Inside Sports Nutrition

Did you know not all caffeine sources are the same? And are you a slow or fast metabolizer of caffeine (and how do you know)? Grab a cuppa and join us to learn more about caffeine in this episode. Main discussion points: · What is caffeine? · Slow and fast metabolizers and why it matters · Sources and dosing of caffeine · Does it dehydrate us? What do you want to know about caffeine? Drop us your...

In this episode, we hop on the Soapbox to chat about some of our frustrations and concerns as Sport Dietitians. We chat about: · Supplements · Qualifications and expertise of people on an athlete’s Support Team · Testing services · Expecting miracles without being willing and ready to make behavior change What things bug you in the nutrition world? Email us at hello@insidesportsnutrition.com or DM...

Bob and Dina huddle with Kevin Goldberg, who also goes by “Krusher”, “Matchmaker” and now “Zombie Toddler” in case you happen to see him out on the trails and want to give him a shout out. Kevin is an ultra runner who has completed numerous 200+ mile races, including the Triple Crown of 200s, and recently placed 5th overall at the Cocodona 250. We chat about: · Kevin’s introduction to running by w...

This is our Part 2 on nutrition and sports nutrition for young athletes. If you didn’t catch Part 1 yet, you’ll want to tune in to Episode 24 to hear the foundational nutrition elements for athletes 18 and younger. Both of these are episodes are great for parents, guardians, and coaches of young ones. In this episode, we discuss: · The involvement and opportunities of parents in their kids’ nutrit...

In this Q&A, Bob and Dina answer questions from you awesome listeners. Questions we address: · What are whole foods to eat on the bike? · How do we think about the role of fat in our daily nutrition? · Do you need to eat before early morning boot camp style workouts? Got a sports nutrition question for us? Email your inquiry at hello@insidesportsnutrition.com or DM us through our Instagram @is...

Bob and Dina huddle with Tamira Jenlink, who took on the role of Race Director for the Leadville Race Series in the Fall of 2021. Her background is quite varied and includes Experiential/Wilderness Therapy, coaching athletes in mind performance and physical training, advanced academic education in psychophysiology, and coaching the Leadville Devo 6th to 8th grade team. Tamira is also a competitive...

Bob and Dina huddle with Kim Levinsky, full time Race Director for Sassquad Trail Running based out of northern New Jersey. Kim is also an ultrarunner who has been preparing for the Tahoe 200 in June 2022 which was rescheduled from September 2021 due to the wildfires that took place in the area. She shares her insights for creating her own career in Race Directing, the growth of her trail running...

Bob and Dina do a recap of Bob’s recent Cocodona 250-mile attempt with his athlete and friend, Linda. You’ll hear why they weren’t able to make it to the finish line, the breakdown of Bob’s nutrition intake, and reflections about aging, sport participation, and finding joy. Oh, and Miracle Whip. No matter if you’re into ultrarunning, you’ll find some nuggets in this episode, along with “food for t...

Are you a parent, guardian, or coach of an active kid? If so, this one is for you! In this episode, Bob and Dina discuss the 3 developmental stages in youth and the ways in which daily nutrition needs to be modified to support the growth and development of the young athlete. Bob also provides numerous bonus tips for the food environment and how to ensure a healthy relationship with food. We discus...

It’s time to dig deeper into Metabolic Efficiency Training (MET). In this episode, Dina puts Bob in the hot seat to have him clarify controversial and misunderstood aspects of MET including: · MET is just a Keto Diet · Fasted training is needed to improve Metabolic Efficiency · Ultra athletes are already good at fat burning so we don’t need MET · Increasing fat oxidation equates to body fat loss ·...

Bob and Dina huddle with Kelly Newlon, a runner, chef, and the head honcho behind RAD, Real Athlete Diets, based out of Boulder Colorado. Kelly (and sometimes her husband, Morgan) work with a variety of elite and professional athletes, teams, and ultra endurance events around the world in varying capacities to serve delicious food with compassion and an eye towards meeting the unique needs of high...

Bob and Dina catch up to discuss Dina’s recent COVID-19 experience and Bob’s recent nutrition experiment while doing the Rim2Rim2Rim at the Grand Canyon. We chat: · How the data from Dina’s Oura ring gave her signs she was getting an infection · The importance of easing back into training after being sick · Why Bob’s nutrition experiment at the Grand Canyon involved only ONE type of food and fluid...

