All Episodes
Some Work, All Play — 328 episodes
323. The Theory of Zone Compression, Surgery (Oh No), What Comes Next, and The New Big Supplement!
322. Why Exercise Physiology Wisdom Can Be Wrong, Doping in Ultrarunning, Bicarb in Long Races, and AI Controversy!
321. Why Hydration Unlocks Endurance, A Creatine Experiment, Tour de France Takeaways, and Athletic Identity Crisis!
320. Why POWER Makes Champions, The Key Downhill Cue, Overnight Drug Testing at Tour de France, What We’re Trying Now, and Adult Potty Training!
319. New Fueling Lessons from The Tour de France, Uphill Treadmill Threshold Theory, Prototype Shoe Ranting, The Hardrock 100, and Coaching Questions!
318. Our Surprising Take on Carb Loading, Why Even 10 Minutes Counts, Exogenous Lactate Supplementation, and Cross Training Science!
317. HISTORY at Western States 100! A Full Breakdown. Plus High Carb Study and Questions!
316. Why Western States 100 Records Are Getting Smashed, Z1 v. Z2 Training, AI Coaching News, and Competitiveness v. Ego!
315. How Lower Carb Arguments Miss The Mark, Answering Bicarb Questions, Overload Weeks, and Heat Training!
314. Carbs and Bone Health, A Reproducibility Crisis in Training Science, Wild Data on Post-Exercise Ketones, and Trail Supershoe Data!
313. Marathons v. Ultras, Fatigue Resistance Debates, Gene Editing Breakthrough, and Posture Impact on Blood Volume!
312. How Blood Volume Impacts Performance and Adapts Fast, The Scary Potential of Lactate Supplementation, The True GOAT, and The Circle Pit!
311. The Science Episode! How To Stop Cramps, Fat Oxidation Changes, Missing Link Heat Training, The Difficulty of Physiology Data, and More
310. The Fatigue Resistance Episode! Rachel Entrekin Makes History at Cocodona, Women v. Men Durability, Fueling and the Central Nervous System, Brain Changes, and More
309. The Marathon that Changed Running, Ultra GOAT to Western States, Misconceptions about Training Volume, A Supershoe Lawsuit, and A Hydration Study!
308. Sub-2 Hour Marathon Fueling, The High Carb Plus Bicarb Era, Strides v. Plyometrics Study, Supershoe Evolution, and Iron Theories!
307. A Mind-Blowing Boston Marathon, Jess McClain Runs 2:20 (!!!), and Studies on What Improves Endurance Performance!
306. How the GOAT Fuels, Single v. Double Workouts, Heat and Altitude Study, Caffeine Genotypes, and Building Bone Density!
305. The Theory of Downhills for Strength and Speed, AM v. PM Training Study, Bicarb Poisoning on Mt. Everest, and Moon Shots!
304. The Art of Steady Running, Pregnancy and Sponsorships, A Shocking TUE Dashboard, Heat and Heart Rate, Post-Exercise Ketones, and Bicarb!
303. The Weird Science of Carb Mouth Rinses, VO2 Max Limits, Fueling for Performance, Cross Training, and Cramp Prevention!
302. Mailbag Episode! The Fastest Shoe, Our Dream Study, Improving Testosterone Levels, Heat Training, Upper Body Lifting, and Lots More
301. What To Do Pre-Race, How Metabolism Works For Athletes, Training Races, Colon Health for Runners, and a Great US Half Marathon Update!
300. A Shocking Disgrace at the US Half Marathon Champs and What Needs To Happen Next, Learning From Elite Cycling Training, and Optimism Science!
299. The Best Underdog Story, LT1 v. LT2 workouts, 3 Tips for Health, Science on Supershoes and Slower Paces, and Structuring Training Weeks!
298. Ultra Training Philosophy, What Shorter Distances Can Learn from Ultras, Black Canyon 100k Records, a Weird Brain Study, and Metabolic Flexibility!
297. Long Runs Explained, The Training Shoe We Love, Black Canyon 100k Predictions, Shockwave Therapy, and Lindsey Vonn’s Courage!
296. How To Use Electrolytes, Zone 2 Problems, Strange VO2 Max Measures, The Weird World of Probiotics, and AI Training Thoughts!
