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Pure Ambition136. The Ultimate Running Masterclass with Jason FitzgeraldJason Fitzgerald is the Head Coach and Founder of Strength Running, Host of The Strength Running Podcast, Columnist for Trail Runner Magazine, and a 2:39 marathoner. Strength Running was started in 2010 and quickly grew to one of the largest running sites on the web with over 200,000 monthly readers. It’s been featured in Runner’s World, The Washington Post, Health Magazine, USA Today, The Huffington Post, and most other major media. The Strength Running Podcast has grown into the #2 most popular running podcast in the US of all time, with millions of downloads and recommendations from PodiumRun...2023-09-131h 07
Tragedy with a View6| Lady of the Lake: Crescent Lake- Olympic National ParkNestled within the bounds of Olympic National Park lies a lake with water so pristine and blue, that you think the photos are fake. Rumor has it that many years ago while tribes were at war, a nearby mountain grew angry at the noise, and threw a stone from his top, burying all of those fighting, creating a Lake and laying to rest their dispute. Crescent Lake holds many secrets, and has never once gave up a body that slipped into her deaths. That is, of course, until one night in 1937, when a murdered woman was weighed down and carelessly...2023-08-0938 min
Empower: Real Talk About Mental HealthSeason 2: Episode 1: Chatting with JonIn today's podcast, we’re going to do a little bit of exploration into an ultra runners brain and see how that practice affects mental health. I know that for myself, I just feel better when I’m out in nature. It’s such a release, it’s peaceful and just so powerful overall. My brother, Jonathan, an avid trail runner and ultramarathoner joins us today to share his thoughts, insights and experiences.
https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/mental-training-training/trail-running-secret-to-happiness/
https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/training-advice/trail/adventurous-trail-running-is-good-for-your-mental-health/
https://runningmag...2023-08-0557 min
Trail Runner NationBaseline Mileage: A Better Way To Boost Weekly Running MileageToday, we are excited to have Jason Fitzgerald, founder of Strength Running and author of the book "Running for Health and Happiness", with us to discuss how to create a running workout plan based on your baseline mileage. Article, “Baseline Mileage: A Better Way To Boost Weekly Running Mileage” As runners, we know the importance of having a structured training plan to help us reach our goals and improve our overall performance. However, it can be challenging to know where to start, especially if you are a beginner or have never followed a training plan befo...2023-04-071h 06
Black Girls Have Anxiety TooEpisode 054: "Running Has Saved Me Many Times" ft. My MomToday, I'm joined by a VERY, VERY special guest, my Mom! My Mother, Trish, jumped on the mic with me for an intimate conversation that started off about her outlook on the link between fitness and mental health. It morphed into my Mom sharing about her experience dealing with abandonment caused by the ripple effects of our family immigrating from Jamaica to England and then to America. We talk about the generational differences in how we talk (or don't) about mental health. I learned so much about my Mother in this episode. I hope you enjoy this very personal c...2023-03-151h 23
Run with FitpageEp 106: Jonathan Beverly, Senior Running Editor at Outside, Discusses Minimalist, Stability and Carbon a.k.a. Super Shoes for RunningIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the former editor-in-chief of the PodiumRunner magazine, and the current Senior Running Editor of Outside, Jonathan Beverly. Jonathan is an avid runner with expertise in running shoes — having tried and reviewed almost every shoe model in the world. Our host Vikas discusses with Jonathan all about running shoes, right from minimalistic to super-shoes.Jonathan Beverly’s passion is to help others experience the joy of training, competing, and being fit and fully alive. The author of Your Best Stride and Run Strong, Stay Hungry, Jonathan served as editor-in-chief of R...2023-02-0251 min
THE TRAVIS MACY SHOWEp. 87 Jason Fitzgerald: Strength Running, Training, Entrepreneurship, COVID, the “Full Marathon,” and moreJason Fitzgerald was the Men’s Running Magazine Influencer of the Year and has written for PodiumRunner, Runner’s World, Active, MapMyRun, The Art of Manliness, Lifehacker, and others. His platform, Strength Running, was started in 2010 and quickly grew to one of the largest running sites on the web, with over 200,000 monthly readers. It’s been featured in Runner’s World, The Washington Post, Health Magazine, USA Today, The Huffington Post, and most other major media. The Strength Running Podcast has grown into the #2 most popular running podcast in the US of all time...2022-10-311h 11
Trail Runner NationTRAINING PRINCIPLES - Strength TrainingMost runners don’t like strength training, including many of our experts in this episode. Our experts discuss why it is important, how we can implement it into our training program and the benefits. Michael Wardian is a great example of how strength training can help him become one of the best consistent ultra athletes with over 300 marathons and ultras. He has many accomplishments including setting the record world record time in 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days and just completed a transcontinental run, “Running Home” in 61 days. Check him out on Instagram or learn more on his web site...2022-09-161h 12
Running Book Reviews with Alan and LizRunning Throughout Time, by Roger RobinsonSend us a textRunning Through Time aims to tell key stories about the history and evolution of running. A comprehensive book of every story that makes up running history would be massive, so this book tries to pick stories that were not told as often or not told correctly. It starts with the story of the marathon and how it became the 42.2km distance we know today, and ends with Alison Roe from New Zealand and her inspiring but short professional running career. All the stories chosen in this book have influenced how we experience our...2022-08-151h 31
Run Eat Drink PodcastRED Episode 208 A Conversation with 1968 Boston Marathon Champion Amby BurfootSend us a textSHOUT OUTS Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement. Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!Special shoutouts today go to friends of the show, Meg, Amanda, Andi, and Babs, who will be at the Boston Marathon! Amanda and Andi are running it, and Babs will be volunteering at the finish line to give fin...2022-04-1844 min
Oy with the Terror PodcastEp. 48 Marise Ann Chiverella and the Seven Sisters Road in NebraskaThis week Danielle talks about the murder of Marise Ann Chiverella. With the help of recent advancements in DNA testing and a 20-year-old genealogical expert, the cold case was finally solved after 58 years.
