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LACTATE — 86 episodes

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Episode 86 [DECODED] Running Power: The Metric That Changes Everything? ⚡

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Episode 85 [INCREDIBLE] Will the 2-Hour Marathon Barrier Finally Fall? ⏱️

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Episode 84 [DECODED] Zone 2: Are You Doing Too Much, or Not Enough? 🎯

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Episode 83 [SCIENCE VS MYTH #10] What Lactate Really Does to Your Muscles 💪

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Episode 82 [SEASON 2] What We Learned in S1 (And Why S2 Changes Everything) 🚀

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Episode 81 Blueprint 2027: The Future of Science and Extreme Athletic Optimization 🚀 

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Episode 80 The Lactate Awards: Debunking the 5 Biggest Sports Physiology Myths 🏆 

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Episode 79 Off-Season Strategy How to Rest Without Getting Fat or Slow 🧬

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Episode 78 The Running Injury Repair Manual Fixing the "Big 4" Without Stopping 🏃

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Episode 77 [IRONMAN NUTRITION SPECIAL] Fueling for a 10+ Hour Race 🏊‍♂️

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Episode 76 [UTMB PREP #2] Hallucinations & Nightmares When the Brain Breaks 🧠

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Episode 75 [TOUR DE FRANCE SCIENCE] Power, Watts & The 8,000-Calorie Limit 🚴‍♂️

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Episode 74 [UTMB PREP #1] Bulletproof Quads The Science of Eccentric Loading 💪

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Episode 73 [TOUR DE FRANCE FUN] Wine, Cigarettes & Nails The Craziest Stories 🚲

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Episode 72 The Future of Doping Biological Passports and New Detectable Drugs 🧬

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Episode 71 Insoles & Orthotics Do You Really Need Them or Is It Marketing? 🦶

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Episode 70 Returning from Injury The Exact Protocol to Start Running Again ⚕️

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Episode 69 The Norwegian Method Double Thresholds Explained for Amateurs 🧬

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Episode 68 Genetics vs. Hard Work Is Your VO2max Ceiling Fixed at Birth? 🧬

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Episode 67 The "Post-Race Blues" Dealing with the Dopamine Crash After the Finish Line 🧠

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Episode 66 Why Athletes Get Sick Right Before Race Day 🤒

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Episode 65 The 5-Minute CORE Secret That Unlocks Speed & Prevents Injury 🧬

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Episode 64 Training After 40 How to Adapt, Stay Fast, and Beat Your Younger Self 🧬

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Episode 63 Pain Tolerance Can You Train Your Brain to Suffer More? 🧠

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Episode 62 Poles (Bâtons) Cheating or Essential Efficiency Tool? 🏔️

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Episode 61 Should You Train Sick? The Viral Illness Trap That Can Hit Your Heart 🫀

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Episode 60 Massage Guns, Cupping, Cryo Inside the Pro Athlete's Recovery Toolbox 🏋️

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Episode 59 Sodium Bicarbonate The Kitchen Powder That Breaks PBs (Maurten System) 🧪

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Episode 58 Beat the Heat Ice Vests, Slushies & The Science of Cooling Strategies 🧊

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Episode 57 Barefoot or Minimalist: A Secret for Speed or a Shortcut to Injury? 🏃‍♂️

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Episode 56 : Open Water Anxiety Why You Panic & How to Swim Straight 🌊

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Episode 55 : The Female Athlete Code Mastering Your Cycle & Avoiding the RED-S Trap 🧬

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Episode 54 : The "Big 5" The Only 5 Supplements That Actually Work 🔬

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Episode 53 : Bike : Cadence Wars Spin Fast or Push Hard? The Science of Pedaling 🚴‍♂️

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Episode 52 Your First Triathlon Avoid the 5 Mistakes That Ruin 90% of Races 🏊‍♂️

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Episode 51 : The Aero vs. Comfort Battle Nailing Your Bike Position 🚴

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Episode 50 The Post-Marathon Blueprint What to Do (and NOT Do) After 42.2k 🏃‍♂️

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Episode 49: [PARIS MARATHON SPECIAL] The Ultimate D-2 Checklist 🔬

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Episode 48 : Is Your GPS Watch ACCURATE? The Surprising Truth ⌚

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Episode 47 : Rituals, Superstitions & OCD The Hidden Science of Champions' Routines 🧠

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Episode 46: MARATHON PREP #4 The Mental Game - How to Conquer Pre-Race Anxiety 🧠

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Episode 45 Is "Double Day" Training For You? The Pros and Cons of Two-a-Days 🧬

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Episode 44 : MARATHON PREP #3 The Taper - How to Train LESS to Perform BETTER 📉

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Episode 43 : Power Meters Explained The #1 Data Tool for Serious Athletes ⚡

