In a wide ranging episode, we discuss people transitioning sports, review the Ironman 70.3 world championships and examine some research on carbohydrate intake in elite marathoners. We also discuss salary caps and their implications for global leagues as a few leagues evaluate them.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:18) Medical Question
(05:06) David’s Update
(06:51) Xylon’s update
(11:00) Community Shoutouts
(15:52) Juju Watkins Invests in NSWL Expansion Side
(17:38) Tom Evans Running Valencia Marathon
(19:58) Louis Rees-Zammit Transitions back to Rugby
(24:29) Springboks vs France
(27:08) Kipchoge and NYC Race Earnings
(32:30) Marbella 70.3 World Championships
(40:40) Salary Caps
(53:00) Research on Elite Marathoners Using 120g/hr of Carbohydrates
(1:00:17) Doctor’s Office
(1:03:33) Seen on Social
(1:06:49) What We’re Watching
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Article on 120g/hr of Carbs in Elite Marathoners
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