Human Endurance

Vic Johnson is a sports dietician specialising in mountain endurance athletes—from ultra runners, to mountaineers, skiers, and triathletes. Vic provides essential advice on hydration, carbohydrate intake, and the impact of diet on performance and health. We delve into the complexities of nutrition, exploring topics like glycogen stores, fat metabolism, and the differences between male and female nutritional needs. Whether you're an amateur or a pro, this episode offers valuable knowledge to help you enhance your performance and overall well-being.Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:32) What is a mountain sports dietitian(02:07) Vic's background(11:27) The building blocks of nutrition and performance(14:05) The importance of hydration(25:30) Pre-training nutrition(28:44) Fat metabolism and carb intake(34:11) Stress fractures and their relationship to diet(38:22) Periodising Nutrition, Low Carb Diets(42:32) Nutritional differences between men and women(47:49) Intermitent fasting and running performance(50:29) Plant based diets for endurance athletes(56:46) Where to begin with nutrition(59:55) Debunking a nutritional myth(01:03:51) Athlete success storyFollow us:VicBrunaFabiLean more about the Podcast and Fabi & Bruna's Coachingwww.jornadaendurance.comwww.ignitehumanendurance.com

Anton was the first person to ever swim from New Norfolk to Bruny Island in Tasmania. He accomplished this in 15h23min with a pace of 1:35min/100m.We spoke about his journey towards this challenge, including his intense training route, cold training exposure, and performance mindset as well as about the swim in itself, of course. Tune in to learn more about swimming training and to be inspired by this great athlete with such a positive and strong mindset.Chapters:(00:00) Opening(02:51) Swimming journey(09:34) Training volume(16:57) Nutrition in training(20:01) Training routine(30:09) Cold exposure training(36:57) The 58km swim(50:20) Mindset & Mental Training(01:00:24) Hardest part about the swim(01:04:55) Arriving at the coast(01:10:06) Learnings from the swim(01:14:45) Advice for novice swimmers(01:21:32) Fire questionsFollow Anton on Instagram: @anton_ilchenkoFollow Bruna: @justbrunathingsFollow Fabi: endurance_fabi

In this episode of the expert series, we get the chance to talk to Triathlon coach Tom, founder of Sense Endurance Coaching. Tom has been into triathlon since more than 15 years and through time realized that chasing blindly the data can have it's negative impact to performance. Over the years, Tom moved to a more intuitive approach in coaching, focusing more on feel.Tom recently got the chance to learn from and work together with Brett Sutton, who is an icon when it comes to triathlon coaching. Brett's approach further impacted Tom in his believe that training does not need to be overcomplicated and that joy and performance can be found in the simplicity of training.Tune in to learn more about Tom's coaching philosophy and learn more about how important feel is in training.Follow Tom on IG: @senseendurance--------------(00:00) Introduction to Tom and His Journey(00:53) Tom's Philosophy on Coaching and Naming His Business Sense(02:08) Diving into Data vs. Feel in Training(10:52) Training with Brett Sutton(29:34) Applying Brett's Methods to Coaching(40:37) Understanding Easy, Moderate, Medium, Mad(42:59) Maintaining Strong Biomechanics in Long Distance Running(43:39) Training Strategies for Long Runs(47:17) Mental Strength in Endurance Training(48:31) Balancing Fun and Focus in Training(58:56) The Role of Communication in Coaching(01:03:19) Advice for Age Group Triathletes(01:08:18) Rapid Fire Questions and Closing RemarksFollow Tom on Instagram: @senseenduranceLearn more about Tom's coaching: www.sense-endurance.com

