We had deep thoughts on thirst traps before this great episode! There were three main training topics that all fit together. First, we connected fatigue resistance to fueling and the central nervous…
We got an extra dose of confidence before this great episode! The main topic was the history made at UTMB, with Ben Dhiman arguably running the best ultra race of all time. We also talked about being…
We weren’t intending to have so many controversial stories this week, but here we are with some spicy topics on our hands. The main discussion was new research on Ethiopian athlete training, described…
We worked on our crawling economy before this great episode! The main training topic was a study on the “VO2 slow” component that may show why longer, harder intervals can actually be…
We brought some big foot energy to this great episode! The main training topic was a discussion of “zone compression,” where harder efforts get sustainable for longer durations in weird and wild ways.…
We excavated sand from sensitive places before this great episode! A main topic was a new study on cold water immersion, with surprising results that contrasted with the hypothesis of researchers and…
We got intellectually swole on creatine and astrology before this great episode! The main science topic was a study connecting carb oxidation to hydration status. We explain how hydration is the…
We enjoyed digging lots of holes while talking about a few topics: deadlines, cultures of excellence, and blood tests/supplementation, focusing on ferritin/iron. WOOHOO!
We listened to the SWAP SWAGsauce playlist to get hyped to talk about a bunch of topics including: the trial of miles, dealing with rejection, and how to improve technical running. WOOHOO! Playlist…
We fueled with lots and lots of hot chocolate to talk about: different approaches to the offseason, how to use training metrics, and 6 gift ideas for athletes. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