295. Debunking Low Carb Science for Endurance Athletes
294. The Bicarb Revolution, Theory of Doubles, Vitamin D Supplementation, Stairmill Training, and Zone 2 Weirdness!
293. Ultra Runner of the Year Rankings, Unintentional Low Carb Studies, Health Update, Continuous Lactate Monitors, and Blood Tests!
292. The Countdown! Our 10 Most Important Training Studies of the Year
291. The Top 40 Predictions and Hot Takes for 2026!
290. No-Secrets Q+A on Running Form, Heat Training, Uphill Treadmill, Supplement Hypotheticals, Bicarb v. Nomio, Power Meters, and More!
289. Threshold Training Explained, How To Run Strides, VO2 and Longevity, and The Best Story We Have Ever Told!
288. New Study on Kilian Jornet, The Incredible Story of US Skimo, Shoe Review Rant, VO2 Max, and “Hot Girl Sweating”
287. Quad Dipsea Course Record! “No Secrets” on Megan’s Racing, Training, and Postpartum Journey
286. Why Passive Heat May Improve Performance, A Batman Study, Influencers, JFK 50 Mile, and Cool Persistence Hunting Science!
285. The Strange Uncertainty of Hemoglobin A1c in Athletes, Thyroid Function and Fueling, Elevated Heart Rate, and Running Form 101!
284. Game-Changing Study on High Carb, Iron Levels and Energy Intake, New World Records, Race Week Nutrition, and Offseasons!
283. Fatigue Resistance in Marathons, High Carb in Road Racing, Science Debate on Ketones, Doubles, and Uphill Treadmill Introduction!
282. Javelina 100! Golden Ticket Back to Western States...With A Twist Ending
281. The Facts on Lead in Protein Powder, 22 Hot Topics in Endurance Sports, Weird Science of MRI Findings, and Increasing Carbs!
280. Science of Energy Availability and Adaptation, “Just Say No To Rhabdo” Runs, Hot Takes on Poles and Active Heat Training, and the Evolution of Taper Theory!
279. Strava v. Garmin Lawsuit, Uphill Treadmill Threshold, New Study on Low Carb v. High Carb (and Caffeine), and Max Heart Rate Problems!
278. The High-Carb Life, The Best Performances (of all time?) at World Champs, Vitamin D Intake Study, Strava’s IPO, and Short-Term Heat Acclimation!
Leadville 100 Documentary “Nothing To Lose” Commentary, Hot Takes, and Behind The Scenes!
277. New Science on Fatigue Resistance, Leadville 100 Documentary, Our Fears About The Enhanced Games, A Cross Training Guide, and Timing of Strides!
276. Run Rabbit Run 50 Mile WIN! Megan’s Nutrition, Training, Mindset, and Journey Through Adversity
275. Why Higher Calorie Needs May Stack Across Training, Heart Rate v. Feel, Muscle and Liver Glycogen, Treadmill Workouts, and Pacing!
274. UTMB Takeaways, How Low Carb Studies Miss the Mark, Passive Heat Training, Engaging the Glutes, and a Supershoe Rundown!
273. Q+A on Leadville 100 Pain Cave, Stealth Mode, Training Changes, Shorter Tapers, Pacing, and Obliterating Yourself (with Love)!
272. Leadville 100 Mile Record, Again! The Full Story of An Impossible Dream Day
271. High Carb and Performance, Wild Science on What Causes Injuries, Bicarb Breakthroughs, Overload Training, and Kilian’s Next Project!
270. Drama at the US Track Champs, Megan's Comeback Race, The Cooling Revolution, Harnessing Supercompensation, and Improving Sleep Before Races!
269. “No Secrets” Q+A on Creatine, What Elite Athletes Do, A Controversial Electrolytes Article, How To Cross Train, and More!
268. The New World of Microintervals, Doping by World Record Holder, "Breakable" Documentary, Ouray 100 Pacing, and a Question on the Afterlife!
267. High Carb in the Tour de France, Our First (and Last?) Bike Race, Speed Endurance Workouts, Blood Panels for Athletes, and Protein/Carbs Study!
266. Wild Results in Speed Endurance Studies, How to Use Bloodwork, On's Trail Supershoe, Tour de France Thoughts, and Strength Work!
