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95. My 30 day challenge to overcome an 'I can't climb' mindset
In this episode, I share my personal journey of overcoming challenges in my cycling training, particularly my struggles with climbing. I discuss my current challenge of improving my time on a local climb and the...
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94. Is There a Place for Recovery Shakes? Ask a Sports Dietitian
Is there a place for recovery shakes?
In this Ask a Sports Dietitian segment, Dr Gemma Sampson discusses the importance of recovery nutrition, focusing on recovery shakes and their role in muscle recovery. She...
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93. I Wish I'd Learned How to Fuel Training Sooner - Jemima Cooper
In this episode, I delve into the importance of proper nutrition and fuelling strategies for cyclists and endurance athletes with my guest, Jemima Cooper.
Jemima shares her journey from being a ballerina to becoming...
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92. What to eat on a bike ride
In this comprehensive episode, we delve deep into the strategies necessary for effectively fuelling your bike rides. The discussion begins with an introduction to the three essential factors to consider: the duration...
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91. When quitting a goal isn't a failure
In this episode, I share my personal journey of deciding to quit a goal I had set for myself—to participate in a triathlon. Reflecting on my experiences from 10 years ago when I did my first triathlon and how it...
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90. Fuelling QOM at Three Peaks Challenge with Meredith Andrew
Gemma welcomes client Meredith Andrew to discuss her nutrition journey. Meredith shares her experiences transitioning from inadequate fuelling to a comprehensive nutrition plan, leading to significant performance...
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89. Fuelling stories from Zwift Community Live 2025 in Mallorca
In this episode, I share my experiences as a ride leader during the Swift Community Live event in Mallorca. I dive into the challenges of maintaining proper nutrition and recovery during long rides and discuss how...
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88. Should you use ChatGPT to create a meal plan to lose weight as a cyclist?
In this episode, I discuss whether ChatGPT is useful for creating meal plans for cyclists. I share a real-world example of a client who struggled with a ChatGPT-generated meal plan that was drastically different from...
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87. Navigating Sodium Needs in Endurance Sports with Dr Alan McCubbin
In this episode, host Dr. Gemma Sampson delves into the complexities of sodium and hydration strategies for cyclists with expert Dr. Alan McCubbin. Covering issues such as sweat testing, sodium intake, and hydration,...
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86. Learning Spanish reminded me how important this is
In this episode, I reflect on the crucial role of baby steps and consistent actions in achieving long-term goals. Drawing from my personal experience of learning Spanish while living in Spain, I discuss the importance...
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85. Don't make this mistake! Check your sports nutrition cupboard.
I've had a hard lesson about using expired sports nutrition products, and now it's time for some spring cleaning in my sports nutrition cupboard! Join me as I go through all my gels, bars, and supplements to check...
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84. 11 Years Ago, I Believed THIS About Nutrition... Do I Still?
Join Dr. Gemma Sampson, a sports dietitian specialising in performance nutrition for cyclists, as she revisits her old food and nutrition beliefs from 11 years ago. In this episode, Dr. Sampson reacts to her previous...
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