]
Sports Nutrition: Boost your Immune System this Winter
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield joins us to answer your questions on Clif Bars for pre-workout, L-glutamine and BCAAs, some staple supplements to add to one’s diet, antioxidants, if stearic acid and magnesium stearate are safe to consume, drinking Coke during a marathon as opposed to using gels, replenishing muscle glycogen during and after exercise, and ”no brainer” supplements, [...]
Ask the Ultrarunner: Tips on Hiring a Coach, and Lots More
On this episode of Ask the Ultrarunner, Lucho answers your questions on suggestions on a waterproof running shoe, strength exercises to correct ham/quad imbalances, training for ultras with a limited time schedule, tips on finding a coach (if you need one, what to look for, etc.), how do you approach the week before a 100 miler, get started in [...]
Nathan Schultz: A Cross-Country Skiing Way of Life
On this special episode of Endurance Planet, we bring you an interview with Nathan Schultz, a former pro cross county skier who owns Boulder Nordic Sport, which offers xc ski camps, coaching and more. Schultz has won more than 100 races in his athletic career in cross-country skiing, running, cycling and beyond; he’s been to [...]
Ask the Doc: Is it OK to Run with Plantar Fasciitis, and Much More
On this episode of “Ask the Doctor” expert Dr. Mark Klion answers your questions on to run or not with PF, returning to sport after suffering from a bulging disc, dealing with anemia as an athlete, hip flexor and psoas pain upon resuming training, chronic foot blisters and Achilles tendon issues. Ask your sports medicine questions on our facebook [...]
Sports Nutrition: Fueling with chia… and marshmallows?
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on the right amount of chia to take in for a long race, hamstring cramping issues on the bike, hydration and headache issues, using marshmallows instead of gels, omega-3 supplements and whey protein concentrate vs. isolate. Ask your sports nutrition questions on our facebook [...]
Ask the Ultrarunner: Altitude Training, Racing and More
On this mega episode of “Ask the Ultrarunner,” expert Tim Waggoner answers your questions on training in altitude and training for a race that’s in high altitude, fuel timing, making the leap into ultrarunning, winter training tips, recovery tips, periodization for ultras, chiropractors, dealing with chronic blisters and much more! “Ask the Ultrarunner” is now [...]
“Fall Back” with EP’s 2006 Peter Reid Interview
Endurance Planet is digging back into our archives to bring you a 2006 interview with Ironman Champion Peter Reid. Peter talks about his role in the triathlon documentary “What It Takes” (a must-see film for all you triathlon fanatics out there), volunteering at the Ironman World Championships and more. Click here to download audio.
Melissa Stockwell: 2x Paratriathlete World Champion
Melissa Stockwell served the country she loves yet again this year at the ITU Age Group World Championships in Beijing, where she won the paratriathlon championships and was crowned world champion for the second time. On this show Melissa joins us to talk about her story of becoming a swimmer and triathlete after losing her leg while [...]
Sports Nutrition: Battling Lethargy, Fasted Exercise, And More
On this episode of sports nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on feeling lethargic, whether pine bark extract benefit athletes, how much beet juice do you need to gain the purported benefits, exercising in a fasted state to increase fat burn and the role of caffeine, meal size issues and more. Ask your questions on [...]
Susan Griffin-Kaklikian: Double Gold at ITU AG World Championships
USA Triathlon had a great showing this year at the ITU Age Group World Championships in Beijing, taking home 61 medals, 21 of which were world titles. Earlier this week, we caught up with on of the USAT superstar athletes, Susan Griffin-Kaklikian, who brought home two golds in aquathlon and triathlon in the 55-59 age [...]
Multisport: Olympics for Potts, Reed? Xterra Worlds Recap, and More
Brad’s back! After a brief hiatus, we’re back with “This Week in Multisport” featuring Brad Culp of LAVA Magazine. On today’s show we discuss the push that Andy Potts and Matty Reed will make for the Olympics next year, we recap the XTERRA Triathlon World Championships and preview the Noosa Triathlon. Click here to download [...]
Sports Nutrition: BCAAs, Increase Fat Burn and More
On this episode of “Sports Nutrition,” Ben Greenfield answers your questions on BCAAs for endurance athletes, limiting carbs during exercise to increase fat burn, and taking supplements for strength training. Ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page! Click here to download audio.
Ask the Ultrarunner: Optimal Weekly Workouts, Shoe Help and More
On this episode of “Ask the Ultrarunner” Tim Waggoner answers your questions on foot pain, determining the optimal weekly mileage and key workouts, what he puts in his drop bags, walking/hiking vs. running hills, recovering from a meniscus tear, transitioning from 100k to 100-milers, using poles, shoe size, pacing an ultra, and much more! Ask [...]
Ryan Sutter: Teaming with Gatorade, Racing Xterra and More
Ryan Sutter first hit the public eye as the winner of the Bachelorette TV show (way back when). Did you know that Ryan is also a kick-ass triathlete? This year’s been huge for Ryan: He teamed up with Gatorade to dial in his nutrition and star in a new video series, “Inside Endurance.” Along the [...]
Ask the Doc: Athletes and Prescription Meds, and More
On this episode of “Ask the Doctor,” Dr. Mark Klion joins us to answer your questions on taking certain prescription medications and drugs while training for endurance sports, the top things every athlete should have in their medicine cabinet, sickness and racing, inability to sleep while in training, effects of Athletic Heart Syndrome, and getting [...]
Sports Nutrition: Eating for late races, low carb diets and more
On this episode of sports nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on quality lactose-free pre-race meals, supplements for cramping, nutrition for ultrarunners, low-carb and Paleo for athletes, fueling for a late-day race start, dealing with stomach cramps during exercise and more. Ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page. Click here to download audio.
Ask the Ultrarunner: Introducing Our Expert Tim “Lucho” Waggoner
We’re pleased to bring you a new show, “Ask the Ultrarunner,” featuring our expert Tim Waggoner, an ultrarunner and coach who is also a former pro triathlete and much more. On this first episode, we get to know all about Tim and his athletic career, as well as have Tim answer a couple of your [...]
Sports Nutrition: Special Ironman World Championship Report
Ben Greenfield joins us for this special episode of Sports Nutrition to give the play-by-play of his nutrition and routine for the Ironman World Championships, as well as why he feels like he’s recovered better than ever before. Submit your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page for our upcoming episodes. During the talk, Ben [...]
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