It's Tour de France season, and for the first time in a decade, our host Dr. Kevin Sprouse is not on location - instead, he's dropping exclusive insights throughout the month of July right here on the Podium Podcast. Kicking off on July 1 with a conversation about all the work that goes into preparing for a 3-week race, we’ll follow up with a new episode on each rest day, as well as a final pod when the riders reach Paris. Tune in to hear conversations with riders, team support staff, and other ...
Jun 12, 2023•11 min•Season 8Ep. 19
Want to take your athletic performance to the next level? Choosing the right coach can be a game changer. In this episode, host Patrick Morris dives into insider insights and expert tips on selecting the ideal coaching path. Joined by The Podium Podcast producer Anthony Palmer, Patrick covers everything you need to know about coaches - including the different types, the pros and cons of all-in-one programs, and the importance of considering the complete athlete when creating a personalized plan....
May 29, 2023•46 min•Season 8Ep. 18
Injury is an inevitable aspect of any athlete's journey. But how does reaction impact recovery? In this episode of the Podium Podcast, hosts Patrick Morris and Dr. Kevin Sprouse discuss essential skills, mindsets, and approaches to handling setbacks and reframing injuries. Dr. Kevin Sprouse also highlights how he often sees athletes come back stronger after an injury or time away; he says the key factor is introspection and highlights the need to stay engaged and plugged in to avoid going dark m...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 17
This week, we're shifting gears and hitting the trails with Christsonthy Drellos, mountain biker, coach, and founder of Blue Sky MTB. Christsonthy's mountain biking journey took off in 2014 on Vermont's super technical terrain and she was hooked. Now, she shares her passion and expertise through training courses and lessons both at home and in Knoxville. In this episode, Patrick Morris and Christsonthy discuss her unique coaching philosophy and mindset. Plus, find out how focusing on skills-base...
May 01, 2023•53 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Whether cycling, traveling, or camping, unexpected injuries and health snags could come your way. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris break down the medical kit essentials for any adventure. Kevin shares what he travels with, whether alone, with his team, or venturing internationally - from trauma sheers to ketones - and recommends his favorite med kits. Patrick and Kevin break down the differences between car first aid kits, bike packing and camping kits, and even internationa...
Apr 17, 2023•58 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Get ready to sweat it out on the Podium. Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris dive into the hot topic of heat training in endurance sports, discussing everything from training in it and adapting to it, to cooling off effectively. Once athletes consider individual health conditions prior to heat training, it is possible to build capacity in the heat within your training cycle. Dr. Sprouse and Patrick cover the technology, tools, and practices used in training, how best to monitor body temperature...
Apr 03, 2023•57 min•Season 8Ep. 14
There are dozens of tests available to help us better understand our own personal health and performance. With simple blood work, we can learn about everything from food sensitivity to biological age. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris break down what exactly each test is for, and how you can determine what’s right for you. Plus, how can we decipher the data to inform nutrition, performance, and overall health? Is there a topic you’d like to hear Kevin and Patrick discuss? DM ...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Acclaimed WorldTour cycling nutritionist behind historic Olympic gold medals and multiple Grand Tour wins, and the author of the best-selling The Plant-Based Cyclist, Nigel Mitchell is paving the way for plant-based nutrition in world class sports. He leverages his clinical background to create nutrition strategies that give athletes an edge in performance. In this episode, Nigel sits down with Dr. Kevin Sprouse for a deep dive into why gut health is a foundational component of sports nutrition....
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 8Ep. 12
With performance data readily available at every turn, coach and professional cyclist Carson Beckett focuses on getting back to basics through daily counseling and building a relationship with metrics. After years of racing around the globe, Carson now works as a professional coach in Brevard, North Carolina and supports Dirt Camp Racing as a coach and pro rider. This week on the show, Carson and Patrick discuss the challenges of progressing as a younger athlete and why performance peaks at the ...
