Inside Sports Nutrition

In this episode, we reflect on our podcast journey and say goodbye to our awesome listeners. We announce the reasons for ending the podcast and share how you can continue to follow along with them. We thank you for your support and we wish you all the best.

If you're ready to take steps forward with your nutrition to improve your health and performance, reach out to Dina at The Nutrition Mechanic or Bob at eNRG Performance.

What's in your high carb fueling product and what are you really paying for? In this episode, we break down what technically counts as "high carb", compare 3 popular high carb fueling products, and talk through the carb dosing per serving. This episode will help you evaluate your fueling products more clearly so you know what you're paying for.

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The show is brought to you by eNRG Performance and The Nutrition Mechanic. When you're ready to improve your own health and performance, check out our services.

Adventure racing pushes every limit, but what actually determines success (especially for the multi-day distances)? We sit down with Coach and athlete Nick Hurff to explore how team dynamics, fueling, sleep, and strategy come together for success. If you’re used to thinking about single-sport racing, this conversation will shift how you think about performance altogether.

Links:
USARA - United States Adventure Racing Association
Nick Hurff Coaching and follow Nick on Instagram
GRIT Adventure Racing
 
More about our guest: 
Nick Hurff, MS, CSCS, is an expedition adventure racer, ultra-endurance coach, race director, and former Army Ranger. As an adventure racer, Nick has raced all across the world, from the Amazon to New Zealand. He is a multiple-time ARWS World Championship competitor, including a top-25 finish at the 2025 ARWS World Championship in British Columbia.  He is also a co-founder of GRIT Adventure Racing, which creates a range of events, from family-friendly to advanced multi-day races. Nick has coached multiple world records, including the U.S. 50 Peaks Guiness World Record and several FKTs. At Alvernia University, Nick served as the Director of Sports Performance, coaching over 34 NCAA teams, 1,200+ athletes, and numerous NCAA All-Americans. He was also a graduate professor in the Department of Athletic Training. Nick Hurff's endurance coaching combines his formal education and practical experience to elevate athletic performance. 
 
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Drop a question in our free Patreon Community and get access to bonus content with Bob and Dina by upgrading to the Gold Level membership. You'll also be showing your support and helping to keep the podcast free of sponsorship ads.  
 
Let's connect on your platform of choice:  Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 
 
The show is brought to you by eNRG Performance and The Nutrition Mechanic.

In this Under the Microscope episode, we explore the 'Jacked Granny' protein bar, its simple ingredients, nutritional profile, and the intriguing mystery behind its brand and marketing. 

Learn more about Jacked Granny on their website. 

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Drop a question in our free Patreon Community and get access to bonus content with Bob and Dina by upgrading to the Gold Level membership. You'll also be showing your support and helping to keep the podcast free of sponsorship ads. 

Let's connect on your platform of choice:  Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

The show is brought to you by eNRG Performance and The Nutrition Mechanic. When you're ready to improve your own health and performance, check out our services.

You may have heard that gaining belly fat is due to your cortisol level, but is this the whole story? And what is the solution to reducing belly fat? In this episode, we unpack what actually drives changes in abdominal fat as you age, from training patterns to nutrition and stress physiology. If you’ve been told it’s just hormones, this conversation brings a more complete and practical perspective.

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Drop a question in our free Patreon Community and get access to bonus content with Bob and Dina by upgrading to the Gold Level membership. You'll also be showing your support and helping to keep the podcast free of sponsorship ads. 

Let's connect on your platform of choice:  Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

The show is brought to you by eNRG Performance and The Nutrition Mechanic. When you're ready to improve your own health and performance, check out our services.