Best Fuel For The Sole Podcasts (2024)

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87 | Fuel for the Sole in Paris with Ashley Young (wife of Clayton Young) 29:46

14h ago29:46

29:46

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we chat with Ashley Young, wife of Olympic marathoner Clayton Young, about how he fuels his body to perform at its best. We discuss: How Clayton fuels his 120 mile weeks What changes he’s made to his nutrition in the last year His hydration strategy and how he thrived at the Trials in Orlando His favorite Costco pick…

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Jessica Wylychenko, RD | Fueling Your Next Marathon PR 1:22:15

2d ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Jessica Wylychenko is a Winnipeg-based Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping runners optimize their performance through her company, Speed & Savoury. With fall marathons on the horizon, Jessica shares essential strategies for marathoners to effectively manage their fueling and hydration, aiming to prevent injuries, maximize training gains…

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Reid Coolsaet | 10 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Level Racing 1:40:51

5h ago1:40:51

1:40:51

For anyone who may be experiencing Olympic withdrawal like I am, fear not, this episode is for you! We get to relive many of the memorable races from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games alongside one of Canada's elite distance runners and two-time Olympian in the marathon, Reid Coolsaet. Reid was first on the show to celebrate our 100th episode and he als…

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Bonus Episode: Live from Nashville 59:30

3h ago59:30

59:30

In our first ever LIVE Fuel for the Sole episode, we head to Nashville to answer a bunch of listener questions. We chat about: Fueling and hydrating properly for ultras The importance of protein timing When and how to incorporate collagen Sodium needs and how they differ for everyone A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ f…

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86 | Understanding blood panels, electrolyte drink alternatives and other listener questions 44:34

21d ago44:34

44:34

If you’re training for a fall marathon, now is the time to get your blood drawn and check your levels. We discuss blood panel results and answer a bunch of other questions, including: Alternatives to expensive electrolyte drinks If you should “count” the gel you take before you start running If the train low/ race high carb theory is legitimate The…

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Johnny Coffin | Paris Olympic Track & Marathon Recap 1:57:21

23d ago1:57:21

1:57:21

I don't know about you but my family has had a very exciting couple of weeks taking in all of the Olympic action from Paris, and joining me to break down our highlights and takeaways from the athletics program is my husband and two-time Inspired Soles guest, Johnny Coffin. We don't claim to be experts but I think it's fair to say that we are track …

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Carolyn Coffin | Uncovering Your Marathon WHY: A Case Study 48:37

27d ago48:37

48:37

Have you ever been told that you need to “know your WHY” when it comes to running and racing? What does that even mean and how do you figure out your WHY? That’s the topic of today’s discussion and I’ve brought on a special guest to help uncover my personal reasons for racing the Chicago Marathon on October 13, 2024! My special guest is none other …

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85 | The return of Awesome Sauce, NA White Claws, protein pills and more listener questions 29:34

1M ago29:34

29:34

On this episode of Fuel for the Sole, Meghann joins the Believe in the Run crew in Baltimore and we answer some more listener questions. We chat about: How Spring Energy brought Awesome Sauce back with a new nutrition label White Claw’s NA seltzers “with electrolytes” If protein pills are a viable option Tart cherry juice, beetroot and more supplem…

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Dr. Duane Scotti | Celebrating 200 Episodes of Inspired Soles + A Big Announcement! 1:15:11

1M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Today we’re celebrating our 200th episode of Inspired Soles and we couldn’t think of a better guest host than fellow physio, running coach, podcaster and trusted friend of the pod, Dr. Duane Scotti from the Healthy Runner Podcast. Duane expertly guided this emotional rollercoaster of a conversation, which kicked off with a pretty huge announcement …

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Kim & Carolyn | Use of Pacers: Road vs. Trail Running 57:26

1M ago57:26

57:26

We’ve talked a lot about pacing strategies on the show and how to pace yourself well throughout a race. But what about the role of a pacer? What is a pacer and why would you want to ask someone to pace you? What does it take to be a good pacer and how do you go about choosing one? What are the rules and etiquette when it comes to pacers and what ty…

