Nutrition podcast for runners, cyclists & triathletes. Sports dietitian Alan McCubbin answers the most common nutrition questions that runners, cyclists & triathletes ask, with help from guest researchers, practitioners, athletes & coaches.

Fueling Endurance - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes
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Nutrition podcast for runners, cyclists & triathletes. Sports dietitian Alan McCubbin answers the most common nutrition questions that runners, cyclists & triathletes ask, with help from guest researchers, practitioners, athletes & coaches.
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Recent Episodes

June 5, 2026
Episode 108 - Does cooling and reheating my carbs reduce the benefits ?
Host Dr. Asker Jeukendrup explores how cooling and reheating starchy foods impacts carbohydrate availability for endurance athletes, offering insights into optimizing fuel intake.

May 6, 2026
Episode 107 - Are collagen supplements worthwhile? | Assistant Prof. Jorn Trommelen
It's been one of the most popular supplements of the last few years. A lot of endurance athletes take collagen regularly, but what is it for, how should it be taken, and is there evidence it lives up to the claims? We’re joined by Assistant Prof. Jorn Trommelen, a protein researcher whose lab has done some of the most recent work in this area, to answer our questions. Timestamps: 04:00 - Intro and revisiting Jorn's previous episode (Ep. 73) 12:17 - What is collagen (in the body and as a supplement)? 16:53 - The different types of collagen - does it matter? 22:20 - How did collagen become so popular as a supplement? 30:10 - Why are the supplements always hydrolysed collagen or "collagen peptides"? 31:35 - Fueling Endurance Practitioner Membership, T-12 course for athletes, eBook 33:51 - What are the theoretical reasons for taking collagen supplements? 35:28 - Do you actually need collagen or would any source of these amino acids work? 40:56 - Do you need to take Vitamin C along with collagen? 44:53 - State of scientific evidence for collagen - muscle, tendon, bone tissue. 1:01:57 - Jorn's summary and practical recommendations 1:10:11 - Wrap up Guest - Assistant Prof. Jorn Trommelen - Maastricht University Lab Website: m3-research.nl Research Profile: maastrichtuniversity.nl/j-trommelen Instagram: @nutritiontactics Studies mentioned in this episode: Aussieker T et al. Ingestion of a Whey Plus Collagen Protein Blend Increases Myofibrillar and Muscle Connective Protein Synthesis Rates. Med Sci Sports Exer. 2025. 57(3):544–554. DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003596. Aussieker T et al. The Effects of Ingesting a Single Bolus of Hydrolyzed Collagen versus Free Amino Acids on Muscle Connective Protein Synthesis Rates. Med Sci Sports Exer. 2025. 57(11):2394-2408. DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003788. Buchalski A et al. Collagen Supplementation on Tendon-Related Structural and Performance Outcomes: A Systematic Review. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2026. 11(1):130. DOI: 10.3390/jfmk11010130 Fueling Endurance eBook | T -12 Race Nutrition Course | Practitioner Resources The Fueling Endurance eBook contains answers to 84 of the most common nutrition questions that runners, cyclists and triathletes ask, and contains insights, tips, and quotes from experts and athletes. The T -12 self-guided course will help prepare you for your next event, with online tools, guides, information and instructions to take you through the 12 weeks leading up to race day. And the Fueling Endurance Practitioner Membership provides access to online tools and calculators I use all the time when working with endurance and ultraendurance athletes. This includes working out the carbohydrate needs for runners (road and trail) and cyclists for different types of training sessions. For more into on each of these, check out fuelingendurance.com.

April 20, 2026
Episode 105 - How can I maximise the effectiveness of support crew?
If you’re planning an ultra-distance running or cycling event, there’s a good chance you’ll be relying on support crew to help get you through it. But what makes a great support crew when it comes to nutrition? How do you best prepare them to support you? And what does success look like? To find out, we're joined by ultrarunner, sport nutritionist, and experienced support crew member, Rachel White. Timestamps: 04:11 - Rachel's experience as an athlete, crew member, and dietitian 13:20 - The main roles of support crew 21:08 - Preparing support crew before an event 39:46 - Fueling Endurance Practitioner Membership, T-12 course for athletes, eBook 42:02 - Challenges support crew may face during the event (theoretical and practical) 54:48 - Communication between athlete and crew during an event 1:02:09 - What does the optimal crewing experience look like to the athlete? 1:03:52 - Collecting athlete data during an event for post-event analysis 1:10:58 - Final thoughts from Rachel 1:13:26 - Bonus Round 1:19:34 - Wrap up Guest - Rachel White: Website: rachelwhitenutrition.com Instagram: @rachelwhitenutrition LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachel-white-96102896 Fueling Endurance eBook | T -12 Race Nutrition Course | Practitioner Resources The Fueling Endurance eBook contains answers to 84 of the most common nutrition questions that runners, cyclists and triathletes ask, and contains insights, tips, and quotes from experts and athletes. The T -12 self-guided course will help prepare you for your next event, with online tools, guides, information and instructions to take you through the 12 weeks leading up to race day. And the Fueling Endurance Practitioner Membership provides access to online tools and calculators I use all the time when working with endurance and ultraendurance athletes. This includes working out the carbohydrate needs for runners (road and trail) and cyclists for different types of training sessions. For more into on each of these, check out fuelingendurance.com.
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