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Endurance Innovation
by Andrew Buckrell and Michael Liberzon
Endurance Innovation examines the technology, science, and engineering shaping modern endurance sport. Each episode features a focused conversation with researchers, coaches, and industry practitioners working in areas such as cycling aerodynamics, triathlon equipment, performance modeling, training science, biomechanics, and data analysis.Rather than speculation or trend-driven commentary, the show emphasizes evidence-based methods and practical applications for athletes and coaches across cycling, triathlon, and other long-course disciplines. Topics include aerodynamic testing, cooling, running and cycling performance, endurance nutrition, training strategies, and the tools that support both high-performance and age-group athletes.New episodes are released periodically.
Episodes
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John Buckley: Real-World Tire Testing and the Breakpoint Debate
**CORRECTION** John asked us to note that he gave incorrect figures for the wattage standard deviations during the episode. The best outdoor tests currently achieve standard deviations of approximately 0.8 W, while indoor testing has achieved a standard deviation of 0.3 W. John Buckley of...
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Ingmar Jungnickel on AiRO and Scalable Aerodynamic Testing
Sports aerodynamicist Ingmar Jungnickel joins the show to discuss AiRO, a new CFD-based aero analysis tool built for bike fitters and coaches. He outlines why traditional wind-tunnel and field-testing approaches struggle with cost, complexity, and repeatability, and explains how recent advances…
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Coach Russ Cox on Qualifying for the Ironman World Championship
Michael welcomes UK-based triathlon coach and data analyst Russ Cox to unpack Ironman’s major overhaul of its World Championship slot allocation system. Drawing on his 14 years of statistical modeling and 16 years of coaching experience, Russ explains how Ironman’s shift from participation-based…
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Jamie Pugh of EXO Analytics on Carbohydrate Utilization
This week, Michael welcomes Jamie Pugh, co-founder of EXO Analytics and senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University. Jamie’s research focuses on carbohydrate metabolism and the role of gut function during endurance exercise. The conversation explores the novel means that EXO Analytics...
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Joe Staunton on Anthropocentric Coaching
This week, we welcome Joe Staunton, owner of Ceyrest Performance, a coaching and sport consulting company. Joe, with a background in archaeology and anthropology, offers a unique perspective on endurance sports, decision-making, and the evolving role of coaching. The conversation covers how...
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Sam Barley on Cycling Aero and Bike Fit
Sam Barley, a bike fitter, aero tester for Body Rocket and triathlon coach is on the show to discuss aerodynamic testing and how it shapes bike fit. He shares how he moved from traditional bike fitting to aero-guided fit. Sam reveals surprising findings from testing top athletes, showing that…
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Ronan McLaughlin on Bike Optimizaiton
For this episode we welcome Ronan McLaughlin, Senior Tech Editor for Escape Collective and host of the Performance Process and Geek Warning podcasts. Michael and Ronan delve into the world of performance optimization in cycling, covering everything from aerodynamic testing nuances to higher-level...
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IMTX Recap with Miranda Tomenson and Nerd Notes on Bike Tech
Michael and Andrew welcome professional triathlete and coach Miranda Tomenson to the podcast. Miranda shares her experience prepping for and racing the IM NA Championship in the Woodlands TX, Texas, a notoriously challenging race for athletes just shaking off winter. Following that chat, Michael...
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Marinus Peteresen on LT1
Cycling coach Marinus Petersen returns to revisit bicarbonate supplementation tips and to discuss training around the first lactate threshold (LT1). Petersen shares his views on intensity domains, the importance of LT1, and how he incorporates this concept into his coaching. Bicarb…
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Marinus Petersen on VO2max & Bicarb
Our guest this week is Marinus Peterson of Kilowatt Coaching. Marinus is an accomplished cyclist and coach with a wealth of knowledge on endurance training. In this episode, we explore the importance his approach to developing VO2max. Oh, and bicarb Jell-O. Highlights include: The Importance of...
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Bicarb Supplementation with Maurten
Lauren Thomas and Ian Marling from Maurten join us to present findings - old and new - for efficacy of bicarb supplementation in the endurance sport context. We explore the unique advantages of Maurten's bicarb system and how their hydrogel and mini-capsule formulation solves the classic problem...
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Cycling Aerodynamic Measurement with Body Rocket
Body Rocket founder Eric DeGolier joins Andrew and Michael to delve into the complexities of aerodynamic measurement in cycling, challenging the limitations of traditional methods. We explore the inherent flaws in existing technologies that rely on indirect measurements and discuss Body Rocket's...
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Mikael Eriksson: Separating Evidence from Hype in Endurance Sports
Listeners to the podcast get $50 off the purchase price of the Cool Bottle before DEC 31! Use code COOL2024. Coach and podcaster Mikael Eriksson joins Michael to explore into the world of endurance sports and the constant influx of new training methods, technologies, and nutritional advice. We...
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Bjorn Kafka 3
One of our favourite guests from the pre-hiatus days is back to talk about: The Power of Collaboration: Discover how Bjorn's connections with other experts, like Javier Sola, have shaped his understanding of training and performance. The Endless Pursuit of Knowledge: Explore Bjorn's philosophy of...
