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The Strength Running Podcast157. Professor Shawn Bearden on the Science of UltramarathonsShawn Bearden is a professor of exercise physiology at Idaho State University where he focuses on ultra endurance performance. He has published research in the American Journal of Physiology and the Journal of Applied Physiology, and he's previously studied at Yale, UVA, and George Mason. Shawn hosts a podcast of his own called the Science of Ultra, where he interviews the smartest scientists in the world about the physiology of ultra endurance. If you want to understand the intricate details of how our bodies are able to perform at extremes, this episode is for you...
2020-09-1755 min
Science Of UltraIñigo Mujika, PhD On StrengthIñigo is back on the show, following up on his recent appearance in episode 127. In the previous episode, we talked about tapering. In this episode, talk about strength training from every angle, and we dive into two specific examples of training tweaks that made big improvements for athletes he coaches. Episode page: https://scienceofultra.com/podcasts/131
2020-08-051h 10Science Of UltraTrent Stellingwerff, PhDTrent Stellingwerff has been in the trenches of nutritional support and body composition in supporting athletes of all abilities for many years. Today, we talk through critical new insights that can apply to your training. Episode page: https://scienceofultra.com/podcasts/130
2020-07-231h 09Science Of UltraDan Moore, PhDDan Moore, PhD, brings us the current science on protein requirements for endurance athletes along with very practical advice for putting it into action for you. Episode page: https://scienceofultra.com/podcasts/129
2020-07-161h 08Science Of UltraAlyssa Amos ClarkAlyssa Amos Clark is an extraordinary athlete. We start this interview after she completed 66 marathons in 66 days, on her way to many more. We finish discussing her journey, including her battles with COVID-19. Episode page: https://scienceofultra.com/podcasts/128 Instagram: @theory_in_motion Alyssa's website: https://akamos13.wixsite.com/website
2020-07-091h 36Science Of UltraIñigo Mujika, PhD On TaperingIñigo Mujika (PhD) has coached numerous Olympians, national teams, and is recognized as one of the top triathlon (swimming, cycling, and running) coaches in the world. He's published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, books, and book chapters. He literally wrote the book on tapering, which is the main focus of our discussion though we touch on many other important and practical topics. Find all the links we talk about at https://scienceofultra.com/podcasts/127
2020-06-251h 08Science Of UltraDavid Bishop, PhDMy guest today is David Bishop, PhD from Victoria University in Australia. He’s a world leading expert on the health and performance outcomes of exercise prescription with a particular emphasis on mitochondrial adaptations. Recently, he’s been studying the impact of twice-per-day training and that’s the main reason I brought him on the show. You’ll learn, for example, that running twice in a day may be more beneficial than training for the same duration in one long run. But we explore many other topics that will help you take your workouts to the next level. I spoke wi...
2020-06-111h 18Science Of UltraJose Areta, PhDJose Areta studies energy availability, training, and performance. We talk about his recent case study of an amenorrhoeic athlete who restored their menstrual cycle while training and competing at a high level, his comprehensive review of glycogen utilization, and how an athlete can loose weight while training for performance and periodizing carbohydrate intake. SOUP is free of advertisements and sponsors, it’s supported by listeners who find it useful: https://scienceofultra.com/support
2020-05-281h 25Science Of UltraMark Burnley, PhDMy guest today is Mark Burnley, PhD from the University of Kent, in the UK. His principle interests concern endurance physiology, specifically the oxygen uptake and metabolic responses to exercise and the power-duration relationship. For example, he was part of the group that first validated the 3-minute all-out test to estimate critical power. He's spent much of his career questioning why a large fraction of our exercise capacity is unsustainable. In other words, we can only maintain exercise when the intensity is less than 20-30% of our ability to generate force…why do we have so much additional capacity wh...
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Endurance with Ian SharmanEndurance Podcast Ep. 1 - Optimal Pacing with Dr. Shawn BeardenIntroducing the new PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast hosted by Ian Sharman. Sharman is a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter:@sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.
