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Episode 38: Bike Racing and Carbs for Athletes

The Better Podcast

Release Date: 05/21/2023

Episode 51: Nutrition with Uri Carlson show art Episode 51: Nutrition with Uri Carlson

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Joe and Kylee sat down and talked about the nutritional differences between summer sports and skimo. How to hydrate, how to fuel, and even hour to tackle the holidays! 

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In this episode, Brynne and Joe sit down to talk about athlete mental health, athlete identity, anxiety, and working on how to turn down the dial on those demons. 

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Joe sits down and chats with Eric Kenney from EK Endurance Coaching! 

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Joe and Matti go through their years of coaching and discuss what books, coaches, classes, and friends have been the greatest influences on their coaching careers. Listen to this one if you are looking for more resources on training!

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