Redefining human boundaries through endurance sports. Tune into the expert series to learn directly from experts on topics related to endurance sports. Listen t...
Nutrition & Hydration for Endurance Athletes | Expert Series 06 | Vic Johnson, MPH RDN, Mountain Sports Dietitian
Vic Johnson is a sports dietician specialising in mountain endurance athletes—from ultra runners, to mountaineers, skiers, and triathletes. Vic provides essential advice on hydration, carbohydrate intake, and the impact of diet on performance and health. We delve into the complexities of nutrition, exploring topics like glycogen stores, fat metabolism, and the differences between male and female nutritional needs. Whether you're an amateur or a pro, this episode offers valuable knowledge to help you enhance your performance and overall well-being.Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:32) What is a mountain sports dietitian(02:07) Vic's background(11:27) The building blocks of nutrition and performance(14:05) The importance of hydration(25:30) Pre-training nutrition(28:44) Fat metabolism and carb intake(34:11) Stress fractures and their relationship to diet(38:22) Periodising Nutrition, Low Carb Diets(42:32) Nutritional differences between men and women(47:49) Intermitent fasting and running performance(50:29) Plant based diets for endurance athletes(56:46) Where to begin with nutrition(59:55) Debunking a nutritional myth(01:03:51) Athlete success storyFollow us:VicBrunaFabiLean more about the Podcast and Fabi & Bruna's Coachingwww.jornadaendurance.comwww.ignitehumanendurance.com
--------
1:07:43
58.4km swim in 15h23min or 1:35min/100m, First person to ever swim from New Norfolk to Bruny Island | Anton Ilchenko
Anton was the first person to ever swim from New Norfolk to Bruny Island in Tasmania. He accomplished this in 15h23min with a pace of 1:35min/100m.We spoke about his journey towards this challenge, including his intense training route, cold training exposure, and performance mindset as well as about the swim in itself, of course. Tune in to learn more about swimming training and to be inspired by this great athlete with such a positive and strong mindset.Chapters:(00:00) Opening(02:51) Swimming journey(09:34) Training volume(16:57) Nutrition in training(20:01) Training routine(30:09) Cold exposure training(36:57) The 58km swim(50:20) Mindset & Mental Training(01:00:24) Hardest part about the swim(01:04:55) Arriving at the coast(01:10:06) Learnings from the swim(01:14:45) Advice for novice swimmers(01:21:32) Fire questionsFollow Anton on Instagram: @anton_ilchenkoFollow Bruna: @justbrunathingsFollow Fabi: endurance_fabi
--------
1:23:19
Simplicity in Training is Key: How we lost our sense of feel by blindly chasing data | Expert Series 05 | Tom Fokkens-Ancery, Triathlon Coach & Founder of Sense Endurance
In this episode of the expert series, we get the chance to talk to Triathlon coach Tom, founder of Sense Endurance Coaching. Tom has been into triathlon since more than 15 years and through time realized that chasing blindly the data can have it's negative impact to performance. Over the years, Tom moved to a more intuitive approach in coaching, focusing more on feel.Tom recently got the chance to learn from and work together with Brett Sutton, who is an icon when it comes to triathlon coaching. Brett's approach further impacted Tom in his believe that training does not need to be overcomplicated and that joy and performance can be found in the simplicity of training.Tune in to learn more about Tom's coaching philosophy and learn more about how important feel is in training.Follow Tom on IG: @senseendurance--------------(00:00) Introduction to Tom and His Journey(00:53) Tom's Philosophy on Coaching and Naming His Business Sense(02:08) Diving into Data vs. Feel in Training(10:52) Training with Brett Sutton(29:34) Applying Brett's Methods to Coaching(40:37) Understanding Easy, Moderate, Medium, Mad(42:59) Maintaining Strong Biomechanics in Long Distance Running(43:39) Training Strategies for Long Runs(47:17) Mental Strength in Endurance Training(48:31) Balancing Fun and Focus in Training(58:56) The Role of Communication in Coaching(01:03:19) Advice for Age Group Triathletes(01:08:18) Rapid Fire Questions and Closing RemarksFollow Tom on Instagram: @senseenduranceLearn more about Tom's coaching: www.sense-endurance.com
--------
1:12:16
One for the Guinness World Record Books, Finishing the hardest Triathlon in the world Arch2Arc | Paul Robbinson
In this episode of Human Endurance, we catch up with Paul Robinson a guest we had on last year. Paul is an extraordinary athlete who recently completed the world's hardest triathlon, the Arch to Arc. The race involves running 87 miles from London to Dover, swimming across the English Channel, and cycling 181 miles to Paris. Paul not only finished but also set a new men's non-wetsuit course record. Tune in as Paul shares his race experience and how he managed to physically and push through. Paul also reflects on raising £13,000 for motor neuron disease (MND) research and discusses his future athletic pursuits.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:14) Paul's Record-Breaking Achievement
(02:44) Reflecting on the Journey
(06:46) The Start of the Arch to Arc Challenge
(10:19) Facing the Channel Swim
(19:30) The Final Leg: Cycling to Paris
(32:17) Support Crew
(32:55) Challenges During the Run
(35:12) Blister Management and Trust in the Team
(37:02) Power Naps and Sleep Strategy
(38:25) Planning for All Eventualities
(39:42) Raising Money for MND Research
(43:15) Mental vs Physical Challenge
(45:54) Post-Race Recovery
(47:43) Shifting Focus to a sub 3 hours Marathon
(50:23) Reflections on Life and Challenges
(55:54) Becoming an Open Water Coach
(58:14) Final Thoughts and Advice
--------
1:00:20
Beyond the HRV hype: How can HRV actually be useful? | Expert Series 04 | Marco Altini, Founder of HRV4 Training, Advisor at Oura
In this episode, Marco breaks down the science of heart rate variability into practical insights you can use today. He shares eye-opening insights about how your training decisions should (and shouldn't) be influenced by HRV. We also discuss the real usefulness of wearables such as Whoop and Oura, and explore often-overlooked factors that impact HRV measurements, from sleep quality to hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle.
Whether you're an elite athlete or just starting your wellness journey, this episode will transform how you think about recovery and training optimization.
Redefining human boundaries through endurance sports. Tune into the expert series to learn directly from experts on topics related to endurance sports. Listen to the guest series to be inspired by the journeys of incredible, everyday endurance athletes. Fabi & Bruna coach runners and triathletes of all levels: www.jornadaendurance.com. Follow Bruna & Fabi on Instagram: @justbrunathings @endurance_fabi
España