Bob and Dina huddle with Dr. Patrick Wilson, the author of “ The Athlete’s Gut: The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition, and Stomach Distress ” to discuss the many underappreciated roles of the gut. Whether or not you have experienced gastrointestinal distress during your training and competition, you’ll want to listen in to get new insight as ways you may be helping or hurting your gut. We als...

One of the most neglected and confusing aspects of Nutrient Timing is what happens AFTER training. While there isn’t a single formula to give to all athletes, nor do we know everything conclusively based on research findings, there are definitely considerations and nuances to be aware of when planning your post-exercise refueling and rehydration strategies. In this Inside Scoop episode, Bob and Di...

In this “Wild Card” episode, Bob and Dina meet in person to conduct a sweat sodium composition test on Rich Soares, a Denver-based coach, triathlete and cyclist, and host of the 303 Endurance Podcast (formerly Mile High Endurance Podcast).  This episode is a continuation of sorts from our previous Episode 17 where Bob and Dina interviewed Andy Blow of the Precision Fuel & Hydration compan...

In this Huddle, Bob and Dina chat all things hydration and sweat with Andy Blow, Sport Scientist and the founder of the Precision Fuel & Hydration company. As athletes, we can’t neglect the role hydration plays in our performance and recovery, no matter what kind of athlete we are or what kind of sports we do. You’ll walk away from this episode with a new appreciation of sweat and hydration, h...

In this Huddle, Bob and Dina chat with professional triathlete and Ironman / World Champion, Tim O’Donnell (T.O.). You’ll learn about how Bob and Tim connected early on in Tim’s triathlon career and how he moved from ITU to long course triathlon racing. You’ll also learn how his daily nutrition and training nutrition have evolved the years. Additionally, he shares the details about his “widow make...

In this Inside Scoop episode, Bob and Dina continue their discussion of Nutrient Timing from Episodes 12 and 14 by focusing on the “During” window for The Fab Five (fluids, electrolytes, carbohydrates, protein and fat). You’ll walk away from this episode with a new appreciation for why there is no single fueling strategy that works for all athletes and the many considerations to examine for fine-t...

In this Inside Scoop episode, Bob and Dina continue their discussion of Nutrient Timing from Episode 12 by focusing on the “Before” window for The Fab Five (fluids, electrolytes, carbohydrates, protein and fat). We discuss the many factors you need to consider in order to better prepare for your training, workouts and practices. We cover: · The time frame in which to fuel before your training · Am...

In this Huddle, Bob and Dina chat with Dr. Stacy Sims to discuss sex differences as it relates to nutrition, health, training and aging. We also dive into nuances of the perimenopausal and postmenopausal athlete and how hormonal shifts warrant adjustments in our fueling around training and recovery, and a rework of the training programming paradigm. You’ll walk away from this episode with a newfou...

In this Inside Scoop episode, Bob and Dina present an overview of the game changing aspect of sports nutrition: Nutrient Timing. Are you thinking about your fueling and fluids in and around your training and practices? While there are a lot of “It depends” when it comes to sports nutrition planning, we’re sure you’ll come away with a new appreciation for how to better dig into this critical piece...

In this Q&A, Bob and Dina answer questions from you awesome listeners. Questions we address: · Should we look at calories per day or macronutrient breakdown to plan for an athlete’s stage race? · How easy is it to get biomarker testing? How often should it be done and what do you ask for? · What information can you share about nutrition and perimenopause for someone who is age 50, has moved ac...

In this Huddle, Bob and Dina chat with Roxanne Vogel who is an exercise physiologist, mountaineer, ultra athlete, and oversees the GU Energy Performance Lab. Roxanne is the first person to summit Mount Everest in 14 days, door-to-door from San Francisco to the top of Everest and back home. Hear more about her background, her accomplishment of climbing all of the Seven Summits, and her novel approa...

In this Inside Scoop episode, Bob and Dina continue their discussion of nutrition periodization by covering one of the core elements, Metabolic Efficiency TrainingTM(MET). Even if you’ve heard of this concept before, you’ll want to tune in to make sure you get the information from the creator of the concept (Bob). HINT: MET isn’t a hack, a low carb diet, or a trendy quick fix fad. We cover: · The...

You can train and compete until your heart is content, but without properly periodizing your nutrition throughout the year, are you reaching your full potential? In this Inside Scoop episode, Dina and Bob cover: · The history of nutrition periodization and why it was born · What really is nutrition periodization? · The importance of understanding your physical training program and how this influen...