Ep 12. Alice is foolish and runs 30K with the flu. Plus Ozempic, when to push through, and a Cape Town storm story

This week, Alice is recording with a full flu, having already run 30K on no sleep 3 days before, convinced it was just hay fever. We get into when to push through running sick and when to stay home. Plus Ozempic and what it might mean for runners. And because we recorded on Global Running Day, we end with @gingerwithagopro - a Cape Town runner who stopped during an epic storm to help a stranger in a wheelchair, and ended up changing his life. Contact usEmail: [email protected]: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runnersChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:55 Reflections on Running and Life Changes05:56 Excitement in San Antonio: Spurs and Community Vibes09:01 Training Challenges and Personal Struggles12:01 Health Concerns and Decision-Making in Running14:58 Coping Mechanisms: Running as Therapy18:01 Community and Connection Through Running20:48 Mindset and Nutrition in Running23:59 Cross-Training and Alternatives to Running27:46 Injury and Adaptation: The Journey of Recovery29:41 Listener Engagement: Exploring Weight and Performance30:56 The Weight Debate: Health vs. Performance32:32 Ozempic and Running: A Complicated Relationship36:15 Nutrition and Performance: The Importance of Fueling40:46 The Risks of Weight Loss Drugs in Athletics44:58 Community and Connection: The Power of Running50:57 Inspiring Stories: Running for a Cause