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• From Durango to the World Stage: Riley Amos’ MTB Journey & the Nutrition Behind His Wins

  Send us a textIn this episode #163 we talk with Olympic Mountain Biker Riley Amos about:Nutrition and hydration and its evolution as he joined the elitesHow he uses caffeine and supplements like sodium bicarbonate and beta-alanineActive and passive heat training23-year-old Riley Amos was born and raised in Durango, Colorado, and has certainly made a name for himself in the mountain biking circuit since he went pro in 2021. Introduced to cycling through Durango Devo, an after-school program for youth in his community, he went on to ride for the Bear National team from ages 17 through 20, racing nationally and internationally. In 2021, he signed with Trek Factory Racing and went on to win 9 World Cups in the u23 category in 2024, as well as earned the title of the u23 Short Track World Champion. He also competed at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, where he rode his way into 7th place. This year, he took home the 2025 Pro XCO National Championship. When he’s not competing across the globe, he loves spending time in his community in Durango, where he hunts, fishes, camps and spends time with friends. Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.Connect w/ Riley: IG: www.instagram.com/rj_amosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rileyamos1118Mentioned:Maurten Gels: https://amzn.to/47M30ZOSkratch: https://amzn.to/4oZMGenKenetik Ketones: https://drinkkenetik.com/Asker Jeukendrup study: https://karger.com/anm/article-abstract/57/Suppl.%202/18/39986/The-Myths-Surrounding-Pre-Exercise-CarbohydrateBeta-Alanine & Creatine: Save 20% MSRP: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 50% off your 1st Trifecta Nutrition order with code NR50: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/qnNk05 Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].

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• From Casual Miles to Ultras: Cindy Shepard on Fueling, Hydration & Hard Lessons Learned

  Send us a textIn this episode #162 we talk with ultraunner and advocate Cindy Shepard about:Going from a casual runner to an ultramarathon athleteThe role community plays in maintaining momentum and training consistencyThe evolution of her nutrition and hydration strategies, and how she continues to learn through doingPost-race recovery fuelingCindy Shepard is a Kenyan-born runner from Oregon. She has been running in some capacity since she was little through sports including basketball, soccer and track. Cindy was a casual road runner during college and after while living abroad but fell in love with trail running after moving back home to Portland in 2022. She ran her first ultramarathon in 2023 and has since completed eight ultramarathons, two road marathons, and several sub-ultra trail races. She is dedicated to increasing outdoor access and participation among people with marginalized identities.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.Connect w/ Cindy: IG: instagram.com/blackcindyrunsMentioned:Wy'East Wolfpack: https://www.wyeastwolfpack.com/GU Gels: https://amzn.to/3XcUixXGU Summit Tea: https://amzn.to/48z1aMkSkratch: https://amzn.to/4oZMGenTailwind Grape Drink Mix: https://amzn.to/48mvyZdRogue Gorge: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132413Stumptown Trail Runs: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=119700Woof Project: https://www.woofproject.org/MORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 50% off your 1st Trifecta Nutrition order with code NR50: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/qnNk05 Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].

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• Carbs & Training Adaptations: What Athletes Need to Know with Dr. Mark Hearris

  Send us a textIn episode #161 we spoke with researcher Dr. Mark Hearris about:Carbohydrate metabolism and exercise performanceCo-ingesting protein with carbs for recoveryDual-source carbohydrates and liver glycogen repletionPeriodizing nutrition and training goalsDr. Mark Hearris is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition at Manchester Met University. His research interests lie in the field of carbohydrate metabolism, where he has investigated the influence of carbohydrate availability in modulating exercise performance and training-induced adaptations. This research has informed modern carbohydrate feeding guidelines during exercise as well as current periodisation strategies for the endurance athlete. Mark’s current research focuses on the use of 13C magnetic resonance spectroscopy to non-invasively measure skeletal muscle and liver glycogen metabolism in response to exercise and carbohydrate feeding.Mark is also a Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition. He has applied his expertise across team and endurance sports, including as a consultant performance nutritionist in pro football 2016-2021.Connect with Dr. Hearris:LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mark-hearris-07a14043International Sport & Exercise Nutrition Conference: https://isenc.co.uk/Co-ingesting whey protein with dual source carbohydrate enhances amino acid availability without compromising post-exercise liver glycogen resynthesis: https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/publications/co-ingesting-whey-protein-with-dual-source-carbohydrate-enhances-Other Studies Mentioned:Asker Jeukenrup: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Asker-Jeukendrup120g carbs/hour - 3hrs cycling: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00091.2022Fuel for the Work Required: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-018-0867-7Trent Stellingwerff study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36894187/MORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 50% off your 1st Trifecta Nutrition order with code NR50: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/qnNk05 Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].