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84 | A runner’s experience with Ozempic, fueling fast workouts, effects of dairy and more listener questions 40:35

2M ago40:35

40:35

This week we dive into a bunch of listener questions, including: Another discussion on Ozempic Fueling for workouts vs long runs and easy days The effects of consuming dairy Practicing the carb load A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and Cheribundi!…

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Adam Neiles | First-Time Marathoner’s Race Recap (Manitoba Marathon) 57:48

2M ago57:48

57:48

Adam Neiles is a 27-year-old former football player who now works as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist at Testify Performance in Winnipeg. We first spoke to Adam just a few short months ago (Ep 187) as he was beginning the buildup to his very first marathon…the Manitoba Marathon. At that point he was following a solid plan, spirits were high, an…

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Miriam Betzner | Building Inclusive Running Communities 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

Miriam Betzner fell in love with trail running while living in South Africa. Born on the other side of the world, she grew up on three continents before her family settled in Manitoba. After nine years abroad, she moved back to Manitoba in 2014 and got involved in the local trail running community by volunteering at several local races that first y…

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83 | Your summer hydration and sodium questions answered 40:12

2M ago40:12

40:12

This week we chat all about summer hydration and how you need to adjust for your training, including: How sodium intake is dependent upon exercise and sweat rate The best hydration and electrolyte timing If certain products are best for sodium absorption How and where to figure out your sweat rate and composition A whole lot more! Want to be featur…

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Polly Moody | 2:46 Masters Marathoner on Overcoming Injuries & Setbacks 1:05:15

2M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Hailing from Calgary AB, Polly Moody is a 40-year old mom-of-two, a full-time teacher, and 2:46 marathoner. What makes her story so compelling is just how much adversity she’s had to overcome. After breaking the elusive 3-hour barrier (2:58:38) at the 2015 Boston Marathon without much dedicated training, Polly tried multiple times to go sub-2:55 an…

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Chantelle Erickson | The Mother Runner 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Chantelle Erickson, known as "the mother runner," has enjoyed running for 15 years. Originally from the Greater Toronto Area, she moved west, living in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Her running journey spans obstacle races, marathons, ultras, and multi-stage races, all initially in the pursuit of health and wellness. Starting on a treadmill, she soon e…

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82 | Homemade sports nutrition, hitting the wall, and the energy differences between running and run-walking 33:44

3M ago33:44

33:44

This week we answer a bunch of listener questions, including: Cheaper alternatives to Maurten and other sports gels If it’s OK to make your own sports drinks and fuel If you’re hitting the wall from lack of fueling or other reasons What “bonking” feels like A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.…

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Kevin Barata | On Cocodona 250 & Going Long 1:06:19

3M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Kevin Barata is a 46 year old trail ultrarunner who lives in Abbotsford, BC with his wife and three daughters. He has been a police officer with the RCMP for 21 years and currently works with the Emergency Response Team in the Vancouver Lower Mainland. Kevin has been running ultra marathons since 2014 in various distances from 50km to 250 mile race…

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Ben Flanagan & Rory Linkletter | Rivals & Friends: Breaking Down the Canadian 10k Championships in Ottawa 1:11:08

3M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Rory Linkletter and Ben Flanagan are elite Canadian distance runners and friends who have both been on the show twice. Although they have different primary disciplines, they occasionally compete against one another and that is always a great day for fans of the sport. On May 25th, 2024 they lined up at the Canadian 10k Championships in Ottawa and t…

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81 | The Spring-gate controversy, fueling well gluten-free and mid-race protein 45:23

3M ago45:23

45:23

This week we chat all about Spring Energy gels and their not-so-awesome-sauce flavor. We also answer a few listener questions including: How many carbs and calories are actually in the Awesomesauce Spring energy gels Some gluten-free options for carb loading If you should being taking protein mid-race A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the sh…

