Trail Society

Episode 75: Understanding UTMB’s Drug Testing Policy, Why Having Enough Iron is Important for Performance, and Allocating Recovery All Season Long


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In this episode, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary cover some fascinating topics. They start off by discussing the recent UTMB press release about their new drug testing policy and the involvement of WADA. Then, they dive into the importance of maintaining iron stores in athletes for optimal recovery and performance. Finally, they explore the significance of prioritizing recovery after races and how this can vary based on factors such as race effort, season placement, and race result. They also share some uplifting stories about the positive impact of effective post-race recovery, highlighting its essential role in an athlete's success.

 

Links:

 

UTMB Drug Testing: https://andorra.utmb.world/races-runners/runners/anti-doping-resources

 

Iron Overview in Athletes: Sim M, Garvican-Lewis LA, Cox GR, et al. Iron considerations for the athlete: a narrative review. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2019;119(7):1463-1478. doi:10.1007/s00421-019-04157-y

 

Oura Perimenopause study:

https://ouraring.com/blog/clue-berkeley-perimenopause-study/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

 

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