{"podcast":{"title":"Endurance Eats","slug":"endurance-eats-6975143","podcast_index_feed_id":6975143,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f819ee04/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://alexlarsonnutrition.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41524489/41524489-1769792524890-1c2d2ff6de6ac.jpg","author":"Alex Larson","episode_count":63,"summary":"Welcome to the Endurance Eats podcast! This is your go-to safe space to learn about all things nutrition and endurance performance. Get ready for a journey packed with science-backed strategies, practical tips, and inspiring guests to revolutionize the way you think about fueling your body. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete, a newbie runner, or a veteran cyclist, this podcast is for you.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T16:19:11.387409+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/endurance-eats-6975143"},"episode":{"title":"52: 10,000 Calories a Day: Fueling the Tour Divide with Jens Van Roost","slug":"52-10-000-calories-a-day-fueling-the-tour-divide-with-jens-van-roost","published_at":"2026-03-25T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/endurance-eats-6975143/52-10-000-calories-a-day-fueling-the-tour-divide-with-jens-van-roost","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/endurance-eats-6975143","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-larson75/episodes/52-10-000-Calories-a-Day-Fueling-the-Tour-Divide-with-Jens-Van-Roost-e3go6co","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f819ee04/podcast/play/117233496/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-20%2F248e807a-56c8-e919-cdbd-7c884598fccd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Jens Van Roost shares his experiences with the Tour Divide, a grueling self-supported bike race spanning from Canada to Mexico. He discusses the challenges of the race, his preparation and training strategies, nutrition and fueling methods during the race, and the recovery process afterward. Jens also reflects on his future plans and the importance of maintaining a love for cycling beyond competitive racing. 00:00 Introduction to Bike Touring and the Tour Divide 04:18 The Challenge of the Tour Divide 08:50 Preparation and Training for the Tour Divide 13:05 Nutrition and Fueling Strategies 17:32 Recovery After the Tour Divide 22:13 Future Plans and Reflections on Bike Touring Guest Information: Jens Van Roost is a Belgian endurance cyclist and bikepacking athlete known for pushing the limits of ultra-distance racing. He gained international recognition with a standout 2nd-place finish at the 2025 Tour Divide, completing the grueling 2,700-mile route across North America in just over 13 days. Jens shares his adventures through long-distance rides, self-supported racing, and exploration-focused cycling, inspiring a growing audience with his resilience, simplicity, and love for the ride. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jens_van_roost/ Strava: https://strava.app.link/qZlt5EqkF1b This episode of Endurance Eats is brought to you by Alex Larson’s 1:1 Nutrition Coaching. If you’ve ever wondered, Am I eating enough? Am I fueling this right? Why do I still feel tired? you’re not alone. Alex Larson Nutrition helps endurance athletes cut through the confusion and build a fueling plan that actually works for their training, lifestyle, and goals. You can learn more at alexlarsonnutrition.com . This episode is brought to you by Thorne. Shop Thorne Supplements and…","meta_description":"In this episode, Jens Van Roost shares his experiences with the Tour Divide, a grueling self-supported bike race spanning from Canada to Mexico. He discus…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1675,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/endurance-eats-6975143/episodes/52-10-000-calories-a-day-fueling-the-tour-divide-with-jens-van-roost/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/endurance-eats-6975143/52-10-000-calories-a-day-fueling-the-tour-divide-with-jens-van-roost.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}