Episode 1: Optimal Pacing with Dr. Shawn Bearden
Our first episode has a broad scope, talking about a wide range of research and training topics with Dr Shawn Bearden.
- Shawn is Professor of Physiology at Idaho State with a B.S in Sports Medicine from t...
2020-05-061h 02Science Of UltraPatrick Wilson, PhDPatrick Wilson (PhD) is an Associate Professor at Old Dominion University and author of a newly published book, The Athlete's Gut. He was a guest in episode 16. Today, we update our understanding of gut physiology from when he was first on the show but spend most of our time on lots of new and applied questions relevant to your training, racing, and adventures.
2020-04-301h 21Science Of UltraAndy Jones, PhDAndy Jones is one of the world's leading experts in human performance physiology, especially in the realm of endurance. Nike recognized this when they brought him onto the Breaking 2 project. He's most famous in many circles for his pioneering work using nitrates to boost performance. Yes, this is the beetroot guy. Today we talk about mechanisms of fatigue, critical speed/power, evidence-based approaches to training, and (of course) beetroot juice.
2020-04-1654 min
Cycling Science PodcastEpisode 7 - Interview with Dr Shawn Bearden, Science of UltraI had the great pleasure to interview Dr Shawn Bearden, who was one of my inspirations to create this podcast. Shawn has his own super successful podcast 'The Science of Ultra', where he conducts interviews, has a coaches corner and some individual information about ultra trail running. He is a former soccer player who, after studying at Florida State University then became a professor of physiology at Idaho State University, turned to running in what he called a mid life crisis. Although this was not just the run of the mill running this was the really long 'ultra'' stuff. Th...
2020-04-0359 minScience Of UltraFather-Son World Record MarathonDr. Julien Louis takes us through the training, pacing, and physiology of the father-son duo who set a new world record for combined time in the marathon. In 2019, Tommy (59 yrs) and Eoin Hughes (34 yrs) ran the Frankfurt Marathon in times of 2:31:30 and 2:27:52, respectively. Their combined marathon time was 4:59:22. Dr. Louis studied Tommy in a previous year and then studied the pair as they took on, and ultimately succeeded, in setting the new record. We discuss the father-son team and extract additional take-away messages for your training.
2020-04-0237 minScience Of UltraIs Your Training Bent?Mapping your training and then seeing what events (races, or adventures) fit on your map, without bending it, keeps the focus on what’s most important…you. This method tells you which events you could run because it’s the method that fits events to your body rather than bending your body to fit events. It’s the only approach that will provide a lifetime of healthy and sustainable running progress.
2020-03-2513 minScience Of UltraFinish Low With Drs. Morton And LouisThis is a deep dive into carbohydrate periodization with Drs. James Morton and Julien Louis where we explain the science behind our recommendation of FUEL FOR THE WORK REQUIRED (e.g., enough but not much more) and GLYCOGEN THRESHOLD (i.e., train to low levels). We also explore issues of sex and age, how bone health may be critically dependent on carbohydrate availability (not just total calories), and several other important topics.
2020-03-2042 minScience Of UltraDr. Ron MaughanDr. Ron Maughan is arguably the most recognized name in sports nutrition. I was fortunate to meet with him in St Andrews, Scotland for our discussion. In this interview we talk about his early days in sports, running with the likes of Don Ritchie among many others, and review some of the current recommendations on training and nutrition.
2020-03-0556 minScience Of UltraRun With EaseOur goal is never to get good at suffering. Our goal is to suffer less under the same conditions, not to make running easier but to run with greater ease.
2020-02-1320 minScience Of UltraGenes And PlacebosToday’s conversation is with John Kiely and Craig Pickering. John was on episode 52; we talked the lack of evidence supporting periodized training programs. We begin with the current state of evidence in genetic testing for athletic potential and planning training. We move on to more useful ways of viewing your training program. It really is simple yet multitudes are derailed by chasing placebo effects for marginal gains on an inconsistent program. Oh, and we talk about placebo effects as well.