265. Western States 100 Failure, Being Human in Public, and Growing the Hard Way
264. Western States 100 Goals, Fears, and Dreams! Plus a Sports Science Study of the Decade!
263. "No Secrets" Q+A on Western States 100 Strategy, Climbing Faster, Passive Heat v. More Training, Weight Vest Use, Life Meaning, and More!
262. Western States Pressure, Passive Heat and Hemoglobin, Using Downhills to Build Strength, New OTQ Standards, and Fueling To Take A Hit!
261. Kilian's Western States Training Video, Jim Walmsley Isn't Racing (!), Weird Broccoli Sprouts Science, and A New Bicarb Gel!
260. Why High Carb Fueling May Improve Body Composition, Controversial News, Weight Vest Warm-Ups, and Workout Intensity!
259. High Carb on a Budget, Western States Uncertainty, How Ketones Might Enhance Recovery, Uphill Treadmill Guidelines, and "Depletion" Runs!
258. Quad Rock 50 Mile Record and the Western States Moonshot! High Carb (150 g/hr), Big Hydration (1 L/hr), and Heat Breakthrough
257. "No Secrets" Q+A on Extreme Carb Totals (200 g/hr!), Minimum Dose Heat Training, Sodium Intake, Speed for Ultras, and Hydration Sensors!
256. High Carb Domination, Steep Races and Vert, Heat Suit Guidelines, Increasing Stride Power, and Kilian’s Western States Prep!
255. The Shocking Shoe Study That Changes Everything, Boston Marathon Reactions, Creatine for Endurance, and Resting Heart Rate!
254. How Heat Training is Changing the Game, Protein Needs for Endurance, VO2 Max Numbers, Workout Success v. "Failure," and What Comes After Disaster!
253. New Science on Protein Needs, Unbreakable 2, VO2 Max Estimates, Carb Loads, Torpedo Bats, and Cross Training Intensity!
252. How Running May Impact The Brain, Plus Q+A on Body Image, Heat Suits, Sweat Testing, and Nose Breathing!
251. Big Alta 50k and The Story Athletes Rarely Tell, Plus Q+A on Kilian to Western States, Bike v. Treadmill, and Sauna v. Hot Tub!
250. The Mystery of Fatigue Resistance, Race Week Feelings, Episode 250 Reflections, Outside Mag Revolt, and Fun Sponsorship News!
249. Heavy Lifting and Fatigue Resistance, Carbs After Exercise, Cramp Prevention, Cadence, and Health in Training!
248. Zone 2 and Why It Matters, Heat Training Questions, Pre-Workout Carbs, and Trail Supershoe Follow-Up!
247. High-Carb and Health, Trail Supershoe Study, Racing Frequency, Pros and Cons of Stretching, and Building Toughness!
246. “No Secrets” Q+A on World Records, Kilian’s Fasted Workout, Health v. Performance, Wild Probiotics Studies, Applying Heart Rate Zones, Zone 2, and More!
245. Why No Record is Safe, Strength Training Science, Plus Q+A on Electrolytes, Realism v. Optimism, Mental Toughness, and More!
244. Why Pressure is Good, The Strange Science of Downhills, Plus Q+A on Ketones, Strides, Weekly Mileage, Anxiety, Going All-In, and More!
243. “No Secrets” Q+A on VO2 Max, Very Hard Workouts, Fueling Easy Days, Iron Levels, Confidence, Genetics, and More!
242. Why Low Carb Doesn’t Work, Plus Q+A on Active Heat Training, Bone Density, Fear Before Big Events, The Trial of Miles, and More!
241. Trail Performance OF THE YEAR?! Plus Q+A on Training Volume, Heat Training, Recovery Days, Bicarb Dose, Fitness Apps, and More!
240. Why High Carb is for Almost Everyone, Improving Zone 2, Wild Study on Easy Training, Honest Western States 100 Thoughts, and a Wahoo Run Treadmill Review!
239. Q+A on Hydration, Ultra Pacing, Protein Intake, Daily Nutrition, Progressive Overload, 2025 Predictions, and More!
238. Q+A on Speed Workouts, Zone 2, Running Cadence, GI Training, Western States 100 Goals, and More!
237. The Wild Connection of Top Speed and Endurance, Plus "No Secrets" on Supplements, Mental Toughness, AI in Sport, and Cold Plunges!
