Some Work, All Play
By David Roche and Megan Roche
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Five to ten topics, sometimes about running, with lots of love and enthusiasm and science. We dig deep into training, races, studies, pop culture, and much more! With Megan Roche, M.D. and David Roche!
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203. Canyons 100k Pre-Race, Improving Power, Perils of Energy Availability Cycling, Wild Shoe Tech, and Crash Recovery!
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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202. Process v. Competitive Fire, USA Jersey Scandal, Boston Marathon Hot Takes, Carbs and Central Fatigue, and Valby's Cross Training!
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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201. Reflections From a Near-Death Experience, Getting Back on the Bike, Zone 2 Tutorial, Shoe Reviews, and Fueling Cheat Sheets!
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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200th Episode Celebration! 5 Ways Our Approach Has Changed, Strength Work Evolution, Post-Race Recovery, and World XC!
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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199. Jasmin's Astonishing Barkley Marathons, Crown King 50k Lessons, Squats, Downhill Training, and Power Glutes!
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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198. Fatigue Resistance Tips, Intro to Uphill Treadmill, Ketones, Double Workout Feelings, and Performance Vibration!
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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197. Lululemon's Big Ultra Bet, Running Form Science, Heat and Mitochondria, Camille's New Records, and UTMB Talk!
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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196. Fueling Tutorial, Fatigue Resistance, Athlete Contracts, Megan's Biggest Week, Bike Training, and World Indoors!
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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195. Double Workouts, Running as a Power Sport, Megan's Overall Win, Big Alta Races, and New Mental Health Study!
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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194. World Record Training Study, Heart Rate Monitors, Sports Bras, Iron and Lactate, and AI Thoughts!
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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193. Black Canyon 100k and Why Ultras Will Never Be The Same, Big Carb Fueling, and Taking Chances!
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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192. Olympic Trials Hot Takes, How To Fuel in Races, The Enhanced Games (ugh), and Supershoe Data!
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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191. UTMB Strikes Back and What's Next, Olympic Trials Picks, Our Favorite Coaches, and Body Image!
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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190. Optimizing Testosterone Levels, Lower Mileage Training, Breathing and Stress, and US Cross Country!
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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189. UTMB Boycott News, Zone 1 v. Zone 2, Epigenetics of Endurance, Blood Values, and UROY Rankings!
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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188. Tempo Runs Explained, Men vs. Women Mileage, Answering Listener Questions, and Debating AI in Medicine!
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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187. New Protein Science Breakthrough, 2024 Predictions, Continuous Biomarker Monitoring, and Sleep Deception!
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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186. The Best Holiday Episode! Secrets, Science, and Stories!
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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185. Strength Work and Running Economy, Extreme Training, AI and Coaching, and 2023 Celebration!
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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184. Omega 3 Supplements, Taylor Swift's Training, Strava Messages, and Taper Design!
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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183. McDowell 50 Miler Lessons, Marathon Training Tips, New Shoe Previews and Pre-Race Meals!
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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182. Wild Science on Post-Exercise Ketones, New Running Tech, Bone Density, and Protein Sources!
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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181. Fueling and Next-Day Performance, Running Cadence, Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation, and NCAA XC Recap!
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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180. Strength Work and Muscle Fibers, UTMB Controversy Updates, Creatine, and Speed in Ultras!
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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179. The Carbohydrate Revolution, Deep Thoughts on Coaching and Leadership, and Pacing Like Beautiful Idiots!
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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178. UTMB's Big Blunder and What's Next For Trail Running, Intensity Distribution Science, and Big's Backyard!
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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177. How to Use Caffeine, Blue Sky Marathon Lessons, Shoe Wear Science, and Pre-Run Fueling!
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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176. Hemoglobin and VO2 Max, Zone 1 Training, Your Watch's Metrics, and Prototype Shoes!
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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175. Running Controversies, Chicago Marathon Stories, and Heart Rate Changes!
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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174. Wild Heart Rate Data, New Coaching Theories, and 8 Shoe Reviews!
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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173. Grindstone 100k Lessons, Jim Walmsley's Training, and Marathon World Record!
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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172. Jim Walmsley Interview! Training at the Edge and Betting on Yourself
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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171. High Energy Training, Health and Longevity in Ultras, and Heart Rate Changes!
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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170. History at UTMB! Courtney Dauwalter, Jim Walmsley, and a Year of Legends! Live from Chamonix!
