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Science Of Ultra

296 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 260 ratings

For endurance athletes who want to do more than improve race performance. How you sleep, think, eat, and move all play a role in helping you Become Your Ultra Best!

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57 SOUP Bites 2

August 31, 2017 19:51 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Answers to listener questions.

SOUP Bites

August 31, 2017 19:51 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Answers to listener questions.

56 SOUP Bites 1

July 26, 2017 20:57 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

In this first installment of the SOUP Bites series, I answer your questions. Today we cover questions on heat acclimatization for altitude performance, veganism, building hiking into training even if you live in a flat area, respiratory discomfort after endurance exercise, foam rolling, weight lifting, mental fogginess after endurance events, body weight, and taking time off for niggling injuries.

SOUP Bites

July 26, 2017 20:57 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Today we cover questions on heat acclimatization for altitude performance, veganism, building hiking into training even if you live in a flat area, respiratory discomfort after endurance exercise, foam rolling, weight lifting, mental fogginess after endurance events, body weight, and taking time off for niggling injuries.

55 Critical Power/Speed with David Poole, PhD

July 12, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

A deep scientific discussion of the concept of critical power/critical speed as the 'fatigue threshold' with an emphasis on how it may apply to ultra-endurance training and performance.

Critical Power/Speed With David Poole, PhD

July 12, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

A deep scientific discussion of the concept of critical power/critical speed as the 'fatigue threshold' with an emphasis on how it may apply to ultra-endurance training and performance.

Critical Power/Speed with David Poole, PhD

July 12, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

A deep scientific discussion of the concept of critical power/critical speed as the 'fatigue threshold' with an emphasis on how it may apply to ultra-endurance training and performance.

Shoes and Biomechanics with John Mercer PhD

June 28, 2017 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Today we touch on a variety of topics in biomechanics, from shoe cushioning to children's shoes to pool running...and more...

Shoes and Biomechanics With John Mercer PhD

June 28, 2017 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Today we touch on a variety of topics in biomechanics, from shoe cushioning to children's shoes to pool running...and more...

54 Shoes and Biomechanics with John Mercer PhD

June 28, 2017 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Today we touch on a variety of topics in biomechanics, from shoe cushioning to children's shoes to pool running...and more...

SOUP Bites

June 07, 2017 18:00 - 4 minutes - 4.68 MB

Introduction of a new episode category: SOUP Bites. You have specific questions. In SOUP Bites, you'll get specific answers!

53 SOUP Bites

June 07, 2017 18:00 - 4 minutes - 4.68 MB

Introduction of a new episode category: SOUP Bites. You have specific questions. In SOUP Bites, you'll get specific answers!

52 Questioning Training Dogma with John Kiely, PhD

May 24, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

A thought-provoking analysis of training dogma, practices, and approaches from one of the world's leading experts on program development.

Questioning Training Dogma with John Kiely

May 24, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

A thought-provoking analysis of training dogma, practices, and approaches from one of the world's leading experts on program development.

Questioning Training Dogma with John Kiely, PhD

May 24, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

A thought-provoking analysis of training dogma, practices, and approaches from one of the world's leading experts on program development.

Questioning Training Dogma With John Kiely

May 24, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

A thought-provoking analysis of training dogma, practices, and approaches from one of the world's leading experts on program development.

David Roche

May 10, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

One of the highest profile and most sought after coaches in ultra marathon running, David Roche delivers novel approaches to training athletes that may help you as much as they've helped his runners.

51 Coach's Corner with David Roche

May 10, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

One of the highest profile and most sought after coaches in ultra marathon running, David Roche delivers novel approaches to training athletes that may help you as much as they've helped his runners.

Performance Predictors With Beat Knechtle MD

April 26, 2017 16:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

An overview of the best predictors of ultra endurance performance from the world's leading expert. The data may surprise you...

Performance Predictors with Beat Knechtle MD

April 26, 2017 16:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

An overview of the best predictors of ultra endurance performance from the world's leading expert. The data may surprise you...

50 Performance Predictors with Beat Knechtle MD

April 26, 2017 16:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

An overview of the best predictors of ultra endurance performance from the world's leading expert. The data may surprise you...

