NDURANZ Podcast
Episodes
AI vs Nutritionist: Who Gives Better Fueling Advice?
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
 As AI becomes more common in training and nutrition platforms, we decided to put it to the test. In this episode, we compare AI-generated answers wi...
Does Fasted Training Actually Improve Performance? | NDURANZ Podcast
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
 In this episode of the NDURANZ Podcast, we break down fat metabolism, fasted training, and whether burning more fat actually improves endurance perf...
Debunking Noakes: Why 10 Grams of Carbs Per Hour Isn't Enough
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new review paper by Tim Noakes has reignited the debate around carbohydrates, fatigue, and endurance performance. The paper proposes that maintainin...
Experiment With Training, Not With Nutrition (with Henrique Avancini)
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Henrique Avancini made plenty of nutrition mistakes throughout his career and learned from every one of them. Over time, he realised that nutrition is...
Does fueling timing affect performance?
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fueling timing isn’t just about how much you eat, but when you take it. This discussion breaks down what the research shows when total carbs are mat...
Type 1 Diabetes: Can You Fuel at 90–120g/Hour? (with Simon Helleputte)
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do Type 1 athletes actually fuel long days? Dr. Simon Helleputte joins us to show how to hit 90–120 g/h with T1D. Although he does not have type...
Eat to Go Far: How Elites Fuel Ultra Trails (with Rebecca Dent)
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do elites actually fuel long days in the mountains? Sports dietitian Rebecca Dent from Elite Trail Team joins us to share practical ultra-trail nu...
Strategy, Nutrition & Chaos at the Tour de France (with Sam Bewley)
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former pro turned sports director Sam Bewley takes us inside the Tour de France team car — from strategy and fueling to the chaos of convoys and spl...
The Future of Fueling is Personalized
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the one-size-fits-all fueling strategy. In this episode, Alex Rhodes and Dr. Tim Podlogar sit down with Professor Gareth Wallis to explore how ...
Nutrition Is the New Marginal Gain – Dr. Tim Podlogar Breaks It Down
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this live episode of the Nduranz Podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar explains why the biggest performance gains in modern endurance sports aren’t coming fr...
"Losing Weight Gave Me Confidence to Be Seen" – Benji Naesen Live at Eurobike
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this live episode of the Nduranz Podcast from Eurobike 2025, Benji Naesen opens up about his journey from 130kg and anonymity to becoming one of th...
"Before My Giro 2018 Attack, I Ate 500g of Rice" – Chris Froome Live at Eurobike
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does a 4x Tour de France winner eat before launching one of the most legendary attacks in modern cycling? 500g of rice — for starters.In this r...
Breaking Down the Tactics That Win Races (With Benji Naesen)
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Benji Naesen has seen pro cycling from the inside and from behind the analysis screen. In this episode, he shares stories from his time as a video ana...
What It Takes to Break Away from the Peloton (With Thomas De Gendt)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The road never ends for Thomas De Gendt — it just changes terrain. In this episode, the Belgian breakaway legend shares how he got into cycling, his...
Running Beyond Roads: Training and Fueling for the Trails (with Kris Jones)
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of trail running and ultra trails with elite athlete Kris Jones. From his roots in orienteering to podium fini...
Surviving 600KM on Two Wheels: The Audax Cycling Experience
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the world of ultra-endurance cycling with coach and long-distance cyclist Aleksej Dolinšek, who takes us inside the grueling ...
What It Takes to Feed a Professional Cycling Team (with Nicki Strobel)
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how professional cyclists fuel their performance? In this episode, Nduranz talks with Nicki Strobel, the chef and nutritionist for the I...
Q&A: Tim and Alex Answer Your Nutrition Questions
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Q&A episode of the Nduranz Podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes answer your questions about endurance nutrition, training, an...
The Hidden Benefits (and Risks) of Training at Altitude (with Tadej Debevec)
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Nduranz podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes talk to environmental physiologist Tadej Debevec about the science behind alt...
Inside the Pro’s Pain Cave (with Thomas Perren)
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, elite eSports cyclist Thomas Perren joins hosts Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes to dive deep into the world of indoor racing and pai...
