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A Chat with Hector Picard
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 [...]
Sports Nutrition: Downs of Dairy, Calorie Timing and More
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.
This Week in Multisport: USAT’s New Program and Race News
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 [...]
Ask the Doctor: sports hernia, “minimalist running” prescription and more
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 [...]
Multisport News: Rutger Beke Retires, Controversy at CapTex and More
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 [...]
Sports Nutrition: Best race week eats, going Paleo and more
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 [...]
Marathon and Beyond Monday: Finding Friends
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 [...]
Multisport News: Recaps, Previews and Lance
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 [...]
Sports Nutrition: Can You Buffer Lactic Acid? And Much More!
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.
Christian Isakson’s Five Epic Days
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.
Multisport News: IM Texas Preview and Lots More
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 [...]
Sports Nutrition: A bad side of spinach? And much more!
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.
Marathon & Beyond Monday: The Ted Corbitt Legacy
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, [...]
The Spartan Death Race: Do You Dare?
On this special episode of Endurance Planet we talk with Joe DeSena, the mastermind behind the Spartan Death Race, which is touted as the world’s toughest obstacle/adventure race that takes place in Vermont in June. Listen to find out about the Spartan Death Race, the extraordinary participants who enter, the athletic prowess of DeSena and [...]
Multisport News: Race Recaps, Cancellations, Previews and More
On this episode of This Week in Multisport, Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to give a recap of Ironman St. George and the ITU World Cup Monterrey, talk about the cancellation of Ironman China, the possibility of Ironman NYC and a look at some races coming up. If you have any questions [...]
Sports Nutrition: Harms of Heating, Creatine and More
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on whether it’s OK or harmful to heat flaxseed, should endurance athletes supplement with creatine, losing weight while training for Ironman, what exactly is a “superfood” and a different type of bonking. Ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page. Click here to [...]
Breaking News: Christian Isakson Calls In From The Epic5 Triathlon
On this episode, Ben Greenfield checks in with with triathlete Christian Isakson, who was invited by Jason Lester to participate in this year’s Epic5 Challenge, which is five iron-distance triathlons over the course of five days on five Hawaiian Islands. The event is taking place right now, and Isakson is about to launch into his [...]
Ask the Doctor: Neck pains, training with sickness, burnout and heart rate issues
On this episode of Ask the Doctor, Dr. Mark Klion of the popular BodyWorksMD DVD series answers your questions on neck pain, training while sick and signs of overtraining, burnout, abnormally high heart rates, very low resting heart rates, low blood pressure and more. Ask your sports medicine questions on our Facebook page. Click here [...]
Multisport News: IM St. George Preview and More
In this episode of “This Week in Multisport” our man Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to recap last weekend’s races at Wildflower, St. Croix 70.3 and IM Australia, and we also give a preview of the tough Ironman St. George on tap for May 7. See who Brad and Tawnee pick for [...]
Sports Nutrition: Ultra-racing eats, supplements and gout
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield joins us to talk about fueling for ultra-endurance races; the supplements quercetin, eleuthero and Extreme Endurance; and athletes who suffer from gout. Leave your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page. Click here to download audio.
Multisport News: Previewing Wildflower, St. Croix and Ironman Oz
Find out which triathlete duo Brad Culp of LAVA Magazine is most excited to see race this weekend as we preview several big events: Wildflower, St. Croix 70.3 and Ironman Australia. Click here to download audio.
Sports Nutrition: Race hydration, inflammatory carbs, glutamine and more
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield talks about coconut water vs. coconut milk, pre-race hydration techniques, figuring out your best sports nutrition plan, the ins and outs of glutamine for athletes, inflammatory carbs, and nutrition needs during exercise/racing. Ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page! Click here to download audio.
Marathon & Beyond Monday: Women’s Journey into Marathon Racing
In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, author and runner Katherine Switzer tells the story of how women made their way into the marathon, and how she played a vital role in making that dream come true. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, click here. Or, scroll down [...]
Announcing Your New Endurance Planet Bookstore…
Your brand new Endurance Planet bookstore has arrived, with a huge range of instantly downloadable electronic titles that you can now get at the fraction of the price of a hard copy book! You can visit the Endurance Planet bookstore now by clicking here. The bookstore includes our book “Pick Of The Week”: It’s All About [...]