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• Fueling the Fast Lane: Tasman Nankervis’ Journey from Young Cyclist to Record Breaker

  Send us a textIn episode #160 we talk with Aussie cyclist, coach and exercise physiologist, Tasman Nankervis about:The evolution of cycling nutrition from low-carb to high-carb.The impact of proper fueling and hydration on performance and recovery.Strategies for different cycling disciplines: gravel, mountain biking, and cyclocross.The role of caffeine and other supplements in endurance sports.Tips for training in extreme heat and adapting to different climates.The importance of gut training for endurance athletes.Hailing from Victoria, Australia Tasman Nankervis has been riding bikes since he was a kid and never stopped. The youngest in a big family, he got into the sport by way of his older brothers, always wanting to keep up and never miss out on the fun. As a multi disciplinary cyclist with international experience representing his country, as well as a national champion and UCI continental team member, Tasman balances his cycling aspirations with working as an Exercise Physiologist and Cycling Coach, helping others achieve their goals with the prescription of exercise and education. Connect with Tasman:IG: www.instagram.com/tasman_nan Mentioned:Great Forest National Park FKT article: https://flowmountainbike.com/features/tasman-nankervis-claims-great-forest-national-park-fkt/Skratch Super High Carb Mix: https://amzn.to/4hW4sMLSkratch Energy Bars: https://amzn.to/47SxicqSkratch Unsweetened Electrolyte Mix: https://amzn.to/4nSIDipSkratch Energy Chews: https://amzn.to/47yYs9gVegemite: https://amzn.to/4oCPuhkSIS Nootropic Gels, available on the Feed: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionBeta-alanine, 20% off MSRP on Fullscript: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellIOC recommendation: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5867441/MORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 50% off your 1st Trifecta Nutrition order with code NR50: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/qnNk05 Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].

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• Beyond the Gym: How Creatine Fuels Muscle, Mind & Resilience with Dr. Scott Forbes

  Send us a textIn episode #159 we talk with premier creatine researcher Dr. Scott Forbes about:Creatine supplementation improving cognitive functions like memory, attention, and reaction time.Creatine during times of stress, including sleep deprivation and hypoxia, and its potential effects in aiding in recovery from traumatic brain injuriesDr. Scott Forbes is a professor and chair in the department of Physical Education Studies at Brandon University. He is also a scientific advisor and fellow for the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and a clinical exercise physiologist and high-performance specialist through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Dr. Forbes has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 5 book chapters, with a primary focus on the interaction of exercise and nutrition to optimize muscle, bone, and brain health.Connect with Dr. Forbes:IG: instagram.com/scott_forbes_phdResearch: researchgate.net/profile/Scott-ForbesMentioned:Dr. Darren Candow, NR episode #57: bit.ly/3JLwI8dSupplemental creatine monohydrate loading improves cognitive function in experienced mountain bikers: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32955844/ Prevention of complications related to traumatic brain injuury in children and adolescents with creatine administration: an open label randomized pilot study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16917445/Gummies: www.wired.com/story/creatine-gummies-dubious-claims/Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among US adults: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7026167/Timing of creatine supplementation around exercise: a real concern: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8401986/Dr. Stacy Ellery research on expecting and new mothers: hudson.org.au/researcher-profile/stacey-ellery/NR's Recs on Fullscript (20% off MSRP): fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellNR's Recs on Amazon:Thorne: https://amzn.to/4qIcuNaMomentous: https://amzn.to/4qGnDOJMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 50% off your 1st Trifecta Nutrition order with code NR50: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/qnNk05 Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].

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