236. "No Secrets" Q+A! Hill Strides, Cramps, Speed v. Volume, Year-Round Heat, and Lots More!
235. Rich Roll Takeaways, Protein and Adaptation, How Heart Rate Zones Vary, and Ketones in Cycling!
234. Ultra Records Getting Demolished, What it Means for The Future of Performance, Energy Availability Study at the Boston Marathon, and Shooting Big Shots!
233. Game-Changing Theories on Fatigue Resistance, Supertrainer Shoe Reviews, Plans for Athletic Breakthroughs, How Carbs are Reshaping Endurance, and NSAIDs in Ultras!
232. 10 Ways We Changed Training for Leadville and Javelina, Love Raging, Ultra Performance Study, Feel v. Heart Rate, and Motivation!
231. New "No Secrets" Q+A on Western States 100, Javelina, High-Carb Fueling, Heart Rate, Heat Training, Improving Speed, Shoes, and More!
230. Javelina 100 Mile Win and Golden Ticket! Science, Dreams, and Belief at One of the Hottest Races Ever
229. Javelina 100 Pre-Race, Norwegian Heat Training, Parker Valby's Game-Changing Contract, New Mitochondria Study, and Improving Bone Density!
228. Heat Suit Training and Limits of Physiology, Heart Rate Guidelines, Why Stomach Training Matters, A Mind-Blowing Marathon World Record, and Wikipedia Rejection!
227. Javelina 100 Training, Science Debate on REDs, Long Zone 2 Efforts, Tadej Pogacar's World-Domination Strategy, and Strava AI!
226. "No Secrets" Q+A! The Wikipedia Controversy, Strides, Singles v. Doubles, Breakthroughs After Layoffs, Ketones, Polarized Training, and Lots More!
225. Kilian's Wild Physiology Data, Tara Dower Sets the Overall AT Record, The Next Race After Leadville, 7 Ultra Logistics Tips, and How Elite Athletes Eat!
224. Post-Run Carbs Science, Vincent's Training to Win UTMB, Supershoes Power Ranking, Biking for Runners, and The Fastest US Race Ever!
223. Leadville Strength Work, The Next Frontier of Sodium Bicarbonate, Adaptation Fueling, Kilian's Epic Adventure, and New Contraceptives Study!
222. History at UTMB, Leadville 100 CR Spicy Questions, The World's Greatest Sports Headline, Post-Run Uphill Treadmill, and What We Did To Our Scale!
221. Leadville 100 Course Record Q+A! The "No Secrets" Episode. Telling All on Training, Fueling, Pacing, Mindset, and More!
220. Leadville 100 Mile Record! What Just Happened?! Stories, Lessons, and Gratitude from a Dream Day
219. Kilian Jornet's Training, New Double Threshold Workout Study, Strides Speed Tutorial, The Best Olympics Ever, Unique Glute Engagement, and Hilarious Adversity!
218. Science of Year-Round Heat Training, Tecton 3 Review, New Bicarb Performance Study, Pommel Horse Guy, and Our Favorite Olympics Stories!
217. Microbiome and Performance, Hydration with Electrolytes, Easy and Hard Training Doses, Keeping Running Weird, Sky-High VO2 Max, and Exploring Talent!
216. Using Heart Rate Data, Why Everyone is Faster in Cycling, Strides and Cardiac Output, Fueling Performance Leaps, Sweat Testing, and Hot News!
215. Hardrock 100 Resets What's Possible, Courtney Makes History, Steep Uphill Training, The Cooling Revolution, and a Cycling Performance Mystery!
214. Silver Rush 50 Mile and Getting Back Up, Shoe Hot Takes, Fueling Slower Efforts, Unconventional Tapers, Mount Marathon, and Tour de France Stories!
213. Western States 100 Insanity and How The Sport Has Changed Forever, Why Everyone is Getting Faster, The Biggest Trail Breakthrough Ever, and History at the Olympic Trials!
212. Olympic Trials Stories, Western States Preview, Jim Walmsley's VK, Salty Foods for Training, Broken Arrow Breakthroughs, and Arm Band Heart Rate!
211. Speed for Long Races, Olympic Trials and Western States, vVO2 Workouts, Roger Federer's Speech on Belief, and Bicarb Hacks!
