Ben Greenfield joins us for this episode of Sports Nutrition to talk about his nutrition plan for this weekend’s 70.3 World Championship race in Nevada, and he answers your questions on Creatine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, managing high blood pressure and Co-Q10, kilojoules/calories per hour and refueling, amino acids during exercise, Cramp Bark for cramping, timing magnesium intake, [...]
Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to talk about the growing success of the Hy-Vee Triathlon. We also recap Ironman Canada and Ironman Louisville, and preview Ironman 70.3 Ireland. Click here to download audio.
Ben Greenfield joins us as we recap a little of Tawnee’s first Ironman in Canada, including some of the nutrition woes she faced, plus Ben answers your questions on food-allergy testing and post-marathon headaches. Be sure to ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page! Check out Tawnee’s blog for her full two-part race [...]
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield talks about endurance performance when using gels and/or a carb source vs. going without any fuel during a long event. He also gives tips for managing high blood pressure with nutrition, great gluten-free carbs, curing cramp issues with supplements and more. Ask your sports nutrition questions on [...]
Brad Culp joins us for “This Week in Multisport” to discuss some of the top pros who’ve battled some unfortunate blows in the 2011 season including the recent news of Richie Cunningham’s hip fracture that occurred last weekend, Sam McGlone’s decision to lay low and rest this year, is Linsey Corbin’s injury and if she’ll [...]
On this special episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield joins us to talk all about hydration and endurance sports. Learn about the detrimental effects of dehydration for endurance athletes, whether you can build a “tolerance” to staying hydrated with less fluids, hyperhydrating before a race and much more. Be sure to ask your sports nutrition [...]
The Leadville Trail 100-Mile Run is set to begin August 21, and 26-year-old Patrick Garcia is ready to tackle the course and his finishing goal of 20 hours. We talk with Patrick about his training leading up to the event, the Leadville course, and more. Plus Patrick shares some of his techniques and tips on [...]
Tune in to this special “mega” episode of Ask the Doc ever with tons of questions answered by the expert, Dr. Mark Klion. You’ll get insight on gauging heart rate with age and fitness level, dealing with workout nausea, signs on bone fracture, treatment for injures (including thoughts on PRP, cortisone shots, PT, etc.), getting [...]
Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to discuss the recent deaths at the NYC Triathlon and give his thoughts on how some media publications are reporting on the issue. We also wrap up the ITU WCS London race, Ironman Regensburg, Boulder 70.3, as well as preview Challenge Copenhagen, Steelhead 70.3 and the 70.3 [...]
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield talks more about new developments on whether we need electrolytes during racing/training, carb intake for diabetic athletes, curing an insatiable appetite on recovery days, different types of protein drinks and when to use during exercise, and L-Carnitine. Click here to download audio.
On this episode of Marathon & Beyond Monday, we hear racewalker Lawrence Block’s entertaining story of an unforgettable marathon experience in New Orleans. For a a free PDF file of this story complete with color pictures, click here; or you can scroll down for the full text of the article. To subscribe to the magazine, [...]
Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to talk about the recently announced Asia-Pacific Ironman Championships that will take place in Melbourne, Australia, March 25, 2012. We also discuss this weekend’s upcoming races that are bound to be epic: the ITU World Champ Series in London, Boulder 70.3, Ironman Regensburg and more! Click here [...]
On this episode of “Sports Nutrition,” Ben Greenfield answers your questions on liquid vs. solid foods for Ironman racing, do we really need salt tabs and/or electrolytes for training and racing, nutritional cleansing, the benefits of kombucha, and more. Click here to download audio.
Denis Oakley joins us for this special episode of Endurance Planet to talk about his website, BeyondTransition.com – The Triathlon Race Guide. Oakley is one of the founders of the website, which is like a “Wikipedia” for triathlon offering extremely detailed information of around 2,000 triathlons around the world. Tune in to find out more! [...]
On this episode of “Ask the Doctor,” Dr. Mark Klion answers your questions on popping Tylenol during an ultra race, prevention of and signs of a metatarsal stress fracture, curing a ‘crick’ in the neck, lung healing after quitting smoking, painful scar tissue, and preventing stinky sweat. To find out more about Dr. Klion and [...]
On this episode, Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to discuss the diverse life of Ironman champ TJ Tollakson, who recently won IM Lake Placid. We also recap IM Lake Placid and IM Frankfurt, as well as preview Calgary 70.3, IM UK. Click here to download audio.
