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[Freetrail pro Ad-Free] Asker Jeukendrup | Endurance Nutrition Masterclass

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Asker Jeukendrup is a sport scientist whose work has been massively influential, especially in the world of endurance nutrition. His resume is incredible, working with many of the top athletes, teams, brands, and research institutions during his remarkable career. In addition to his academic, consulting, and speaking work, Asker is a co-founder of Neversecond -- a leading supplier of feuling and recovery products in endurance sport and an important partner of Freetrail. This is Asker's first appearance on the podcast.    Timestamps:   02:30 What Makes You You? 07:43 Founding NeverSecond: A Science-First Approach 10:52 The Carbohydrate Revolution in Endurance Sports 13:24 Understanding Carbohydrate Absorption and Ratios 15:59 Nutrition Strategies for Varied Trail Running Distances 20:44 Gut Training: Assessing and Improving Carb Tolerance 26:04 Fasted Runs and Fat Metabolism 34:19 The Role of Carbohydrates in Performance 38:58 Understanding Nutrition for Racing Performance 43:30 Cooling and Its Impact on Nutrition Absorption 47:10 The Sodium and Electrolyte Debate 50:04 Caffeine: Benefits and Cautions 50:30 The Future of Health Monitoring in Athletes 58:02 Personal Stories and Lessons from Elite Athletes 58:30 Looking Ahead: The Future of Nutrition in Sports   Asker's consultancy   REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA   REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS   Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

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