Feb 20, 2023•52 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Aside from the technical aspects of performance data, the creative, human element has made Robby Ketchell the “secret weapon” on teams like Garmin-Sharp Pro Cycling, and Team Sky, who he supported through three Tour de France titles. From engineering technologies like the BAT box and Platypus, to playing a critical role in creating the formation for the INEOS 1:59 Performance Team, Robby has worked at the forefront of sports technology for a decade. In this episode, Robby sat down with our host ...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 8Ep. 10
For performance nutritionist and coach Jackson Long , nutrition is about more than counting carbs and calories; fueling allows us to “find the flow” and have fun. Years of experience in cycling, skiing, and trail running led Jackson to create In The Flow, a coaching company that helps endurance athletes mindfully optimize training and nutrition. He’s also the host of In The Flow podcast exploring the intersections between endurance sport, mindfulness and sustainability. In this episode, Patrick ...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Happy New Year! Many of us are setting goals and reevaluating personal routines as we move into 2023. So what better way to start than with a conversation about creating a framework for achieving fitness and health with our friend Adam Kerley. Adam is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist who has worked with collegiate and professional athletes across multiple sports. When he isn’t making his 4th appearance on our podcast, he spends much of hi...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 8
Welcome to our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! Free Sweat Science Newsletter Stronger By Science Newsletter Under $100 Pill Box Orange Mud Changing Towel Aero Press Go Decaf Coffee: Good Citizen - Easy Does It Counter Culture - Slow Motion Verve - Vancouver Decaf Olukai Mahana Slippers Rapha Essential Case Apple Pencil Hang Board FluidStance Swiss RX Total Recovery Under 250 Incrediwear - Compression Leggings CORE Body Temperature Sensor Under 500 SuperSapiens Over 500 Cool Mitt Desk Haus VelociRax Boo...
Dec 05, 2022•54 min•Season 8Ep. 7
This week on The Podium, Dr. Brian Zuleger joined Patrick for a conversation about mental performance and training. Dr. Zuleger is a Certified Mental Performance Coach at Arete Performance and an Applied Sport Psychology Professor at Adams State University. As you will hear in the episode, Dr. Zuleger is also one of Patrick's professors for his Master's program. In this episode, Patrick and Dr. Zuleger discuss the following: -how to be a better coach by learning more about sports psych -when and...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 6
This week on The Podium, Dr. Sprouse and Patrick are joined by 3 x PGA Tour winner and long-time Podium patient Scott Stallings. In this episode, Dr. Sprouse , Scott , and Patrick discuss the following: -Scott's travel schedule and travel routine -why golf is more of an endurance sport than many think -Scott's athletic history and some thoughts on kids specializing in sports too early -what some of the driving factors were in Scott's change in performance over the last two seasons -and much more...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 5
This week on The Podium, Dr. Sprouse is joined by Colby Pearce. Colby is a former professional & Olympic cyclist (2004), a bike fitter, and is self-proclaimed as “the world’s biggest bike dork” after spending most of his life in cycling. In this episode, Dr. Sprouse and Colby discuss: -how his time racing on the track and in the TT influenced his career in bike fitting -why balancing our movement matters so much in cycling to keep healthy movement patterns -the setup of the bike and the "set...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 8Ep. 4
This week on the Podium , Patrick sits down with Caroline Burkholder, MS, RD, LD for a conversation about intuitive eating. Caroline is the owner of Rooted Nutrition & Counseling and is a registered dietitian nutritionist who provides non-diet nutrition counseling to individuals who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and fueling for sport. In this episode, Patrick and Caroline discuss: -what intuitive eating is -“diet mentality” -the 10 Pillars of intuitive eating -the common...
Oct 10, 2022•44 min•Season 8Ep. 3
It is Dr. Sprouse's turn in the hot seat this week on the pod! In this episode, Patrick interviews Kevin for a special "get to know Dr. Sprouse" episode. In this episode Patrick and Dr. Sprouse discuss: -Kevin's time in sports growing up -his journey through school and exploration of interests -why he chose a career in medicine -how he got started working in professional cycling with what is now the EF Education - Easy Post team -his favorite races to work -a bit about his current athletic endea...
Sep 26, 2022•52 min•Season 8Ep. 2
As we kick off our new pod format, we wanted to "reintroduce" Dr. Sprouse and Patrick to the listeners, and Patrick is up first! Dr. Sprouse dives deep with Patrick . In this episode, we learn: -how Patrick ended up at the University of Tennessee -how his time in athletics growing up shaped him -how his experiences in school lead him to the endurance sports world -about his current work to receive his Masters in Applied Sports Psychology -how he got started working at The Podium and the personal...
Sep 12, 2022•31 min•Season 8Ep. 1
The Podium Podcast is back, but this time not with a new season, instead we have a brand new release schedule - or as Patrick says, "welcome to a new version of the Podium!" The pod will now be dropping a new episode every other Monday. You can expect to hear conversations hosted by just Patrick, conversations hosted by just Dr. Sprouse, more Q&A, and of course, episodes that Dr. Sprouse and Patrick host together. Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple P...
Sep 07, 2022•2 min
This week on The Podium, we wrap up Season 7 with another Q&A episode featuring Dr. Sprouse and Patrick . Dr. Sprouse shot from the hip on the questions for this episode as Patrick asked him questions you had sent in throughout the season and a few he came up with. Topics covered include: -Sodium/Magnesium Status in Blood Panels -How Quickly Cortisol Reacts from a Measurable Standpoint -Sleep Deprivation and Insulin Resistance -Soft Tissue -Static Stretching, Foam Rolling, Mobility Work, Com...
