Season 4, Ep 3 — Nutrition Training for Race Day and Beyond with Asker Jeukendrup

Recognized as one of the world’s leading sports nutrition experts, Asker Jeukendrup is the author of several books on sports nutrition and over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles on exercise and sports nutrition.
He started a consulting business, mysportsscience.com, where he advises teams and organizations. Jeukendrup is currently head of nutrition for the Dutch Olympic Committee, Jumbo-Visma pro cycling team, the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center and several other professional nutrition and exercise organizations. Including Core Nutrition, which is an app that provides detailed nutrition information for your races and training.
Dirk Friel talks with Jeukendrup about nutrition planning and strategy for race day and what athletes should aim for to stay fueled up for high-intensity racing. They also talk through some misconceptions that may lead to gastrointestinal (GI) issues and how to prevent them from undermining your performance.

Recognized as one of the world’s leading sports nutrition experts, Asker Jeukendrup is the author of several books on sports nutrition and over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles on exercise and sports nutrition.

He started a consulting business, mysportsscience.com, where he advises teams and organizations. Jeukendrup is currently head of nutrition for the Dutch Olympic Committee, Jumbo-Visma pro cycling team, the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center and several other professional nutrition and exercise organizations. Including Core Nutrition, which is an app that provides detailed nutrition information for your races and training.

Dirk Friel talks with Jeukendrup about nutrition planning and strategy for race day and what athletes should aim for to stay fueled up for high-intensity racing. They also talk through some misconceptions that may lead to gastrointestinal (GI) issues and how to prevent them from undermining your performance.