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on the difference between GU Roctane and regular GU, the best supplements and vitamins for newbies, the deal with the supplement “Sport Legs,” best things to eat when nighttime cravings hit, taking certain supplements/vitamins together (good or bad?), and creatine loading. Ask your questions [...]
On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to discuss this week’s announcement of pro triathletes who are officially qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships this year, as well as the new course in Vegas. We also recap ITU WCS Hamburg and Vineman 70.3, and preview [...]
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on cheese and if you should cut it out of your diet (and how often it’s OK to cheat), tips on carrying and/or getting in nutrition during running races, methods for fast post-race/training recovery, and how to adjust your diet if taking amino acid [...]
On this episode of Marathon & Beyond Monday, we hear the story of James L. Doti and his African son, Beatus Mushi, and their journey from the time they met in Arusha, Tanzania to the day they ran the Boston Marathon together. For a a free PDF file of this story complete with color pictures, [...]
On this special episode of Endurance Planet, we talk with Sandy Kellin of the dietary supplement company, Extreme Endurance. Sandy tells us all about their “super supplement” Extreme Endurance, which is aimed at enhancing athletic performance by buffering lactic acid, enhancing recovery, among other things. Plus, Sandy and the team at Extreme Endurance is offering [...]
On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to discuss the breaking news that two-time Ironman World Champion Normann Stadler underwent heart surgery on July 4. We also recap Challenge Roth, where two new world record iron-distance times were set, Rev3 Portland 70.3, and the Lifetime Minneapolis [...]
On this episode of “Sports Nutrition,” Ben Greenfield answers your questions on good gluten-free carb sources for athletes (those with Celiac disease or voluntarily gluten-free), whether it’s OK to take anti-diarrhea medicine before a race, the best crops for your at-home garden, and a good protein/carb/fat ratio for athletes in training. Ask your sports nutrition [...]
On this episode of “Ask the Doctor,” Dr. Mark Klion, of the popular BodyWorksMD DVD Series, answers your sports medicine questions on treating IT Band syndrome on a budget (aka without PT or massage), potential risks of wearing compression overnight, what to do when you lose motivation to train and energy is low, dealing with [...]
On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to talk about Marino Vanhoenacker’s record-breaking day at IM Austria, and we also give some race recaps as well as previews of this weekend’s Challenge Roth, Lifetime Minneapolis and Rev3 Portland. Click here to download audio.
On this episode of “Sports Nutrition,” our own Ben Greenfield answers your questions on quality supplements and foods to eat for an hours-long adventure race (including some of Ben’s own tasty recipes), and why coconut milk is all the rage these days. Ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page. Click here to download [...]
We’re not ready to say goodbye to the Western States 100 Endurance Run just yet, so on this special episode of Endurance Planet, we dig into the archives to bring you an interview with the male and female winners from the 2010 WS100. Click here to download audio.
In this edititon of “This Week in Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to discuss the controversy that went down at the ITU European World Championship race last weekend when Harry Whiltshire was DQ’d for some funny business against Javier Gomez. We also recap Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs and Ironman Coeur d’alene, [...]
Today’s Sports Nutrition with Ben Greenfield features a big bonus for you. Ben recently taught a free seminar called “Eating For Endurance” that went into everything you need to know when it comes to fueling your body for swimming, cycling, running, triathlon and more. During the seminar, Ben covers everything from carbohydrates to fats to [...]
On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” LAVA Magazine Editor Brad Cukp joins us to discuss the current Kona pro rankings for this year’s Ironman World Championships (find out who’s at risk of being left out). We also recap last weekend’s ITU Kitzbuehel and UK 70.3, and preview this weekend’s Ironman Coeur d’Alene and [...]
The Western States 100 Endurance Run is taking place this weekend in the California Sierra Nevada Mountains, and in its honor Endurance Planet is happy to have the WS100 Board of Trustees President John Trent on the show to give us a special look inside the race. On top of being president, John is an [...]
On this episode of “Ask the Doctor,” Dr. Mark Klion, of the popular BodyWorksMD DVD Series, answers your sports medicine questions on repetitive stress fractures, plantar fasciitis and anti-inflammatory pills. Dr. Klion also just signed up for the inaugural 2012 Ironman NYC and shares his thoughts on the race. Be sure to ask your sports [...]
On this episode of sports nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on using CarboRocket 333 Half-Evil as fuel, taking in too many calories on IM training runs, hope for athletes who are former smokers, is there a need to take a daily multivitamin, and choline supplementation for neuropothy. Ask your sports nutrition questions on our [...]
