In this highlight clip from our conversation with OFM athletes Bree and Joe Sanders, we dive straight into one of the hottest—and most misunderstood—topics in endurance sports today:
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Performance at a Cost: Gels, Preservatives & the Seed Oil Problem
AreEnergy Gels Toxic? A Candid Look with Dr. Johnathan Edwards In this short conversation, Peter Defty and Dr. Johnathan Edwards discuss a critical—but largely ignored—topic in endurance sports:
From Nausea to Clarity: The Vespa Advantage in Endurance Racing
In this podcast clip, Peter Defty sits down with Scott and Abby Jenkins to explore the real-world impact of Vespa on endurance performance. Scott, an experienced ultra-runner, had
The Hidden Costs of Too Much Sugar: Fatty Liver, Glycation & Mitochondrial Damage
Dr. Amy Bukszpan on Simplifying Decisions, Building Reinforcement Loops & Empowering Ultra Runners When it comes to peak performance in endurance sports, it's not just about VO₂ max
Go Through the Fire: Andrea Moore on Grit, Growth & Metabolic Mastery
A Raw, Real Talk with Andrea Moore & Peter Defty In this un-filtered and raw conversation, ultrarunner Andrea Moore joins Peter Defty to unpack what it really takes
How Smarter Fueling Transformed IronMan Champion Colin Cook’s Performance
Most endurance athletes intuitively know that too much sugar isn’t good for long-term health. But what they don’t realize is just how much of it they’re actually consuming
Fuel Smart: Reduce Sugar Intake to Boost Performance and Health
In This Video In this video Peter Defty challenges the escalating carbohydrate consumption trends among athletes by highlighting six facts which are lost in the hype on high
The Metabolic Risks of Copying The Pros
Introduction In the full podcast, Peter Defty and Dr. Johnathan Edwards take a deep dive into the growing trend of hyper-high carbohydrate fueling in endurance sports: cycling/ultramarathon/triathlon. Today’s
Winning Metabolic Performance for Endurance with Colin Cook
Introduction In this engaging discussion, Peter Defty and elite endurance athlete Colin Cook break down the nuances of metabolic performance including the strategic use of carbohydrates in high-performance
Breaking Free from the Carbohydrate Trap: The Future of Sports Nutrition is OFM
Introduction If you are an athlete new to OFM, this vlog is an eye-opener. Peter Defty and Phil Maffetone explore the very real and eventual negative consequences of