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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169. Live from Chamonix! UTMB Races, Facing Adversity, and More from Trail Running's Super Bowl!
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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168. Leadville 100 Magic, UTMB Preview, and Lower Volume Training!
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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167. Fueling Breakthroughs, Mental Health and Performance, and Stomach Training!
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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166. UTMB Training, Olympic Trials Thoughts, and Love with No Notes!
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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165. The Next Frontier of Hydration, Strength and Mitochondria, and Sweat Tests!
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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164. The Science of Stress, AI and Athletics, and "Loving" Running!
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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163. Courtney's Legendary Hardrock 100, Fueling Before Events, and Pre-Cooling!
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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162. US Track Championships, Tour de France Science, and Speed Development!
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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161. The Future of Endurance Training, Western States Follow-Ups, and Thoughts on Supershoes!
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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160. Courtney Dauwalter Makes History, Western States 100 Stories, and Why Ultras May Never Be The Same!
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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159. Western States 100 Thoughts, New Study on Low Energy Availability, and Broken Arrow Skyraces!
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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158. World Championships Analysis, How To Train For Shorter Distances, and Improving Climbing!
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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157. How We Think About Energy Intake, Science on Coaching, and DREAMING BIG!
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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156. Strength Work Tips, New Golden Ticket Races, and Brain Circuits and Habits!
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May 30, 2023 |
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155. Hormones and Athletics, Ultra Legs Strength, and Improving Technical Running!
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May 23, 2023 |
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154. Spicy Hot Takes, Long-Term Training Studies, and Protein Powders!
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May 16, 2023 |
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153. Grayson Murphy Interview! World Champion Talks Happiness and Athletics!
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May 09, 2023 |
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152. Canyons 100k Lessons, 5 Rules for Fueling During Runs, and Lower Volume Training!
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May 02, 2023 |
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151. Blood Volume Science, Emotions and Performance, and Double Doctor Celebration!
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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150. How To Improve Fueling, Boston Marathon Hot Takes, and Longevity and Running Science!
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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149. The Art and Science of Strides, High Carbohydrate Intake Principles, and Hormonal Tracking!
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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148. Zone 2 Training Explained, The Importance of Iron, and Overcoming Fatigue!
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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147. The Science of Overload Training, High-Carb Fueling, and New Caffeine Study!
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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146. Barkley Marathons, 4 Training Principles for Peak Performance, and Shoe Reviews!
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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145. Joe Gray Interview! G.O.A.T. Mountain Runner on his Life and Journey!
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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144. Threshold Training Explained, New Studies on Supershoes, and HILL BEASTS!
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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143. Lauren Fleshman Interview! Best-Selling Author, Great Athlete/Coach, Best Human!
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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142. Double Threshold Workouts, Black Canyon 100k Recap, and Blood Tests!
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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141. Why Athletes Are Running So Fast, Eating Before Running, and 10 Questions on Relationships and Love!
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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140. Kara Goucher Interview! Olympian and Life Boss on Vulnerability and Strength!
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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139. Using Heart Rate Data, Improving Hemoglobin Mass, and SHOE NEWS!
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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138. How To Set Heart Rate Zones, Eating Before and After Runs, and CARB LOVE!
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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137. Heart Rate Tips, WILD Science on Microbiome and Motivation, and Enhancing Adaptations!
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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136. The Art and Science of Easy Running, Bandera 100k Recap, and Core Values!
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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135. Amelia Boone Interview! Learning to Love Yourself and Crush Souls
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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134. The Ultimate 2022 Top-10 List, Trail Runners v. Road Runners, and Training Races!
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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133. Improving Fatigue Resistance, Loving Pressure, and Endocrine System Training!
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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132. Alex Honnold Interview! One of the Best Athletes Ever Talks Training and Life
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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131. Uphill v. Downhill Pacing, Barefoot Running Benefits (Seriously), and Toughness!
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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130. World Champ Training Tips, Why Strides Work, and Cross Training Science!
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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129. Adam Peterman Interview! Western States 100 Winner and World Champ on Life, Training, and Kindness
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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128. Importance of "Moderate" Running, Family Adventures, and Love and Inclusion in Sports!
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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127. Weekly Mileage, 8 Courtney Dauwalter Training Takeaways, and Overcoming Low Motivation!
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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126. Norwegian Training Breakdown! The Approach Taking Over the Endurance World
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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125. How To Build Aerobic Base All Year, Speed Development, and 5 Debates About Gear!
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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124. Wild Taper Science, Our Big Nutrition Rule, and 6 Racing Lessons!