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The Cool Bottle
Michael and Andrew reveal the Cool Bottle - their (plus Phil Hare's) project that will allow any cyclist with aero extensions to have on-bike per-cooling. Andrew takes us from the birth of the concept, through design iterations, manufacturing hurdles, to final product. To learn more about the…
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Antoine Jolicoeur-Desroches on Heat, Omius, and CORE
Former pro triathlete and PhD candidate Antoine Jolicoeur-Desroches speaks with Andrew and Michael about training and racing in hot conditions and his two studies on popular devices: the Omius headband paper and the CORE Body Temperature sensor paper. We cover: advantages and limitations of the...
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Lindsey Hunt on Sweat & Racing in Hot Conditions
Lindsey Hunt of Precision Fuel & Hydration joins Michael to talk about his research into sweat, his novel sweat rate calculator, and his recommendations for maximizing performance in hot conditions. Lindsey covers: -sweat rate and replenishment strategies -why dehydration is a more serious...
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Relaunch Teaser
We're back!
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Supersapiens CGM, iPhone 14 Sat, Noses
2:30 we are testing the Supersapiens CGM 4:45 what is Supersapiens and what are continuous blood glucose monitors 6:45 installing the CGM sensor 9:30 the Supersapiens ecosystem 16:30 the control system of blood glucose 18:45 Actionable learnings in ‘flattening the curve’ Take a walk after a meal...
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John Buckley of Streamlines and Velosense
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 1:45 meet John Buckley of Streamlines and Velosense 8:15 the birth and current state of the Streamlines Aeros aerometer 17:00 on aerometer accuracy and repeatability in outdoor testing 26:00 the Forma rider...
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Car AC, Garmin 955, Specialized TT Face Sock
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 3:00 on when to open your car windows Average vehicle has a CdA of 0.6, so only ~11kW or 14hp used to overcome aerodynamic drag for the average car at 100kph Average vehicle AC units consume 1.5kW - 3.0kW (2 -...
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Diaa Nour is Back!
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 2:00 the state of the bike industry 6:30 supply chain challenges 14:00 what the future holds for the bike industry and Ventum in particular? 17:15 on the supply of frames 19:30 the costs of protecting the brand...
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Running Power Experts Hans van Dijk and Ron van Megen
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 2:00 meet life-long runner and retired professor of engineering Hans van Dijk 5:00 meet (also a) lifelong runner and engineer Ron van Megen 9:00 where does all that work that we do as runners go? Overcoming...
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Third Anniversary Top Ten
1:00 #1 Episode 87 - Bruce Rogers on HRV Estimation of Aerobic Threshold 4:30 #2 Episode 103 - Kolie Moore on VO2max 5:50 #3 Episode 127 - Dan Bigham Returns 7:05 #4 Episode 110 - Marco Altini on Biofeedback 7:50 #5 Episode 120 - Adam Kerin on Chain Lubrication 10:00 #6 Episode 133 - Rebroadcast…
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JP Ballard at IMWC St George
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 3:15 what does one do with an aerometer a few days ahead of the biggest race in over two years? 7:45 how understanding wind patterns helps pro athletes make informed wheel selections 9:15 using wind data…
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JP Ballard of Swiss Side - Part 1
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 2:15 the Swisside origin story and the overlap of motorsport and endurance sport 12:45 the state of cycling aerodynamics ten years ago 13:45 the challenges of getting cycling aero drag calculation right 19:30…
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Maximilian Hoflich on Training Intensity and Testing
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 148 Maximilian Hoflich 3:30 meet Maximillian Hoflich of Polite Coaching 6:15 the very basics of beginning an endurance training program 9:15 starting to think about eliciting specific metabolic responses during...
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GiBLI Aerometer
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 1:45 meet Mark and Ben of Gibli 7:15 the ‘why’ of starting Gibli 13:00 a description of the Gibli aerometer 18:30 a summary of aero testing variables and the challenges they present to accurately measuring aero...
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Which one Blows Harder?
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 3:30 Cycling Tips review of fans Fan specs: volumetric flow rate, airflow velocity, power Measured skin temp, core temp, heat flux Used an array of Core body temp sensors Compared no fan, small desktop fan, low...
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Jan Sibbersen - Sailfish
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 3:15 there is still hope! 5:30 Jan’s success at Kona and the nuances of that swim course Study the tidal calendar Go very easy on the way out Be aware of the waves Preparing for a non-wetsuit swim 20:45 Jan’s...
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Dr Will O'Connor on Running with Power
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 1:30 meet Dr. Will O’Connor 12:30 an intro to running power meters: how do they work and what do they measure? 21:30 how well do run power meters work on trails? 28:00 use cases for running with power More...
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The Utility of Hats and Tri Bikes a Q&A
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 2:30 pros and cons of wearing a hat during the run in a hot race: a proto-answer 6:00 reducing incoming thermal radiation vs restricting cooling 9:15 it’s all about the hair 11:00 road bike or tri bike?…
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A Short Braindump from Michael
In trying to think of peaceful things, Michael asks for listener feedback on bike training positions and the elusive aerobic threshold.
