The mapleROO Podcast is your go-to source for athletes and active individuals who want to train smarter and fuel better—naturally. Each episode features expert insights in sports nutrition or inspiring stories from athletes who’ve overcome challenges, all designed to help you push your limits and perform at your best.
At mapleROO, we envision a world where performance is powered by pure, nutritious, and sustainable maple-based products—delicious, gut-friendly, and backed by science. Our mission drives every conversation: helping you move better, recover faster, and make smarter choices about
In this episode, we dive into Jeni’s inspiring journey. A passionate triathlete and busy mother who simply loves to stay active, Jeni spent twenty years battling gut issues that constantly slowed her down—a struggle many athletes can relate to. Everything changed when she discovered mapleROO, a natural sports nutrition brand that worked when nothing else did. With gut-friendly fuel, Jeni transformed her racing experience and went on to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona. We also explore the origins of mapleROO, founded by Eric and Karine Allard after facing similar challenges in endurance sports, and how their commitment to science, sustainability, and athlete-driven innovation is reshaping sports nutrition.
19 May 2025
How to Perform Smarter in the Heat - Interview with Dr Julien Periard
In our second episode of the mapleROO podcast, we turn up the heat—literally. Host Eric Poulin sits down with world renowned sports scientist and former pro triathlete Dr. JulienPériard, to unpack what really happens to your body during endurance sports in extreme conditions.
From hydration myths to gut health hacks and training strategies for racing in the heat, Dr. Périard shares practical,science-backed advice you can use right now. Of course we also had to ask him about Maple Syrup in this podcast…he is also a believer!
👟 Topics we explore:
· How to train smarter for hot races
· Hydration: how much is too much?
· Gut trouble during races—and how to avoid it
· Why natural sports fuel (like maple syrup!) isgaining momentum
This episode is a must-listen for runners, triathletes, coaches, and anyone looking to optimize performance—naturally.
Brought to you by mapleROO, the all-natural sports nutrition brand in collaboration with Maple from Canada.
Because if it’s not 100% Organic Canadian Maple Syrup, it’s not the real deal.
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4 May 2025
Fuel Smarter. Go Natural. Go Further: Dr. Tremblay on Maple Syrup’s Performance Power
In the debut episode, Eric Poulin, co-founder of mapleROO, welcomes exercise physiologist Dr. Jonathan Tremblay to explore how fuel selection during exercise impacts athletic performance. Dr. Tremblay explains how maple syrup is made and what makes it a powerful, natural energy source for athletes. He discusses how maple syrup compares to traditional sports gels and drinks—highlighting its clean label, antioxidants, and gut-friendly profile. Whether you're an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, this episode uncovers why maple syrup might be your next go-to fuel.
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