In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, Ash sits down with Roger, CEO of SQUEEZY Nutrition and one of the pioneers of endurance fueling in Europe, to break down the fundamentals of fueling for performance.

Roger shares over 30 years of experience in sports nutrition, starting from introducing energy gels in Germany in the early 1990s to working with athletes across endurance disciplines today.

This conversation focuses on the basics most runners overlook, how the body actually produces energy, why fueling matters, and the common mistakes that lead to fatigue, bonking, and poor performance.

If you’ve ever wondered how much you should eat during a run, why energy crashes happen, or how to build a proper fueling strategy, this episode gives you a clear and practical starting point.

Topics covered:

• Energy systems explained (glycogen vs fat)
• Why fueling is essential for endurance performance
• How many carbs you actually need
• Common fueling mistakes runners make
• Why copying others doesn’t work
• The importance of individualized fueling

This is Part 1 of a deeper series on endurance fueling.

Keywords:
endurance fueling, running nutrition, marathon fueling strategy, ultra running nutrition, glycogen depletion, bonking, carbs per hour, hydration for runners, sports nutrition basics, fueling mistakes runners make, SQUEEZY nutrition, energy gels history

In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, I sit down with Nicole Linke: an ultrarunner who returned to running after 8 years away and went from self-doubt to completing some of the toughest endurance races out there.

From her first 61K in 2021 to conquering 100 milers, 24-hour races, backyard ultras, and the brutal CCC at UTMB, Nicole’s journey is raw, honest, and powerful. We talk about fear, resilience, eating disorders, self-belief, and what it really takes to push past your limits.

This is not a story about instant confidence.
It’s about showing up anyway.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re capable: this one hits hard.

Keywords: ultrarunning, Nicole Linke, CCC UTMB, backyard ultra, 100 miler, endurance mindset, trail running, ultra marathon training, mental strength, running podcast, resilience, German ultrarunner, long distance running, pushing limits

After winning Moab 200, setting a new Triple Crown overall time record, and completing one of the most brutal challenges in ultrarunning, Kilian Korth returns to the podcast.

In this episode, we go beyond the headlines.

We break down what it actually took to execute across Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, and Moab 200, how strategy shifted under pressure, and what changed mentally once “delusional self-belief” became undeniable proof.

We talk about:

• The reality of racing Moab in extreme conditions
• Chasing a record vs chasing execution
• The cost of stacking 200-mile races in one season
• The moment everything changed after crossing the finish line
• Sudden growth, attention, and becoming a full-time athlete
• Why success didn’t feel like an ending

This is not just about winning.
It’s about what happens after you prove yourself right.

Keywords

ultrarunning, Moab 200, Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, Triple Crown ultrarunning, endurance mindset, ultra marathon podcast, Cocodona 250, trail running, endurance athlete mindset, running podcast, long distance running, ultramarathon training, mental toughness