Trail Runner Nation

What are the biggest misconceptions that endurance athletes have about nutrition? Dr. Patrick Davitt, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Program Director for Exercise Physiology at the Saint Joseph's University, joins us The Nation to help us understand some important information about nutrition as it relates to endurane sports. Patrick has practical experience as an avid and accomplished member of our community of trail runners! Should we taper our nutrition prior to a race? Can we train our gut similar to our cardiovascular system?

Find out more about Dr. Davitt at CTW Endurance

Professional Headmaster and 2nd place finisher of the 2005 Western States 100, Andy Jones-Wilkins, join us to write the latest edition of Audio Magazine. The Authors dug deep to come up with topics that will keep you up to date and informed about trail running.

Since there was so much trash talking leading up to this recording, we kindly ask our listeners to rank the magazine articles best to worst. Click this link to participate in the poll. There might be some high stakes and bragging rights based on the results, which, of course, we will share with The Nation.

Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

We all know that feeling when running starts to feel like a chore rather than a passion. But fear not, because Coach Patrick Reagan is here to share his personal journey of rediscovering his running mojo and provide expert advice on how you can do the same.

Patrick will be sharing his insights into the power of play, the importance of community, and strategies for setting new goals and overcoming setbacks. We'll explore the holistic approach he takes with his clients to reignite their motivation and bring the joy back into their running.

Have you been struggling to find your running mojo or feel like you're in a running rut, this episode is for you. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools to reignite that passion for hitting the trails.

Find out more about Patrick and his coaching services at his web site.

Also check out Patrick's new podcast, the Ultra Wizard Ramble on YouTube.

We mentioned one of Patrick's other hobbies, music. Stay tuned at the end of the podcast to hear him play. We also mentioned a past fun episode with Dr. Phil Maffetone, where we hit record with the plan of talking about fitness, but ended up talking about music. HERE is the link.

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Our reoccuring episode series where we bring on some great running coaches and ask them questions about running. In this episode, we asked TRN listeners via social media what questions you need answers to. We dive into heart rate zones, heat aclimation with sauna, and race strategy

Our coaches in this episode are:

Jenny Guilty Jenny Guilty of Abbotsford, BC, is an acclaimed ultra-trail runner whose passion for the sport began during her high school and university years. With standout accomplishments like her overall win and women's course record at the Squamish 50/50 in 2019, Jenny has continually pushed her physical and mental boundaries. Outside of her competitive streak, she is a race director for Fraser Valley Trail Races, co-owns Pacific Pine Running Co. coaching firm where she is a full-time coach.. 2023 was a great year for Jenny, placing 11th at Western States 100, following her Golden Ticket achievement at Doi Inthanon, Thailand. Jenny has a Master of Occupational Therapy.

David Roche David Roche is more than just a coach; he's an inspiration to countless athletes, guiding them to achieve both their physical and mental potential. David coaches with his wife, Megan at SWAP Running (SWAP stands for Some Work All Play) and co-hosts the amazing Some Work All Play Adventure Podcast with Megan. In addition to coaching, David himself is a formidable runner with several accolades, including

• 2014 USATF Trail Runner of the Year at the sub-ultra distance
• Two-time national champion and three-time member of Team USA
• He's also wicked smart graduating with honors from Columbia University and a masters and law degree from Duke University.

Ian Sharman Ian Sharman is originally from the UK but now lives in Bend, OR.He holds 10 the Guinuess Book of World's Records for running marathons in costumes in the fastest times. He has run 100 ultras, 150 road and trail marathons, winning over 50. He holds the record for the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. yada yada, we can go on for another 30 minutes. He is the head coach for a group of amazing coaches at Sharman Ultra Coaching

We mentioned a previous episode, EP 603: Process vs. Outcome. What are Your Goals Based On?

Dr. Latt Mansor joins The Nation to discuss how metabolic flexibility and fat adaptation can significantly improve endurance running performance. He discusses the roles of different fuel sources, emphasizing that fats and ketones are more efficient for endurance athletes than proteins. Additionally, Dr. Mansor highlights the benefits of exogenous ketones like Ketone IQ for enhancing athletic performance, aiding in recovery, and potentially improving sleep and symptoms of Alzheimer's. This episode is a deep dive into the science of metabolism in endurance sports and offers practical insights into how athletes can optimize their energy use for peak performance. Dr. Latt Mansor is a renowned expert in physiology and metabolism with a PhD from Oxford, specializing in diabetic heart metabolism under low oxygen conditions, and has extensive experience consulting with elite sports, military, and clinical groups. Takeaways

• Metabolic flexibility is the body's ability to utilize different fuel sources at different times.
• Becoming fat-adapted allows endurance athletes to tap into their fat storage more readily, improving performance and endurance.
• Protein is primarily used as building blocks for the body and is not an optimal fuel source.
• Ketones, naturally produced during fasting or a ketogenic diet, can provide an alternative fuel source for the brain and other organs.
• Ketones can help balance glycogen in the body
• Exogenous ketones, such as ketone esters, can be used as a supplement to increase blood ketone levels and improve performance and recovery. Taking these before bed can improve sleep quality and aid in recovery.
• Ketones have been found to help people with sleep apnea and diabetes sleep better.
• Anecdotal reports suggest that exogenous ketones may improve symptoms of Alzheimer's.
• When choosing ketone products, it's important to consider the active ingredients and quality.
• Transparency and scientific validation are crucial in substantiating product claims.
• Consumers should be cautious of cheaper products and prioritize quality and effectiveness.
• Cutting through the noise and finding the truth requires careful evaluation and experimentation.

Tune into Dr. Latt's podcast, HVMN (Health via Modern Nutrition) Podcast. It covers a wide range of topics related to metabolism and health.

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• Janji
• AG1
• LMNT

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