Mike McKnight is an ultramarathon athlete, coach, and former Triple Crown of 200s record holder. He is a trailblazer for 200+ mile trail events, and on a mission this year to win as many as possible. He recently won and set the course record at the Arizona 300 Mile, and has his sights on Cocodona 250, Tahoe 200, Hardrock 100, Bigfoot 200, and Moab 240 this year.

Mike: greatwesternadventures.com | IG: @mikejmcknight

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Dr. James DiNicolantonio is a cardiovascular research scientist and Doctor of Pharmacy and has worked with professional athletes across sports. We cover the topic of fueling sport, and what to make of the extremes often discussed online.

James: drjamesdinic.com | IG: @drjamesdinic | X: @drjamesdinic | YouTube: @dr.jamesdinicolantonio2215

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Mark Dowdle specializes in long multi-day and backyard ultramarathons. He shares his experience coming from a non-running background. We discuss what makes multi-day ultras and backyard ultras unique and how the variables impacting performance shift compared to shorter ultras and endurance events.

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For this episode, I dive into some of the extremes we often see with respect to fueling strategies in endurance sports, both on the high and low end of carbohydrate consumption, and what we can make of it all.

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Jonah Rosner is a sport scientist, performance coach, and the founder of Marathon Science, a platform dedicated to translating cutting-edge endurance research into practical insights for runners and hybrid athletes. Jonah previously worked in the NFL and now focuses on helping endurance athletes train smarter through evidence-based training, nutrition, and performance strategies.

Jonah: @rosnerperformance | Newsletter: marathonscience.beehiiv.com

Free resources for audience from Jonah

1. The Gel Cheat Sheet - breaks down race-day fueling strategy, gel timing, and the carbohydrate recommendations we discussed. Exactly the kind of practical takeaway your audience can use immediately. https://marathonscience.beehiiv.com/new-gel-guide

2. The Foot and Calf Strength Plan - a free gym program targeting the musculature below the knee that we touched on when talking about BFR and neuromuscular durability for endurance athletes. Covers calf raises, single-leg work, and progressive loading. https://marathonscience.beehiiv.com/foot-calf-strength-guide-new

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Raj Pannu recently won and set the course record at the USATF 100 Mile National Championships. Raj was determined for redemption this year after being DQ'd last year due to his shoes not meeting USATF guidelines. In this episode, we discuss his trajectory through the 100 mile distance and steady improvements over the years.

Raj: @lightningraj

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Rachel Entrekin is a 2x Cocodona Champion, and course record holder. She joined me for an in-depth interview discussing her transition to professional running, training methods, multi-day race strategy, and the evolution of ultrarunning.

Rachel: rachelentrekin.substack.com | IG: @rachel__entrekin

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High carb fueling has been gaining momentum over the past few years. Claire Shorenstein shares some things to consider around this process to make it more sustainable and long lasting. Claire is a sports dietitian who hosts Eat for Endurance. She is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian (MS RD CSSD) with over a decade of experience helping active people achieve their nutrition, health, and fitness goals. I'm also a longtime endurance athlete, with a passion for trail and ultra running.

Claire: eatforendurance.com | IG: @eatforendurance

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