2020-01-311h 082020-01-2445 minScience Of UltraAre rest days needed?Rest days are a staple of most running programs. But are they needed. In this episode we reframe our view of exercise, rest, and recovery time to help you make clearer decisions about when you exercise.
2020-01-1626 minScience Of UltraCC18 RoundtableA T/F from each of our four coaches posed to the group to wrap up 2019. Does level running speed translate to uphill abilities, is training for a 200 miler fundamentally different from training for shorter distances, should you run through tweaks or injuries, is more running volume going to help you run 100-milers better...these are our main topics of conversation.
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Science Of UltraZonesThe main goals of this episode are to shed light on the origins of zone training, illustrate how the borrowing of the models by athletes is flawed especially when heart rate is used as the primary indicator, anchor a 3-zone model to training-relevant physiology, indicate the conceptual utility of a 5-zone model, and provide you with a general guide for distributing your training intensity volumes. Full script at https://scienceofultra.com/podcasts/112
2019-12-1900 minScience Of UltraCC17 Is an off-season right for you?Our four coaches discuss taking time off. If you’re looking for a coach, or just have questions, you can reach David Roche at SWAPrunning.com Ian Sharman at sharmanultra.com Krissy Moehl at krissymoehl.com Shawn Bearden at ScienceOfUltra.com (shawn@scienceofultra.com)
2019-12-051h 01Science Of UltraTravelA massive how and what on traveling, including cameo appearances from numerous elite ultra runners.
2019-11-2843 minScience Of UltraDitch the gels?I sat down with Spring co-founder Rafal Nazarewicz, PhD to talk about using real foods in ultras.
2019-11-151h 15Science Of UltraCC16 Are you overtraining?Is overtraining common among ultra runners? Are you running too much? Can adherence to the mantra of consistency open a gateway to overtraining?
2019-11-071h 05Science Of UltraCC15 Is Specificity Important?How much do your training runs need to look like the race or event to maximize your performance? That's the basic question behind the term 'specificity'. Our four coaches address these ideas in today's Coaches' Corner.
2019-10-2456 minScience Of UltraThe Long RunWhat is the 'long run'; can it be too short; can it be too long? Today we simplify and demystify this enigmatic workout.
2019-10-1619 minScience Of UltraStress...ResponseHow valid are the most commonly held beliefs in exercise training that assume a reliable and specific adaptation to a specific workout - do this workout and get that result ? In this episode, I explain why we now view these ideas as too simplistic. We dig into how the basic principles that underly the majority of exercise training plans owe their origins to a theory of pathological stress-response patterns, which may not be reliable across the spectrum of sports. Then we take a four-step approach to getting it right, or at least better.
2019-10-1010 minScience Of UltraCC14 Are Tech Metrics Useful?Technology gives runners the opportunity to run according to readouts and feedback from devices. To what extent should you use them?
2019-09-2659 minScience Of UltraDownhill RunningIn recent episodes we’ve explored how you can train your mind and body. The third area for training is craft. Everything from pacing, to hydration strategy, to gear choices, to foot care are part of your craft. Today, the part of craft we’re going to explore is downhill running. Downhill running is a skill. It requires deliberate practice and can not be mastered just by training the body or running downhill a lot without putting at least some thought into it.
2019-08-1411 minScience Of UltraCC13 TaperingIs there a general formula you can apply to taper properly for an event? Find out how our coaches approach tapering with their athletes.
2019-08-071h 00Science Of UltraInterval FundamentalsYou can train our mind, body, and craft. In recent episodes on training your body, we skimmed the surface of training endurance and economy. If you run a lot of miles, often on race-like terrain and run all out for short bursts a few times per week, you’re doing the majority of the work that will improve your body’s capacities. To further extend stamina, you may want to run comfortably hard intervals, the topic of today's episode.
2019-07-1844 minScience Of UltraCC12 WS100 2019Today’s episode breaks from our traditional format on Coaches’ Corner. Instead of starting with a T/F statement and then discussing the topic, we talk about a specific event today. This episode was recorded on July 2nd, 2019, just a few days after the 2019 WS100 Endurance Run. My guest coaches each had some great insights and experience at the event and we thought this would be a great opportunity to talk about their experiences and about how training may differ among athletes for the same event. Remember that you can send your suggested T/F statements for topics of futu...
