Doctors of Running Podcast

Welcome to our mini series on Run Basics. This is going to be short (typically 5-10 minute) segments on some basic information related to running. This will include Info on running related injuries, training tips/errors, shoe basics, and more. Today's episode is 5 tips on how to get started with running. These short episodes are adapted from videos that Nathan created for his running specialty clinic (Point Forward Physical Therapy) in Stevens Point, WI. Disclaimer: this is for educational purposes only. Do not substitute this information for medical advice. For medical advice, please contact your physical therapist or physician.

Supplements areeverywhere these days, from ads to influencers, to athletes. Andrea is joined by returning guestJenn Giles (MS, RDN, CSSD) to sort through the myriad of supplements available to runners. Jenn gives us valuable insight on how to find safe and true-to-the-label supplements, which is harder than it may seem. They take a look at the performance benefits (and risks) of things like caffeine, protein powder, and vitamin D, and explore newly popular possible performance enhancers like ketones and sodium bicarbonate.

Jenn has 24 years of experience working with athletes in all sports and of all ages. She thrives on helping athletes achieve their goals! She sits on the USOC (United States Olympic Committee) dietitian registry and works with Olympic hopefuls, NCAA Student-Athletes, Prep School Athletes, Adult Athletes and Youth Athletes. She also writes for publications, speaks to teams, and consults with schools and recreation facilities. She is an author, and a freelance writer and also a faculty member of MySportsRD.com. She is also an adjunct Professor of Sports Nutrition at Columbia University -her Alma Mater.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:08 - How to pick better & safer supplements
• 6:44 - Caffeine
• 15:06 - Creatine
• 20:04 - Probiotics
• 28:20 - Protein powder
• 33:00 - Vitamin D
• 36:56 - Vitamin K
• 38:50 - Magnesium
• 43:04 - Electrolytes
• 46:36 - NAC
• 49:36 - Beta-alanine
• 51:24 - Sodium Bicarbonate
• 56:14 - Ketones
• 1:00:50 - Wrap-up