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Strength Training
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 2:00 how much does Andrew strength train? 5:00 the benefits of strength work for endurance athletes 7:45 any strength training is better than no strength training 9:45 on warmups and activation / mobility work…
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RD Stephanie Small
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 0:45 meet Stephanie Small 5:15 Stephanie’s post on interpreting scientific literature 7:00 Stephanie’s work: Impact of CHO restriction vs energy restriction on exogenous CHO oxidation during exercise CHO...
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Focus Calm
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 0:30 meet Max Newlon, founder of Focus Calm 3:00 what is Focus Calm and how does it work? 7:00 a primer on brain waves 9:15 optimal arousal states 11:30 the value of having access to a relaxed state 13:45 the...
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Training in Extreme Cold
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 5:30 how training in cold air affects our lungs 10:00 exercise induced bronchoconstriction 14:00 Michael’s advice for cold-weather training 15:15 negative performance impacts of cold weather 22:30 clothing...
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Matt Miller of MTBPHD and Brake Ace
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 2:00 meet Dr Matt Miller aka MTBPHD 4:45 the story behind the Brake Ace braking power meter 7:15 how is knowing brake power useful to a rider? 11:00 the actual mechanics of using Brake Ace 14:30 the Brake Ace…
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Q&A 2 Talks with Thomas Etc
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 3:00 on bike fit 7:30 on feeling unfit after a period of inactivity 11:45 on VO2max 15:00 on performance testing 22:15 question on testing protocol used by Dr Dustin Joubert 22:45 question on using the Stryd rn...
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Dustin Joubert on Supershoes
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 1:30 meet Dustin Joubert 3:00 Dustin’s first experience with modern ‘supershoes’ 5:30 all the published research is on the Nike Vaporfly line 6:30 what is a ‘supershoe’? Carbon plates increase rigidity More /...
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Bjorn Kafka on Testing and Training
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 2:45 a review of the Aerotune Power Test 5:45 new Power Test outdoor and indoor, one-day testing protocols 9:45 should you test in your race (i.e. TT / Tri) position? 12:45 the increased functionality of the...
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Rebroadcast - Kolie Moore on VO2max
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. Have a look at the Endurance Athlete Summit. There is something for everyone during their 3-day run this January. 3:15 what is VO2max and why is it relevant to endurance performance? 4:15 what determines…
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On Cross Country Skiing and Speed Skating
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 4:00 cross country skiing and VO2max 7:30 the central vs peripheral VO2max debate 11:30 the value of switching training modalities 16:00 mental health benefits of outdoor winter sports 18:45 the awesomeness of...
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Adam Kerin Returns
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 5:45 the advantages of large chainrings and cogs 13:00 the drivetrain efficiency shortcomings of SRAM AXS road 14:30 how efficient are 1x drivetrains? 16:30 the reason behind the prevalence of chain drops in…
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RaceRanger
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 1:30 meet James Elvery of RaceRanger 4:00 a solution born of frustration 13:15 the complex problem of drafting in triathlon 18:15 who is RaceRanger for and what does the system look and feel like? 21:15 using…
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Aero Climbing, Right to Repair, and Draft Busters
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 1:00 When should you sit up in triathlon / time trial Aero Lab Tech Instagram post 8:00 right to repair on Nerd Alert 9:45 draft-busting Race Ranger technology
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Helen Kollias on Intermittent Fasting
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 1:45 What is intermittent fasting (IF)? 7:00 are the body composition effects simply due to a caloric deficit? 7:45 purported benefits of IF beyond body composition / weight management Anti Inflammatory…
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Dan Bigham Returns
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 2:45 Dan’s go at the UK nationals TT 4:30 what do elites get in their ear on the team radio? 7:00 audience effect on RPE 9:30 post hoc analysis of the UK National TT 12:00 the value of nailing the corners 15:45...
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Triathlon Equipment Guide 101
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 4:00 swimming Wetsuits Goggles Watches 18:45 T1 19:45 cycling Road bike vs tri bike Expensive bikes vs inexpensive bikes Wheels Tires and tubes Helmets Suits For measuring intensity cost-effectively: 1. HRM, 2....
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Marc Graveline Redux
Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. 5:00 why aerotest with two systems in parallel? 6:45 the two categories of aero testing systems: their similarities and differences 14:15 comparing results between the Gizmo and Aerotune the role of air density...
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Endurance Innovation examines the technology, science, and engineering shaping modern endurance sport. Each episode features a focused conversation with researchers, coaches, and industry practitioners working in areas such as cycling aerodynamics, triathlon equipment, performance modeling, training science, biomechanics, and data analysis.Rather than speculation or trend-driven commentary, the show emphasizes evidence-based methods and practical applications for athletes and coaches across cycling, triathlon, and other long-course disciplines. Topics include aerodynamic testing, cooling, running and cycling performance, endurance nutrition, training strategies, and the tools that support both high-performance and age-group athletes.New episodes are released periodically.
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Andrew Buckrell and Michael Liberzon
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