Athlete Factors

In this episode, Dr. David Stukus joins me to discuss asthma and allergies for athletic and non-athletic populations.  We talk about some of the common misconceptions surrounding treatment for these conditions, and how changes in weather can have profound effects on individuals dealing with asthma and environmental allergies.  Dr. Stukus also gets into some of the research regarding the Covid19 vaccines, discusses how they differ, and how they work.  I learned a ton from this conversation!      

David Stukus, MD, is an associate professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology. Prior to becoming the director of the Food Allergy Treatment Center, Dr. Stukus started the Complex Asthma Clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2011, which treats children with severe or difficult-to-treat asthma. In addition to providing clinical care for children with all types of allergic conditions, Dr. Stukus participates in clinical research, quality improvement, patient advocacy, and medical education. An internationally recognized keynote speaker, Dr. Stukus has received named lectureships and awards from various national and international organizations. Dr. Stukus holds multiple leadership positions in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and is one of twelve allergists invited as a member of the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters. In 2018, Dr. Stukus was invited to become the first Social Media Medical Editor for the AAAAI, where he produces and hosts their podcast "Conversations From the World of Allergy". He has been named a Top Doctor in Pediatric Allergy every year since 2015.  Dr. Stukus obtained his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital and his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology and Pediatrics.

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In this episode, Kristin Fant, MCN, RDN, LD, joins me to talk about performance nutrition for runners and triathletes.  We discuss her "All Foods Fit" perspective when it comes to coaching nutrition, the biggest dietary issues endurance athletes face, the idea that being lighter will make you faster, and strategies to maximize fueling during training and competition.  

Kristin Fant, MCN, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian in the Dallas, TX area. Kristin holds a

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In this episode, Shalaya Kipp joins me to discuss her collegiate and professional running career, as well as some of her research on ground reaction forces in the Steeplechase.  We also cover the research she help conduct on the prototype to Nike's Vaporfly 4% and how predictions and calculations on improvements in running economy work themselves out in real life.  

Shalaya Kipp is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC in the department of Kinesiology. She studies how exercise influences cardio-respiratory functions and the implications for health and performance. Previously, Shalaya completed her Masters degree in Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado, Boulder where she studied the biomechanics and energetics of human running. Shalaya is a competitive runner, specializing in the 3000m steeplechase. She has represented the United States on a national level including the World Championships and Olympic Games.

Follow Shalaya on Twitter:  @shalayakipp

In this episode, Missy Mitchell-McBeth joins me to discuss her philosophy of coaching in the weight room, the differences between college and high school strength and conditioning, how to get athletes to buy-in, and how to get more out of your athletes by being a better coach. We also discuss her business, SaFe Iron, and the services she provides to sport coaches who may not have access to a strength coach.

Coach Mitchell-McBeth has over 15 years of experience in the coaching profession. She is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas. There she oversees the development of 13 different sports, over 500 athletes, and trains all sport coaches to assist in the weight room. Prior to this she was the Senior Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at TCU in Fort Worth, TX for 7 years. There she handled the development of the Women's Indoor Volleyball, Women's Basketball, and Women's Golf programs and assisted with football. Before her time as a full-time strength and conditioning professional, Mitchell-McBeth was a High School sport coach for 4 years in Copperas Cove, Texas. She holds a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from Baylor University, and holds SCCC, CSCS, USAW, FRC, and RPR-1 certifications.

Follow her on Twitter: @missEmitche11

Finder her on the web: https://www.safeirontraining.com

In this episode, Steven Machek joins me again, this time to discuss the potential role of Psychedelics as an ergogenic aid. We talk about the current state of psychedelic research and some of the ways it is currently used in conjunction with other treatments for things like addiction and PTSD. We also discuss his published paper reviewing some of these clinical tools and their potential for improving athletic performance, flow state, physical creativity, pain reduction, and potential replacement for heavy pain killers post injury and during rehabilitation.

Steven Machek MS, CSCS*D, is a third-year doctoral student at Baylor University that is passionate about powerlifting. His research interests are powerlifting-centered, but also focus more generally on the intersection of resistance training and sports nutrition.

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In this episode, I talk with Mark Bottenhorn, a running coach, professional runner, and competitive power lifter.  We talk about his philosophy of coaching and training, how and why heavy lifting should fit into every endurance athlete's training program, how being stronger, more resilient, and more athletic can allow you to perform competitively on LESS training volume, and how obstacles and struggles in life can make us stronger.

In this episode, I talk with Gabriella Greif PT, DPT about her new concierge Physical Therapy business, how to prevent running injuries, the mental and physical process of coming back to full training and racing after an injury, and the importance of consistent strength and conditioning as well as cross training for runners and other endurance athletes.

Gabriella is the founder and owner of GG Physical Therapy. She graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. She has extensive clinical experience treating orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries using manual therapy, targeted exercise techniques, and functional training. Gabriella is also certified in Functional Dry Needling. Gabriella treats patients of all ages and activity levels. An avid runner herself, Gabriella especially enjoys working with runners and athletes and is also a certified Running Rehabilitation Specialist. Gabriella was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She leads an active lifestyle and loves "all things fitness." Additionally, Gabriella considers herself a local foodie and die-hard Dallas Mavericks fan. After 10 years in Boston, she is thrilled to bring her physical therapy services to her hometown.

Find Gabriella on the web: https://www.gg-physicaltherapy.com/

Follow Gabriella on Instagram: @gg_physicaltherapy

Follow Gabriella on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GGPhysicalTherapy

In this episode, I talk with Ken Alamo, of Alamo Elite Health, about the role that metabolic testing can play in providing data and useful information to athletes. He covers the specific tests that he offers, explains how the information and results from metabolic testing can benefit athletes, and tells us why getting this kind of testing should be a consistent part of every athlete's training and competitive season.

Ken Alamo has been a personal trainer for 11 years, specializing in metabolic testing and conditioning. After 8 years in the big-box gyms, he branched out, starting Alamo Elite Health, in order to reach the 90% of the population that doesn't go to gym. Ken's goal is to bring wellness, exercise, and nutrition guidance outside of the gym, to those who need it most.

Follow Ken on Instagram: @alamoelitehealth

Find Ken on the Web: alamoelitehealth.com

In this episode, Sean Lopez joins me to discuss massage therapy and some of the finer points related to bodywork.  We talk about the differences between pressure and technique, how to pick a legit massage therapist or manual therapist, and why incorporating assessment and movement are necessary to get the most out of your bodywork sessions. 

Sean Lopez is a mobile Licensed Manual Therapist serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

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Please watch this episode on YouTube to see all the running shoes I tried out.  

In this episode, Elliott Farris of RunOn! Richardson gives me a shoe fitting for a new pair of running shoes. I have been buying the same size running shoe for over a decade, assuming I was wearing the ideal size. Elliott takes me to school not only on sizing for running shoes (which is very different in comparison to other shoe types, like dress shoes), but also on the tradeoffs between the structure and function of specific running shoe types, like a neutral shoe designed for someone doing more shorter/faster running, and a motion control shoe with some extra cushion designed for someone doing marathon or ultramarathon training. Your feet are unique, as is your stride, foot placement when you contact the ground, and many, many other training variables. It's worth it to get a shoe that addresses these individual variables!

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