2019-07-031h 10Science Of UltraFOCUSToday, we take a closer look at focus, which is the first of our core features of a high performance mindset. From focus with mindfulness, you can develop the other features of a high performance mindset: calm, confidence, optimism, and trust.
2019-06-2616 minScience Of UltraWelcome To Training Your MindIf you’re going to do something that’s difficult, like running ultra-marathons, it’s important to have a strategy. Inside of that strategy you have to develop and refine skills through deliberate practice. Train your mind, just like you train your body. In this installment, we create an overview of training the mind.
2019-06-2607 minScience Of UltraCC11 Are You Slow Enough?The average pace for an ultra-marathon isn't very fast. In races of 100 miles, for example, the average pace can be slower than easy training runs. How do successful ultra-marathon runners pace themselves? How do you pace yourself? Is it true that you should start races, especially longer ones, like a stroll in the park?
2019-06-2657 minScience Of UltraCC10 Too Old To Train Young?Do older athletes need to train differently compared to their younger selves? Coaches Ian Sharman, David Roche, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden discuss training as we age in today's Coaches' Corner. Watch the discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/loH878kbRbQ Each coach can be reached through their respective websites: Krissy Moehl http://KrissyMoehl.com David Roche https://SWAPRunning.com Ian Sharman https://SharmanUltra.com Shawn Bearden https://ScienceOfUltra.com
2019-05-3051 minScience Of UltraRunning Economy BasicsRunning economy is one of the three key features in performance, along with endurance and stamina. You can develop your running economy through heavy resistance training, sprints, and volume. This episode is a crash course in how do it right.
2019-05-1722 minScience Of UltraCC9 Should You Try To Increase V̇O2max?V̇O2max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use per minute. It's a metabolic rate that can be sustained for 6-10 minutes. Why do you hear so much about it in running, when competitions are so much longer. Maybe your V̇O2max isn't something you should ever focus on.
2019-05-0249 minScience Of UltraStamina = Endurance + EconomyWhat we’re talking about today is stamina. Stamina is your ability to maintain a pace for a long time. Stamina comprises endurance and economy. Endurance is your ability to cover a distance or to persist for a time. Economy is a traditionally quantified as the steady state oxygen consumption at a given running velocity. For our purposes, economy of running is the energy required to run at a given pace. Today’s episode is meant to introduce the key concepts and functional goals of improving endurance and economy so that you can improve stamina. Today, we also explain endu...
2019-04-2015 minScience Of UltraCC8 Are You Recovering?Workouts are when you stress your body. The rest of the day is when you improve. That's what we call recovery. Not only recovering to be able to do it again (get back to pre-workout capacity) but also adapt and become stronger (a new baseline capacity). Coaches Ian Sharman, David Roche, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden discuss recovery in today's Coaches' Corner. Watch the discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/loH878kbRbQ Each coach can be reached through their respective websites: Krissy Moehl http://KrissyMoehl.com David Roche https...
2019-04-0355 minScience Of UltraWhy, What, HowAs we begin to dissect the three domains of training - mind, body, craft - start by answering Why and What. Then we can decide How to train. Your answers are unique to you. This episode will give you definitions and guidance on answering Why and What for yourself.
2019-03-2919 minScience Of UltraWhat's to come from SOUPThe format of SOUP is going to shift a little. Here's what you can expect.
2019-03-0810 minScience Of UltraCC7 Get Your Head Right For Your First UltraPart 2 of our conversation into the considerations for your first ultra marathon. In today's episode we focus mostly on the mental aspects of getting it right.