Aug 15, 2022•46 min•Season 7Ep. 6
This week on the pod we are rebroadcasting a webinar from The Feed , where Dr. Sprouse discussed "Supplementation for Endurance Athletes." Topics discussed in this episode include: -Importance of Nutrition for Performance -Basic Recommendations -The Feed Formulas -Considerations for Performance -Does Timing Matter? -Considerations for Recovery -When to not take supplements around training to avoid diminishing adaptations -Vegetarian or Vegan? -And tons more You can watch the webinar at this link...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 5
This week on the pod, we are rebroadcasting an episode from the Leadville 100 - Mile MTB Podcast, that featured Dr. Sprouse. From the podcast: How difficult can it be to drink? Judging by the number of hydration problems you see on race day, pretty darned difficult indeed. Dr. Kevin Sprouse joins us to talk about how to stay hydrated on race day. We also dig into the surprisingly challenging 12 miles between Pipeline and Twin Lakes Dam, and how to achieve your goal for this part of the race: to ...
Aug 01, 2022•41 min•Season 7Ep. 4
This week on the Podium , Dr. Sprouse and Patrick discuss travel and jet lag. It was a timely conversation as both Dr. Sprouse and Patrick were experiencing a little jet lag as they recorded this episode. Travel can be stressful, especially when you are needing to be on your game when you arrive at your destination, we wanted to share some tips to help make this feel a bit less stressful. In this episode they discuss: jet lag and what it is ways to minimize the effects of jet lag how to utilize ...
Jul 25, 2022•59 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Dr. Sprouse and Patrick are joined this week by Iñigo San Millán. Iñigo is the Director of Performance for Team UAE and a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. At CU, Iñigo does clinical and research work in cellular metabolism, especially in diabetes, cardiometabolic disease, and cancer. Besides asking Iñigo about the secret behind Tadej Pogacar's hair tuft, Dr. Sprouse and Patrick also dive into Iñigo's vast knowledge of lactate and its relation to endurance training. Top...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 7! The Tour de France is underway! Prior to the start of the race, Dr. Sprouse sat down with Nate Wilson, Performance Manager at EF Education - EasyPost Pro Cycling , to discuss how the team prepares for the biggest cycling race in the world. Topics include: -altitude training -heat adaptation -hydration -electrolytes -tons more Thanks again to our sponsor this season, Klean Athlete , for their support of the show. In This Episode: Nate Wilson on Instagram EF Education - EasyPo...
Jul 11, 2022•58 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Season 7 is dropping on Monday, July 11th! Join Dr. Sprouse and Patrick this season for 6 great episodes! In this season we will... -be joined by Nate Wilson (Performance Manager for EF Education-EasyPost Pro Cycling Team) to talk Tour de France preparation -be joined by Inigo San Milan for a conversation on lactate -discuss jet lag and long-haul travel -share a conversation from the Leadville, The 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race Podcast featuring Dr. Sprouse -share a conversation from The Feed on s...
Jul 08, 2022•4 min
In this season’s Q&A episode, Dr. Sprouse and Patrick address your questions on heat acclimation, supplement support protocols, changes in run form based on effort, nutritional periodization (like a weight-loss block or muscle building block), and regular cardiac screening in endurance athletes. A big thanks to our season 6 sponsor, Klean Athlete , and our loyal listeners. Stay tuned for some bonus pods as we prepare for season 7 of the podcast! Season Six Sponsor: Klean Athlete Check us out...
Mar 28, 2022•52 min•Season 6Ep. 6
While at the PGA’s RSM Classic in Sea Island, GA, Dr. Sprouse and Patrick sat down with Tom Hemmings to talk about elite fitness. Tom is the Senior Golf Fitness Specialist at one of the country’s premier golf facilities , and he works with numerous PGA Tour players. Tom has extensive academic training and real-world experience across multiple sports. This was a wide-reaching conversation from one of the most beautiful locations we’ve yet been able to record! In This Episode: Sea Island Golf Perf...
Mar 21, 2022•59 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Episode 4 of this season of The Podium is actually a rebroadcast of a conversation I had with Ted King on his King of the Ride podcast . I worked with Ted on pro cycling’s World Tour, and it’s been a pleasure to continue the relationship since. Conversations with him are always some of my favorite. Ted describes himself as a “Professional World Tour bike racer turned professional bike rider.” He now races across the US in numerous events each year, serving as an ambassador for cycling in general...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 4