210. Why Strides Work, Supershoe Tech Review for the Trails, History at NCAA Champs, Parker Valby's Dominance, and AI Songs!
209. Love With Limits, Spring Energy's False Nutrition Labels, Kilian's Unmatched Dominance, Running Club Romance, and The Future is Female Coaches!
208. Gel Controversy Grows, Courtney's Nutrition Strategy, Fueling Case Studies, World Record 10k, Trash Talking on the Track, and A Meaning of Life!
207. Core Strength, Controversy in a Gel's Calorie Total, Track Coaching Takeaways, Ketones and Hormones, Big Hope, and Coaching AI!
206. Doing Hard Things, Longevity and Training, Fueling Short Workouts, The Power of Placebo, AI Bots, and Cocodona 250!
205. The Mystery of Training Non-Response, Strength Work Approaches, Health Metrics, New Bike Day, and Track Going Mainstream!
204. Canyons 100k Breakthroughs, Why Megan Didn't Race, Carb-Loading Thoughts, Bloodwork Season, TikTok Ban, and Big Surprises!
203. Canyons 100k Pre-Race, Improving Power, Perils of Energy Availability Cycling, Wild Shoe Tech, and Crash Recovery!
202. Process v. Competitive Fire, USA Jersey Scandal, Boston Marathon Hot Takes, Carbs and Central Fatigue, and Valby's Cross Training!
201. Reflections From a Near-Death Experience, Getting Back on the Bike, Zone 2 Tutorial, Shoe Reviews, and Fueling Cheat Sheets!
200th Episode Celebration! 5 Ways Our Approach Has Changed, Strength Work Evolution, Post-Race Recovery, and World XC!
199. Jasmin's Astonishing Barkley Marathons, Crown King 50k Lessons, Squats, Downhill Training, and Power Glutes!
198. Fatigue Resistance Tips, Intro to Uphill Treadmill, Ketones, Double Workout Feelings, and Performance Vibration!
197. Lululemon's Big Ultra Bet, Running Form Science, Heat and Mitochondria, Camille's New Records, and UTMB Talk!
196. Fueling Tutorial, Fatigue Resistance, Athlete Contracts, Megan's Biggest Week, Bike Training, and World Indoors!
195. Double Workouts, Running as a Power Sport, Megan's Overall Win, Big Alta Races, and New Mental Health Study!
194. World Record Training Study, Heart Rate Monitors, Sports Bras, Iron and Lactate, and AI Thoughts!
193. Black Canyon 100k and Why Ultras Will Never Be The Same, Big Carb Fueling, and Taking Chances!
192. Olympic Trials Hot Takes, How To Fuel in Races, The Enhanced Games (ugh), and Supershoe Data!
191. UTMB Strikes Back and What's Next, Olympic Trials Picks, Our Favorite Coaches, and Body Image!
190. Optimizing Testosterone Levels, Lower Mileage Training, Breathing and Stress, and US Cross Country!
189. UTMB Boycott News, Zone 1 v. Zone 2, Epigenetics of Endurance, Blood Values, and UROY Rankings!
188. Tempo Runs Explained, Men vs. Women Mileage, Answering Listener Questions, and Debating AI in Medicine!
187. New Protein Science Breakthrough, 2024 Predictions, Continuous Biomarker Monitoring, and Sleep Deception!
186. The Best Holiday Episode! Secrets, Science, and Stories!
185. Strength Work and Running Economy, Extreme Training, AI and Coaching, and 2023 Celebration!
184. Omega 3 Supplements, Taylor Swift's Training, Strava Messages, and Taper Design!
183. McDowell 50 Miler Lessons, Marathon Training Tips, New Shoe Previews and Pre-Race Meals!
182. Wild Science on Post-Exercise Ketones, New Running Tech, Bone Density, and Protein Sources!
181. Fueling and Next-Day Performance, Running Cadence, Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation, and NCAA XC Recap!
