Fitter Radio Episode 521 - Protein. Cramping. Kona Week.

Oct 9, 2023

Brad Harris shares his story of winning a race entry to the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko. Dr. Sam Impey explains the significance of protein for athletes, including energy intake management and mitochondrial functioning. The hosts review race results and discuss their predictions for Kona. They tease an upcoming interview about exercise-associated muscle cramps and challenge long-standing myths. The podcast also covers topics such as the VDOT system limitations, running experiences in Australia, and the importance of protein supplement testing.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

VDOT System and Training Volume

01:36 • 6min

Running in Different Areas of Australia

07:07 • 13min

The Importance of Protein for Endurance Athletes

20:01 • 20min

The Importance of Protein and Supplement Testing

40:23 • 4min

Upcoming interview with Tim O'Donnell and advice on avoiding cramps

44:30 • 7min

Run performance analysis and athlete comebacks

51:50 • 5min

Triathlon Race Recap and Success of Athletes

56:23 • 4min

Cramps in Endurance Sports: Myths vs Facts

01:00:47 • 25min

Brad Harris recently won the free race entry to the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko. We find out more about him.

Dr. Sam Impey of Hexis helps us unravel the significance of protein for athletes. We discuss the consequences of under-eating protein for endurance athletes and explore the research around the optimal amount of protein needed and the best timing for protein intake. Learn how protein plays a crucial role in managing energy intake, improving metabolic rate, and the importance of a last protein dose before bed.

We highlight how protein is not just crucial for muscle repair, but also plays a vital role in maintaining the epithelial lining of the digestive tract and in the creation and functioning of mitochondria, our cells' energy powerhouses.

Tim and Bevan review the weekends racing from Superleague and 70.3 Langkawi plus we give our predictions for Kona.

Finally, we share excerpts from our upcoming interview with Dr Kevin Miller of Texas State University on the topic of exercise-associated muscle cramps. We separate fact from fiction and challenge some long-standing myths around muscle cramping.

(0:00:00) – Mikki’s in Kona

(0:05:07) – The Jack Daniel’s VDot System

(0:07.38) – Ultra Trail Kosciuszko

(0:10:27) – Brad Harris

(0:19:10) – Protein

(0:22:30) – Dr Sam Impey on Protein

(0:43:10) – Sports Medicine Conference

(0:46:20) – Tim and Bevan discuss the weekends racing

(0:59.55) – Cramping

(1:02:13) – Excerpts with Dr Kevin Miller – full interview out tomorrow,

(1:15:00) - Kona

LINKS:

The Jack Daniel’s V-Dot System at https://vdoto2.com/calculator/

Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko at https://ultratrailkosciuszko.com.au/

Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.

Dr Sam Impey on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SamImpey_

Hexis at https://www.hexis.live/

Dr Kevin Miller publications at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kevin-Miller-40

IROMAN 70.3 Langkawi at https://www.ironman.com/im703-langkawi

More about Dr. Kevin Miller – Professor: Dept of Health & Human Performance Texas State University at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-miller-334aab236