Best Supersapiens Podcasts (2024)

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0:14 The Fastest Tour Divide? Ultracycling Bikepacking Race ft Justinas Leveika 26:42

20d ago26:42

26:42

Breaking record and winning one of the hardest ultra cycling races in the world, Tour Divide? In this episode Justinas Leveika who completed the 2024 Tour Divide in just over 13 days and 2 hours, setting the fastest known time for the grand depart and taking the record shares his insights into the race, bike setup and more.Justinas https://www.inst…

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013: Transcontinental Race 2024 & Ultimate Bike Setups for Ultra & Adventure Cycling ft Gereon 31:11

2M ago31:11

31:11

Transcontinental Race preview TCR No10 & Ultimate Bike Setups for Ultra & Adventure Cycling ft Gereon Show host: *Sherry*Instagram: @sherry.cycling Guest: *Gereon*Instagram: @Gereon.cyclingCheck and subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races⤵️ https://buzzalong.cc ----------------------------------------…

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012: Bikepacking and Ultra Cycling, All You Need to Know ft Stefan Barth 28:20

3M ago28:20

28:20

Ultra Cycling & Bikepacking: All you need to know! In this episode we reveal the top secrets of some of the most successful ultra cyclist as well as everything you need to know to start your journey including training, nutrition and more! Discover more on this episode with Stefan Barth @stefanbarth-sbucoaching Instagram: @barthsman📖 Ultra cycling &…

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011: Gravel Vs Mountain Bike I Bikepacking & Ultra Off-Road Ft Max Riese Races? 39:38

4M ago39:38

39:38

Curious about the difference between a mountain bike vs gravel bike in off-road ultra races and bikepacking?Discover more on this episode with Max Riese from @gravgravcc Instagram: @KleinerrieseWebsite: https://gravgrav.cc/enCheck and subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races⤵️https://buzzalong.cc/-----…

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Thank you, and a big announcement 5:14

6M ago5:14

5:14

Please follow David and Xylon on their new podcast. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1-better-podcast0 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/1-better-hidden-stories-in-sport/id1733835329

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010: What's It Like Being a Cycling Content Creator? Bikes, Adventures & Ultra Cycling ft Juliet Elliot 39:26

6M ago39:26

39:26

*How Do Cyclists Balance Racing and Content Creation?* Discover more on this episode as we delve into bike adventures, creating content, ultra cycling races, Across Andes Race and more with Juliet Elliot.Check and subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races⤵️https://buzzalong.cc/--------------------------…

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Overtraining May not Exist - Assoc Prof Alex Coates 1:26:19

6M ago1:26:19

1:26:19

Alex is the principal investigator at the “Exercise physiology and performance lab” at Simon Fraser University having completed her PhD at the university of Guelph with Dr Jamie Burr and some postdoctoral work at McMaster university. Her research explores adaptive and maladaptive physiological responses to exercise stress. Her research aims to dete…

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Sleep and Circadian Rhythm 36:41

6M ago36:41

36:41

(01:06) Community Updates (02:55) Xylon Training Update (06:56) Episode Starts (08:01) How Important is Sleep? (10:34) What is the Circadian Rhythm? (11:26) Chronotypes (15:00) Jet Lag and Circadian Rhythm Changes (18:25) Light Exposure and Jet Lag (19:48) Travelling East vs Travelling West (21:49) Circadian Rhythm and Food (25:01) What Implication…

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009: Can One Bike Do it All? All Road Vs Gravel bike, Adventure Cycling and Bike Tech ft Jeff Webb 39:57

7M ago39:57

39:57

Can one bike truly do it all? In this episode of the Buzzalong Cycling Podcast we dive into the All Road vs Gravel debate and what is the difference between an All Road and an Endurance bike. If you are Curious about the perfect bike for bikepacking and ultra cycling don't miss this episode as we uncover the latest tech innovations with Jeff Webb, …