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Melvin Yumang | Solving the Marathon Puzzle as a Shift Worker & New Parent 1:02:24

3M ago1:02:24

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Melvin Yumang is a 40-year old flight nurse & runner from St. Agathe, Manitoba who was one half of a recent Couple of the Quarter episode with his wife, Jonelle. Melvin & Jonelle are proud parents to 8-month old baby Jameson and in that episode they opened up about their fertility & health struggles. Today we’re shining a spotlight on Melvin’s runn…

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Dave Stevens | Mastering 100-Milers as a Masters Runner 58:04

3M ago58:04

58:04

Dave Stevens, hailing from Nelson, BC, is an accomplished Elite Ultra Runner, Coach, and Father. By day, Dave serves as a Spatial Analyst for the province while blending a sustainable training regimen into his busy lifestyle. With an impressive track record spanning more than a decade, Dave has secured victories at the Run Rabbit Run 100 miler twic…

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80 | High sodium hydration products, effects of caffeine, racing ultramarathons and more listener questions 43:39

4M ago43:39

43:39

This week we dive into several listener questions, including: How to use the new Skratch Everyday Drink Mix Racing and using caffeinated products Adjusting nutrition and hydration for ultramarathons How meticulous we should be about the “take a gel every 30 minutes” rule A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesole…

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Natasha Wodak | On Missing the Olympic Marathon Standard 59:38

4M ago59:38

59:38

Today we are catching up with 42 year old Canadian marathon record holder Natasha Wodak. Natasha was last on our show in February 2023 and we spent a big portion of that conversation talking about one of the many highlights of her illustrious career where she ran the Canadian marathon record of 2:23:12 in Berlin back in September of 2022. Since the…

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Gina Tranquada | 50km Trail & Road Team Canada Athlete 54:01

4M ago54:01

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Gina Tranquada is a 38 year old occupational therapist, runner, wife and mother-of-two from Winnipeg, MB, who has been tearing it up on the track, road, and trails since we last spoke two years ago. Under the guidance of Olympic marathoner Krista Duchene – who currently holds the Canadian 50km record – Gina has begun making national teams. In Sept …

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Ep 17 | Community-led initiatives: From individual, to collective action 21:21

4M ago21:21

21:21

What are the community-led initiatives and what impact can they make in order to tackle the social and the environmental challenges we are facing? In this episode, we discuss the power of collective action and learn how it can lead to behavioural and systemic changes for a safer and more sustainable future. We talk with Nina Klein, Policy Leader at…

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79 | The 2024 London Marathon race recap 48:50

4M ago48:50

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This week we recap Meghann’s nutrition and hydration strategy for the 2024 London Marathon. We dive into: Travel to London and carb loading along the way Race morning logistics and pre-race nutrition On course fuel options and Meghann’s strategy Post race fun A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmai…

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Jessica Drakul | From Booze to Boston 58:27

4M ago58:27

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Jessica Drakul is a 45-year old adult-onset runner who ran the 2024 Boston Marathon, set a personal best time of 3:40:11, AND re-qualified for next year’s race. Despite it being a warm day that proved challenging for many runners, Jessica maintains that it was only the second hardest thing she’s ever done. The hardest thing? Getting sober 18 years …

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Adam Neiles | Football Player Trains for First Marathon 48:55

4M ago48:55

48:55

Adam Neiles is a 27-year-old Strength & Conditioning Specialist at Testify Performance in Winnipeg. Over the past 7 years, he has trained everyday athletes, pro athletes, and everybody in between to reach their performance potential in their chosen sport(s) while reducing injuries along the way. A graduate of Kinesiology at the University of Manito…

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78 | Boston Marathon recap + how to adjust fueling strategies for warm spring races 45:32

5M ago45:32

45:32

This week we recap our nutrition and hydration strategies for the 2024 Boston Marathon. We also answer listener questions about warm races and how to adjust for them. We dive into: How much the weather impacted race performances at Boston What adjustments need to be made to your sodium and hydration intake How carb loading affects hydration What hy…

