On this show: Dr. Tommy Wood is back for Ask the Doc! Tommy is a medical doctor, with degrees from Oxford University and Cambridge University. He’s currently working toward a Ph.D. in neonatal brain metabolism at the University of Oslo, Norway. He is also an athlete, specializes in working with endurance athletes, and he takes Read More

On this show with Lucho and Tawnee, answers to your questions: Running for mental health Pros and cons of using exercise as an outlet for anxiety, stress, mental illness and anger. When it’s a good thing, but how a good thing can go too far and add more stress if not careful in managing it. Read More

On this special episode of TriNews with Thorsten Radde we dive into the topic of going pro and what it really entails. “I want to go pro, what do I need to do?” Criteria: U.S. vs. other countries’ requirements on achieving pro status Variables to consider: current lifestyle vs. lifestyle as pro, will you still be working part- Read More

Pro triathlete, coach and dietician Kim Schwabenbauer joins the show for the second time to talk about the journey she made with her body to transition from the top level of Ironman racing to becoming a soon-to-be mom! We discuss how intense endurance exercise can cause infertility (mentally, physically), and the specific tweaks Kim made to gain fertility and have a healthy pregnancy. Read More

On this show with Ben Greenfield: Nutrition for adventure racers that do multi-day events, race self-sufficiently, sometimes for 24-36 hours at a time, no aid stations, no drop bags, etc. High “hemoglobin A1c” (HbA1c) results in high-fat fat-adapted athlete. What does HbA1C measure? And it’s relationship with Type 2 Diabetes. If you’re following a high-fat diet and Read More

Head to enduranceplanet.com/shop to shop services and products we’ve come to love, use and endorse. Everything we offer is centered around helping you achieve the ultimate in health and performance, and when you buy through EP you support the show! Nailing 50k nutrition and showing fat-adaptation in calorie needs Using UCAN products to stay in Read More

Barefoot Ted McDonald spent over a decade mastering natural running techniques, and is an accomplished athlete known for self-experimentation and testing his natural human capabilities. He is founder and president of LUNA Sandals, the adventure sandal company based in Seattle, and Solowheel Seattle, the one-wheeled urban transporter company he started in 2014. On this show we Read More

On this show we’re joined by Dr. Phil Maffetone and endurance coach Alan Couzens! Part 1: MAF listener questions For an experienced master’s marathoner (age 53), is 172 average heart rate too high for a marathon? MAF pace slowed down significantly after completing the Two-Week Test. Why would this be and how to get it back? Read More

On this show, answers to your questions: Stretch cord swim drills: What does one actually do with those stretch cords for 10 minutes? Cycling shoes: how too choose the right pair for your feet & needs, features of cycling shoes and what to look for, different types, and when is it time to replace cycling shoes? Read More

On this show: Who is Peter Defty? GM of VESPA, nutrition expert and ultra athlete who developed a safe, healthy approach to fat adaption for endurance athletes called “Optimized Fat Metabolism” (OFM). Peter got into running circa 2000, going from carb burner with poor results to a fat burner with success in racing. He’ competed in the Read More