Episode 117 with 2024 Gravel National Champ Brennan Wertz
09/17/24 • 55 min
In this week's episode we talk with 2024 Gravel National Champion, Brennan Wertz about:
- His journey into gravel
- His nutrition and attack plan for Gravel Nationals
- Gear he considers essential for gravel riding & racing
- His love for the sport
Brennan Wertz is the current U.S. Gravel National Champion and comes from Northern California. He has been racing the global gravel circuit since 2021, during which time he has achieved top results at many of the most prestigious U.S. gravel races. Most recently he was crowned National Champion at the Nationals in Gering, Nebraska.
Prior to getting into cycling, Brennan spent 7 years as an elite rower. He rowed at Stanford University and with the United States National Team and in 2018 he won the Under 23 Rowing World Championship.
Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
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Connect w/ Brennan Wertz:
Mentioned:
- OSMO Nutrition: https://osmonutrition.com/
- OSMO Nutrition on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47sE3RC
- Pre-Load Hydration: https://amzn.to/47vQWua
- Active Hydration: https://amzn.to/4d8v1u8
- PowerFuel: https://amzn.to/47qS2r3
- Recovery (chocolate): https://amzn.to/3MNvvLG
- Arundel bottle cages: https://amzn.to/3MPAXh0
- Rene Herse Tires: https://www.renehersecycles.com/product-category/components/tires/
- Orange Seal Sealant: https://amzn.to/47uUpZW
- CeramicSpeed: https://amzn.to/47qeyQZ
- Gravel World Championships: https://gravelchampionshipsflanders.com/en/
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- If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].
In this week's episode we talk with 2024 Gravel National Champion, Brennan Wertz about:
- His journey into gravel
- His nutrition and attack plan for Gravel Nationals
- Gear he considers essential for gravel riding & racing
- His love for the sport
Brennan Wertz is the current U.S. Gravel National Champion and comes from Northern California. He has been racing the global gravel circuit since 2021, during which time he has achieved top results at many of the most prestigious U.S. gravel races. Most recently he was crowned National Champion at the Nationals in Gering, Nebraska.
Prior to getting into cycling, Brennan spent 7 years as an elite rower. He rowed at Stanford University and with the United States National Team and in 2018 he won the Under 23 Rowing World Championship.
Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
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Connect w/ Brennan Wertz:
Mentioned:
- OSMO Nutrition: https://osmonutrition.com/
- OSMO Nutrition on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47sE3RC
- Pre-Load Hydration: https://amzn.to/47vQWua
- Active Hydration: https://amzn.to/4d8v1u8
- PowerFuel: https://amzn.to/47qS2r3
- Recovery (chocolate): https://amzn.to/3MNvvLG
- Arundel bottle cages: https://amzn.to/3MPAXh0
- Rene Herse Tires: https://www.renehersecycles.com/product-category/components/tires/
- Orange Seal Sealant: https://amzn.to/47uUpZW
- CeramicSpeed: https://amzn.to/47qeyQZ
- Gravel World Championships: https://gravelchampionshipsflanders.com/en/
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- New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10
- If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/
- Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
- Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
- If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].
Previous Episode
Episode 116 with Sodium Bicarbonate Researchers Amanda Regnier & Eli Shannon
In this week's episode we talk with researchers Amanda Regnier and Eli Shannon about:
- Their recently published study on sodium bicarbonate (Maurten's Bicarb System) use in athletes
- How the study was conducted, and the findings
- Where the research is going, and what they hope to learn in the future about sodium bicarbonate
Amanda Regnier is a PhD student in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, with a research focus on sodium bicarbonate supplementation in females. She is deeply passionate about endurance physiology and has a specific interest in coaching half marathon, marathon and ultramarathon runners. In her spare time she enjoys road cycling and hiking in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Through her research and coaching, she aims to empower others to reach their full athletic potential.
Eli Shannon is currently a PhD candidate in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism at Edge Hill University in the United Kingdom (UK). Eli's research interests center on enhancing exercise performance, particularly through physiological and nutritional interventions. Prior to arriving at Edge Hill University, Eli spent four years playing full-time soccer against professional academies at the i2i International Soccer Academy whilst completing his Bachelor's in Sport and Exercise Science (BSc, Hons) and his Masters of Science by Research (MSc by Research) at York St. John University in York, UK.
Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
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Connect w/ Amanda & Eli:
- Amanda IG: @runningwithregnier
- Eli IG: @elishannon2000
- Eli X: @elishannon5
- Eli LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/eli-shannon-710a841a2/
Mentioned:
- The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-024-05567-3
- The effects of a novel sodium bicarbonate ingestion system on repeated 4km cycling time trial performance in well-trained male cyclists: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-024-02083-4
- Maurten Bicarb System: Available on The Feed
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- If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/
- Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
- Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
- If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].
Next Episode
Episode 118 with Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer: Nutrient Assessment of the Athlete
In this episode we talk with researcher & professor Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer about:
- Nutrient Assessment of the Athlete
- Low Energy Availability
- CGMs
Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD, FACSM is currently a professor at Virginia Tech where she directs the Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Laboratory and the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program. She is trained in nutrition/dietetics and exercise science and her interests include energy and micronutrient metabolism, plant-based nutrition, and endocrine (non-diabetes) and metabolic disorders. Her research focuses on how nutrition influences the health and performance of active individuals at all stages of life and at all levels of performance. Recent research interests include healthy weight gain in athletes and the importance of micronutrient status—particularly iodine and vitamin D— in sports/exercise performance, disease prevention and general wellness. Enette has authored over 100 scientific articles and book chapters, is the author of “Plant-Based Sports Nutrition. Expert Fueling Strategies for Training, Recovery, and Performance” (Human Kinetics, 2020), and is an Associate Editor for Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise and the Science and Medicine of Football. She served on the 2011 IOC Sports Nutrition Consensus Panel and the 2017 Expert Panel for Dietary Supplements and the High Performance Athlete and is currently a member of the International Testing Agency Health & Clinical Expert Advisory Group. Earlier in her career, Enette interned at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and served as the sports dietitian for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her personal interests include road cycling, flat water kayaking, Irish step dancing, resistance training, gardening, yoga, cooking and wine tasting. She is the mother of 3 athletic children, who consistently put her sports nutrition knowledge to the test.
Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
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Connect w/ Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer:
Mentioned:
- Nutrient Assessment of the Athlete
- 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities
- NutraEval: Contact NR for details
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- New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10
- If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/
- Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell
- Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution
- If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].
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