Fitter Radio: Triathlon, Endurance, Nutrition

Brad Harris recently won the free race entry to the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko. We find out more about him. Dr. Sam Impey of Hexis helps us unravel the significance of protein for athletes. We discuss the consequences of under-eating protein for endurance athletes and explore the research around the optimal amount of protein needed and the best timing for protein intake. Learn how protein plays a crucial role in managing energy intake, improving metabolic rate, and the importance of a last protein dose before bed. We highlight how protein is not just crucial for muscle repair, but also plays a vital role in maintaining the epithelial lining of the digestive tract and in the creation and functioning of mitochondria, our cells' energy powerhouses.  Tim and Bevan review the weekends racing from Superleague and 70.3 Langkawi plus we give our predictions for Kona. Finally, we share excerpts from our upcoming interview with Dr Kevin Miller of Texas State University on the topic of exercise-associated muscle cramps