In this episode of PEP Talk, Nico and Mercedes chat about:<ul><li>Final training recap from Squamish</li><li>Nico’s blood work: gluten-free or not?</li><li>Super shoes: hype vs. reality</li><li>High-carb fueling tips</li><li>Heat training</li><li>Zone 2: why it matters</li><li>Strength & mobility: staying strong and injury-free</li></ul>

In this episode of PEP Talk, Nico and Mercedes chat about:Final training recap from SquamishNico’s blood work: gluten-free or not?Super shoes: hype vs. realityHigh-carb fueling tipsHeat trainingZone 2: why it mattersStrength & mobility: staying strong and injury-free

In this episode of PEP Talk, Nico and Mercedes chat about:<ul><li>Final training recap from Squamish</li><li>Nico’s blood work: gluten-free or not?</li><li>Super shoes: hype vs. reality</li><li>High-carb fueling tips</li><li>Heat training</li><li>Zone 2: why it matters</li><li>Strength &amp; mobility: staying strong and injury-free</li></ul>

Ep. 4 – Blood Work, Training Talk & Endurance Hot Takes

🎙️ Welcome to PEP Talk – hosted by Mercedes and Nico, a trail-running couple navigating the highs and lows of training, racing, and real life.

We're not just partners in life; we're also coach (Nico) and athlete (Mercedes), and we’re here to explore what it means to train like an elite while living like regular people. From performance optimization and injury management to the mental game and community building, we talk openly about the realities behind the miles - the good, the gritty, and everything in between.

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🎙️ Welcome to PEP Talk – hosted by Mercedes and Nico, a trail-running couple navigating the highs and lows of training, racing, and real life. We're not just partners in life; we're also coach (Nico) and athlete (Mercedes), and we’re here to explore what it means to train like an elite while living like regular people. From performance optimization and injury management to the mental game and community building, we talk openly about the realities behind the miles - the good, the gritty, and everything in between.

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Ep. 4 – Blood Work, Training Talk & Endurance Hot Takes

Ep. 4 – Blood Work, Training Talk & Endurance Hot Takes