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Stuart Chutter | The Parallels Between Running & Farming 58:28

4M ago58:28

58:28

Stuart Chutter is the first trail ultrarunner we’ve had on the show who is also a regenerative farmer from Melville, Saskatchewan. We were super curious about how a person finds the time for both farming and ultrarunning, activities that each require significant commitment, time and energy for success. So we invited Stuart to come on the show to ta…

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Priscilla Forgie | Finding My Fire 57:17

5M ago57:17

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**TRIGGER WARNING - This episode has references to sexual abuse. In this episode, Edmontonian elite ultra runner Priscilla Forgie returns to the show to discuss her contribution to the new book Run for Your Life. This book is an incredible collaboration of short stories written by 13 different runners made possible by several sponsors from Alberta,…

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77 | A discussion on Ozempic and other hot topics 41:27

5M ago41:27

41:27

This week we dive into Oprah’s Ozempic special and why everyone is talking about this new weight loss drug. We chat about: GLP-1 medication, and an overview of this drug Who would and would not benefit from Ozempic Concerns and side effects of GLP-1 Maurten and sodium products A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelfort…

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Omena Babalola | “They Call it a Finish Line For a Reason” 1:05:02

5M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Omena Babalola is an accomplished 55-year old masters sprinter from Winnipeg MB and an absolute force to be reckoned with. Born in Nigeria to two high achieving parents, Omena came to Canada in her early 20s and spent time on Prince Edward Island before completing her MBA at St. Mary’s University in Halifax and following her man to Winnipeg. Omena …

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EP 16 | Gender inequalities in the climate crisis 19:12

5M ago19:12

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How does the climate crisis relate to gender inequalities? Why should we apply a gender lens when it comes to climate policy? In this episode, we explore the intersection of gender and the climate crisis, and the need to put gender justice at the heart of climate justice. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events and…

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Jean Fortier | Québec Mega Trail Founder 50:59

5M ago50:59

50:59

Jean Fortier is the general director and founder of Québec Mega Trail. He joins us to talk about his running origins and dive deep into the past, present and future of this amazing event. QMT is a legendary ultra-trail race, renowned as one of the most beautiful but also as one of the hardest in Canada. Crossing one of the most beautiful places in …

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76 | A discussion with Joshua Rowe, Performance Scientist at Maurten 42:04

6M ago42:04

42:04

This week we spoke with Joshua Rowe, Performance Scientist at Maurten. We chat about: How sports nutrition has played a role in running and racing Why you should fuel low intensity runs How much sodium it takes to break down the hydrogel Where Maurten is headed in the future A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthe…

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Nick Kershaw | Impact Marathon Founder 56:53

5M ago56:53

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Nick Kershaw is a man with a mission. A runner with a background in finance and a passion for international development, Nick joins us from the UK to tell us all about how the Impact Marathon Series came to be and why it is so special. The Impact Marathon Series was born in 2015 from a dream that we could use the simple power of running to uplift c…

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Noé Soulier on Unlocking Movement and Trisha Brown's Economy of Means 21:40

6M ago21:40

21:40

Listen in as choreographer Noé Soulier discusses his commission for Trisha Brown Dance Company with Joyce Programming Manager Noa Rui-Piin Weiss. Soulier recounts his time performing Trisha Brown's work and his admiration of her movement philosophy of weight, inertia, and gravity. The second-ever choreographer to be commissioned by Trisha Brown Dan…

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Jen Shapka | On Embracing Her Run Community 1:03:18

6M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Jen Shapka is a woman with a mission who seemingly can’t say no…and there are many runners who are grateful she says yes most of the time! Jen has moved a lot in her adult life, and it was the frequent moving that made this now 45-year old force herself to find a community wherever she landed. With two small kids at home, a husband away for work, a…

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75 | Tokyo Marathon Recap 57:57

