FastFuel

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The Fast Fuel podcast is brought to you by GetPRO Professional and co host Dr. James Morehen to deliver bitesized content around the latest topics and science in the field of sports nutrition.  In each episode, we've teamed up with leading sports nutrition experts to provide their own insights, practical tips and real world stories from the world of elite and grassroots sport.

Episodes

  1. 6. Nutrition for Extreme Challenges with Louise Sutton

    10/10/2025

    6. Nutrition for Extreme Challenges with Louise Sutton

    In this episode of FastFuel our host Dr James Morehen is joined by Louise Sutton, Head of Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University, as she outlines the most important nutrition considerations for extreme athletic challenges. From practical considerations such as the ability to cook, to the importance of home comfort foods during long adventures, Louise delves into her decades of experiences working with athletes such as solo around-the-world sailors to Everest mountaineers.  Louise Sutton is the head of Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University. Her expertise focuses on optimising athletic performance and health through evidence-based nutrition strategies, and she has worked with athletes at all levels across a range of Olympic and professional sports. Louise takes a particular interest in supporting early career practitioners be effective in their roles. Key learnings This podcast’s key learnings are: At a basic level, the two most common nutritional challenges during extreme events are meeting energy and fluid needs.Whilst the energy costs during extreme challenges will be high, appetite can be challenged under certain conditions therefore food palability is a key factor to consider.It's important to replicate event conditions and trial different foods and supplements during training to understand your athlete's preferences in extreme environments.  Work with your athlete to co-create the event plan and give them additional confidence for the event. With guest speaker Louise Sutton, Head of Sports nutrition at Leeds Beckett University (BSc, MSc, SENr). For more expert sports nutrition content and professional resources, visit the GetPRO professional website.

    22 min
  2. 2. The Future of Protein Science with Dr Olly Witard

    10/10/2025

    2. The Future of Protein Science with Dr Olly Witard

    In this episode of FastFuel our host Dr James Morehen is joined by leading academic Dr Olly Witard from Kings College London, as he shares his own views on the future of protein science. From new functional peptides, exciting future research and the rise of alternative sources of Protein, Olly delves into his deep knowledge on this importance area of sports nutrition. Olly is a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism at King’s College London. His academic research interests are in the response of muscle protein metabolism to exercise and nutrition with application to athletic and clinical populations. Key learnings This podcast’s key learnings are: Protein nutrition recommendations should combine health outcomes with the need for sustainable protein choices.Future research should consider the effects of the whole food matrix and the muscle response to protein-rich foods within the context of a full meal.Protein requirements and protein recommendations are two separate things. Protein requirements set out the minimum protein required to satisfy metabolic demand, whereas protein recommendations are for optimizing adaptation to training.Current recommendations for protein nutrition can be broadly separated into 3 priniciples: Total, Type and TimingFrom a sports nutrition perspective, elevated protein intakes need to be balanced against the other macronutrients that will be compromised. With guest speaker Oliver Witard, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition, Kings College London. For more expert sports nutrition content and professional resources, visit the GetPRO professional website.

    24 min

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The Fast Fuel podcast is brought to you by GetPRO Professional and co host Dr. James Morehen to deliver bitesized content around the latest topics and science in the field of sports nutrition.  In each episode, we've teamed up with leading sports nutrition experts to provide their own insights, practical tips and real world stories from the world of elite and grassroots sport.