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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123. Courtney Dauwalter Interview! The Legend Talks Training, Life, and Hallucinations
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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122. Marathon Principles, 4 Eliud Kipchoge Training Reactions, and Process-Focus Science!
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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121. Eliud Kipchoge's Marathon Training, Running as a Power Sport, and Aging Superpowers!
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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120. Long Run Theories, 10 Kilian Training Reactions, and Fasted Running Thoughts!
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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119. Kilian Jornet Interview! The GOAT Discusses Life and Training
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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118. Kilian Jornet's UTMB Training Data, Heart Rate Zones, and Self-Worth in Sports!
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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117. UTMB Race Thoughts, Kilian Jornet is the GOAT, and Iron Intake For Athletes!
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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116. Clare Gallagher Interview! Leadville 100 Winner and Earth-Raging Superhero
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Bonus Training Q+A Episode! Stride Duration, Weekly Structure, Doubles, VO2 Complications!
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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115. UTMB Race Preview, The Science of Salt Intake, and Performance Enhancement from Cooling!
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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114. VO2 Max Power Training, Quirks of Evolutionary Biology, and Start-Up Ideas!
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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113. How To Predict Training Responses, Women Rocking Sports, and Fear and Love!
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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112. Fun With Physiology and 8 Performance Science Takeaways from the Tour de France!
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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111. Hardrock 100 Miler, World Track Champs, and Intergalactic Reflections!
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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110. Our Favorite Workouts, How The Sport Is Changing, and Feelings as Data!
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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109. Mount Marathon, Gel Reviews, US Mountain Champs, Shoe Review Update!
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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108. Western States Recap Celebration! Plus Cooling Techniques and Media Review
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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BONUS: Western States 100 Time Predictions, Microbiome and Performance, and Hydration Science
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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107. Broken Arrow Race Recap, VO2 Max Competitions, Western States 100 Stories
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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106. Western States 100 Preview and Picks!
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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105. Speed v. Volume, Hydration Reviews, and Data Periodization
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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104. European Racing, Strides for Speed, and UTMB Policies
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May 31, 2022 |
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103. Shoe Reviews, Business and Competition, and Strength Gains
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May 24, 2022 |
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102. Hydration Experiments, Shoe Science, and Body Enthusiasm
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May 17, 2022 |
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101. Extreme Races, Extreme Fueling Approaches, and Unconditional Love
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May 10, 2022 |
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100. Celebrating 100 Episodes and Fun News!
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May 03, 2022 |
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99. Carb Intake and Endurance Performance, Canyons 100k recap, and 3 Speed Building Tips
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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98. Boston Marathon, Canyons 100k, and Fun Science on Trail Performance
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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97. Elite Athlete Training Science, Dreaming, and the Magic of Failure
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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96. Gorge 50k/100k Recap, Shining Your Light, and Trans Athlete Inclusion
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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95. Rest Days Rock, Heat Training Tutorial, and Sexy Algorithms
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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94. Positive Reinforcement, Caffeine Genetics, and Sexy Science Spectacular
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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93. Speed Training Science, DNFs in Races and Life, and Mental Health Celebration
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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92. Barkley Marathons, Social Media, Alcohol, and Owning Your Talent
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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91. Building Aerobic Monsters, Shining Your Light, and Fun (sometimes!) Adulting Fails
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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90. Threshold Training, Starting Coaching, and Love & Fear
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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89. BIG Aerobic Development, Gold Medalist Training, and Black Canyon 100k Recap
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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88. Training Intensity, Lactate, Double Workouts, and Black Canyon 100k
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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87. The Fascinating Connection Between Physiology, Self-Talk, and Performance (plus side stitch science!)
