Episode 397 - Nic Gill

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:14:27) This week a competition to win the ULTIMATE Jet Black Training Suite! Valued at over $2,400 NZD all members of our Coffee Club will have an opportunity to win a VOLT Trainer, Riser Block, Trainer Table, Rocker Plate, TV Stand and Trainer Mat. Go to our website at https://www.fitter.co.nz/join-us to find out how to join and visit Jet Black at https://www.jetblackcycling.com/ to find out more about the Ultimate Trainer Suite.

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:15:49) We’re also offering all our members the opportunity to win a free race entry to the awesome Challenge Wanaka half!

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:15:58) We chat to Joel Smith of Ultro, plus we’re giving away a pair of ULTRO earbuds!

Doctoral Research Study: (00:29:53) Metabolic considerations across menstrual cycle phases of healthy female ultra-endurance athletes. A pilot study to understand how wearable glucose monitoring sensors can be used to enhance female ultra-endurance athlete performance.

  • Assess the effect of menstrual phase on blood glucose management in ultra running

  • Observe fat metabolism in female ultra athletes during prolonged runs

  • Identify relationships between blood glucose and performance metrics

HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: NIC GILL (00:36:02) Nic Gill, the All Blacks High Performance Strength and Conditioning Coach, smashed the world record for riding a Wattbike for 24 hours while raising money for Bowel Cancer prevention.  The record was 755 kms and Gilly rode 781 kms. We hear all about it.

Nic Gill

COACHES CATCH-UP: (01:13:53) Bevan and Tim review the racing from the weekend.

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