Episode February 20, 2013

#230: Is It Possible For A Vegan To Be A Healthy Endurance Athlete?

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Feb 20, 2013 free podcast: Is It Possible For A Vegan To Be A Healthy Endurance Athlete? Also: what causes side stitches, how to get through a tough workout or race, healthy ways to heal road rash, what to eat after gallbladder removal, and how to eliminate motion sickness.

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Listener Q&A:

As compiled, edited and sometimes read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick".

Robin says @ 00:22:11 He frequently gets side-stitches and abdominal cramps when he is running and is wondering what could be causing them and how he can avoid them. He also would like to know how to develop mental strength - the ability to push through when things get tough.

Adam says @ 00:34:59 He finds that when he is doing a lactate session, of 10k or more, he starts off tough through the middle of the run but then he starts to get negative thoughts and question himself before coming out the other side and finish off the session really well. He's looking for advice about the middle section and how to become mentally tougher and take out the negative thoughts.

Craig says @ 00:45:33 Wonders if you have any tips for healing road rash, skin abrasions and/or cuts. ~ In my response to Craig, I mention: Emu oil, Helichrysum essential oil organic,