On this episode, we feature the editor’s pick from the popular running magazine, Marathon & Beyond. This week’s story is about a mom’s love for running and her daughters; it’s titled “Bun in the Oven” by Elizabeth Thompson. Click here for a PDF file of the story with pictures, free compliments of M&B magazine. And [...]
On this special episode of Endurance Planet, we get to know America’s Marathon Man, Jerry Dunn. Jerry has some incredible running accomplishments under his belt, including running 200 marathons in the year 2000 and going 60 consecutive miles for his 60th birthday. This year he ran 65 miles for his 65th birthday. Find out how [...]
On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” LAVA Magazine Editor Brad Culp joins us to talk about the new Ironman NYC that is set for August 2012 and sold out in mere minutes this week. We also recap Boise 70.3, Kansas 70.3 and Eagleman 70.3, as well as preview the upcoming UK 70.3 and [...]
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on magnesium in topical and edible forms, nutrition/supplements to aid in heat acclimatization, weird cravings, using whey protein while avoiding most dairy, and the side effects of xantham gum. Ask you sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page. Click here to download audio.
On this special episode of Endurance Planet, we talk with Hector Picard, who is a double-arm amputee who does triathlon — this year he’s attempting five half-iron races and more. Learn all about Hector’s story and how he is able to pull of incredible feats in the sport of triathlon. To see Hector in action [...]
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, our own Ben Greenfield answers your questions on low-cal hydration products, calorie timing while racing, BCAAs for ultras, nutrition/supplements to help with acclimatization to the high altitude, and dairy products. Click here to download audio.
On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, fills us in on USA Triathlon’s brand-new just-announced Elite Triathlete Academy program and all the racing going on. We recap Escape from Alcatraz, Rev3 Quassy and ITU Madrid, and preview three upcoming Ironman 70.3s: Eagleman, Kansas and Boise. Click here to [...]
On this episode of Ask the Doctor, Dr. Mark Klion joins us to answer your questions on sports hernias, swelling during long runs, how to avoid injury and build strength with minimlaist running, adjusting to new run techniques, living and training with dermatomyositis, and IT Band Syndrome. Ask your sports medicine questions on our Facebook [...]
Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to talk about what’s new in triathlon. Today we spend some time covering the career of Rutger Beke, who announced this week he’ll be retiring from triathlon, Brad gives a recap of the Lifetime Fitness CapTex Triathlon (and the bit of controversy involved), and lastly we highlight [...]
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield chimes in from Kona, Hawaii, to answer your questions on the myths of lactic acid, fueling for early-morning workouts, the best nutrition for race week, nutritional relief for Sciatica, thoughts on Hammer products and the Paleo diet for athletes. Ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook [...]
On this episode, we feature Marathon and Beyond magazine editor’s pick, “One Boston, One New Friend” by Kirk Flatow. Click here to get a full-color PDF file of the story with pictures, free compliments of M&B magazine. And don’t miss out: Marathon & Beyond Monday magazine is offering a special gift to EP listeners who [...]
On this edition of “This Week In Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to give recaps of Ironman Texas, Ironman Lanzarote, Austria 70.3 and Memphis in May; previews of Ironman Brazil and the Capital of Texas Triathlon (part of the Life Time Series Race to the Toyota Cup); and last but not [...]
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on swelling during ultras (and does salt play a role), training “on empty” for weight loss, and buffering lactic acid with supplements (does it work)? Ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page. Click here to download audio.
Five Ironmans… Five days… Five Hawaiian islands… Christian Isakson can check that off his bucket list. Isakson successfully completed that feat earlier this month as a participant in the Epic 5 Challenge, and now he’s back on Endurance Planet once again to talk about his incredible experience in detail. Click here to download audio.
On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” LAVA Editor Brad Culp joins us to talk about the results of Ironman 70.3 Florida, Rev3 Knoxville and Mallorca 70.3, as well as give a detailed preview Ironman Texas, IM Lanzarote and Austria 70.3! Brad and Tawnee take their picks for the men’s and women’s champs at [...]
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on the bests foods to eat early and later in an ultra race, “carb-tapering,” the lowdown on rhodiola and idebenone, meals per day for endurance athletes, if nutrition is needed for swim workouts, and if spinach block calcium absorption. Click here to download audio.
In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, author Gail Kislevitz tells the story of the treasure trove of running history that legend Ted Corbitt left behind after his passing. Find out about Corbitt’s impact on the world of running and much more. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, [...]
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