Welcome to episode 29 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. On this episode: Julie’s 50k Debrief Training: Kept her menstrual cycle normal through 5 months of intense training! Ate more overall especially post workout. Took […] The post HPN 29: An Ultra Story Of Minding Menstruation and Health, Plus: Cold Thermogenesis Is It Right For You? (Hint: It’s Not For Everyone) first appeared on Endurance Planet.

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HPN 29: An Ultra Story Of Minding Menstruation and Health, Plus: Cold Thermogenesis Is It Right For You? (Hint: It’s Not For Everyone)

  Links and resources mentioned: Current Scientific Evidence for a Polarized Cardiovascular Endurance Training Model Fast Talk Labs podcast VDOT calculator Book – “Saddle, Sore: Ride Comfortably, Ride Happy” by Molly Huddle Trace Minerals on Amazon Study – Women’s bike seats: a pressing matter for competitive female cyclists Hand Numbness While Biking: What to Do […] The post ATC 332: Those Final Weeks To Nail A Marathon PR, Numbness on the Bike, What Polarized Training Can Offer, and More first appeared on Endurance Planet.

ATC 332: Those Final Weeks To Nail A Marathon PR, Numbness on the Bike, What Polarized Training Can Offer, and More

On this episode we have The Sock Doc, Dr. Steve Gangemi, joining us. Steve is a natural health care doctor who founded and practices at Systems Health Care, an integrative wellness center in Chapel Hill, NC. Steve is also a longtime endurance athlete and is a wealth of knowledge for athletes looking to optimize wellness. In part 2 of this […] The post Sock Doc 13: Thyroid Health, Part 2 – Hidden Risks, Nutrient Needs, Training Ideas, Self-Care and More first appeared on Endurance Planet.

Sock Doc 13: Thyroid Health, Part 2 – Hidden Risks, Nutrient Needs, Training Ideas, Self-Care and More

Intro Banter Tawnee and Lucho catch up on their current training—Lucho is in the thick of pursuing his Ironman training with 20 hrs a week of training, still including plenty of strength training, and transitioning out of base training already. Meanwhile Tawnee has cut back to low volume and is switching it up to more focusing […] The post ATC 331: Does Lifestyle Affect T More than Increasing Age? Plus: Newbie Triathletes Gettin’ The Run Done, and Female Athlete Heart Rate Considerations first appeared on Endurance Planet.

ATC 331: Does Lifestyle Affect T More than Increasing Age? Plus: Newbie Triathletes Gettin’ The Run Done, and Female Athlete Heart Rate Considerations

  On this episode we welcome MaryBeth Gangemi, who is an expert in holistic health, breathwork, strength training and natural movement. She promotes practical, real world applications of fitness and health for all levels and abilities. MaryBeth lives in Pittsboro, North Carolina, where she and her husband, Steve Gangemi (aka The Sock Doc, who you may […] The post MaryBeth Gangemi: Have You Listened To Your Breath Lately? A Guide to Holistic Wellness Via Better Breathing, Natural Movement and More Time Spent Outdoors first appeared on Endurance Planet.

MaryBeth Gangemi: Have You Listened To Your Breath Lately? A Guide to Holistic Wellness Via Better Breathing, Natural Movement and More Time Spent Outdoors

    On this episode of Ask the Coaches with Lucho and Tawnee: Joel asks: Down on CarboPRO? Hi guys. Been listening to the podcast for years so thanks for continuing to produce it! I got the impression from the discussion during ATC 328 that you are down on Carbopro. I have no affiliation with […] The post ATC 330: Sports Drink Rundown, Training Considerations For A Woman’s Cycle, Going 80/20 with MAF, and More first appeared on Endurance Planet.

ATC 330: Sports Drink Rundown, Training Considerations For A Woman’s Cycle, Going 80/20 with MAF, and More

  Welcome to episode 28 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. On this episode: Intro All things summer & healthy balance Julie and Tawnee life updates, with Julie’s approach to healthy 50k training (more sleep, […] The post HPN 28: Oral Contraceptives Impair Lean Mass Gains, Plus: Deep Dive Into Mental Health and Menstrual Recovery For Athletes, Coaches and More first appeared on Endurance Planet.

