NDURANZ Podcast

Overtraining is a term that sparks a lot of debate in the endurance community. On the one hand, we all avoid it, but on the other, we wonder if it really exists. All this is discussed in this month's episode, where Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes are joined by triathlon coach Mario Schmidt-Wendling.

This time, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes were joined by sports nutritionist Dr. Jean Paul Perret, who has been working with elite cyclists for the last few years to monitor their nutrition.  They were talking about caffeine, one of the most commonly used supplements in the world of endurance sports. It is used by recreational athletes and professionals alike for the same reasons. Caffeine impro...

The body functions optimally within a narrow temperature range. In the latest episode of the Nduranz podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes discuss adapting training to different temperatures. Alex has extensive experience with the cold, while Tim spends hours training in the heat.  Fueling Calculator ➡️ https://nduranz.com/pages/fueling-calculator

We are pleased to announce that we have a new host. Alex Rhodes is a well-known name in the world of triathlon, especially in XTERRA and winter triathlon. In his first episode, you'll get to know him, what he does and why Tim Podlogar thinks he's crazy to be training on British roads. 

For some time now, it is no longer a question of whether athletes should take supplements. The answer is 'yes', but this is only the first step on the road to success. It is necessary to know which supplements each athlete needs, in what amounts and what the supplement protocol is. VerticalMed Tyrol takes care of all this, helping athletes achieve their goals with a holistic approach. 

Ever wondered what Zwift racing looks like at the highest level? Jasper Paridaens has quite some experience with it, having been a Zwift Academy finalist in 2022. In this podcast, he discusses his Zwift beginning with Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk. They also talk about mistakes Jasper has made in the past, how a beginner can get better in Zwift races and, of course, nutrition.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk delve into the often misunderstood world of maltodextrin. They explore its role and implications in sports nutrition, discussing whether maltodextrin is a sugar, its potential effects on athletic performance, and why it might be favored over glucose in sports diets. Tune in for an informative session, perfect for athletes seeking to understand the...

Marko Baloh has competed 10 times in RAAM, the 5000-kilometre race across America. Each of them has been special, each time he has written different stories, which he shares with Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk in this podcast. 

This time Tom and Tim were joined by Italy's top biathlete Tommy Giacomel. They talked about what makes biathlon so special, what biathlon training looks like and how different types of preparation affect a competitor's success. 

Many people dream of being a professional cyclist, but the world of professionalism is not always ideal. Gabriel Cullaigh spoke to Tim Podlogar and Tom Kirk to reveal the difficulties he faced after joining a World Tour team and why he decided to retire at the age of 26.

An energy gel is the most basic nutritional supplement for any cyclist, yet many are still afraid of it because they don't know exactly what it is. In a new podcast episode, Tim Podlogar and Tom Kirk answer your questions about energy gel and help you bust the myths about it. 

Nutrition has become an important science in recent years, with many experts working in the field. But all too often, it is looked at only through men's eyes. Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk talk to scientist Tina Gorsek about whether the diet of a female athlete should be different from that of a male athlete.  

Most people focus only on nutrition and often neglect hydration. Dr. Tim Podlogar points out that a lot of attention should also be paid to proper hydration, which, together with nutrition, allows the body to perform optimally during training. In a conversation with Dr. Tom Kirk, he explains what problems can be caused by inadequate hydration, what to look out for when choosing a drink for exercis...

Recovery is often neglected among athletes but is a key part of improving performance. You have to satisfy three needs for optimal recovery, and there are several ways to achieve this. But you have to be quick because the time window for recovery is relatively short. Your guides to the world of recovery are Tim Podlogar and Tom Kirk.

As the temperature outside drops, more and more people resort to training on the turbo trainer. These are quite different from training outside, as they tend to be shorter and more intense. As a result, they also require a different nutritional plan. This is presented and analyzed in this podcast by Tim Podlogar and Tom Kirk. Sodium bicarbonate ingestion protocol ➡️ https://nduranz.com/blogs/resea...

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That goes for cyclists as well. Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk discuss the ultimate cycling breakfast, how adding fructose to it can improve your performance on a bike and when you can skip it. Tim's breakfast study ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ACGVeK

Tim Podlogar just returned from Italy, where he participated in Sportful Dolomiti Race. Before the race, he did heat acclimation sessions in a heat chamber, which is the main topic of this podcast. Want to know where he finished? Listen to the podcast!

Training camps are the closest amateur cyclist will come to riding a Grand Tour. But even if you're racing only against yourself, you still need to follow the nutrition plan, otherwise, you might have problems completing the training camp. Presented by Tim Podlogar and Tom Kirk.

Tim Podlogar was a part of a Giro d'Italia winning team, so naturally, he wanted to share his experience. He and Tom Kirk talked about the nutritional traps of the Grand Tour, how much energy three weeks of racing require, why races can't be won in a laboratory and how cycling is evolving. ---------------------------------------------- Thumbnail photo © Giro d'Italia, "Jai Hind...

In the second episode of Nduranz Podcast Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk talk about nutrition on Giro d'Italia and how it differs from nutrition at smaller races. They also delve into the nutrition on Grand Fondos and other amateur races where riders don't have the support of a team. 

Dr. Tom Kirk and Dr. Tim Podlogar know what they are talking about when it comes to sports nutrition. With over a decade of experience between them, you can be sure they have seen it all. They have tried and failed a million times, but they never give up. Each test gave them new valuable experiences that served as a platform for further research. Today, they are two of the greatest minds in sports...