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Jenny Hadfield, aka "Coach Jenny" is a popular columnist for Runner’s World, author of the Running for Mortals and Marathoning for Mortals book series, founder of "The Challenge" life performance program, and Marathon Expeditions, where she hosts running, hiking, and active vacations all over the world. It takes a village to train an athlete, and in this show, she shares tips, answers your questions, and hosts a village of performance experts to find tools, tricks, and strategies listeners can use.
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Mar 16, 2018

EP/34 - How to Hydrate for Optimal Health and Performance with Sports Scientist Andy Blow

 

Coach Jenny and Andy Blow the founder of Precision Hydration discuss the essential role hydration plays in the life of athletes. Recommendations and strategies for how to properly hydrate and fuel for marathon runners and Ironman competitions are explored along with important information on how athletes should recognize and cater to their unique hydration needs.

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

 

4:26 TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR F1 DRIVERS

6:02 HYDRATION PACKS FOR F1 DRIVERS

7:47 THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION

9:38 STARTING THE PRECISION HYDRATION COMPANY

10:38 HOW MUCH HYDRATION IS APPROPRIATE? 

12:51 WHY IS SODIUM SO IMPORTANT?

20:36 HOW ATHLETES DETERMINE HYDRATION & SODIUM NEEDS

23:23 SEASONAL VARIATION IN HYDRATION

24:56 HYDRATION GOAL SETTING

28:09 HOW THIRST WORKS

32:20 WHEN THIRST CUES FAIL ATHLETES

34:54 PROFESSIONAL HYDRATION ASSESSMENTS

37:45 GENETIC ASPECTS OF SODIUM CONCENTRATION

39:58 HYDRATION PRELOADING

41:58 HYDRATION RECOMMENDATIONS

44:11 HYDRATION STRATEGIES

47:42 HYDRATION FOR MARATHON RUNNERS

49:04 FUELING FOR AN IRONMAN

59:35 FUELING & HYDRATION NEEDS DEFINED

54:42 CRAMP REDUCTION STRATEGIES

59:28 RECOGNIZING OPTIMAL HYDRATION

1:00:44 ADJUSTING HYDRATION STRATEGIES AS ATHLETES AGE

1:04:19 HOW MENSTRUATION IMPACTS HYDRATION

1:07:57 DRINKING ALCOHOL BEFORE A RACE?

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

- Hydration needs are unique to the individual

- Hydration strategies should change as athletes age

- Primary needs for fueling and hydration are water, salt, and sugar (calories).

 

SPECIAL OFFER

Use the code COACHJENNY to receive a free box/tube of Precision Hydration. Simply add the COACHJENNY code at check out at PrecisionHydration.com to receive up to $13.99 of product to test on your next training workout (shipping rates apply).

 

WEBSITES & ARTICLES MENTIONED:

 

Precision Hydration - Official Website

 

Take the free online Sweat Test to get a personalized hydration strategy with advice on what, when and how much to drink.

 

Why sodium is important to perform at your best.

 

How to start hydrated and why that’s so important.

 

Why athletes cramp up and how to avoid it.

 

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

 

Andy Blow

Founder, Precision Hydration

 

Andy Blow has a few top 10 Ironman and 70.3 finishes and an Xterra World Age Group title to his name. He founded Precision Hydration to help athletes solve their hydration issues. He has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and was once the Team Sports Scientist for Benetton and Renault F1 teams.

 

Connect With Andy Blow Online:

Official Website - Twitter Profile - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn Profile

Mar 2, 2018

Coach Jenny and Jocelyn Vande Velde the City Bike Brand Manager of Trek Bikes discuss the future of bikes and how women are transforming the marketplace and the types of products being created. The benefits and different types of E-Bikes are also explored and Jocelyn announces Trek’s new Gravel Bike “Checkpoint” along with a news update on Trek’s Global Women’s Summit. 

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

5:46 TIPS FOR COMMUTING ON YOUR BIKE

8:45 WHAT TO WEAR WHEN COMMUTING

11:06 SECURITY TIPS FOR LOCKING BIKES

13:57 E-BIKES

17:48 E-BIKE BENEFITS

29:49 E-BIKE ETIQUETTE

30:13 E-BIKE TYPES & SYSTEMS

33:14 MOST POPULAR E-BIKE IN THE TREK LINE

36:06 MOTHERHOOD & EXERCISE

39:44 THE VANDE VELDE FAMILY

43:28 TREK’S GLOBAL WOMAN’S SUMMIT

46:36 CUSTOMIZATIONS FOR WOMEN

50:45 TREK’S NEW GRAVEL BIKE “CHECKPOINT”

52:44 GRAVEL RIDING

 

Key Takeaways:

- E-bikes allow us to explore areas which were previously inaccessible.

- E-bikes expand the number of people who are able to commute to work

- E-bikes empower people who are using the assist to rehab injuries.

- Trek Launches New Gravel Bike “CheckPoint”

 

Website’s Mentioned:

People For Bikes

Trek’s Checkpoint Gravel Bike

Trek Women - Bikes & Apparel

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

Jocelyn Vande Velde

Global Brand Manager, City Bikes

Trek Bicycle Corporation

 

After 20 years of riding Trek bikes, I'm proud to be responsible for crafting and communicating the right message, at the right time, to the right audience to gain share and more fans of our Hybrid, Electric and Adventure bikes! 

 

-Marketing management of the largest volume and profit category in the business

-Research and understand the current business and brand realities for city bicycles worldwide

-Craft and execute a marketing plan with a simple, clear message to -best capitalize on opportunities

-Launch new products to all channels including media, retailers and consumers

-Hone our digital strategy to the City bike customer via email, Trekbikes.com, social, SEO and analytics

-Develop and maintain endemic and non-endemic media relationships

-Direct photography, videography and advertising in all forms

-Provide product information, training and sales collateral/POP to retailers and sales team 

-Collaborate with City core team of product, design and engineering staff

 

Accomplishments:

-Achieved sales goals for the Super Commuter+ launch via European and NYC media events, retailer and sales support, demo programs and events, digital tactics, inspired creative and more

-To date, launched 8 new, incredibly successful bikes and 4 major bike line updates

-One of the key leaders on Trek's most fiscally strong teams 

Jocelyn’s entire career has been spent in lifestyle-driven and outdoor industries. Her expertise lies in marketing tactics/strategies, cross functional leadership, consumer experience, international business, management, relationship development/seeding influencers, sales tool creation, product training, e-Learning, event production and B2B/B2C. 

 

Connect With Jocelyn Online:

Official Website - LinkedIn Profile - Twitter Profile

 

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