Recovery Science With Jonathan Peake, PhD

April 12, 2017 18:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Soup to nuts on our current understanding of recovery from one of the scientific leaders in the field. Dr. Peake is a colleague of Dr. Neubauer, who was on last episode (#48), discussing the immune system in recovery. Today we broaden the discussion and talk about the other knowns and unknowns on the topic.

49 Recovery Science with Jonathan Peake, PhD

April 12, 2017 18:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Soup to nuts on our current understanding of recovery from one of the scientific leaders in the field. Dr. Peake is a colleague of Dr. Neubauer, who was on last episode (#48), discussing the immune system in recovery. Today we broaden the discussion and talk about the other knowns and unknowns on the topic.

Recovery Science with Jonathan Peake, PhD

April 12, 2017 18:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Soup to nuts on our current understanding of recovery from one of the scientific leaders in the field. Dr. Peake is a colleague of Dr. Neubauer, who was on last episode (#48), discussing the immune system in recovery. Today we broaden the discussion and talk about the other knowns and unknowns on the topic.

Recovery and the immune system with Oliver Neubauer PhD

March 29, 2017 18:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Think the immune system just helps to keep us from getting sick or recover from illness? Think again...

48 Recovery and the immune system with Oliver Neubauer PhD

March 29, 2017 18:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Think the immune system just helps to keep us from getting sick or recover from illness? Think again...

Recovery And The Immune System With Oliver Neubauer PhD

March 29, 2017 18:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Think the immune system just helps to keep us from getting sick or recover from illness? Think again...

Healthy Running With Doc Andrew Murray

March 15, 2017 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Dr. Andrew Murray is a Scottish ultra-distance runner, family medicine practitioner, and author of 'Running Your Best: Some Science and Medicine' and 'Running Beyond Limits: The Adventures of an Ultra Marathon Runner'. Today we sit down for a chat about best practices in staying healthy and making physical activity part of your life for better training gains.

Healthy Running with Doc Andrew Murray

March 15, 2017 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Dr. Andrew Murray is a Scottish ultra-distance runner, family medicine practitioner, and author of 'Running Your Best: Some Science and Medicine' and 'Running Beyond Limits: The Adventures of an Ultra Marathon Runner'. Today we sit down for a chat about best practices in staying healthy and making physical activity part of your life for better training gains.

47 Healthy Running with Doc Andrew Murray

March 15, 2017 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Dr. Andrew Murray is a Scottish ultra-distance runner, family medicine practitioner, and author of 'Running Your Best: Some Science and Medicine' and 'Running Beyond Limits: The Adventures of an Ultra Marathon Runner'. Today we sit down for a chat about best practices in staying healthy and making physical activity part of your life for better training gains.

Genetics With Claude Bouchard PhD

March 01, 2017 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Legendary geneticist Claude Bouchard, PhD joined me for a pragmatic discussion. In discussion of genetics, the focus is often on the genetic outliers and extremes of potential. While that's always fun, today's discussion is focused on what we know that is relevant to you. Dr. Bouchard is THE living legend in the field of the genetic underpinnings of responses to exercise; his group literally invented the field that seeks to understand variability in exercise responses to training at the gene...

Genetics with Claude Bouchard PhD

March 01, 2017 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Legendary geneticist Claude Bouchard, PhD joined me for a pragmatic discussion. In discussion of genetics, the focus is often on the genetic outliers and extremes of potential. While that's always fun, today's discussion is focused on what we know that is relevant to you. Dr. Bouchard is THE living legend in the field of the genetic underpinnings of responses to exercise; his group literally invented the field that seeks to understand variability in exercise responses to training at the gene...

46 Genetics with Claude Bouchard PhD

March 01, 2017 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Legendary geneticist Claude Bouchard, PhD joined me for a pragmatic discussion. In discussion of genetics, the focus is often on the genetic outliers and extremes of potential. While that's always fun, today's discussion is focused on what we know that is relevant to you. Dr. Bouchard is THE living legend in the field of the genetic underpinnings of responses to exercise; his group literally invented the field that seeks to understand variability in exercise responses to training at the gene...

Ultra Mindset With Travis Macy

February 15, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Author of 'The Ultra Mindset', Travis Macy, sits down with us to discuss the book and share his insights into mental side of our sport.

Ultra Mindset with Travis Macy

February 15, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Author of 'The Ultra Mindset', Travis Macy, sits down with us to discuss the book and share his insights into mental side of our sport.