In this episode of Human Endurance, we catch up with Paul Robinson a guest we had on last year. Paul is an extraordinary athlete who recently completed the world's hardest triathlon, the Arch to Arc. The race involves running 87 miles from London to Dover, swimming across the English Channel, and cycling 181 miles to Paris. Paul not only finished but also set a new men's non-wetsuit course record. Tune in as Paul shares his race experience and how he managed to physically and push through. Paul also reflects on raising £13,000 for motor neuron disease (MND) research and discusses his future athletic pursuits. (00:00) Introduction (01:14) Paul's Record-Breaking Achievement   (02:44) Reflecting on the Journey   (06:46) The Start of the Arch to Arc Challenge   (10:19) Facing the Channel Swim   (19:30) The Final Leg: Cycling to Paris   (32:17) Support Crew  (32:55) Challenges During the Run   (35:12) Blister Management and Trust in the Team   (37:02) Power Naps and Sleep Strategy   (38:25) Planning for All Eventualities   (39:42) Raising Money for MND Research   (43:15) Mental vs Physical Challenge   (45:54) Post-Race Recovery   (47:43) Shifting Focus to a sub 3 hours Marathon (50:23) Reflections on Life and Challenges   (55:54) Becoming an Open Water Coach   (58:14) Final Thoughts and Advice  

Marco Altini, founder of HRV4Training and advisor at Oura, dives deep into heart rate variability (HRV) and its vital role in optimizing health and athletic performance. He unpacks the true utility of wearables like Oura and Whoop, emphasizing the importance of context in HRV data. The conversation also highlights how lifestyle factors such as sleep quality and hormonal changes influence HRV readings. Whether you're an elite athlete or just starting out, Marco's insights promise to transform your understanding of recovery and training strategies.

In this episode of the Human Endurance Experts series, we dive into an in-depth conversation with Moritz, a 2:23h marathon runner and coach, who found this passion in running after recovering from an ACL tear. Moritz shares his journey, training strategies, and the critical insights he gained along the way. Key highlights include his experiences running majors, his coaching philosophy, training volume and intensity, the balance between data and intuition, running mechanics, and tapering. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced athlete, you'll find valuable tips and motivational anecdotes to improve your own running journey. (00:00) Introduction to Moritz's Running Journey (05:19) Training Capacity (08:42) Training Volume and Intensity (12:06) Balancing Training with Life and Recovery (17:40) Advanced Training Techniques and Nutrition (48:37) Balancing Data and Running by Feel (56:14) Running Mechanics and Technique (01:02:49) Outdoor vs. Treadmill Running (01:06:45) Race Strategy and Preparation (01:17:42) Strength and Conditioning for Runners (01:21:48) Rapid Fire Questions (01:25:46) Conclusion and Farewell Follow us on Instagram: Moritz: @moritzrunning International Running Club Zurich: @irczrh Fabi: @endurance_fabi Bruna: @justbrunathings Be coached by Bruna & Fabi: www.jornadaendurance.com

Fabi embarked on her journey into endurance sports in her mid-twenties. Initially starting with running, she soon found her passion in triathlon. Throughout the conversation we discuss training, mental strategies, and nutrition. You'll hear about her tough training regimen, tips for aspiring triathletes, and her future goals. This candid and motivational conversation is perfect for anyone interested in endurance sports or looking for a story of perseverance and determination. (00:00) Introduction: Meet Fabi (02:25) First Full Distance Triathlon: Challenge Roth Recap (14:44) Ironman Nutrition Mistake (27:31) Ironman Mental Strategies (30:00) Mind vs Body (33:39) Ironman Training (41:11) Peak training and tapering (46:27) What it takes to do a full Ironman (49:05) Making endurance sports more social (51:25) Adapting training when life gets in the way (52:53) Fabi's start in endurance sports (58:24) Fabi's incredible progression in swimming (59:32) Swimming tips from zero to Ironman (01:06:42) What Fabi is most proud of (01:07:24) Advice for aspiring triathletes (01:08:35) Future goals Instagram: @endurance_fabi @justbrunathings