180. Strength Work and Muscle Fibers, UTMB Controversy Updates, Creatine, and Speed in Ultras!
179. The Carbohydrate Revolution, Deep Thoughts on Coaching and Leadership, and Pacing Like Beautiful Idiots!
178. UTMB's Big Blunder and What's Next For Trail Running, Intensity Distribution Science, and Big's Backyard!
177. How to Use Caffeine, Blue Sky Marathon Lessons, Shoe Wear Science, and Pre-Run Fueling!
176. Hemoglobin and VO2 Max, Zone 1 Training, Your Watch's Metrics, and Prototype Shoes!
175. Running Controversies, Chicago Marathon Stories, and Heart Rate Changes!
174. Wild Heart Rate Data, New Coaching Theories, and 8 Shoe Reviews!
173. Grindstone 100k Lessons, Jim Walmsley's Training, and Marathon World Record!
172. Jim Walmsley Interview! Training at the Edge and Betting on Yourself
171. High Energy Training, Health and Longevity in Ultras, and Heart Rate Changes!
170. History at UTMB! Courtney Dauwalter, Jim Walmsley, and a Year of Legends! Live from Chamonix!
169. Live from Chamonix! UTMB Races, Facing Adversity, and More from Trail Running's Super Bowl!
168. Leadville 100 Magic, UTMB Preview, and Lower Volume Training!
167. Fueling Breakthroughs, Mental Health and Performance, and Stomach Training!
166. UTMB Training, Olympic Trials Thoughts, and Love with No Notes!
165. The Next Frontier of Hydration, Strength and Mitochondria, and Sweat Tests!
164. The Science of Stress, AI and Athletics, and "Loving" Running!
163. Courtney's Legendary Hardrock 100, Fueling Before Events, and Pre-Cooling!
162. US Track Championships, Tour de France Science, and Speed Development!
161. The Future of Endurance Training, Western States Follow-Ups, and Thoughts on Supershoes!
160. Courtney Dauwalter Makes History, Western States 100 Stories, and Why Ultras May Never Be The Same!
159. Western States 100 Thoughts, New Study on Low Energy Availability, and Broken Arrow Skyraces!
158. World Championships Analysis, How To Train For Shorter Distances, and Improving Climbing!
157. How We Think About Energy Intake, Science on Coaching, and DREAMING BIG!
156. Strength Work Tips, New Golden Ticket Races, and Brain Circuits and Habits!
155. Hormones and Athletics, Ultra Legs Strength, and Improving Technical Running!
154. Spicy Hot Takes, Long-Term Training Studies, and Protein Powders!
153. Grayson Murphy Interview! World Champion Talks Happiness and Athletics!
152. Canyons 100k Lessons, 5 Rules for Fueling During Runs, and Lower Volume Training!
151. Blood Volume Science, Emotions and Performance, and Double Doctor Celebration!
150. How To Improve Fueling, Boston Marathon Hot Takes, and Longevity and Running Science!
149. The Art and Science of Strides, High Carbohydrate Intake Principles, and Hormonal Tracking!
148. Zone 2 Training Explained, The Importance of Iron, and Overcoming Fatigue!
147. The Science of Overload Training, High-Carb Fueling, and New Caffeine Study!
146. Barkley Marathons, 4 Training Principles for Peak Performance, and Shoe Reviews!
145. Joe Gray Interview! G.O.A.T. Mountain Runner on his Life and Journey!
144. Threshold Training Explained, New Studies on Supershoes, and HILL BEASTS!