45 Ultra Mindset with Travis Macy

February 15, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Author of 'The Ultra Mindset', Travis Macy, sits down with us to discuss the book and share his insights into mental side of our sport.

44 Developing Your Hydration Strategy with Bob Kenefick PhD

February 01, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

This week I interviewed Bob Kenefick PhD and we outline a strategy for you to develop your approach to staying properly hydrated - actionable info! And - I'm running the World Marathon Challenge, 7 marathons 7 continents 7 days, with your partnership. I'm running to raise awareness and end the stigma around depression. Beyond the expenses of the challenge, all funds raised go to the International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred.org). Help give me a voice and send m...

Developing Your Hydration Strategy with Bob Kenefick PhD

February 01, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

This week I interviewed Bob Kenefick PhD and we outline a strategy for you to develop your approach to staying properly hydrated - actionable info!

Developing Your Hydration Strategy With Bob Kenefick PhD

February 01, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

This week I interviewed Bob Kenefick PhD and we outline a strategy for you to develop your approach to staying properly hydrated - actionable info!

43 Athlete Spotlight with Mike Wardian

January 18, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

In this week’s episode, I sat down with Mike Wardian. He's one of the most prolific runners on planet Earth. As this episode airs, he’s traveling the world to complete seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. He’s a font of information on how to be successful while making running a lifestyle. And, yes, he actually has a ‘regular job’. How does he do it? Listen and learn.

Athlete Spotlight With Mike Wardian

January 18, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

In this week’s episode, I sat down with Mike Wardian. He's one of the most prolific runners on planet Earth. As this episode airs, he’s traveling the world to complete seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. He’s a font of information on how to be successful while making running a lifestyle. And, yes, he actually has a ‘regular job’. How does he do it? Listen and learn.

Athlete Spotlight with Mike Wardian

January 18, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

In this week’s episode, I sat down with Mike Wardian. He's one of the most prolific runners on planet Earth. As this episode airs, he’s traveling the world to complete seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. He’s a font of information on how to be successful while making running a lifestyle. And, yes, he actually has a ‘regular job’. How does he do it? Listen and learn.

42 Optimizing Protein Intake with Luc van Loon, PhD

December 06, 2016 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MB

Everything you need to know for optimal protein nutrition to maximize your training and adaption. Dr. van Loon joins us from the Netherlands where he leads a large and outstanding research group. He's the world's leading expert on this topic. How much, when, what about sex differences, what about aging, right after training, what about over night...we cover it all!

Optimizing Protein Intake With Luc van Loon, PhD

December 06, 2016 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MB

Everything you need to know for optimal protein nutrition to maximize your training and adaption. Dr. van Loon joins us from the Netherlands where he leads a large and outstanding research group. He's the world's leading expert on this topic. How much, when, what about sex differences, what about aging, right after training, what about over night...we cover it all!

Optimizing Protein Intake with Luc van Loon, PhD

December 06, 2016 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MB

Everything you need to know for optimal protein nutrition to maximize your training and adaption. Dr. van Loon joins us from the Netherlands where he leads a large and outstanding research group. He's the world's leading expert on this topic. How much, when, what about sex differences, what about aging, right after training, what about over night...we cover it all!

41 Biomechanics and Injury with Richard Willy PhD PT

November 22, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

Everything you need to know about the fundamentals of biomechanics as they relate to injury in runners. Lots of actionable info in this one!

Biomechanics and Injury with Richard Willy PhD PT

November 22, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

Everything you need to know about the fundamentals of biomechanics as they relate to injury in runners. Lots of actionable info in this one!

Biomechanics And Injury With Richard Willy PhD PT

November 22, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

Everything you need to know about the fundamentals of biomechanics as they relate to injury in runners. Lots of actionable info in this one!

Biomechanics And Energetics With Rodger Kram, PhD

November 08, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

We dive into Dr. Kram's research on biomechanics and energy utilization, running economy, and the things you need to pay attention to as well as what you don't.

40 Biomechanics and Energetics with Rodger Kram, PhD

November 08, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

We dive into Dr. Kram's research on biomechanics and energy utilization, running economy, and the things you need to pay attention to as well as what you don't.

Guests

Daniel Lieberman
2 Episodes
Keith Baar
2 Episodes
Michael Gervais
2 Episodes
Alex Hutchinson
1 Episode

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