6M ago57:57

57:57

This week we chat with Meghann about her experience at the Tokyo Marathon and dive into all the fueling and logistical details. We discuss: Traveling to Tokyo and adjusting to the time change Some great ways to carb load in Tokyo Her fueling strategy and adjustments based on Tokyo Marathon rules Why we think everyone should run the Tokyo Marathon A…

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Rory Linkletter | On Running Olympic Standard at the Seville Marathon 1:06:31

6M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Rory Linkletter is a professional Canadian athlete who lives and trains in Flagstaff, Arizona, is sponsored by Puma, and is coached by US half marathon record holder, Ryan Hall. He is also now the 2nd fastest Canadian marathoner in history! We first had Rory on the show six months ago (Ep 153) after finishing 19th at the World Championships maratho…

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EP 15 | Green Dreams, Red Flags: Unpacking the European Green Deal 16:57

6M ago16:57

16:57

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of the European Green Deal, a sweeping strategy introduced by the EU in 2019 to confront the ecological crisis head-on. Pledged to enhance citizen well-being, promote clean energy, and safeguard biodiversity, the Green Deal sets ambitious goals to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve …

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Sasha Gollish, Dr. Georgia Lefas & Jamie Donaldson | The Run Retreat Speakers 50:59

6M ago50:59

50:59

Today’s episode features three incredible ladies who all have speaking roles at The Run Retreat, an inaugural women’s event that will be taking place in beautiful Hecla Provincial Park, 2 hours north of Winnipeg, MB, from June 7-9, 2024. Three-time Inspired Soles guest Sasha Gollish is our keynote speaker and in addition to being an elite Canadian …

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74 | Olympic Trials Marathon nutrition recap 43:21

6M ago43:21

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This week we chat all about the Olympic Marathon Trials down in Orlando. We discuss: How athletes fueled before and during the Olympic Trials Marathon A 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials study on females and disordered eating The impact of low energy availability Trials “hot takes” A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforth…

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Couple of the Quarter | Jonelle Koop-Yumang & Melvin Yumang 1:40:29

6M ago1:40:29

1:40:29

Our COTQ series is meant to highlight the different aspects of what it means to be in a partnership when one or both people are runners and do we ever have a power couple to feature today in Jonelle Koop-Yumang and Melvin Yumang. Melvin is the runner of their duo but as you’re about to hear, his 6-year running journey has aligned very closely with …

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Evan Birch | Running Into the Storm 1:05:08

7M ago1:05:08

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Evan Birch is a partner, father, friend, colleague and ultra runner who has been running his entire life, in more ways than one. While his accomplishments range from competing in the Sinister 7 100, the Canadian Death Race and the Divide 200, Evan’s foray into ultra running began in 2017, born out of running away from a two-decade career in emergen…

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73 | The Costco hot dog diet, Berberine supplements and more listener questions 37:03

7M ago37:03

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This week we chat about a viral video of the guy who tried eating nothing but Costco hot dogs for an entire week, and answer a bunch of listener questions, including: How to adjust nutrition for shorter races Some of the best high protein bagel toppings Whether a pre-dinner IPA is better than late night snacking If Berberine supplements are legit A…

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Kevin Beatty | US Olympic Marathon Trials Recap 1:06:10

7M ago1:06:10

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On February 3rd, 2024, the United States held their Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, FL to determine the team they will be sending to the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France. Once every four years the best in the country race head-to-head where the top three men and top three women are chosen to represent the country at the Olympics. Not many cou…

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Ep 14 | From Lignite to Light - Greece's Resilient Energy Transition 17:05

7M ago17:05

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With this episode, we continue to keep our fingers on the pulse of the energy transition in Europe, zooming in on Greece—a country facing the brunt of the climate crisis as one of the eight lignite mining European nations. Our guest, Nikos Mantzaris, a Senior Policy Analyst at the Green Tank, breaks down Greece's energy scene. He dives into the jus…

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