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RED-S, Nutrition when injured and weight loss - Scott Tindal: Chief Nutrition Officer at Fuelin 1:50:42

7M ago1:50:42

1:50:42

(00:00) Introduction (01:30) Supersapiens scientific research (04:52) Episode starts (07:45) What was Scott’s academic journey? (10:25) Why is Nutrition often Secondary in Medical Care? (15:19) How did Scott get into Physiotherapy as a career? (18:06) How did Scott end up back in Australia? (21:14) What Role does Nutrition Play in Injury? (28:05) R…

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Low Carb for Athletes, Learning Metabolism through Diabetes and Diabetes as an Asset - Dr Andrew Koutnik 1:41:31

7M ago1:41:31

1:41:31

Andrew is a researcher studying the influence of nutrition and metabolism on health, disease, and performance. He gained his Exercise Science degree from FSU before pursuing his doctorate in Biomedical Sciences with the Metabolic Medicine Lab at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Personally, he also uses exercise, nutrition, a…

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008: How Do You Train For Long Distance Cycling? Training Zones, FTP & Weight Loss with with Luka Löer SCYENCE.CC 35:07

8M ago35:07

35:07

Do you want to cycle long distances but don't know where to start? My cycling coach Lukas Löer from SCYENCE.CC reveals all the insights into training zones, FTP, VO2 Max, weight loss and endurance, all while keeping your TSS and Zones in mind. This training plan will help you cycle faster for longer.💥Check out the Buzzalong Training Plan: https://w…

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Biggest Training Mistakes Being Made 53:34

8M ago53:34

53:34

Biggest Training Mistakes In this episode David and Xylon address some common mistakes athletes make and how to address them. (00:00) Introduction (02:40) Community Shoutouts (05:30) Episode Starts (08:20) What are the fundamentals of training? (10:41) Why does the body improve? (13:03) The problems with boom or bust training (15:56) Waxing and wan…

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007: What Went Down in Ultracycling? Season Recap, FKT Conquests, and Dotwatcher Wisdom with Kitty Dennis 45:09

9M ago45:09

45:09

What Went Down in Ultracycling? In this episode, our special guest, Kitty Dennis, Managing Editor of Dotwatcher, provides an exclusive insider's perspective on the season recap, Fastest Known Time (FKT) conquests, and the invaluable wisdom gleaned from the Dotwatcher platform.Check out the @Dotwcher website and Instagram for more information, resou…

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Being blown up, The Human Weapon System & Wearables - Dr Chris Myers 1:13:26

9M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Chris is the Head Coach & founder at 3 Sports Science. Alongside this he works as Exercise Physiologist and Human Performance Optimization Program Coordinator for the US Air Force. After enlisting into the US army he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned into the Military Police (MP) Corps serving 3 to…

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Lisa Klein, Olympic Champion – Fueling the Olympics and maturing as a professional cyclist 1:11:28

9M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Lisa is a professional cyclist with Lidl Trek. She is an Olympic gold medalist from Tokyo 2021 and World record holder in the team pursuit with Germany. She is also a world champion in the mixed relay team time trial, national German time trial champion and multiple medalist at the European championships. She has won the Healthy Ageing Tour as well…

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Prof Paul Laursen - Improving Fat Burning, Durability and AI Coaching 1:29:33

10M ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Paul is the Co Founder and CEO of HIIT Science, Co Founder and head of product at Athletica AI and an adjunct professor at Auckland University Of Technology and the University of Agder. He has previously worked at High Performance Sport New Zealand, and as an associate professor at Edith Cowan University in Australia. He currently coaches a select …

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Life Battery, Adapting to Training and Life Stress 51:24

10M ago51:24

51:24

In this Episode Xylon and David discuss the concept of 'life battery' and how athletes adapt to training. Particularly in the context of other stressors such as work of family. (00:00) Introduction (02:55) Community Shoutouts (05:51) Episode Starts, what is life battery? (07:35) Effect of Stress on Glucose (09:00) Stress and Adaptation (12:35) Fact…

