Intro Banter Tawnee shares about how dancing has been therapeutic for her during this season of pregnancy, and also really helpful for her body from a movement perspective, opening up hips, etc. Julie’s Rut 50k Race Reflections  After a great summer, the air quality (AQI) was really bad the day of The Rut 50k, adding Read More

On this episode of Ask The Coaches with Lucho and Tawnee: Intro: Endurance Planet is making a return to Ragnar SoCal in April 2023!!! Our team is nearly full and we’re open to building a second a team (maybe an ultra team). If you’re interested in joining the Endurance Planet Ragnar Team, and hanging out Read More

Study Mention:  The Effects of Resistance Training Cessation on Cycling Performance in Well-Trained Cyclists “Supplementary (i.e., concurrent) resistance training can enhance cycling performance among competitive cyclists. However, a lack of knowledge exists about the retention (decay profile) in mechanical muscle function and cycling performance after concurrent resistance and endurance training. The present exploratory intervention study Read More

  Richard L. asks: How many times per week should I incorporate strides into the end of my MAF runs? From a neurotyping perspective, I’ve loved MAF and not loved speed work.  However recently I’ve discovered that when I’m fully warmed up (40-60 minutes of MAF), I crave strides.  The other day I was listening Read More

  Links and resources mentioned: Current Scientific Evidence for a Polarized Cardiovascular Endurance Training Model Fast Talk Labs podcast VDOT calculator Book – “Saddle, Sore: Ride Comfortably, Ride Happy” by Molly Huddle Trace Minerals on Amazon Study – Women’s bike seats: a pressing matter for competitive female cyclists Hand Numbness While Biking: What to Do Read More

  Welcome to episode 28 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. On this episode: Intro All things summer & healthy balance Julie and Tawnee life updates, with Julie’s approach to healthy 50k training (more sleep, Read More

On this episode: Matt asks: Recovery intervals – what difference do they make in performance gains for endurance athletes? Hi! I’d love to hear more on the science of recovery intervals and why they matter so much (some say they matter even more than the work interval). What does “full recovery” mean? What difference to Read More

Study mention (followup to ATC 319): Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Muscle Soreness and Performance “In this double-blind study, subjects were matched to a treatment group (Mg) (n 5 11) or a placebo (Pla) (n 5 11) group based off-dietary recall analyses. Subjects in the Mg group consumed 350 mg·d21 (total of 10 days) of Read More

On this episode: Anonymous asks: Are you fat-adapted? I’m a new listener. How does someone know if they are fat-adapted? I’m in my mid-40s and started running two years ago. I’ve done a few half marathons and have maintained a good base by running 20-25 miles a week. Long runs are around 10 miles. I’ve Read More

Intro Tawnee and her family have started full-time vanlife. See more of the journey and the “why now?” on her Instagram account. And don’t forget: Lucho’s on IG now too! Study Discussion #1  International Standards for the 3-Minute Burpee Test: High- Intensity Motor Performance What the Coaches say: This study aimed to develop international standards Read More