2019-02-2843 minScience Of UltraEllie GreenwoodToday we dive deep into the mind of ultra runner and coach, Ellie Greenwood. We discuss everything from competition vs participation to the benefits of multidirectional sports in the development of a trail runner to how she prescribes intensity in training the athletes she coaches. You can connect with her at https://sharmanultra.com Twitter: @eLLiejG Facebook and Instagram: EllieJGreenwood
2019-02-061h 11Science Of UltraCC6 Straight To UltraShould you run a marathon before signing up for an ultra-marathon? Coaches Ian Sharman, David Roche, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden discuss that question in today's Coaches' Corner. Watch the discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/loH878kbRbQ Each coach can be reached through their respective websites: Krissy Moehl http://KrissyMoehl.com David Roche https://SWAPRunning.com Ian Sharman https://SharmanUltra.com Shawn Bearden https://ScienceOfUltra.com
2019-02-0147 minScience Of UltraAmelia Boone: Obstacles To UltrasAmelia Boone is the most accomplished obstacle course racer on the planet. Now she's running ultra marathons. What does it take to make that transition? What do success and failure look like to someone so dominant in one sport and very good in another? What motivates and drives Amelia's passion for endurance sports? We learn about all these topics and more in today's conversation, which is an in-person interview near her home California.
2019-01-0956 minScience Of UltraCC5 Speed Training For Ultras?Train for speed when you're training for ultra-marathons...wuh? Should ultra runners train for speed? Short answer: yes! And, that's the topic of this edition of Coaches' Corner with David Roche, Ian Sharman, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden. Watch the discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/loH878kbRbQ Each coach can be reached through their respective websites: Krissy Moehl http://KrissyMoehl.com David Roche https://SWAPRunning.com Ian Sharman https://SharmanUltra.com Shawn Bearden https://ScienceOfUltra.com
2018-12-261h 05Science Of UltraMatters of the Foot with Missy Thompson, PhDWe've learned about foot strike patterns but never quite like this. What's the role of sensory feedback and shoe cushioning on foot strike and on your running patterns? Today we get deeper insights into these issues so you can make more informed decisions about your shoe choices and running mechanics with Missy Thompson, PhD. Connect with her: Researchgate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melissa_Thompson10 Instagram: flcexercisescience Twitter: FLC_Exercise Science Facebook: FLCExerciseScience
2018-12-2028 minScience Of UltraRISE for Mental TrainingHow do you handle adversity in the moment? Do you have a mental training practice? You know that ultra-marathon running is as much mental as it is physical. RISE to train your mind as well as you train your body.
2018-12-0312 minScience Of UltraCC4 Is Cross-training Essential For Runners?Runners need to run. Ultra-marathon runner need to run a lot. But could you be more effective spending some of that time cross-training? If you’re looking for a coach, or just have questions, you can reach: David Roche at https://SWAPrunning.com Ian Sharman at http://www.sharmanultra.com Krissy Moehl at http://krissymoehl.com Shawn Bearden at https://ScienceOfUltra.com If you want to submit a True/False statement for us to discuss on a future episode of Coaches’ Corner, send it to shawn@scienceofultra.com
2018-11-141h 10Science Of UltraLuke Nelson: Tor des GeantsMy guest today is Luke Nelson. He's a physician assistant, race director, husband, father, and public lands activist. He’s been on the podium at many of the top ultras, set course records, and has set numerous FKTs of mountain linkups and traverses. Prior to getting fully into mountain running, in 2012 he was the U.S. Ski Mountaineering National Champion. He’s active on Instargram and you can follow him @slukenelson He’s and ambassador for Patagonia and also runs for La Sportiva, GU, Zeal Optics, Jaybird, Suunto. And, in August of 2018, he placed 8th at the legendary Tor des Ge...
2018-10-1958 minScience Of UltraCC3 Are Injuries Preventable?True or False: Injuries are usually predictable and preventable. Coaches David Roche, Ian Sharman, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden discuss their answers in our ongoing series, Coaches' Corner. David Roche SWAPrunning.com Ian Sharman SharmanUltra.com Krissy Moehl KrissyMoehl.com Shawn Bearden ScienceOfUltra.com
2018-10-101h 06Science Of UltraMegan Roche, MD part 2 of 2Part 2 (of 2) in this extraordinary interview with Dr. Megan Roche. We talk about everything from research to coaching to dysfunctional eating to experiencing joy in a lifestyle of running. Megan Roche is a medical doctor, coach, scientist, book author, and exceptional trail runner.