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006: Why do cyclists use continuous glucose monitors? Insights ft Dr. David Lipman - Supersapiens 1:00:57

10M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Why do cyclists use continuous glucose monitors? Insights into race fuelling, glucose levels, recovery and more ft Dr. David Lipman. I had an insightful chat with Dr. David Lipman who is part of the Supersapiens team about how continuous glucose monitors work and how they can impact your fuelling strategy, performance and recovery for ultra-distanc…

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Fernanda Maciel – High Mountain Fueling, FKTs vs Ultras and Capoeira 1:16:02

11M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

03:00 – Community shoutouts 10:00 – Episode starts 12:15 – How did Fernanda get into gymnastics and how did she end up in the USA for it? 14:15 – How did Jiu Jitsu and Capoeira impact Fernanda’s trail running and mountaineering? 17:20 – How did Fernanda transition into running from her martial arts and gymnastics? 19:10 – How did Fernanda become a …

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005: Ultra Cycling Hacks & Strategies for Transcontinental Race & Race Across America ft Christoph Strasser 44:36

11M ago44:36

44:36

Ultra Cycling Hacks & Strategies for Transcontinental Race & Race Across America with Christoph Strasser, ultra cyclist, 6 times winner of Race Across America (RAAM), 24h record holder and two times winner of Transcontinental race (TCR). We unveil the secrets for performance and how to prepare for the Transcontinental Race from training to nutritio…

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Stephen Scullion – Marathon pacing, mental health, training with Mo Farah, microdosing carbohydrates, fasted training 1:55:10

11M ago1:55:10

1:55:10

01:57 – Community shoutouts 06:55 – David & Xylon update 09:34 – Episode starts 10:48 – What does Stephen call himself? 12:54 – What was Stephen’s first race? 14:17 – What was Stephen’s most recent race? 19:17 – Where did Stephen run his 2:09 20:20 – What was the genesis of Stephen’s thoughts around his relationship with running? 27:10 – Stephen ex…

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Protein, Weight Loss, Ketones & Supplementation approach - Assoc Prof Brendan Egan 1:50:24

12M ago1:50:24

1:50:24

Brendan Egan is the head of the School of Health & Human Performance at Dublin City University. Brendan’s research investigates skeletal muscle function and adaptation across the life course, with special interest in the synergy between nutrition and exercise interventions ranging from athletes to older adults Brendan received his BSc Sport and Exe…

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004: Saving watts and upgrades for long distance cycling, Aero, 1x vs 2x & Pro Gear ft Ard Kessels founder of Kogel Bearings 31:09

12M ago31:09

31:09

In this episode, we sit down with Ard Kessels, Founder of Kogel Bearings to discuss watt-saving tactics, drive train efficiency enhancements, and more for ultra-distance cycling. Stay ahead of the cycling game with the Buzzalong Cycling Podcast! ***** Watch the Full Video Podcast & Adventure Cycling Videos at my Youtube Channel @Buzzalong.cycling *…

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Ruth Croft – Winning Western States, Training for UTMB & Improving Recovery with Supersapiens 1:13:57

12M ago1:13:57

1:13:57

Ruth is a professional trail runner hailing from the West Coast of New Zealand, most famous for winning the 2022 Western States 100, having come second the year prior. Trail running fans were no stranger to Ruth though, given her absolute dominance of the 30-50k distance in the years preceding this having won some of the most prestigious trail race…

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Zone 2 Training, Metabolic flexibility & Fasted training - Kristi Storoschuk 1:42:02

1y ago1:42:02

1:42:02

Kristi is a PhD Candidate in Muscle Physiology at Queen’s University with the goal of contributing to our understanding of diet, food timing, exercise, and metabolism. She is wildly passionate and curious about all things diet, lifestyle, metabolic flexibility, aging, and longevity. You may recognize Kristi from her work in science communication wi…

