{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 758: Ox Blood to Aid Stations: The Wild Evolution of Endurance Nutrition","description":"In this episode, we talk with exercise scientist Dr. Nick Tiller, author of the Ultrarunning Magazine article \u201cProtein While Racing, Training Runs to Predict Performance &amp;amp; Progressing to Ultra.\u201d Starting from the wild story of Milo of Croton\u2014an ancient athlete who drank ox blood and ate raw animal flesh\u2014we trace how endurance nutrition has swung from carb-loading to fat-adaptation and ask where protein fits in today. Dr. Tiller explains why small amounts of protein during long races can help with muscle damage and taste fatigue, how to \u201ctrain your gut\u201d just like your legs, and why aid station real food matters more than we think. We also touch on creatine\u2014why it works, why it may not be ideal for most endurance runners\u2014and how to use science and healthy skepticism to cut through the wellness and nutrition noise on the trail. Find out more about Dr. Nick  Author,&amp;nbsp;The Skeptic\u2019s Guide to Sports Science Columnist,&amp;nbsp;Skeptical Inquirer, Ultra-Running Magazine Website:&amp;nbsp;www.nbtiller.com  Episode Sponsors  Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Amazfit - T-Rex 3: Get 15% off Get the NEW&amp;nbsp;&quot;1 &amp;gt; 0&quot; running hat HERE. &amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Trail Runner Nation","author_url":"http:\/\/trailrunnernation.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39288030\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196228915"}