2018-10-0544 minScience Of UltraMegan Roche, MDMegan Roche is a medical doctor, extraordinary trail runner, coach, scientist, and book author. This episode is the first in a two-part interview. We talk about everything from research to coaching to joy in running.
2018-09-2138 minScience Of UltraCC2 Performance MetricsTrue or False: Performance metrics are important for optimizing outcomes
2018-09-1157 minScience Of UltraNutrition Basics With Nancy Clark, RDThe title says it all. Everything you should know about the foundations of a good diet from one of today's leading practitioners, nutritionist Nancy Clark, RD.
2018-08-1757 minScience Of UltraCC1 Volume or IntensityThis is the first episode of Coaches’ Corner, a new and ongoing series with several of the top trail running coaches in the world, Krissy Moehl, David Roche, Ian Sharman, and me. Each of these episodes is intended to highlight a specific topic relevant to all trail runners. We start in the form of a T/F statement, get a one-word answer from each coach, and then discuss the nuances that make the real answer less clear. Ultimately, the purpose is to provide you with information that you can apply to your own training. These are also published on ou...
2018-08-0942 minScience Of UltraWhen To Walk And Other Insights With Athlete-Scientist Nicola Giovanelli, PhDWhen to walk vs run on inclines, how can poles help, use water in your weighted vest...practical gems from this top athlete and applied scientist.
2018-07-2744 minScience Of UltraTrail Runner BiomechanicsMarlene Giandolini, PhD and Sebastien Pavailler, PhD are biomechanists who work for Salomon. Today, they bring us insights from their research and the applied intersection of biomechanics, trail running, and shoe design. We discuss everything from trail runner kinematics to shoe drop to foot swelling. So much valuable and new information in this one!
2018-07-1354 minScience Of UltraDownhill Running And Field Studies On Ultra Runners With Gianluca Vernillo, PhDGianluca Vernillo, PhD is one of the world's leading scientists studying mountain ultra trail runners. Today he brings a vast amount of science and practical insight from his years of studying the uphill, downhill, and other physiologic features of extreme endurance running in the world's toughest mountain courses.
2018-06-281h 12Science Of UltraStephen Seiler PhDHow do the best endurance athletes partition their training? Most of understand what it is to go out for an easy run, but what about intervals. How do the best in the world do it? And, what does the science show about how you should design your interval workouts? What should you do for work duration, rest duration, total work, frequency, and effort level? These are the principle issues we discuss in this episode. And, we wrap up with parting advice from Dr. Seiler that you must hear if you're going to become your ultra best.
2018-05-241h 02Science Of UltraAthlete Spotlight With Dylan BowmanProfessional runner Dylan Bowman invited me into his home to discuss his running. We cover topics ranging from his development and early years, to his motivations and mindset, to racing strategy and more.
2018-05-101h 13Science Of UltraTraining On Low GlycogenInterested in training on low glycogen levels? Doing it by running in the morning, without breakfast? If so, you may not be doing what you intend. In this episode, I explain why...and provide an actionable and reliable approach to do it right.
2018-04-1914 minScience Of UltraAvoiding the Mediocrity of the MiddleHave you heard this before…keep your easy days easy and your hard days hard? Well, is there a physiologic basis for not spending much time training in the middle? Is there a downside to training in the middle? Tempo runs are supposed to be important, aren’t they, and they’re in the middle? Exercise bio-energeticists, such as myself, describe three zones or domains of exercise intensity based on the ratio of oxygen consumption to work rate and the sustainability of the intensity. These three domains are termed: moderate, heavy, and severe. In this episode, you’ll learn some of...
2018-03-2900 minScience Of UltraRunning Insights With Author Alex HutchinsonAlex Hutchinson is a prolific science-based writer who covers all facets of running. In this interview, we dig into the insights he's developed over the years and talk about his new book: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.
