The Juniper Lab

The Juniper Lab
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A show about endurance sports and nutrition. www.thejuniperlab.com

  1. 03/24/2025

    Sweat Volume and Sodium Concentration to Improve Your Ultrarunning

    CTS Ultrarunning coach Johnny Fitzgerald breaks down why knowing your sweat volume and concentration in your sweat can help you improve your running from avoiding cramps, to digesting carbohydrates better, to relative energy levels. We also discuss how Jeff Mogavero won a golden ticket at Javelina Jundred knowing his sodium concentration of nearly 2,000mg. Now Jeff will be running at Western States with Jim Walmsley, Kilian Jornet, Hayden Hawks, David Roche, and more. Subscribe to our shorts and clips channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCJHAXZp0vlOAdO8Pj6aurRQ Watch our Black Canyon 100k Recap with Jeff Garmire This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thejuniperlab.com

    53 min

  2. 03/13/2025

    Preventing GI Distress while Ultra Ultrarunning

    In this episode with Alyssa Clark we talk about she adjusted her fueling strategies over the years to address fueling issues personalized to her body. It seems that in ultras everyone talks about GI distress and wears it as a badge of honor but it can be prevented and thus your ultra racing can be more enjoyable. Topics include, personalized nutrition, sodium intake, tailoring nutrition for specific events, supplements for running, and racing 200 mile events. Follow Alyssa Clark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theory_in_motion/?hl=en Subscribe to our shorts and clips channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCJHAXZp0vlOAdO8Pj6aurRQ Watch our Black Canyon 100k Recap with Jeff Garmire This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thejuniperlab.com

    1h 23m

  3. 03/05/2025

    The Power of Pemmican: MAHA, Supply Chains & Healthy Eating | Steadfast Provisions

    In this episode, I sit down with Merico Rhodes from Steadfast Provisions, a company dedicated to bringing back pemmican—one of the most nutrient-dense and historically significant foods out there. We dive into: 🔥 What is MAHA and why regenerative agriculture matters 🚚 Supply chain efficiency and how food sourcing impacts quality 🥩 The truth about fat & protein—why they're essential for health 💰 Voting with your dollar and supporting companies that align with your values If you're interested in ancestral nutrition, food sovereignty, and making informed choices, this episode is for you! Check out Steadfast Provisions Kickstarter http://kck.st/40lKJxU 📩 Join the conversation in the comments—what are your thoughts on pemmican and real food sourcing? 🔔 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes! Subscribe to our shorts and clips channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCJHAXZp0vlOAdO8Pj6aurRQ Watch our Black Canyon 100k Recap with Jeff Garmire Support the show by getting Bloodwork done via Function Health https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=DLYTLE10&_saasquatch=DLYTLE10 Listen to the show here on YouTube or on Apple or Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thejuniperlab.com

    1h 29m
  4. High Carb vs Low Carb. Do Both Diets Work for Ultra Endurance Running? with Dr. Andrew Koutnik

    02/17/2025

    High Carb vs Low Carb. Do Both Diets Work for Ultra Endurance Running? with Dr. Andrew Koutnik

    It seems like a never ending debate; high carb intake when racing or low carb lifestyles and fueling. So which is actually ideal for endurance athletes? Can you choose between either one and still have positive effects on performance? Dr. Andrew Koutnik recently participated in a study comparing high and low carb diets and their effect on triathlon performance. In this episode we break down the study and the results. The data will surprise you. Subscribe to our shorts and clips channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCJHAXZp0vlOAdO8Pj6aurRQ Follow Andrew on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewkoutnikphd/ Studies Referenced Carbohydrate ingestion eliminates hypoglycemia and improves endurance exercise performance in triathletes adapted to very low- and high-carbohydrate isocaloric diets https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpcell.00583.2024 Carbohydrate restriction for diabetes: rediscovering centuries-old wisdom https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33393511/ Metabolic characteristics of keto-adapted ultra-endurance runners https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0026049515003340 Support the show by getting Bloodwork done via Function Health Function Health Bloodwork Listen to the show here on YouTube or on Apple or Spotify. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thanks! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thejuniperlab.com

    1h 18m
  5. Real Food Fueling for Ultras

    02/03/2025

    Real Food Fueling for Ultras

    Why should you use real food in training and racing? In this episode I talk with Uri Carlson, from Inner Wild Nutrition about using food you can find in your pantry to fuel training and racing. We also talk about hydration and how you can optimize this crucial part of endurance sports. Subscribe to our shorts and clips channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCJHAXZp0vlOAdO8Pj6aurRQ Follow Uri on IG: https://www.instagram.com/uri_carlson/?hl=en Website: https://www.innerwildnutrition.com/ Apply for a free discovery call: https://innerwild.kartra.com/page/ZoA16 Listen to the show here on YouTube or on Apple or Spotify. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thanks! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thejuniperlab.com

    1 hr
  6. Ultra Running as a Plant Based Athlete (Mostly)

    01/29/2025

    Ultra Running as a Plant Based Athlete (Mostly)

    With success at UTMB and other events around the world Scotty Hawker is a well known kiwi runner who clearly enjoys miles on the trail. In this interview we talk about his mostly plant based diet, some fallacies and dogma in diet, and why listening to your body matters for athletes. The Anabolic Response to Plant-Based Protein Ingestion Study Link Listen to the show here on YouTube or on Apple or Spotify. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thanks! Apple Spotify YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thejuniperlab.com

    1h 13m

  7. 01/15/2025

    Embracing the Carnivore Diet as a Decathlete

    After gut distress and injury Ryan Talbot started a carnivore diet and has seen his health and fitness improve. Ryan has now competed in the Pan American games taking third. Listen to the show here on YouTube or on Apple or Spotify. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thanks! Subscribe on Spotify Watch Why Mountain Biker Mariske Strauss Adopted a Carnivore Diet https://www.thejuniperlab.com/p/why-mountain-biker-mariske-strauss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thejuniperlab.com

    1h 6m
  8. How Wesley Smith Won Last Person Standing

    01/07/2025

    How Wesley Smith Won Last Person Standing

    After three attempts Wesley Smith of Tucson nailed a victory at Aravaipa Running's Across the Years Last Person Standing event running 1.4 mile laps for 36 hours. In this episode we break down his strategy, what he's learned from the past couple years running ATY, and tips to compete at a running event with no real finish. Listen to the show here on YouTube or on Apple or Spotify. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thanks! Apple Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thejuniperlab.com

    1h 4m
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A show about endurance sports and nutrition. www.thejuniperlab.com

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  • Creator
    The Juniper Lab
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
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