HPN 28: Oral Contraceptives Impair Lean Mass Gains, Plus: Deep Dive Into Mental Health and Menstrual Recovery For Athletes, Coaches and More

  Intro: On this special episode of Ask the Coaches, Tawnee and Lucho are joined by former EP editor and co-host, Brock Armstrong. Brock shares about his new podcast and wellness program, and helps the crew answer this week’s questions. The crew also chats about mental health and motivation, asking Lucho some questions about his […] The post ATC 329: Surprise Guest Joins, Plus: MAF vs. HIIT For Health-Based Fitness, Side Sports While Endurance Training, and More first appeared on Endurance Planet.

ATC 329: Surprise Guest Joins, Plus: MAF vs. HIIT For Health-Based Fitness, Side Sports While Endurance Training, and More

On this episode we have The Sock Doc, Dr. Steve Gangemi, joining us. Steve is a natural health care doctor who founded and practices at Systems Health Care, an integrative wellness center in Chapel Hill, NC. Steve is also a longtime endurance athlete and is a wealth of knowledge for athletes looking to optimize wellness. In this 2-part series we […] The post Sock Doc 12: Thyroid Health, Part 1 – The What, How and Why of Thyroid Problems, Testing, Medications and The Impact of Thyroid on Health and Performance first appeared on Endurance Planet.

Sock Doc 12: Thyroid Health, Part 1 – The What, How and Why of Thyroid Problems, Testing, Medications and The Impact of Thyroid on Health and Performance

  On this special edition of Ask the Coaches we hear all about Lucho’s decision to sign up for Ironman St. George in 2022, his first full Ironman-distance race in over a decade! Tawnee in Lucho go into great detail about how Lucho plans to train with being mindful of a healthier approach than he […] The post ATC 328: The One Where Lucho Returns To Ironman Racing first appeared on Endurance Planet.

ATC 328: The One Where Lucho Returns To Ironman Racing

Welcome to episode 27 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. On this episode: Part 1: Training & Life Updates From Julie & Tawnee Tawnee shares how and why she paused her ultra-endurance goals to better manage […] The post HPN 27: Coming Off The Pill and Supporting Your Natural Cycle (For Athletes), The Best Time To Eat Iron-Rich Foods With What To Avoid For Better Absorption first appeared on Endurance Planet.

HPN 27: Coming Off The Pill and Supporting Your Natural Cycle (For Athletes), The Best Time To Eat Iron-Rich Foods With What To Avoid For Better Absorption

    Kev asks: Marathon PR – aiming to get to that next level Hi team! 1st off thanks again for the show! Always look forward to hear it on my long runs! My question is as there are very few races currently in the UK, my only proper race this year is Manchester marathon […] The post ATC 327: Understanding Hypertrophy for Endurance Athletes (Why Gains Are Difficult But Not Impossible), Plus: Marathon PR Plan, and More first appeared on Endurance Planet.

ATC 327: Understanding Hypertrophy for Endurance Athletes (Why Gains Are Difficult But Not Impossible), Plus: Marathon PR Plan, and More

On this special episode, host Tawnee Gibson recently had the opportunity to catch up with professional triathlete Katie Zaferes who is an Olympian, WTS world champion, Super League champion and UCAN athlete. A video version of this interview aired on UCAN’s FB page, which you can watch here. On this episode: Katie talks about living in a […] The post Katie Zaferes: How To Fuel A Female Triathlete, According To A World Champion first appeared on Endurance Planet.

Katie Zaferes: How To Fuel A Female Triathlete, According To A World Champion

On this episode: Peter asks: Advice for running the 14ers: Hey guys, Love the podcast!!! I am training to run/hike all the 14ers in colorado this august in under 30 days. I am planning on doing a ton of MAF pace running and then lots of steep hiking at MAF pace as well. I’m currently […] The post ATC 326: Running 14ers – Training, Nutrition and Altitude Advice, Uphill Racing Tactics, And Resuming Swimming Post-Shutdowns first appeared on Endurance Planet.

ATC 326: Running 14ers – Training, Nutrition and Altitude Advice, Uphill Racing Tactics, And Resuming Swimming Post-Shutdowns

  Welcome to episode 26 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. On this episode: Part 1: Coffee talk: Julie and Tawnee chat about mushroom elixirs and coffees that feature special blends of adaptogens like Four Sigmatic […] The post HPN 26: Julie Goes Carnivore, Real Talk On Within-Day Energy Deficits, Plus a New Study Shows Avocados Favorably Alter Gut Microbiota first appeared on Endurance Planet.