Summary: <p>This episode is with Skratch Labs founder, coach, and exercise physiologist Dr. Allen Lim. In his mind, Allen is no different from most people: a complicated person with very simple needs. After a long career in the professional cycling industry, Allen applied his sports science skills to founding and growing Skratch Labs, a sports nutrition company and Boulder-based cafe. When he’s not wrestling with emails, Allen prioritizes taking care of himself, his family, and friends.</p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p>-the world of professional cycling </p> <p>-exercise science to solve problems </p> <p>-founding and growing Skratch labs sports nutrition</p> <p>-consistent habits for improving performance </p> <p>-work-life balance for sustainable success</p> <p>We referenced episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CnDtpigSXNIINM9bCiC3X">298. Underbirds Flying High: When The Hard Choice Is The Right Choice with Briana Boehmer</a></p> <p>Follow Allen on Instagram @allenskratch and Skratch Labs @skratchlabs and For The Long Run @forthelrpod </p> <p>--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support </p> <p>Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Skratch Labs</strong></p> <p>As a long time partner of the show, you can use FTLR20 for 20% off at SkratchLabs.com on your first purchase! </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Emich VW</strong></p> <p>We’re so excited to be partnering with Emich VW, a family-owned and operated auto group based in the Denver/Boulder area. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, consider electric, and consider the VW ID.4. And if you’re local,stop by the Emich VW dealer and say that we sent you.</p> <p><strong>2Before</strong></p> <p>2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries that have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity.</p> <p>Use code FTLR at <a href="https://2before.com/">2before.com</a> to save 30% on 20 and multiserve packs. </p> <p><strong>Boulderthon</strong><br>Boulderthon is not only a marathon, but also a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and even a kids run: it has a little something for everyone. Sign up for Boulderthon <a href="https://www.boulderthon.org/">here</a> and use code FTLR20 for $20 off the half or full marathon. </p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support</a>