143. Lauren Fleshman Interview! Best-Selling Author, Great Athlete/Coach, Best Human!
142. Double Threshold Workouts, Black Canyon 100k Recap, and Blood Tests!
141. Why Athletes Are Running So Fast, Eating Before Running, and 10 Questions on Relationships and Love!
140. Kara Goucher Interview! Olympian and Life Boss on Vulnerability and Strength!
139. Using Heart Rate Data, Improving Hemoglobin Mass, and SHOE NEWS!
138. How To Set Heart Rate Zones, Eating Before and After Runs, and CARB LOVE!
137. Heart Rate Tips, WILD Science on Microbiome and Motivation, and Enhancing Adaptations!
136. The Art and Science of Easy Running, Bandera 100k Recap, and Core Values!
135. Amelia Boone Interview! Learning to Love Yourself and Crush Souls
134. The Ultimate 2022 Top-10 List, Trail Runners v. Road Runners, and Training Races!
133. Improving Fatigue Resistance, Loving Pressure, and Endocrine System Training!
132. Alex Honnold Interview! One of the Best Athletes Ever Talks Training and Life
131. Uphill v. Downhill Pacing, Barefoot Running Benefits (Seriously), and Toughness!
130. World Champ Training Tips, Why Strides Work, and Cross Training Science!
129. Adam Peterman Interview! Western States 100 Winner and World Champ on Life, Training, and Kindness
128. Importance of "Moderate" Running, Family Adventures, and Love and Inclusion in Sports!
127. Weekly Mileage, 8 Courtney Dauwalter Training Takeaways, and Overcoming Low Motivation!
126. Norwegian Training Breakdown! The Approach Taking Over the Endurance World
125. How To Build Aerobic Base All Year, Speed Development, and 5 Debates About Gear!
124. Wild Taper Science, Our Big Nutrition Rule, and 6 Racing Lessons!
123. Courtney Dauwalter Interview! The Legend Talks Training, Life, and Hallucinations
122. Marathon Principles, 4 Eliud Kipchoge Training Reactions, and Process-Focus Science!
121. Eliud Kipchoge's Marathon Training, Running as a Power Sport, and Aging Superpowers!
120. Long Run Theories, 10 Kilian Training Reactions, and Fasted Running Thoughts!
119. Kilian Jornet Interview! The GOAT Discusses Life and Training
118. Kilian Jornet's UTMB Training Data, Heart Rate Zones, and Self-Worth in Sports!
117. UTMB Race Thoughts, Kilian Jornet is the GOAT, and Iron Intake For Athletes!
116. Clare Gallagher Interview! Leadville 100 Winner and Earth-Raging Superhero
Bonus Training Q+A Episode! Stride Duration, Weekly Structure, Doubles, VO2 Complications!
115. UTMB Race Preview, The Science of Salt Intake, and Performance Enhancement from Cooling!
114. VO2 Max Power Training, Quirks of Evolutionary Biology, and Start-Up Ideas!
113. How To Predict Training Responses, Women Rocking Sports, and Fear and Love!
112. Fun With Physiology and 8 Performance Science Takeaways from the Tour de France!
111. Hardrock 100 Miler, World Track Champs, and Intergalactic Reflections!
110. Our Favorite Workouts, How The Sport Is Changing, and Feelings as Data!
109. Mount Marathon, Gel Reviews, US Mountain Champs, Shoe Review Update!
108. Western States Recap Celebration! Plus Cooling Techniques and Media Review
BONUS: Western States 100 Time Predictions, Microbiome and Performance, and Hydration Science
