Podcast Guest “It's a long road” is the runner and biochemist Nikos Gutzourelas. With Niko we will have an interesting discussion around concepts such as intermittent fasting, calories and nutrition, but we will also develop other interesting topics that concern amateur runners.
My guest today is the runner and biochemist Nikos Gudzourelas. Nikos is a Biochemist - Biotechnologist, graduate of the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology of the University of Thessaly, holder of a master's degree, but also a PhD in 'Biochemistry'. He has co-authored 29 publications in international scientific journals and is co-author of the book "Intermittent Fasting and Disease Prevention". At the same time, he has presented scientific papers at Greek and International scientific conferences. For the last two years he has been a partner of Aegean Omiros College where he teaches in the undergraduate program of Dietetics. With Niko we will have an interesting discussion, since we will refer to intermittent fasting, general nutrition issues, but also to various interesting issues that concern amateur runners.
Podcast Interview Highlights “It's a long road” with the runner and Biochemist Niko Gudzourela.
1:58 Niko, starting out and for the world to get to know you, would you like to tell us something about yourself, your relationship with running and what you do professionally?
6:10 Although I've been meaning to mention this at the end, I can't hold back and let the world know that as far as I know in two recent matches Ultra that you've run, you beat them both, didn't you?
7:08 Niko, what is intermittent fasting and what are its benefits?
9:15 It has nothing to do with her daily calorie intake;
11:10 Does intermittent fasting have any particular effect on our physiology, but also on various diseases such as cancer, diabetes etc.?
13:27 But didn't the development of technology and, of course, with it, of food, increase life expectancy?
14:00 Should our eating habits go hand in hand with our daily sports activities?
16:00 Are recovery meals just as important?
16:58 Are all carbohydrates, fats and proteins the same or should we focus on the good quality of them as well?
19:50 Sugar versus sweeteners. Is there any difference or benefit?
22:55 Is there a difference between plain pasta and wholemeal pasta? Which ones are most ideal for an athlete and which ones are most desirable before a race?
25:00 How important is carbohydrate intake and in general hydration and energy intake during the race, but also in our training sessions? Is it good to eat before training?
28:25 What do I eat before one? Marathon;
31:08 If I'm not hungry the day before the race, should I eat again?
31:33 What can be the daily nutritional plan of a runner? Is diet important?
33:40 How long does your daily workout last and how many kilometers do you cover in a week?
34:30 You consider her important empowerment;
35:22 What are your goals for the new season?
35:53 And one last question. What's your favorite eating disorder?
36:43 In closing, I would like to ask you where and how can someone find you?
37:20 Nico, thank you very much for this discussion, for your time, as well as for the knowledge you shared with us.
Nikos Gudzourelas
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