Topsy and Izzy.

Vinnie and Anna welcome special guest Serena Scott Thomas into the studio to discuss running, snacking, and Dr. Timothy Noakes’ changing opinions on fueling for endurance.  Superfan Tom Barbieri is interviewed about kids snacks for sporting events.

Listen to Runner Academy Podcast with Timothy Noakes here.

Kmart “Ship Your Pants!”

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

It’s probably safe to say the show has gone to the dogs. As you can see from the cute picture above, the dogs are special guests on this podcast. Serena Scott Thomas returns to sit in for this episode. Early on, they talk about a funny new K-mart ad. Later, they discuss schizophrenegenic snacking. After that, superfan Tom Barbieri chats about the difficulties of introducing healthy foods at his kids’ sporting events.

Vinnie and Anna talk to Jonathan Toker, inventor of Salt Sticks.  Buy ‘em here! Saltstick Electrolyte Capsules (100/bottle)

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie and Anna begin this show discussing metabolism. He goes into detail about the “calorie in, calorie out” method of losing weight and quashes a list of diet myths. That leads to the interview with Jonathan Toker. The topic turns to the difficulties of ultrasports. They then talk about the origin of Salt Sticks.

Vinnie and Anna talk Chi Running with the beautiful and lovely Serena Scott Thomas.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Serena Scott Thomas is in studio for an interview. Early in the show, they talk about the good Senator, Gary Hand. Check out the “before and after” photos below. Around April, he weighed at least 250 pounds. By mid November, he was down to 210. He’s currently 200, and has gone from a size 42 jeans to a 34. “This first picture is the reason why I decided I needed to lose weight,” Gary says. “I look ten years older…and check out that chin!” Vinnie then mentions neuroscientist Molly Crockett from TED. They later talk about the possibility of Vinnie giving a talk for TED. Serena and Vinnie then recall the time they broke up. Vinnie later mentions the newsletter he’ll start sending out, which can be found on www.vinnietortorich.com. Serena tells of her experience in her latest ultra marathon. That leads to a discussion about electrolytes. Serena later explains Chi Running.

Vinnie describes Beta Oxidation, Ketosis, and why drinking too much water causes Hypotremia (trust us, you don’t want that to happen).

Vinnie and Anna interview Ultracyclist record holder David Holt.

Vinnie declares a fitness goal: to kayak the entire length of Bayou Lafourche non-stop.  Follow up on the Olympics, the validity of TRX and Green Coffee Extract, and the dangers of Gatorade.