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    The Strength Running Podcast

    The Strength Running Podcast

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    The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster. Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon. You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life. The Strength Running Podcast is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified running coach. He's a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine and was previously Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year. His coaching advice and running guidance has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, and most other major media. If you want to become a better runner, you've found the right running podcast! Connect with Jason and Strength Running: - Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FARFP2 - Strength course: http://bit.ly/2Pjvlge - Training: http://bit.ly/2YgBLAv

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    Jason Fitzgerald

    Ketones, Recovery, and Enhanced Cognition: Q&A with Ketone-IQ CEO Michael Brandt

    Ketones, Recovery, and Enhanced Cognition: Q&A with Ketone-IQ CEO Michael Brandt

    January 23, 2025
    52m

    Whether or not you've tried ketones yourself yet, you should hear the fascinating research and predictions from an expert.

     

    Michael Brandt is the founder and CEO of Ketone-IQ. He's also a 2:42 marathoner, triathlete, and former professor at the Academy of Art in San Francisco.

     

    We talk about:

    • What ketones actually are and how they relate to energy
    • What happens to your body when you take ketones
    • The cognitive benefits of drinking ketone shots
    • How ketones can affect post-exercise recovery
    • Where ketone research and usage might go in the next 5-10 years

     

    Send this episode to a runner you know who might want to try using ketones.

     

    Links & Resources from the Show:

    • Jason on Strava
    • Michael Brandt on Instagram
    • More info about Michael Brandt

     

    Thanks to 2Before!

    We are supported by 2Before, a powerful sports supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrants designed to increase endurance, manage inflammation, support immunity, and promote adaptation. 2Before helps to boost performance by increasing blood flow, making it more efficient for the body to pump oxygenated nutrient-rich blood into the muscles.

    So, if you want to try to boost your performance and immune system, use code JASON for 30% off 20 packs and multi-serve packs at 2Before.com.

    Thank you to 2Before for supporting Strength Running!

     

    Thank you to 2XU!

    If you haven't tried 2XU technical compression gear, you're missing out. 2XU has been the world leader in performance compression for 20 years, helping runners feel better and recover faster with compression gear that's backed by scientific evidence. Their graduated compression gear is engineered to improve blood flow and performance while speeding recovery.

    Knowing that their gear is engineered for runners by runners and backed by research makes me absolutely love 2XU. Go to 2xu.com and use code "JASON" in all caps to get 20% off sitewide, except clearance items or wetsuits.

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