Zach updates his current training, discusses listener questions about: metabolic flexibility, keto, training for hilly course, shoe stack height, and aging athletes. Also included, a workout challenge for listeners and a sample day of training and nutrition!

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Matt is a Sport Science PhD researcher, studying the impact of ketogenic diets and exogenous ketones on exercise performance.

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Zach dives into his recovery and training the past couple of months, answers listener questions, challenges you with a workout, and highlights a day of workouts and nutrition!

Listener Questions: Assessing fitness before training, short distance race preparation, two races in one week, blocking workouts, and low carb nutrition during moderate/high intensity phase of training.

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Sean is an endurance cyclist who has followed a strict ketogenic diet for 9 years. He routinely cycles 500 kilometers per week, often on as little as 3-4 sessions. He does these rides mostly unfueled in order to explore the possibilities of the ketogenic diet for his lifestyle.

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Jason and his three-man team recently rowed from San Francisco to Hawaii in 30 days, 7 hours and 30 minutes. The team rowed 24-hours a day in two-man, two-hour shifts to smash the previous record by 9 days. The record marked the 11th world record Jason has set, including the fastest Atlantic Ocean row and fastest unaided trek across the Namib Desert, among others.

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Brodie has a bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Physiotherapy. He is the Founder of, The Run Smarter Series, and hosts the, Run Smarter Podcast.

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Mike is an ultramarathon athlete best known for winning many of the 200+ mile trail races that have grown in popularity. He holds the record for the, "Triple Crown of 200s."

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Alex is an avid fitness enthusiast, with an extensive background in a variety of sports including MMA, Wrestling, Ultramarathon, Sailing, and Crossfit. He recently took on a challenge of seeing how long it would take to complete 1000 pull ups, 2000 push ups, 3000 squats all while wearing a 20lb weighted vest.

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Chris took control of his life by dropping 80lbs, finding his rhythm with strength and endurance training, and beating cancer. Chris lays out his strategy and why consistency and individual sustainability have been keys to his success.

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Brady is pursuing his PhD in Applied Physiology at the University of Florida. His current research focus is on the impact of exercise and lifestyle factors on cardiovascular health and function. 

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