In this episode of the Human Endurance Expert Series, we talked to Brenton Ford, founder of Effortless Swimming. Brenton founded Effortless Swimming with the mission to help people around the world in improving their swimming technique. Effortless Swimming has grown to be one of the biggest channels on Youtube, having 350K followers reaching with 30M+ views on their top videos. Apart from their content, Effortless Swimming provides online courses, in-person clinics, as well as training camps around the world.(00:08) Meet Brenton Ford: Founder of Effortless Swimming(11:13) Common Mistakes and Foundational Skills for Swimmers(18:48) Improving Swimming Technique and Training Tips(29:08) The Importance of Drills and Effective Training(39:34) Skills in Open Water Swimming vs. Pool Swimming(43:51) Increasing Stroke Rate vs. Distance Per Stroke(47:36) Choosing the Right Wetsuit(58:04) Fueling for Long Swim Sessions(01:03:45) The Journey of Effortless Swimming(01:15:53) The Future of Swimming(01:20:30) Fire Questions---Website: https://effortlessswimming.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EffortlessSwimmingFollow Effortless Swimming on IG: @effortlessswimmingFollow Fabi on IG: @endurance_fabiFollow Bruna on IG: @justbrunathings

In this episode of Human Endurance, we dive deep into the incredible transformation journey of Roberto, a former heavy smoker and obese individual who turned his life around to become a top endurance swimmer. Starting from his initial struggles during swim tryouts, Roberto shares how he overcame physical and mental barriers through swimming, therapy, and sheer discipline. Highlights include his participation in the Oceanman competition, qualifying for world finals, and his future goals like the Ocean Seven challenge. Roberto’s story is a testament to the power of the human spirit, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of personal betterment.(00:00) Meet Roberto (03:26) Smoking & Obesity (09:31) Quitting Smoking & Drinking (11:22) The Turning Point: SwimGym (16:13) First Swim (18:15) How Swimming Helped Roberto Quit Smoking (21:24) Improving in Swimming (25:25) Gaining Feel for the Water (28:41) Ocean Swimming Technique (30:50) How to Overcome Plateauing in Swimming (36:00) Discipline Over Motivation: Achieving Long-Term Success in a Sport (38:58) Mind vs. Body in Ultra-Endurance Sports (40:22) The Journey into Endurance Swimming (43:00) The Transformative Pool Session (45:43) Discovering Open Water Swimming (46:37) Overcoming Injury and Embracing the Ocean (52:22) Training for Competitions (01:02:26) The Ocean 7 Dream (01:07:41) Ultimate Goal: Swimming at 70 (01:11:19) Rapid Fire Questions (01:12:15) Final Thoughts and Farewell Follow Roberto on IG: @roblescrauwaetFollow Bruna on IG: @justbrunathingsFollow Fabi on IG: @endurance_fabiFabi & Bruna coach running & triathlon, to learn more head over to: www.jornadaendurance.com

We launched our expert series with our first guest Markus Rummel, physicist and triathlete. Markus founded the company AI Endurance, a platform that leverages AI for coaching. Markus' mission is to modernize coaching by following a scientific and data-driven approach to training. Listen in to learn more about Markus' journey from physics to predicting his own bike power to what became the company AI Endurance is today.(00:00) Introduction(00:49) Markus journey into endurance sports(05:55) Early experiments: Predicting his FTP, challenges in predicting bike performance vs. running performance(16:20) Defining AI, Machine Learning and Generative AI(22:58) AI Endurance: The AI Coach for Runners, Triathletes & Cyclists(26:25) Essential tools to connect with AI Endurance(31:16) The role of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in training & performance(36:18) How AI Endurance uses HRV to determine an Athlete’s threshold(47:06) Challenges in using data for swimming(50:06) AI driven Training Plan creation(01:03:07) AI Coach vs. Human Coach(01:16:03) Future of AI in Sports---Try AI Endurance today for free & support this podcast: https://aiendurance.com?aieref=6839Learn more about human coaching on top of AI Endurance on www.jornadaendurance.com----Follow AI Endurance on IG: @aienduranceFollow Bruna on IG: @justbrunathingsFollow Fabi on IG: @endurance_fabi