Ozempic & Marathon Training + Analysing Jake Barraclough's 2:16 Marathon Training Session | Training Talk Feb 10

Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 In this episode of Training Talk on the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt discuss their marathon preparation, including Luke's forced recovery and Matt's controversial experiment with Ozempic for weight loss. They delve into the potential impact of a four-day rest on training performance and Jake Barraclough's remarkable marathon training run, examining whether conventional pacing strategies are always the best approach. The episode emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and the limitations of relying solely on performance calculators. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Marathon Plans00:31 Forced Recovery and Training Challenges02:23 Diet Experiment with Ozempic08:23 Training Adjustments and Mental Challenges14:45 Jake Barraclough's Impressive Training Run20:29 Post-Marathon Cool Down and Recovery21:03 Analyzing Half Marathon Performance21:28 GPS Accuracy and Training Insights24:08 VDOT Calculators and Training Metrics27:58 Personal Running Experiences and Insights37:51 The Impact of GPS Watches on Performance41:42 Conclusion and Next Steps