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Sports Nutrition for Beginners

Eating properly for the demands of endurance sports can be challenging, especially if you’re new to sport. We explore common misconceptions and pitfalls for the beginner endurance athlete.

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Jana Martin

Sports Nutrition Pathway

Sports nutrition for endurance athletes is controversial. With the help of experts like Dr. Asker Jeukendrup, Dr. Timothy Noakes, and Dr. John Hawley, we examine the science of fueling your body for performance and health.

Chris Case, Dr. Tim Noakes, et. al.

The Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition: Introductory Concepts on Fueling the Engine

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the fuels that power human performance and recovery. And water is a critical piece of the puzzle.

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Ryan Kohler

How to Create a Race-Day Sports Nutrition Plan, Part 1

The best cyclists know that race-day nutrition must be planned—quantity, types of food, and timing that will best fuel your body for best performance.

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Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor

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The Evolution of the Perception of Supplements, with Dr. Louise Burke

We’re joined by one of the world’s preeminent nutrition researchers to dive into the history, changing perception, and efficacy of supplements.

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 192

Can Ketones Help Fuel Endurance Performance?

Exogenous ketones reached “super fuel” status in 2016. Since then, research hasn’t been so positive. We explore the potential benefits of supplementation with ketone esters.

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Julie Young

Supplement Responsibly

If you decide to take supplements as an athlete, you need to understand as much as you can about healthy eating and your body. Supplement responsibly!

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Cycling in Alignment Episode 42

Q&A on Junior Athletes, PVCs, Supplements, and Base Rides, with Daniel Matheny

Coach and endurance mountain bike champ Daniel Matheny helps us field questions on coaching junior athletes, how aerobic capacity is impacted by intensity, PVCs, and much more.

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 149

Q&A on Crank Length, Power Imbalance, Injuries, and CBD, with Colby Pearce

Colby Pearce joins Fast Talk for another Q&A episode to discuss crank length, power imbalance, the potential of CBD, and how to return after an injury.

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 136

Debunking Supplements—What Works, and What Doesn’t?

Nutritional supplements promise to make everything better, but they have a dark side. Here is a list of supplements, their health concerns, and foods that actually help performance.

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 65

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