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Episode 42 : MARATHON PREP #2 How to Demolish "The Wall" Before You Even Start 🧱

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Episode 41 : Gut Check How to Avoid Race-Ruining Stomach Problems 🏃‍♂️

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Episode 40 : MARATHON PREP #1 The Ultimate Guide to Race Day Nutrition ⚡

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Episode 39 : Carbon Plate Shoes Miracle or Marketing? The ULTIMATE Guide 👟

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Episode 38 [CODE #7] The Ketone HYPE Miracle Fuel or Marketing Gimmick? 🧪

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Episode 37 : The "Second Brain": Is Your Gut Bacteria Deciding Your Finish Time? 🧠

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Episode 36 : Gels, Bars & Powders Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Fuel ⛽

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Episode 35 : Is Your WATCH Lying To You? The Truth About HRV ⌚

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Episode 34 [CODE #6] The Altitude Code Is "Live High, Train Low" The Only Way? 🏔️

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Episode 33 : Strength for Cyclists - The POWERHOUSE Exercises You Aren't Doing 🏋️

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Episode 32 [CODE #5] The Heat Adaptation Code: Turn a Furnace Into Your Advantage 🔥

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Episode 31 : Run Faster Without Running More? The Scientific Truth About Plyometrics 🚀

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Episode 30 : [CODE #4] Shut Your Mouth to Run Faster? The Science of Nasal Breathing 🏃

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Episode 29 : The Indoor Training Dilemma What You REALLY Gain (and Lose) 🚴

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Episode 28 : [CODE #3] The Caffeine Code The PERFECT Dose and Timing for Your Next PR ☕

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Episode 27 : Inside Your Veins: Are Glucose Monitors (CGM) the Ultimate Endurance Cheat Code? 🩸

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Episode 26 : Swimming: The Science of Speed & Hydrodynamics 🏊

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Episode 25 [CODE #2] Cycling Transformed: The Science of Speed 🚴

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Episode 24 [CODE #1] The 80/20 Secret Train SLOWER to Race FASTER Than Ever 📉

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Episode 23 : Are Your Vitamins KILLING Your Gains? The Antioxidant Trap Explained 💊

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Episode 22 : Blueprint for 2026 ✨ : How to Analyze Your Past Season to Build Your Best Year Yet ✨

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Episode 21 : Holiday Survival Guide: How to Train Smart & Enjoy the Feasts 🎄

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Episode 20 : Electrolytes 2.0: Are You Getting More Than Just Sodium? 🧂

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Episode 19 : Heart Rate Mistake: Why 90% of Amateurs Train WRONG 📉

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Episode 18 : [Science vs. Myth #9] The "Legal Doping" Trap: Is Beetroot Juice Just Expensive Hype? 🫜

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Episode 17 : Anemia: The Silent Performance Killer in Athletes (And How to Beat It) 🩸

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Episode 16 : [Science vs. Myth #8] Is BCAA The Biggest SCAM in Sports Nutrition? 💊

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Episode 15 : Zone Warfare: FTP vs. VMA. Are You Training in the RIGHT Zone? 🧬

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Episode 14 : [Science vs. Myth #7] Creatine for Endurance: The Untapped Secret for a Stronger Finish ⚡️

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Episode 13 : VO₂max Obsession: The Hidden Truth About Endurance Potential 🎯

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Episode 12 : [Science vs. Myth #6] The Recovery Beer: Performance Hack or Health Hazard? 🏋️

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Episode 11 : The Carb-Loading Blueprint: Never Hit The Wall Again ⛽

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Episode 10 : [Science vs. Myth #5] "No Pain, No Gain?" is a LIE. Here's What Soreness REALLY Means 🏋️

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Episode 9 : Vegan vs. Carnivore: What the Science Actually Says (And It's Not What You Think) 🌱

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Episode 8 : [Science vs. Myth #4] Are You DESTROYING Your Knees? The Truth About Running Revealed 🏃

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Episode 7 : The Sugar Conspiracy: Is It Fueling Your Wins or Your Weakness? ⛽

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Episode 6 : [Science vs. Myth #3] The Stretching LIE: Why Everything You've Been Told Is Wrong 🤸

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Episode 5 : Sleep Like a Pro: The Free "Drug" That Boosts Your Growth Hormone 🧬

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Episode 4 : [Science vs. Myth #2] Fasted Cardio SCAM: Does It Burn More Fat or Just Your Muscle? 🏋️

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Episode 3 : Hydration Failure: The #1 Reason Your Performance Plummets

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Episode 2 : [Science vs. Myth] The 30-Minute Myth: Is Your Post-Workout Meal USELESS? 🧪

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Episode 1 : The "Turbo Button" in Your Muscles: Unlocking Your 3 Energy Systems