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Nov 24, 2015

My guest today is Cody Lind. He's sponsored by Scott and, at age 20, is a rising start in the ultra marathon community. He set five course records and placed second in the U.S. Sky Running Series.

We talk about his training, racing, and his perspectives on running. From big weekly mileage to big weekly vertical,...


Nov 17, 2015

My guest today is Stuart Phillips, Ph.D. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in Human Physiology. He joined McMaster University in 1999 as an Assistant Professor and is currently a full Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Medicine. He is also the inaugural Director of the McMaster Centre for...


Nov 10, 2015

It is defensible to say that no molecule has as much controversy and misunderstanding in all of exercise physiology and sports than lactate.
 
We start with the basics:
  1. Where do lactate and lactic acid come from - how is it produced?
  2. What happens to lactate / lactic acid once it is produced - what is it’s...


Nov 3, 2015

My guest today is Luke Nelson. This episode was recorded on location at the Pocatello Running Co. in Pocatello, Idaho, USA. Luke is the race director for the Scout Mountain Ultra Trail race in Pocatello (held in early June each year). He is a Physician Assistant with a full time job. He is the 2012 US Ski Mountaineering...