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The Distance Dr: In Practice

Kate Baldwin
Endurance Training
Recovery Runs
Maximal Strength Training
Strength Training
Running-Related Injuries
10% Rule
Energy Availability
Running Economy
Athletic Training
Menstrual Cycle
Bone Stress Injury
Marathon Running
Sports Science
Injury Prevention
Endurance Athletes
Hormonal Contraception
Women's Health
Acute Chronic Workload Ratio
Neural Adaptations
Biomechanical Changes

The Distance Dr: In Practice brings endurance research down to earth and into your actual training week.I’m Dr Kate Baldwin (physio + researcher + strength coach), and each episode I take a real performance or injury question and work through what the evidence says, what it doesn’t say, and how to apply it without turning your life into a spreadsheet.

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Part 2 is all about what to do after a bone stress injury diagnosis and how to reduce the chance of it happening again. I’m joined again by sports dietitian Lauren Nash (Updietitian) to give a holistic, evidence-based approach that covers both sides ... more

Bone stress injuries are common in endurance athletes, and one of the most frustrating parts is that they often feel like they “came out of nowhere.” In Part 1 of this two-part series, I’m joined by sports dietitian Lauren Nash (Up Dietitian) to unpa... more

In this episode, I break down a study in competitive cyclists that tested whether adding 8 weeks of maximal strength training can improve cycling performance-relevant outcomes. The intervention was deliberately simple: half-squats, 4 sets of 4RM, thr... more

This episode breaks down a study investigating whether 8 weeks of maximal strength training (half-squats, 4×4RM, 3 sessions/week) can improve performance-relevant outcomes in well-trained distance runners. We cover the effects on running economy at 7... more

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Lauren Nash
UpDietitian, nutrition expert specializing in endurance athletes
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Episode: 8: Bone Stress Injuries: Why They “Come Out of Nowhere” (and What’s Really Going On)|w/ Up Dietitian
Claire Badenhorst
Associate Professor and expert in women's health and menstrual cycle research.
Episode: Ep 4: Do You Train or Coach Around The Menstrual Cycle? Start Here with Dr Claire Badenhorst

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Dr. Kate Baldwin
Physiotherapist, sports scientist, and researcher with a PhD in exercise physiology and strength training.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Practical tips based on science

    Great new pod, science broken down into understandable bite size chunks to put into practice in my own training!

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Ep 9: Stress Fracture Recovery: Fueling, Cross-Training & Return to Run (Part 2) | Updietitian
Q: What role does nutrition play in recovery, particularly around training days?
Nutrition should be periodized with training load; ensure adequate energy availability weekly, with extra carbohydrates around training sessions, and emphasize protein and fats to support healing and hormonal balance, avoiding energy deficits.
Ep 9: Stress Fracture Recovery: Fueling, Cross-Training & Return to Run (Part 2) | Updietitian
Q: How should athletes approach cross-training during bone stress injury recovery?
Cross-training can be used judiciously, but it isn't a blanket permission to push hard; focus on non-load-bearing options or low-load activities and avoid overloading the healing bone while still maintaining energy balance and overall fitness.
Ep 9: Stress Fracture Recovery: Fueling, Cross-Training & Return to Run (Part 2) | Updietitian
Q: From a recovery perspective, what does management look like and what should we expect if a stress injury occurs?
Management is individualized based on pain levels, injury site, severity, and the athlete's overall context; low-risk injuries may allow some non-impact activity, while high-risk sites often require more conservative strategies and imaging to confirm healing before return to impact.
8: Bone Stress Injuries: Why They “Come Out of Nowhere” (and What’s Really Going On)|w/ Up Dietitian
Q: What are some other early symptoms or signs athletes should watch for besides menstrual changes?
Chronic fatigue, consistently low motivation to train, poor recovery, longer recovery times, insomnia, mood changes, reduced training progress, and subtle biomechanical weaknesses can all signal energy deficit or other contributing factors to bone stress injuries.
8: Bone Stress Injuries: Why They “Come Out of Nowhere” (and What’s Really Going On)|w/ Up Dietitian
Q: What exactly is low energy availability, and why isn't it just calories in versus calories out?
Low energy availability is when daily energy intake isn't enough to support both basic physiological functions (like reproduction and bone remodeling) and exercise demands, meaning the body shifts into a 'low-power' state. It's not simply about total calories; it's about the balance between intake and the energy cost of all daily activities and training, including non-exercise needs.

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