Coach Chris interviews Thomas Henson, a personal injury attorney specializing in catastrophic injuries and avid cyclist, who shares critical insurance and safety information that can protect cyclists and all active individuals on the roads.

We discuss:

• Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) is vital but often overlooked insurance that protects you beyond just car accidents
• UM/UIM coverage follows you when cycling, running, or even walking, and extends to family members in your household
• North Carolina's minimum required auto insurance ($30,000) is often insufficient to cover medical expenses from even moderate injuries
• Catastrophic cycling injuries can result in medical expenses reaching hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars
• Detailed documentation after a cycling accident is crucial, including medical attention, police reports, witness information, and photographs
• North Carolina's contributory negligence law means cyclists could recover nothing if found even 1% at fault for an accident
• Safety practices like wearing helmets, using lights, and avoiding confrontational behavior protect you physically and legally
• Keep detailed records of all cycling equipment purchases and upgrades to ensure proper valuation after an accident
• GoPro cameras can provide valuable evidence in cycling accidents
• Always seek proper medical attention after an accident, particularly for head injuries which should be evaluated by concussion specialists.

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Coach Chris Newport interviews fellow Coach Jason, who shares his journey of getting faster on the bike—without getting any fitter. Discover how he became 60 watts more efficient through aerodynamic tweaks and smart upgrades that any athlete can implement.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What clue tipped Jason off that he could be faster—without training harder
• The eye-opening stat that changed how he thought about riding into the wind
• How one small gear upgrade can help you gain a full mile per hour
• Why your clothing might be sabotaging your speed
• A simple race-day ritual that helped him reduce drag (and raised a few eyebrows)
• The under-the-radar gear swap that gave him a measurable wattage boost
• How a hydration setup can either help—or hurt—your aerodynamics
• When it actually makes sense to break out of aero position
• The often-overlooked maintenance trick that could be costing you speed
• An affordable upgrade that delivers the look (and benefits) of a full disc wheel
• Why raw power isn’t the full story when it comes to cycling speed
• How focusing on the right things can keep you grounded—even when conditions throw a curveball

Spoiler alert: it’s not just about what you can do on the bike—it’s about what you should do to make sure you’re ready to run strong off it.

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In this episode dedicated to functional nutrition, Coach Chris and her dietetic intern discuss gut health. Our gut is truly our second brain, affecting everything from immunity and inflammation to mood and mental health, with 99% of our DNA coming from our microbiome rather than our human cells.

**I'm not loving the audio, but hang tight through the end, as there's some great stories and pearls, AND a gut reset challenge!

You'll learn:

• The DIGIN framework to gut health.
• Identify the five key disruptors of gut health via the STAIN framework.
• Why gut health is crucial for immunity and inflammation control.
• How the nervous system creates a powerful brain-gut connection, explaining why stress (like trauma) impacts digestion and gut health affects mood
• How your gut has its own circadian rhythm, and what to do to support it
• The Five R healing framework (Remove, Replace, Re-inoculate, Repair, and Rebalance), that offers a systematic approach to gut healing

Try our gut reset challenge (add one fermented food daily, eat 25-30g of fiber, and get 8 hours of sleep) and share your experience with us on social media @theenduranceedge – we'd love to hear how your gut health improves!

Learn more about our Longevity Nutrition Coaching program, where you'll get access to this content, plus 20% off nutrition consults, genetic testing, and fee-free gut testing and more at https://www.theenduranceedge.com/longevity

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