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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86. Facing Fears, Loving the Pressure, and Preparation SWAG
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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85. The Beautiful Cruelty of Sports and Epigenetic Muscle Memory
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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84. Multi-Year Progress and Protein (Plus Cookie!) Science
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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83. Endurance Performance and the Wild Science of Fatigue Resistance
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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82. Winter Training Fundamentals, Microbiome Science, and Motivation
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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81. Interval Training, Sexy Statistics, and Woohoo Reflections
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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80. 2022 Training Guidelines and Holiday Celebration Episode
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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79. Long Run Distance and Living Boldly
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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78. Supplement Science and Health Journey Update
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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77. The Science and Theory of Uphill and Downhill Running
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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76. Training Cycle Design, Supershoes, and Gratitude
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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75. Big Training Blocks and Building Confidence
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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The Connections Between Overtraining and Underfueling
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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74. The Dipsea Race and Running Sponsorships
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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73. Heat Science for Year-Round Performance & Exercise Addiction
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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72. Athletes Are Not Math Equations & Protein Power
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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71. Strength Work and Sex Queens
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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70. Boston/Chicago Marathon Takeaways and Mental Health Acceptance
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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69. BELIEVE and Tiger Claw Race Thoughts
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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68. Long Run Physiology and Big Decision Swag
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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SCIENCE CORNER: Adaptation Over Multiple Training Cycles
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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67. RRR 100 Miler Lessons and Affirmation Station
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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66. Longevity & Embracing Your Weird
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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65. Mental Health Celebration & Fueling Facts
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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64. Racing Lessons & UTMB Takeaways
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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63. Finding Strong Science & Embracing Your Inner Kid
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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62. Five Ideas That Apply To Both Running And Sex
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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61. Uphill Form And Owning Your Boss Self
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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60. Eight Exciting Stories From The Olympics
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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59. Weekly Miles & Talking About Mortality
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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58. Sex and Alcohol and Athletic Performance
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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57. Five Adventure Lessons & Aerobic/Speed Development
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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56. Athletic Hope In Tough Times & THC Ban
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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55. Western States 100 Recap Episode
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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54. Olympic Trials Lessons & Taper Science
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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53. Improving Fatigue Resistance & Creativity In Athletics
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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52. Racing Tips & Improving Training Adaptation
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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51. Heart Rate Variability & Identity
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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50. Ultra Training Principles & Dealing with Judgment
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May 26, 2021 |
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49. The Importance of Eating Enough & Thinking About Overthinking
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May 18, 2021 |
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48. Transgender Athlete Rights Are Human Rights
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May 11, 2021 |
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47. Improving Technical Running & Kicking Regrets To The Curb
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May 05, 2021 |
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46. Laugh Rates & Unfinished Products
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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45. Racing Season & Fears/Phobias
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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44. Investing In Others & Chafing (...And Other Things)
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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43. Healthy Competition & Hills Are Hard
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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42. Overcoming Comparison in Sports and Life
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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41. Breakthroughs From Downtime & Post-Vaccine Training
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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40. Leadership & Altitude/Heat Training
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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39. Loving Your Body & Breaking Through Plateaus
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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38. Unique Training Approaches & Fat Adaptation
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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37. Pacing Easy Runs & Expressing Emotions
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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36. How To Incorporate Strength Work & Facing Fears
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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35. Building Athletic Confidence & Consistency
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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34. Chasing Big Goals & Talking About Identity
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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33. Doubling & Running Relationships
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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32. Increasing Training Volume & Having A Blast
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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31. Improving Uphill Running & Loving Competition
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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30. Taper Strategy and Embracing Uniqueness in Work
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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29. Woohoo Year-In-Review!
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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28. Six of our Favorite Workouts
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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27. The COVID-19 Vaccine and Athletes
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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26. Running cadence & blood donation and performance
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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25. Offseason approach & training metrics
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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24. Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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23. Relationships & The Power of Cinnamon Toast Crunch
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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22. Overtraining & Hope
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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21. Speed intervals & pre-election thoughts
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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20. Stretching and mobility & starting meditation
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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19. Mental health in 2020 & marijuana's impact on athletes
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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18. Balancing athletics and life & the power of forgiveness
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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17. Trial of miles & dealing with rejection
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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16. Cultures of excellence & blood tests/supplementation
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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15. Strength training & learning from RBG
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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14. Heart rate training & translating enthusiasm to the work environment
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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13. Balancing speed and aerobic base & muscle fiber typology
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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12. Mental Health
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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11. Alcohol's impact on performance & betting on yourself
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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10. Dealing with fear and getting into coaching
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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9. Fueling runs and long-term training approach
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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8. Cross Training and Toughness v. Self-Belief
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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7. Body Image & Overcoming Injuries
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Jul 29, 2020 |
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6. Long run intensity and training partners
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Jul 26, 2020 |
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5. Social Media & Why it's OK if You Can't Sleep
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Jul 19, 2020 |
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4. Impostor Syndrome and Strides
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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3. Uncertainty PhD and Savory Pot Roast
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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2. Hemoglobin and Alexander freaking Hamilton
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Jul 05, 2020 |
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1. Shoot your shot and waffles
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Jun 30, 2020 |