2018-03-081h 03Science Of UltraAmino Acids And Supplements With Philip Atherton PhDAmino acids, the leucine trigger, and branched chain amino acids. What do you need, should you supplement, do they aid performance...all these question answered and much more.
2018-02-2231 minScience Of UltraRecovery StrategiesAn overview of recovery strategies with Dr. Shona Halson, Senior Recovery Physiologist at the Australian Institute of Sport.
2018-02-0849 minScience Of UltraThe best wrap-ups from the first 25Today’s episode is a special compilation of advice from some of the brightest and most insightful minds in the world of sports physiology. I ask many of my guests for their insight and wisdom into the biggest mistakes and the most grounded advice from their years of experience in respective fields. This special episode of Science Of Ultra is a curation of the practical wisdom in those answers from the first 25 episodes.
2018-01-2553 min2017-12-1451 minScience Of UltraAthlete Spotlight With Andrew SkurkaBackpacking legend, Andrew Skurka, is also an outstanding ultra runner. Today, we learn about the psychology, mindset, and perspectives it takes to become one of the most accomplished adventurers in the world.
2017-11-2958 minScience Of UltraRespiratory Muscle Fatigue And Training With Darlene Reid, PhDSo, you've been running for 4...6...10...18...24...hours. Yes, your legs are tired. But, what about your respiratory muscles? Are they suited to breathing heavily for that long? Do they fatigue? Does greater effort to breath in a long ultra translate into higher ratings of perceived exertion? Check out my interview with Darlene Reid, PhD to learn the answers to those questions and how you can train your respiratory muscle to become your ultra best!
2017-11-1643 minScience Of UltraNeurological Fatigue In Ultramarathons With Guillaume Millet PhDGuillaume Millet, Ph.D. is the world's leading expert on neuromuscular fatigue in ultramarathons. We explore the many facets of fatigue and bring his years of field research to you in practical and applied terms that you can use to help become your ultra best.
2017-11-011h 10Science Of UltraNeuromuscular Control And Fatigue With Roger Enoka PhDDr. Roger Enoka is the world’s leading expert on the neuromuscular determinants of movement in health and disease. Today we talk about the physiology of controlling muscle force, new paradigms for viewing fatigue, muscle cramps, and aging. He also answers the question, “why is running fast downhill beneficial for a runners development?”.
2017-10-1445 minScience Of UltraTendons And Sinews With Keith Baar, PhDThe structures that transmit force from muscle cells to bone are critical components of your running health and economy in addition to a common site of injury. Today we learn all about tendons and sinews from the world's leading expert on this topic.
2017-09-211h 032017-08-311h 15Science Of UltraSOUP BitesToday we cover questions on heat acclimatization for altitude performance, veganism, building hiking into training even if you live in a flat area, respiratory discomfort after endurance exercise, foam rolling, weight lifting, mental fogginess after endurance events, body weight, and taking time off for niggling injuries.
2017-07-261h 03Science Of UltraCritical Power/Speed With David Poole, PhDA deep scientific discussion of the concept of critical power/critical speed as the 'fatigue threshold' with an emphasis on how it may apply to ultra-endurance training and performance.
2017-07-121h 03Science Of UltraShoes and Biomechanics With John Mercer PhDToday we touch on a variety of topics in biomechanics, from shoe cushioning to children's shoes to pool running...and more...
2017-06-2850 minScience Of UltraSOUP BitesIntroduction of a new episode category: SOUP Bites. You have specific questions. In SOUP Bites, you'll get specific answers!
2017-06-0704 minScience Of UltraQuestioning Training Dogma With John KielyA thought-provoking analysis of training dogma, practices, and approaches from one of the world's leading experts on program development.
2017-05-241h 00Science Of UltraDavid RocheOne of the highest profile and most sought after coaches in ultra marathon running, David Roche delivers novel approaches to training athletes that may help you as much as they've helped his runners.
