Welcome to Episode 9 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast.

In this episode, Brent discusses doping, supplements, sleep, caffeine, and all the things that the adventure racer should consider around these topics. As a successful endurance athlete and coach, Alyssa offers perspective and consideration, and brings illumination to a complex topic. Thank you to her for stopping by The Checkpoint.

Guest Link:

Alyssa Godesky - https://www.alyssagodesky.com/

Featured USARA Races:

Mission Adventure Race 18 hrs.: https://www.dinoseries.com/mission-18-hour-race/

Chisholm Trail Adventure Race 24 hrs: https://www.texasprideracing.org/basic-01

Shownotes:

USARA: https://www.usara.com/anti-doping

USADA: https://www.usada.org/

Global Dro (medications): https://www.globaldro.com/Home

NSF: Certified for Sport (supplements): https://www.nsfsport.com/index.php

IV Infusions: https://www.usada.org/athlete-advisory/iv-infusions-explanatory-note/

Substance Profile-Inhaled Medications: https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/education/what-athletes-need-to-know-about-inhaled-medications/

TUE Exemption Policy: https://www.usada.org/wp-content/uploads/USADA_TUE_Policy.pdf

Thanks to Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast (www.ardarkzone.com) for his assistance.

Be sure to visit the United States Adventure Racing Association at www.usara.com

Thank you for stopping by The Checkpoint. Don't stay here too long. There's training and racing to get to!