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How to Create a Blueprint for Sustainable Running Success with Dr. Allen Lim
Manage episode 400051530 series 2563277
This episode is with Skratch Labs founder, coach, and exercise physiologist Dr. Allen Lim. In his mind, Allen is no different from most people: a complicated person with very simple needs. After a long career in the professional cycling industry, Allen applied his sports science skills to founding and growing Skratch Labs, a sports nutrition company and Boulder-based cafe. When he’s not wrestling with emails, Allen prioritizes taking care of himself, his family, and friends.
In this episode we talk about:
-the world of professional cycling
-exercise science to solve problems
-founding and growing Skratch labs sports nutrition
-consistent habits for improving performance
-work-life balance for sustainable success
We referenced episode 298. Underbirds Flying High: When The Hard Choice Is The Right Choice with Briana Boehmer
Follow Allen on Instagram @allenskratch and Skratch Labs @skratchlabs and For The Long Run @forthelrpod
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support
Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!
Skratch Labs
As a long time partner of the show, you can use FTLR20 for 20% off at SkratchLabs.com on your first purchase!
Emich VW
We’re so excited to be partnering with Emich VW, a family-owned and operated auto group based in the Denver/Boulder area. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, consider electric, and consider the VW ID.4. And if you’re local,stop by the Emich VW dealer and say that we sent you.
2Before
2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries that have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity.
Use code FTLR at 2before.com to save 30% on 20 and multiserve packs.
Boulderthon
Boulderthon is not only a marathon, but also a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and even a kids run: it has a little something for everyone. Sign up for Boulderthon here and use code FTLR20 for $20 off the half or full marathon.
338 episodes
Manage episode 400051530 series 2563277
This episode is with Skratch Labs founder, coach, and exercise physiologist Dr. Allen Lim. In his mind, Allen is no different from most people: a complicated person with very simple needs. After a long career in the professional cycling industry, Allen applied his sports science skills to founding and growing Skratch Labs, a sports nutrition company and Boulder-based cafe. When he’s not wrestling with emails, Allen prioritizes taking care of himself, his family, and friends.
In this episode we talk about:
-the world of professional cycling
-exercise science to solve problems
-founding and growing Skratch labs sports nutrition
-consistent habits for improving performance
-work-life balance for sustainable success
We referenced episode 298. Underbirds Flying High: When The Hard Choice Is The Right Choice with Briana Boehmer
Follow Allen on Instagram @allenskratch and Skratch Labs @skratchlabs and For The Long Run @forthelrpod
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support
Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!
Skratch Labs
As a long time partner of the show, you can use FTLR20 for 20% off at SkratchLabs.com on your first purchase!
Emich VW
We’re so excited to be partnering with Emich VW, a family-owned and operated auto group based in the Denver/Boulder area. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, consider electric, and consider the VW ID.4. And if you’re local,stop by the Emich VW dealer and say that we sent you.
2Before
2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries that have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity.
Use code FTLR at 2before.com to save 30% on 20 and multiserve packs.
Boulderthon
Boulderthon is not only a marathon, but also a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and even a kids run: it has a little something for everyone. Sign up for Boulderthon here and use code FTLR20 for $20 off the half or full marathon.
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