Science Of Ultra

Dr. Roger Enoka discusses neuromuscular control, fatigue, and muscle cramps in runners. He explains the importance of downhill running, sex differences in aging athletes, and antidotes for muscle cramping. The podcast explores motor units, eccentric vs concentric contractions, and the impact of caffeine on endurance events.

Keith Baar, leading expert on tendons and sinews, discusses the importance of connective tissue in muscles and tendons, nutritional support for tendons with gelatin and vitamin C, the impact of gender and estrogen on tendon stiffness, the role of BCAAs in muscle and tendon synthesis, methods for injury prevention in endurance runners, and the benefits of heavy weight training and lifting to failure.

Answers to listener 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.

David Poole, a Professor at Kansas State University specializing in oxygen transport and athletic performance, dives deep into the science of critical power and speed. He explains how these concepts serve as 'fatigue thresholds' in ultra-endurance training. The conversation includes the importance of tailored nutrition strategies, particularly the impact of low-carb, high-fat diets. Poole also addresses gastrointestinal challenges faced by ultramarathon runners and suggests innovative performance optimization techniques, including nitrate supplementation and specialized high-intensity training methods.

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

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

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

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.

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