74: Ask Your Coach— The Science of Performance: Cold Breathing, Knee Pain, Strength, and Carb-Load

Ask your coach series! Cold-weather running, knee pain during training, strength splits, carb loading — how do you know what actually works? In this episode of the Performance Podcast, we break down the science behind common training challenges. Learn why breathing is harder in freezing temps, how to manage knee pain safely, the pros and cons of full-body vs upper/lower strength splits, and the evidence-based way to carb load before a key race.Perfect for runners, lifters, and performance athletes, this episode gives you actionable insights to train smarter, recover better, and hit your goals with confidence.Train on commit, turn knowledge into consistent results with strength training and running.