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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: [...]
Ask the Doctor with Dr. Mark Klion
On this week’s edition, Dr. Klion answers your questions on rhabdomyolysis, minimalistic vs. supportive shoes, VMO issues, ankle strains 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 for the doctor on our Facebook page. Click here to download [...]
This Week in Multisport: Rev3 Costa Rica, Abu Dhabi and the new Leadman
Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins Endurance Planet for a recap of the recent Rev3 Costa Rica Olympic race, a preview the pro-packed Abu Dhabi Triathlon, and to give us exclusive info on Leadman, the newest long-course triathlon to hit the scene. Click here to download audio.
Sports Nutrition with Ben Greenfield
On this episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield discusses healthy eating when traveling, the “taste factor” of race nutrition, balancing macronutrients, fueling during training vs. racing, best meals before an ultra-run, dealing with the runs on a run (yes, those runs) and sugar causing inflammation. Be sure to submit your sports nutrition questions on our [...]
USA Triathlon Relaunches Elite Race Series
On this exclusive interview, we talk to USA Triathlon’s National Events Director Jeff Dyrek about USAT’s Elite Race Series. The series begins March 8 and should be more exciting than ever with the 2012 London Olympic games on the horizon. Not to mention there’s a huge prize purse at stake and even some age-group draft-legal [...]
Week in Multisport: Macca’s Big Decision, Doping and More
An exclusive episode of “This Week in Multisport” with Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, giving his insight on two-time Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack’s decision to pursue the 2012 London Olympic games and say goodbye to Ironman, for now. We also talk about new anti-doping programs in triathlon, what’s up with Lance Armstrong and [...]
Sports Nutrition with Ben Greenfield
On this week’s episode of Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield answers questions on protein powder, drinking 5-Hour Energy and Yerba Mate for a kick, ideas for “homegrown” recovery food, great sources of calcium, the benefits of beetroot juice and more. Be sure to ask your sports nutrition questions on our Facebook page! Click here to download [...]
Ask the Doctor with Dr. Mark Klion
On this week’s edition, Dr. Klion answers your questions about nagging hamstring pain, shin splints, stress fractures, recovery workouts and more. To find out more about Dr. Klion, click the “About” tab above. Also, be sure to submit your questions for the doctor on our Facebook page. Click here to download audio.
This Week in Multisport with Brad Culp
The 2011 triathlon race season is gearing up to be an exciting one, and Brad Culp, editor-in-chief of LAVA Magazine, gives the low down on two upcoming races: Rev3 Costa Rica and Ironman New Zealand. He also talks about a couple pro triathletes we should keep our eye on this year. Click here to download [...]
Sports Nutrition with Ben Greenfield
You asked us a lot of great questions, and Ben Greenfield has the answers. On this week’s episode, Ben talks more about vegetarianism, chia seeds, his top smoothie ingredients, fueling for the long run, fad diets and more. Remember: Go to our Facebook page to ask your sports nutrition questions. Click here to download audio.
Marathon and Beyond Monday: The Bull Run Run 50-Miler
In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, runner Jeff Horowitz gets talked into doing a 50-mile ultramarathon despite his better judgment. The course is difficult, dangerous at times and full of history, making for an epic experience. To get a free full-color PDF file with pictures of this episode’s article, click here. And check [...]
This Week in Multisport: Introducing Brad Culp
We’re pleased to introduce Brad Culp to This Week in Multisport. Brad is the editor-in-chief of LAVA Magazine and brings a ton of triathlon knowledge to the show. atlanta tankless water heater . This week, we get to know Brad a little, find out about his experience traveling on the ITU circuit and we touch [...]
Sports Nutrition with Ben Greenfield
On this episode on Sports Nutrition, Ben Greenfield tells us about protein needs for athletes (and what he eats to meet daily requirements), sugars and maximizing absorption, low-fat raw vegan diets, and all liquid vs. solid food during a race. If you have questions for Ben, be sure to leave them on the EP Facebook [...]
Marathon and Beyond Monday: Post-Pregnancy Podiums
What does it take to restart your running regimen after having two babies and still working a full-time job? In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, we’ll learn how one mom puts in the dedication and hard work to get back to her love of long-distance running and racing. To get a free full-color [...]
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