The Secrets to Hill Climbing Success
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hill climb season is upon us. Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes discuss what you need to focus on to perform at your best, how nutrition can improve yo...
Why I Chose a Vegan Diet ... And Why I Stopped (with Ben Allen)
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as top triathlete Ben Allen shares his journey—from feeling his best on a vegan diet to why he ultimately gave it up. With insights from Dr....
How I Overcame RED-S (with Penny Slater)
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Penny Slater, a professional triathlete and PhD student, who shares her journey and the challenges she overcame. Alongside Dr. Tim P...
Overtraining: Does It Really Exist?
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Overtraining is a term that sparks a lot of debate in the endurance community. On the one hand, we all avoid it, but on the other, we wonder if it rea...
Caffeine Boost: The Impact on Sports Performance (with Jean Paul Perret)
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes were joined by sports nutritionist Dr. Jean Paul Perret, who has been working with elite cyclists for the ...
Hot or Cold: How to Adapt Your Training to Different Weather Conditions
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The body functions optimally within a narrow temperature range. In the latest episode of the Nduranz podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes discuss...
What Have XTERRA and Winter Triathlon in Common?
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are pleased to announce that we have a new host. Alex Rhodes is a well-known name in the world of triathlon, especially in XTERRA and winter triath...
From Lab to Podium: The Power of Blood Analysis (with VerticalMed Tyrol)
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For some time now, it is no longer a question of whether athletes should take supplements. The answer is 'yes', but this is only the first s...
A Deep Dive in the World of Indoor Racing (with Jasper Paridaens)
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what Zwift racing looks like at the highest level? Jasper Paridaens has quite some experience with it, having been a Zwift Academy final...
Decoding Maltodextrin: Unraveling the Sweet Science
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk delve into the often misunderstood world of maltodextrin. They explore its role and implications in...
The Extreme World of Ultra Endurance Cycling
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marko Baloh has competed 10 times in RAAM, the 5000-kilometre race across America. Each of them has been special, each time he has written different s...
What Makes Biathlon so Special?
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time Tom and Tim were joined by Italy's top biathlete Tommy Giacomel. They talked about what makes biathlon so special, what biathlon traini...
The Other Side of Professional Cycling (with Gabriel Cullaigh)
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people dream of being a professional cyclist, but the world of professionalism is not always ideal. Gabriel Cullaigh spoke to Tim Podlogar and To...
Everything you need to know about energy gel
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An energy gel is the most basic nutritional supplement for any cyclist, yet many are still afraid of it because they don't know exactly what it i...
Is a woman's sports nutrition different from a man's?
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition has become an important science in recent years, with many experts working in the field. But all too often, it is looked at only through men...
How important is hydration, really?
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most people focus only on nutrition and often neglect hydration. Dr. Tim Podlogar points out that a lot of attention should also be paid to proper hyd...
Everything you need to know about recovery
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery is often neglected among athletes but is a key part of improving performance. You have to satisfy three needs for optimal recovery, and there...
Pain Cave Nutrition
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the temperature outside drops, more and more people resort to training on the turbo trainer. These are quite different from training outside, as th...
The Ultimate Cycling Breakfast
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That goes for cyclists as well. Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk discuss the ultimate ...
Heat acclimation and its impact on performance
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Podlogar just returned from Italy, where he participated in Sportful Dolomiti Race. Before the race, he did heat acclimation sessions in a heat ch...
How to approach a training camp from a nutritional point of view
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Training camps are the closest amateur cyclist will come to riding a Grand Tour. But even if you're racing only against yourself, you still need ...
Nutrition at Grand Tour - Giro d'Italia Special
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Podlogar was a part of a Giro d'Italia winning team, so naturally, he wanted to share his experience. He and Tom Kirk talked about the nutrit...
Racing Nutrition for All Levels
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of Nduranz Podcast Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk talk about nutrition on Giro d'Italia and how it differs from nutritio...
Meet Dr. Tom and Dr. Tim
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Kirk and Dr. Tim Podlogar know what they are talking about when it comes to sports nutrition. With over a decade of experience between them, y...