107. Broken Arrow Race Recap, VO2 Max Competitions, Western States 100 Stories
106. Western States 100 Preview and Picks!
105. Speed v. Volume, Hydration Reviews, and Data Periodization
104. European Racing, Strides for Speed, and UTMB Policies
103. Shoe Reviews, Business and Competition, and Strength Gains
102. Hydration Experiments, Shoe Science, and Body Enthusiasm
101. Extreme Races, Extreme Fueling Approaches, and Unconditional Love
100. Celebrating 100 Episodes and Fun News!
99. Carb Intake and Endurance Performance, Canyons 100k recap, and 3 Speed Building Tips
98. Boston Marathon, Canyons 100k, and Fun Science on Trail Performance
97. Elite Athlete Training Science, Dreaming, and the Magic of Failure
96. Gorge 50k/100k Recap, Shining Your Light, and Trans Athlete Inclusion
95. Rest Days Rock, Heat Training Tutorial, and Sexy Algorithms
94. Positive Reinforcement, Caffeine Genetics, and Sexy Science Spectacular
93. Speed Training Science, DNFs in Races and Life, and Mental Health Celebration
92. Barkley Marathons, Social Media, Alcohol, and Owning Your Talent
91. Building Aerobic Monsters, Shining Your Light, and Fun (sometimes!) Adulting Fails
90. Threshold Training, Starting Coaching, and Love & Fear
89. BIG Aerobic Development, Gold Medalist Training, and Black Canyon 100k Recap
88. Training Intensity, Lactate, Double Workouts, and Black Canyon 100k
87. The Fascinating Connection Between Physiology, Self-Talk, and Performance (plus side stitch science!)
86. Facing Fears, Loving the Pressure, and Preparation SWAG
85. The Beautiful Cruelty of Sports and Epigenetic Muscle Memory
84. Multi-Year Progress and Protein (Plus Cookie!) Science
83. Endurance Performance and the Wild Science of Fatigue Resistance
82. Winter Training Fundamentals, Microbiome Science, and Motivation
81. Interval Training, Sexy Statistics, and Woohoo Reflections
80. 2022 Training Guidelines and Holiday Celebration Episode
79. Long Run Distance and Living Boldly
78. Supplement Science and Health Journey Update
77. The Science and Theory of Uphill and Downhill Running
76. Training Cycle Design, Supershoes, and Gratitude
75. Big Training Blocks and Building Confidence
The Connections Between Overtraining and Underfueling
74. The Dipsea Race and Running Sponsorships
73. Heat Science for Year-Round Performance & Exercise Addiction
72. Athletes Are Not Math Equations & Protein Power
71. Strength Work and Sex Queens
70. Boston/Chicago Marathon Takeaways and Mental Health Acceptance
69. BELIEVE and Tiger Claw Race Thoughts
68. Long Run Physiology and Big Decision Swag
SCIENCE CORNER: Adaptation Over Multiple Training Cycles
67. RRR 100 Miler Lessons and Affirmation Station
66. Longevity & Embracing Your Weird
65. Mental Health Celebration & Fueling Facts
64. Racing Lessons & UTMB Takeaways
63. Finding Strong Science & Embracing Your Inner Kid
62. Five Ideas That Apply To Both Running And Sex
61. Uphill Form And Owning Your Boss Self
60. Eight Exciting Stories From The Olympics
59. Weekly Miles & Talking About Mortality
58. Sex and Alcohol and Athletic Performance
57. Five Adventure Lessons & Aerobic/Speed Development
56. Athletic Hope In Tough Times & THC Ban
55. Western States 100 Recap Episode
54. Olympic Trials Lessons & Taper Science
53. Improving Fatigue Resistance & Creativity In Athletics
52. Racing Tips & Improving Training Adaptation
51. Heart Rate Variability & Identity
50. Ultra Training Principles & Dealing with Judgment
49. The Importance of Eating Enough & Thinking About Overthinking
48. Transgender Athlete Rights Are Human Rights
47. Improving Technical Running & Kicking Regrets To The Curb
46. Laugh Rates & Unfinished Products
45. Racing Season & Fears/Phobias
44. Investing In Others & Chafing (...And Other Things)
43. Healthy Competition & Hills Are Hard
42. Overcoming Comparison in Sports and Life
41. Breakthroughs From Downtime & Post-Vaccine Training
40. Leadership & Altitude/Heat Training
39. Loving Your Body & Breaking Through Plateaus
38. Unique Training Approaches & Fat Adaptation
37. Pacing Easy Runs & Expressing Emotions
36. How To Incorporate Strength Work & Facing Fears
35. Building Athletic Confidence & Consistency
34. Chasing Big Goals & Talking About Identity
33. Doubling & Running Relationships
32. Increasing Training Volume & Having A Blast
31. Improving Uphill Running & Loving Competition
30. Taper Strategy and Embracing Uniqueness in Work
29. Woohoo Year-In-Review!
28. Six of our Favorite Workouts
27. The COVID-19 Vaccine and Athletes
26. Running cadence & blood donation and performance
25. Offseason approach & training metrics
24. Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance
23. Relationships & The Power of Cinnamon Toast Crunch
22. Overtraining & Hope
21. Speed intervals & pre-election thoughts
20. Stretching and mobility & starting meditation
19. Mental health in 2020 & marijuana's impact on athletes
18. Balancing athletics and life & the power of forgiveness
17. Trial of miles & dealing with rejection
16. Cultures of excellence & blood tests/supplementation
15. Strength training & learning from RBG
14. Heart rate training & translating enthusiasm to the work environment
13. Balancing speed and aerobic base & muscle fiber typology
12. Mental Health
11. Alcohol's impact on performance & betting on yourself
10. Dealing with fear and getting into coaching
9. Fueling runs and long-term training approach
8. Cross Training and Toughness v. Self-Belief
7. Body Image & Overcoming Injuries
6. Long run intensity and training partners
5. Social Media & Why it's OK if You Can't Sleep
4. Impostor Syndrome and Strides
3. Uncertainty PhD and Savory Pot Roast
2. Hemoglobin and Alexander freaking Hamilton
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