Lucho joins as we answer your questions on dialing in a proper bike fit for cross training and otherwise; why it can be beneficial to incorporate high intensity interval training (HIIT, tabata, etc), weights and speedwork even while you’re in a MAF/base phase; periodization for Olympic triathlon training and when to start build; positives and negatives of Read More

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On this show Lucho and Tawnee announce the top-three most popular episodes of Ask the Ultrarunner from 2012 and what’s in each show (see links below), as well as answer questions on Skratch Labs drink mix for ultras (and more on osmosis, eating real foods in racing, etc), how to prevent wobbly knees and hips late into Read More

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Lots covered on this episode of “Ask the Coaches” with Lucho! Answers to your questions on the top strength training exercises for your core, cycling and swimming; how to prevent severe quad pain near the end of long races; prevent lateral knee pain while running; yoga vs. strength training; the use of marijuana during ultras; Read More

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Lucho joins the show to answer your questions on how to keep a healthy relationship thriving when you’re both in training, how long should a base MAF period last, setting HR zones, how to select the best pacers for your ultra, tips on using the bike and elliptical for cross training (and thoughts on cadence), things to think Read More

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Lucho joins this episode of “Ask the Ultrarunner” to answer your questions on how to get into ultras safely after just having done your first marathon, beneficial strength training exercises for runner who has a couple hours a week to hit the gym, when someone says your running form is bad what should you do, Read More

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Lucho joins this episode of Ask the Coaches to answer questions on how to decrease DOMS especially when doing a three-day stage race, calculating MAF (and other HR) zones based on test runs and races, is there a “correct” progression for a triathlon newbie in regards to race distances, figuring out how to get faster Read More

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Lucho joins to answer your questions on how to incorporate jump roping into training for better strength, endurance, muscular balance and more; making the transition from rowing to triathlon; how to best approach downhill running with cadence, speed, etc; the sights you see when swimming in Kailua Bay in Kona (and more on Kona); how Read More

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Lucho joins to answer your questions on training for a ultra relay event and when to cut back before the race, maintaining bone density in the offseason, stay at MAF or increase intensity as race nears, run workout ideas for when it’s scorching hot, preparing for hilly ultras, how to not overdo it with marathon Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins to answer your questions on whether sipping a carb sports drink during a Z2/MAF run will hinder the body’s ability to utilize fat for fuel (and how to maximize fat burning), planning workouts and recovery for a competition with co-workers on who can log the most miles, insight on Zyflamend and other supplements (and warnings), Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins “Sports Nutrition” to answer your questions on what is considered an “empty stomach,” getting hungrier after a swim than other workouts, risks on not sweating, what does all that salt in your sweat indicate, nutrition to match Maffetone training, iron for females, how Ben fuels during triathlons, and more! Click here to Read More

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