Sports Nutrition: From Bodybuilder to Triathlete, Fueling at Over 200 lbs, and More
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield discusses the transformation from being a bodybuilder to a triathlete, fueling and nutrition tips for the athlete who weighs more than 200 pounds, exercise testing and more. Ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page! Click here to download audio.
Ray Charbonneau is ‘Chasing the Runner’s High’
On this special episode, we talk with Ray Charbonneau, who is the author of “Chasing the Runner’s High,” which was just released last October and is getting a great response from the running community. We’ll find out more about the personal nature of Ray’s book, and how it’s not another how-to book or a book [...]
Multisport News: Wrap-up of ITU, Ironman and 70.3 Races, plus 70.3 NOLA Preview
Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to recap the ITU World Championship Series opener race in Sydney, Ironman South Africa (with Chrissie Wellington’s domination) and the super fast 70.3 U.S. Pro Championships race in Galveston, Texas. We also look ahead to NOLA 70.3 taking place this weekend and if the water quality for [...]
Sports Nutrition: Coconut Love and Much More
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield talks about the wholesome goodness of coconuts (and why they’re not bad even with a high saturated fat content), food and supplements to avoid and/or take to help ailments such as tendinitis and lethargy, and the benefits of a multivitamin for endurance athletes. Ask your sports nutrition [...]
Marathon & Beyond Monday: ‘Food Fads and Doodads’
In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, Olympic marathoner Lorraine Moller writes about all the various tactics she and her roommate tried over the years in hopes of achieving better performance in sport. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, click here. Or, scroll down for the full text [...]
Ask the Doctor: Osteitis Pubis, Cramping, Skin Care and More
On this week’s episode, Dr. Mark Klion shares his story on battling and coping with the injury osteitis pubis, and he answers questions on sports-induced cramping, tendinitis treatment, skin care and more. To find out more about Dr. Klion and his BodyWorksMD series, click the “About” tab above. Also, be sure to submit your questions [...]
Multisport News: CA 70.3 recap and a race-filled weekend ahead
On this episode of “This Week in Multisport” LAVA Magazine Editor Brad Culp joins us to talk about a triathlon season that’s quickly escalating and getting more exciting by the weekend. We have a recap of California 70.3 and previews of the season-opener ITU World Championship Series season-opener in Sydney, Ironman South Africa, Ironman 70.3 [...]
Sports Nutrition: Gel Talk, The USDA Food Pyramid and More
On this episode of sports nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on gel intake during a marathon, the validity of the USDA Food Pyramid and alternatives to those recommendations, and how to plan for a hot & humid Ironman race. Click here to download audio.
This Week in Mulitsport: Moolooaba, Lance and California 70.3
On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” LAVA editor Brad Culp joins us to talk about the results of the Moolooaba Triathlon World Cup, Lance Armstrong’s effort to step up his Ironman training and the upcoming Ironman 70.3 California taking place this weekend in Oceanside, Calif. Click here to download audio.
Sports Nutrition Special: Fueling for the Ultimate Challenge
In this week’s special edition of This Week In Sport’s Nutrition, sports nutritionist Ben Greenfield gives Christian Isakson advice for preparing for the Epic 5 – 5 consecutive days of full distance Ironman events on each of the Hawaiian islands. Click here to download audio. You can find out more about the nutrition package Christian is [...]
Marathon & Beyond Monday: The Original Marathon
In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, running legend Hal Higdon shares stories of his experiences on the “original” marathon course in Athens, Greece, as well as historical insight on the marathon history. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, click here. Or, scroll down for the full text [...]
A Chat with Ironman Age-Grouper Legend Joe Bonness
From September to November 2010, Joe Bonness’ season included Ironman Wisconsin, the Ironman World Championships, The Great Floridian iron-distance triathlon and Ironman Florida. The 55-year-old Floridian has been doing multiple fall-season Ironmans since the early 2000s, but his career in the sport stems back all the way ’80s. On top of that, Joe is fast. [...]
