The PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.This final episode of the Endurance Podcast is a Q&A with host Ian Sharman, answering listeners' questions emailed in advance.The topics covered include:

altitude training gimmicks;

how to incorporate strength training around running;

peaking for a big race that’s very difficult to get into, like Western States 100;

how to benefit from weight vests;

how to have a purpose behind every run, (Hear Ian discuss this more on Trail Runner Nation.

whether power meters are useful;

winter motivation;

keto/LCHF diets for ultra runners; and

other training and racing topics.