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The Endurance Lab

Jusman So
Running
Injury Prevention
Midlife Athletes
Nutrition
Training
Health
Movement Efficiency
Carbohydrate Intake
VO2 Max
Mental Health
Respiratory Training
Carbohydrates
Mindfulness
Posture Improvement
Blood Lactate Levels
Sleep
Aging
Exogenous Ketones
Heart Rate Variability
Backwards Walking

The Endurance Lab Podcast is a long-form conversation series exploring training, nutrition, performance, recovery, and endurance sport through the lens of long-term health and longevity. Designed for midlife runners and endurance athletes who care about improving performance without sacrificing long-term well-being, each episode features thoughtful, evidence-based conversations with experts across... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Mackinnon
Running coach and biomechanics expert
The Endurance Lab
Episode: Effortless Speed: Technique To Run Faster With Less Effort | Paul Mackinnon
Daniel Snape
Sports scientist and environmental physiologist specializing in heat acclimation and hypoxic conditioning
Leeds Beckett University / Health and Performance Hub
Episode: Run Faster In ZONE 2 Using THIS Protocol | Dr. Daniel Snape
Patrick Wilson
Leading sports physiologist specializing in nutrition and GI function in athletes
Episode: The ONLY 4 Supplements You Need To Run Faster For Longer
Deena Kastor
American distance runner, Olympic medalist, Masters record holder
Olympic athlete, author of Let Your Mind Run
Episode: Deena Kastor's Advice To All Runners Over 40
Paul Booth
Exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist who formulated fueling plans for UTMB winners
Salomon International Team
Episode: 2 UTMB Wins Prove You Don’t Need 120g Carbs | Paul Booth
Tim Noakes
Professor and researcher featured as the episode guest
South Africa (academic and clinical researcher)
Episode: I Was Wrong About Carbs! 120g/hr Breaks World Records | Tim Noakes
Matt Fitzgerald
Author, journalist, endurance coach, nutritionist and athlete
Self-employed / endurance coaching and writing
Episode: Run Your Fastest Marathon After 45, Even If You Started Late | Matt Fitzgerald
Brodie Sharpe
Physiotherapist and runner, expert on masters athletes
Run Smarter / Endurance Lab
Episode: The Real Reason Runners Over 40 Keep Getting Injured | Brodie Sharpe
Dr. Peter Tran
Lactate physiology expert and sports medicine practitioner
Independent researcher/physician
Episode: MOST Runners Get Lactate Threshold WRONG | Dr Peter Tran

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#110
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#97
Canada/Sports/Running
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#164
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
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#63
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#98
France/Sports/Running
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#238
Germany/Sports/Running
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#8
Norway/Sports/Running
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#9
Hong Kong/Sports/Running
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#23
South Korea/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#31
South Africa/Sports/Running
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#35
Denmark/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#50
Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#51
Singapore/Sports/Running
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#54
India/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#62
Mexico/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#81
Brazil/Sports/Running
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#83
Finland/Sports/Running
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#83
Netherlands/Sports/Running
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#90
New Zealand/Sports/Running
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#92
Israel/Sports/Running
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#96
Poland/Sports/Running
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#133
Norway/Sports
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#144
Sweden/Sports/Running
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#150
Austria/Sports/Running
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#150
Japan/Sports/Running
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#174
Spain/Sports/Running
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#194
Hong Kong/Sports

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Why Ketone Supplements Work Better for High-Carb Runners
Q: What about the safety and tolerability of exogenous ketones during training?
Tolerability varies; some products cause GI distress, especially ketone salts due to osmotic effects, while ketone esters taste bad and may trigger placebo effects; overall, the safety profile is acceptable in controlled settings, but the performance payoff is not clearly demonstrated.
Why Ketone Supplements Work Better for High-Carb Runners
Q: Who might benefit from a ketogenic approach in endurance training?
Ultrarunners or ultr endurance athletes aiming to be prolific fat burners may gain from a ketogenic diet due to reduced carbohydrate needs and GI comfort during long events, while overweight midlife runners might see performance benefits from weight loss, though elite carb-based strategies remain superior for high-intensity race pace.
Why Ketone Supplements Work Better for High-Carb Runners
Q: Can exogenous ketones improve marathon performance for a non-ketogenic athlete?
Current evidence does not support a clear acute performance benefit; any potential gains are small and context-dependent, with some studies showing no effect or even impairment, while any possible advantage may lie in recovery or specific training contexts rather than race-day performance.
Deena Kastor's Advice To All Runners Over 40
Q: How did changing your mental approach translate into performance results?
Her switch to a more positive, goal-focused mindset allowed her to enjoy the process, which correlated with faster times and breaking records; the change wasn't about new workouts but about reframing effort as a meaningful game and reducing the negative, cortisol-driven thoughts.
The ONLY 4 Supplements You Need To Run Faster For Longer
Q: What is the practical takeaway for someone looking to optimize carbohydrate intake for a race?
Start with a baseline of 30 to 90 grams per hour, then tailor based on duration, intensity, and GI tolerance; avoid assuming higher is always better, and practice fueling strategies in training to find what your gut can handle.

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Long-form conversations centered on endurance, aging, and health, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based training, nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention for midlife runners and endurance athletes. Episodes feature researchers, coaches, and seasoned athletes who share practical insights on sustainable performance, fat metabolism, HRV, lactate, breathing, and biomechanics, all through a long-term health lens. A notable strength is the consistent focus on midlife performance—balancing ambition with longevity—along with accessible, practitioner-friendly takeaways and thoughtful guest lineups that blend science with real-world experience.

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1. Paul Mackinnon
2. Daniel Snape
3. Patrick Wilson
4. Deena Kastor
5. Paul Booth
6. Tim Noakes
7. Matt Fitzgerald
8. Brodie Sharpe

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