The Doc chimes in: Hallus limitus, muscle knots, insomnia and more
On this week’s episode, Dr. Mark Klion answers your questions on hallus limitus, sports-induced insomnia (and over-training), working out those pesky muscle knots, popping & cracking joints, the effect of nutritional gels on soreness and more. (Added bonus: Dr. Klion plays sports psychiatrist this week too!) To find out more about Dr. Klion and his [...]
Multisport News: Macca, Raelerts’ $1 million offer, Olypmic hopefuls and more
Editor of LAVA Magazine Brad Culp joins EP to discuss this week’s triathlon news: What’s going on with Chris “Macca” McCormack, the $1 million offer to the Raelert brothers and the pro results of Ironman 70.3 San Juan. Brad also gives us insight on which American athletes have a shot at the U.S. Triathlon Team [...]
Sports Nutrition: Blood, Balls, Butters and more!
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers your questions on donating blood while in training, a tasty recipe to fuel ultrarunners, salt in the athlete’s diet, the harms of phytates and more. If you have any sports nutrition questions, be sure to ask them on our Facebook page. Click here to download audio.
Multisport’s Own March Madness
LAVA Magazine’s Brad Culp is back from his trip to New Zealand and joins the show to fill us in on all the multisport racing that’s going on this month. There’s lots to talk about: recaps of Ironman New Zealand and the Abu Dhabi Triathlon and previews of Ironman 70.3 San Juan and the Moolooba [...]
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Sports Nutrition: From Salt to Salmon
In this episode of Sports Nutrition,” our expert Ben Greenfield answers your questions on salt tabs, magnesium, fueling for mountain biking races, wild-caught vs. farm-raised fish and more. Be sure to submit your questions weekly on our Facebook page. Click here to download audio.
How To Look Good Finishing Your Ultra-Marathon
Every Tuesday, the Kansas City Trail Nerds feature a video on Endurance Planet, and in today’s video, you’ll see correspondent Sophia Warton explains how to look good finishing your ultra marathon. Looking Good Finishing Your Ultra or Marathon from Endurance Planet on Vimeo.
Marathon and Beyond Monday: Trail Running Highs and Lows
In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, we learn about one runner’s trials and tribulations with trail-running races, including the obstacles she encounters and the mind games she endures. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, click here. Or, scroll down for the full text of the story. And [...]
In pursuit of the Epic5 Challenge: Christian Isakson
On this episode, we talk with triathlete Christian Isakson, who was invited by Jason Lester to participate in this year’s Epic5 Challenge, which is five iron-distance triathlons over the course of five days on five Hawaiian Islands. The event is May 5-9, and Isakson is well into his training, but his story goes even deeper [...]
Ask the Doctor with Dr. Mark Klion
On this week’s episode, Dr. Klion answers your questions on training after illness, caffeine, athletes using Excedrin and NSAIDs, and inflammation. He also give us insight on his Ironman training and what he does to get “the most bang for his buck.” To find out more about Dr. Klion and his BodyWorksMD series, click the [...]
EP Flashback Episode with Dave Scott
We are unable to bring you our regular Wednesday episode of Sports Nutrition with Ben Greenfield this week, so instead we dug through the archives and are bringing you a flashback to 2006 when EP did an interview with Dave Scott. Enjoy! We’ll be back to “This Week in Sport Nutrition” next Wednesday and you [...]
Army Major Mike Erwin on Team RWB
Army Major Mike Erwin is on a mission. Last year, the West Point grad and current Ph.D. student founded Team Red, White and Blue (Team RWB) as a way to use endurance sports to help and support wounded warriors. Team RWB is already growing by leaps and bounds with members all over the U.S. and [...]
Sports Nutrition: Gas issues, the truth on antioxidants and more
Expert Ben Greenfield answers your questions on gas issues associated with endurance training, free radicals and antioxidants, fueling the weeks before a big race, homemade energy gels, metabolic testing and timing your meals. Be sure to ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page. Click here to download audio.
Marathon & Beyond Monday: Duo Battles for 26.2 Victory
In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, we have a century-old tale of two running stars who battle in front of thousands in a marathon showdown. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, click here. Or, scroll down for the full text of the story. And check this out: [...]
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