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Petter Engdahl- VO2Max 92, Training with Kilian Jornet, 120g/hr of Carbohydrates 1:29:33

1y ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Petter is a professional trailrunner/skier for the Adidas Terrex team. In 2022 Petter won the high profile Transvulcania race in La Palma and the CCC race at UTMB, setting a new record, amongst other races leaving him with a top 10 ranking in the trailrunning world. He holds the fastest known time for Kebnekaise (sweden’s highest mountain) which is…

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003: Crossing Continents By Bike, Transcontinental Race Route & Insights ft Josh Ibbett 32:07

1y ago32:07

32:07

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Ibbett to discuss the Transcontinental Race. Dive into the details of this extraordinary race, including its unique route, logistical considerations, and the mindset required for success. Gain valuable race insights and a firsthand account of the unforgettable experiences encountered when crossing continents b…

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Golf Fueling, Circadian Shifts and Carbohydrate Periodization - David Dunne CEO of Hexis Live 1:04:23

1y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

01:32 – Community Shoutouts Café Legs Blog:https://blog.supersapiens.com/beating-cafe-legs/ 06:55 – Episode Starts 07:44 – What is David’s academic background? 09:40 – What interested David in the behavior change and why did he study it? 11:30 – What is the difference between endurance and team sport athletes? 14:28 – How has David’s more general b…

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Ketones for Performance, EPO & Overreaching with Brian McMahon - Chief Strategy Officer at deltaG Ketones 1:30:12

1y ago1:30:12

1:30:12

Show Notes: 01:35 - Community shoutouts Lisa Norden Blog: https://blog.supersapiens.com/how-lisa-norden-optimizes-glucose-to-achieve-ironman-goals/ Blog Xylon Mentions: https://blog.supersapiens.com/unlocking-adaptation-the-vital-connection-between-sleep-and-nutrition/ 04:50 - David’s training and low intensity training 09:15 - Episode Starts 09:57…

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002: Conquering Tour Divide Bikepacking Race, Unbound Gravel & Bikepacking in the US I Lauren Brownlee 49:08

1y ago49:08

49:08

In this episode, we dive deep into the exciting Tour Divide, featuring exclusive insights and updates from none other than Lauren Borwlee, the remarkable cyclist who was the first woman to cross the finish line in Tour Divide 2021. Join us as we explore the evolution of the gravel scene and bikepacking in the US, and compare the epic Unbound Gravel…

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Tsgabu Grmay - First Ethiopian pro cyclist, Crying on the start line of the Tour de France, adapting nutrition and training to become better 10 years later 1:22:25

1y ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Tsgabu Grmay is a professional cyclist who rides for Jayco AlUla. Tsgabu is the first Ethiopian ever to ride the Tour de France. He is a 3x national road champion, 6x national time trial champion and a former African time trial champion. Tsgabu became the first Ethiopian to win an international cycling race when he won a stage of the Tour of Taiwan…

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001: Unveiling the Secrets of Ultra Cycling, Sleep Deprivation & Gravel with Transcordilleras Unsupported Winner I Insider Tips 33:21

1y ago33:21

33:21

In this episode, we explore the fascinating topics of sleep deprivation, ultra cycling, and ultra gravel racing with a very special guest - Julian Manrique. As the winner of Transcordilleras 2023 Unsupported, Julian brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our discussion. ***** Watch the Full Video Podcast & Adventure Cycling Videos at my You…

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Skye Moench – The business of triathlon, Rivalry in men’s vs women’s triathlon, Financially going from age grouper to pro 1:32:58

1y ago1:32:58

1:32:58

Skye is a professional Ironman triathlete who quit a well-paying accounting job in pursuit of her dreams. She worked two jobs to put herself through college and graduated at 22 with a masters degree. She officially became a pro triathlete in 2016 and has since won multiple professional races in the 70.3 and full distance ironman. Her debut at Kona …

