Episode SummaryProf. Andrew Jones on nitrate supplementation, beetroot for performance enhancement, critical power and “Breaking-2” projectShow Notes01:10 – Dr. Jones introduces himself and talks about his current work 03:30 – How Dr. Jones started his research on nitrate supplementation06:40 – Natural availability of nitrate in the body08:20 – Timing nitrate supplementation12:50 – How much nitrate supplementation to take14:20 – Physiological benefits of nitrate supplementation including vasodilation17:55 – Nitrate supplementation for general health and well-being22:35  - Critical speed and its importance27:05 – Measuring critical speed practically30:05 – Involvement in “Breaking2” project34:45 – Key insights from “Breaking2” project38:35 – How soon will the 2 hour marathon barrier be broken in a regular race?39:45 – Emerging areas of research 42:35 – Recommendations on resourcesFollow Prof. JonesTwitter: @AndyBeetrootRecommendation on further readingPhysiological demands of running at 2-hour marathon race pace in “Journal of Applied Physiology - https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00647.2020Contact Details for Running and Fitness with RajWebsite: runfitraj.comemail:runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group:Running and Fitness with RajInstagram:@runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter: @RunningRajListen and SubscribeThank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast.AppleSpotifyJioSaavnGoogle PodcastsStitcherCastboxTuneInPodcast AddictPodchaser