2017-05-101h 24Science Of UltraPerformance Predictors With Beat Knechtle MDAn overview of the best predictors of ultra endurance performance from the world's leading expert. The data may surprise you...
2017-04-2620 minScience Of UltraRecovery Science With Jonathan Peake, PhDSoup to nuts on our current understanding of recovery from one of the scientific leaders in the field. Dr. Peake is a colleague of Dr. Neubauer, who was on last episode (#48), discussing the immune system in recovery. Today we broaden the discussion and talk about the other knowns and unknowns on the topic.
2017-04-1256 minScience Of UltraRecovery And The Immune System With Oliver Neubauer PhDThink the immune system just helps to keep us from getting sick or recover from illness? Think again...
2017-03-2958 minScience Of UltraHealthy Running With Doc Andrew MurrayDr. Andrew Murray is a Scottish ultra-distance runner, family medicine practitioner, and author of 'Running Your Best: Some Science and Medicine' and 'Running Beyond Limits: The Adventures of an Ultra Marathon Runner'. Today we sit down for a chat about best practices in staying healthy and making physical activity part of your life for better training gains.
2017-03-1529 minScience Of UltraGenetics With Claude Bouchard PhDLegendary geneticist Claude Bouchard, PhD joined me for a pragmatic discussion. In discussion of genetics, the focus is often on the genetic outliers and extremes of potential. While that's always fun, today's discussion is focused on what we know that is relevant to you. Dr. Bouchard is THE living legend in the field of the genetic underpinnings of responses to exercise; his group literally invented the field that seeks to understand variability in exercise responses to training at the genetic level.
2017-03-0148 minScience Of UltraUltra Mindset With Travis MacyAuthor of 'The Ultra Mindset', Travis Macy, sits down with us to discuss the book and share his insights into mental side of our sport.
2017-02-151h 09Science Of UltraDeveloping Your Hydration Strategy With Bob Kenefick PhDThis week I interviewed Bob Kenefick PhD and we outline a strategy for you to develop your approach to staying properly hydrated - actionable info!
2017-02-011h 01Science Of UltraAthlete Spotlight With Mike WardianIn this week’s episode, I sat down with Mike Wardian. He's one of the most prolific runners on planet Earth. As this episode airs, he’s traveling the world to complete seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. He’s a font of information on how to be successful while making running a lifestyle. And, yes, he actually has a ‘regular job’. How does he do it? Listen and learn.
2017-01-181h 03Science Of UltraOptimizing Protein Intake With Luc van Loon, PhDEverything you need to know for optimal protein nutrition to maximize your training and adaption. Dr. van Loon joins us from the Netherlands where he leads a large and outstanding research group. He's the world's leading expert on this topic. How much, when, what about sex differences, what about aging, right after training, what about over night...we cover it all!
2016-12-0653 minScience Of UltraBiomechanics And Injury With Richard Willy PhD PTEverything you need to know about the fundamentals of biomechanics as they relate to injury in runners. Lots of actionable info in this one!
2016-11-221h 04Science Of UltraBiomechanics And Energetics With Rodger Kram, PhDWe dive into Dr. Kram's research on biomechanics and energy utilization, running economy, and the things you need to pay attention to as well as what you don't.
2016-11-081h 16Science Of UltraAthlete Spotlight: Stephanie Howe Violett, PhDA comprehensive conversation with elite ultra runner Stephanie Howe Violett, PhD where we talk about her year of injuries, her approaches to injury recovery and to training, and her expertise (PhD) in sports nutrition.
2016-10-2555 minScience Of UltraWhat is training?What do you mean when you use the word 'training'? Today, we start a project, together, to create a training framework.
2016-10-1111 minScience Of UltraGI Distress At The Western States 100 With Kristin Stuempfle, PhDRecent research findings from research at the Western States Endurance Run on gastrointestinal distress.
2016-09-2738 minScience Of UltraEvent Recovery With Natalie Badowski Wu, MDFindings from recent research on recovery practices and their effectiveness for ultra marathon finishers.
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