Peak Endurance

Ron and I did a Double Donna the other day, 2 x up and down a 17km road with just over 1000m climbing each lap. Listen is as we unravel.

In this episode, we have a quick update on what we've been doing, we discuss why runner's should not rush the process and we talk about those people who put us down. All from the beer garden at the Merrijig Hotel! Cheers!

Here is the link for the goal setting webinar: https://peakendurancecoaching.com.au/goal_setting

Ricardo completed his PhD at the University of Wales- UK, in neuroendocrine and nutritional immunology on the influence of sleep deprivation, cold exposure, exercise stress and nutritional intervention on selected immune responses; which examined the impact of individual and combined stressors on immune function. Additionally, the role of nutrition intervention in the effect of exercise on immune function. Ricardo's recent work has focused on the impact of multi-stressor activity on immune, thermoregulatory, and gastrointestinal health; and additionally, the impact of ultra-marathon competition on nutrition and hydration status, and implication for health.

Ricardo’s research interests include the impact of exercise stress with and without other stressors on gut health, and role of nutrition under stress on gut health. Over the last few years he has established and led an international multi-centre research team investigating the impact of ultra-endurance competition on nutritional and hydration status, and on various physiological and immunological parameters; in which issue of gut health have been identified. Previously, as course director for Sports Dietetic training in the UK, he was an active consultant and supervisor in Sports Dietetics, providing and supervising sport and exercise nutritional support to a wide range of sports at recreational, amateur, and elite (Olympic athletes) level.

Ricardo contacted me in regards to a research paper that was just published, in collaboration with the AIS, assessing the impact of the ketogenic low carb high fat diet on the gut health of elite endurance/ultra endurance athletes. Our results were a bit concerning, in that even a short term LCHF diet was sufficient to seriously disturb gut markers, including increased bacterial endotoxin translocation into the blood stream. Ricardo discusses this research.

https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0009

With the help of a running program from Peak Endurance Coaching, Brooke ran 1600km from the Pilbara to Perth. It was an amazing journey and she comes on the podcast to tell us all about it. Her links are here;

https://www.instagram.com/brookemma.rose/?hl=en

https://www.mycause.com.au/p/301161/impact-to-ignite

Update to the 12 in 12...it's now 7 in 7. Find out why!

Phew! That was one tough race! But race number 6 is done! Only 6 to go...

Ron and I finally made it to Europe and it's awesome! Hear how we dealt with jetlag...and how you can too! Also, how sticking to your running training is good for you..and your loved ones.

Enjoy!

Find him here: https://www.instagram.com/run_for_mental_health_?hl=en

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Ron and I discuss what it takes to get yourself out the door in the cold weather.