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How long should you be recovering after an endurance event? 47:26

1+ y ago47:26

47:26

00:35 – Weather chat 02:35 – Episode starts 06:30 – Is recovery part of the event you do? 09:10 – Is recovery different when you are doing a new distance? 12:13 – Training age and load tolerance. 17:30 – Stress tolerance and load imposed from non-training factors. 18:26 – HRV discussion 21:02 – Muscle soreness vs hormonal recovery 26:10 – Nutrition…

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Tao Geoghegan Hart: Health vs Output, Fueling in the Peloton, Overnight Glucose 1:39:01

1+ y ago1:39:01

1:39:01

Tao Geoghegan Hart is a professional cyclist with Ineos Granadiers who showed his potential from an early age when he was one of the best junior riders in the world. His development continued steadily in the pro ranks until he came of age in 2020, winning the Giro d’Italia, cycling’s second biggest race after the Tour de France. Tao is a deep think…

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Phil Southerland: Supersapiens Founder and CEO, how SS came to exist and the future of CGM 1:48:20

1+ y ago1:48:20

1:48:20

Today, we’re talking to Phil Southerland, CEO and Founder of Supersapiens. As founder of the all-diabetes cycling team starting with the Team Type 1 Foundation and then Team Novo Nordis. Phil has leveraged CGM to help to deliver hope and inspiration for people with diabetes. Through that experience, he pioneered getting CGM to the bike computer, wh…

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Matt Fox – Chasing a sub 2:20 Marathon, Cramping and Making Content 1:37:11

1+ y ago1:37:11

1:37:11

02:11 – Community shoutouts 10:40 – Episode starts 11:39 – Discussion of different training and paces for middle distance and long distance 13:42 – How did Matt start in sport? 17:21 – What did Matt do between quitting middle distance and starting marathoning? 19:22 – What motivated Matt to start running marathons? 23:02 – How did Matt progress so …

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Dr Megan Walker – Over 120g/hr of carbohydrates for 10hrs, Female’s Glucose, Training while balancing Life Battery 1:15:47

1+ y ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Megan is a Doctor in the Royal Air Force as well as riding for the Pro-Noctis Heidi Kjeldsen 200 Degrees Coffee Cycling Team in the UK. Despite facing multiple challenges in her athletic life, she never gave up and is in pursuit of her dream. She is a self admitted sun and peanut butter lover. 01:30 – Xylon’s recent achievements 03:00 – Dave’s trai…

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Jack Thompson - Everesting every week, carbohydrate periodization and dealing with mental challenges in sport and life 1:33:36

1+ y ago1:33:36

1:33:36

Jack joins us to talk about his 2022 project. We talk Everesting, prepping for the year, nutrition and what things look like for Jack going forward. Enjoy, and please see the links below for blogs on Jack, his website and where you can donate. 01:33 – Community shoutouts and Supersapiens’ opportunity with the NBA Launchpad 05:53 – Dave and Xylon’s …

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Jared Fair SVP of Finance Supersapiens – Glucose in Esports, Moustaches and life in Guantanamo Bay. 1:28:10

1+ y ago1:28:10

1:28:10

Jared previously worked as a business consultant, fitness coach and life coach. He is also an ex golf pro, pickleball aficionado and has lived in Cuba, twice. Additionally recently retired from twitch streaming Call of Duty and is the supporting organism for one of the world’s best moustaches. Show notes: 01:00 – Xylon gets outrun by children 02:02…

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Ryan Collins World Record Ultracyclist & Nutritional Physiologist - fueling every 48mins & 10 secs, 8.5hr indoor rides and how to experiment with your fueling 1:32:47

1+ y ago1:32:47

1:32:47

We’re talking to Ryan Collins from Maryland in the US. In 2017, Ryan was invited to the Olympic training center in a bid to make it to the Olympics but an accident with a car ended that dream. His dedication through surgery then rehab saw him come back to win the USA 12-hour TT national championships and setting an age group record in the World Tim…

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Free Diver, Fatima Korok – Dealing with Stress, Finding Limits, Ongoing Learning and Ultimate Preparation 1:29:25

1+ y ago1:29:25

1:29:25

Fatima is a professional free diver and a 3 time world champion. In addition to being Hungary’s first world champion free diver, she holds 16 national records and has dived to a distance of 101m. 2:00 – Supersapiens in the Free-Diving World 2:35 – Community Shoutouts 5:38 – David’s training and Xylon’s question about his training 10:41 – David’s nu…

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James MacDonald: Fitting training for a 24hr world record around fulltime work, Don't quit at night or on top of a hill and using Supersapiens to ensure you've eaten enough in a day 1:42:37

1+ y ago1:42:37

1:42:37

James MacDonald is an ultra endurance cyclist who holds the record for the fastest solo ride from John O'Groats to Land's End AND back again, covering 2711 kilometers in 5 days, 18 hours, and 3 minutes. He has completed race across America where participants must ride 3000 miles across 12 states. By day he works as a customer engineer at Google. 03…

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Kristina Skroce: How to approach learning with Supersapiens, differences between users, glucose performance zones and professional basketball 1:30:24

1+ y ago1:30:24

1:30:24

Kristina Skroce is a Sport Physiologist at Supersapiens and PhD student at University of Rihecka (Faculty of Medicine). Kristina has coached elite triathletes for the Italian and Croatian national teams and is a former coach at Team Novo Nordisk. She holds a Master’s of Science in Sports & Exercise from the university of Verona. Kristina has 12 pub…

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Supersapiens CGM, iPhone 14 Sat, Noses 48:38

1+ y ago48:38

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2:30 we are testing the Supersapiens CGM 4:45 what is Supersapiens and what are continuous blood glucose monitors 6:45 installing the CGM sensor 9:30 the Supersapiens ecosystem 16:30 the control system of blood glucose 18:45 Actionable learnings in ‘flattening the curve’ Take a walk after a meal Apple cider vinegar?? Food order Caffeine 23:00 use i…

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Kristian Blummenfelt – Fueling Kona vs St George, Brick Sessions, Recovery nutrition and Running 40km pre-Kona 1:28:56

1+ y ago1:28:56

1:28:56

Kristian Blummenfelt is the current Olympic triathlon champion, IRONMAN 70.3 WorldChampion, former IRONMAN world champion and current IRONMAN World Record holder. Kristian is also the first man to go under 7 hours for the IRONMAN distance and is part of the Norwegian hype train... BUT his biggest claim to fame is becoming the first person to beat G…

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Gustav Iden - Winning Kona, Training on Feel vs Data and developing THOSE SHOES with ON. 1:04:10

1+ y ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Gustav Iden started his career in 2014 where he won both the Norwegian triathlon and Duathlon titles. He went on to score a top 10 in the junior world championships the following year. He is the current IRONMAN World Champion and course record holder in Kona, former multiple 70.3 world champion and a double WTS bronze medalist. He is part of the No…

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Gustav Iden Teaser 5:15

1+ y ago5:15

5:15

In this upcoming episode, we sat down with IRONMAN World Champion, Gustav Iden. The full episode will be out on 28 November. Subscribe to the Supersapiens podcast to not miss it. Topics in the episode will include: Training with data versus feel. How frequently he chooses to race. How they choose when to have days off. Working with ON to develop hi…

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Robby Ketchell - Engineering the fastest marathon in history and innovation in cycling with Team Sky and Garmin-Sharp 2:02:17

2y ago2:02:17

2:02:17

Robby Ketchell, is a data scientist in professional sports began with Garmin-Sharp Pro Cycling where he was the Director of Sports Science and was known as the team’s 'secret weapon' for the number of innovations he brought to the sport. Among his many technological achievements, Ketchell is the creator of the fastest speed suit in the world, the B…

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