Later, Sandra talks about the legend of the Seven Sisters Road in Nebraska, USA. The legend comes from two different versions. In one version a father gets mad and hangs all seven of his daughters on seven different trees. In another version of the tale it is not the father, but a brother who hangs his seven sisters. Although today there are...2022-02-2436 min
Endurance with Ian SharmanAsk Me Anything with Ian SharmanThe PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.This final episode of the Endurance Podcast is a Q&A with host Ian Sharman, answering listeners' questions emailed in advance.The topics covered include:
altitude training gimmicks;
how to incorporate strength training around running;
peaking for a big race that’s very dif...2022-01-2650 min
grim.Paranormal: The Haunting of the Seven Sisters RoadThere is a road, an “old path” if you will, in southeast Nebraska. And according to the local lore, in the 1900s there were seven women who were murdered on this road. So this legend has been kind of circulating for more than a century so there are a ton of variations and add ons and honestly even more sightings and spooky occurrences. Lots of sevens in today’s story: from seven sisters to seven hills.
Stay safe out there.
With love,
Saaniya and Maddie x
Sour...2022-01-1923 min
RunstreakPodden - En podcast om løping og livetEp. 8 - Hvordan starte en runstreak og holde på denHvorfor skal man ha en runstreak?
- Sikrer kontinuitet
- Daglig mosjon
- Får løpe litt hver dag
- Gratis mental trening
Den gylne reglen
Do no harm – Man skal ikke løpe dersom det kan skade helsen på lang sikt, så da kan man jo bare starte en ny.
Deretter – vær fleksibel
- Man må ikke ha en alt eller ingenting tilnærming, noen løper for det meste, men har noen hviledager i åre
- Lær å løpe langsomt, så du ikke blir skadet.
...2022-01-0324 min
Mofongo Run Podcast9.0: ¿Estás calentando bien?“El cuerpo tiene que cambiar de un estado sedentario a uno en movimiento. Necesitamos oxígeno como gasolina principal.” —Vergentino
Levantando la mano, ¿cuántos nos hemos sentido miserables en los primeros 15-20 minutos de una carrera? (Sin miedo, que yo estoy levantando mis dos manos y una pierna.)
¿Por qué pasa? ¿Podemos hacer algo para evitarlo? ¿Podemos hacer algo para mejorarlo? Hay muchos factores que pueden formar parte de la contestación, pero la mejor manera de trabajar ese problema es calentando inteligentemente.
Estiramientos activos te pueden ayudar más que los pasivos, antes...2022-01-0225 min
Maybe Running Will Help?MRWH: Recovering AddictsHow does running help recovering addicts stay sober? In this episode we'll hear from Charlie Engle, ultra marathon runner, recovering addict and author of the memoir: Running Man. Nora Rhodes and Moe Conn from the Charm City Run Race Team share their personal stories of recovery and running.
Sources:
https://oldvineyardbhs.com/connection-between-childhood-trauma-addiction/
https://www.podiumrunner.com/culture/running-good-addicts-recovery/
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/mental-health/a775765/why-running-could-be-the-answer-to-beating-addiction/
https://www.podiumrunner.com/culture/running-good-addicts-recovery/
https://www.rehab-recovery.co.uk/resources/running-for-addiction-recovery/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/pazev8/running-addiction-recovery
https://illuminaterecovery.com/blog/running-secret-overcome-addiction/
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family...2021-12-1742 min
Endurance with Ian SharmanEp. 20: How to Train Your Brain with Addie BracyThe PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.This episode we’re talking to Addie Bracy who is a three-time Olympic Trials qualifier (once in the 10k and twice in the marathon) and a sports psychology consultant and coach with a Masters in Sports Psychology. Bracy switched to trail running at the US Mountain Run...2021-12-061h 06
Running Is Life PodcastIncorporating Fartleks into Your Training - Episode 93Want to include a simple workout into your training? Look no further than the Fartlek workout. With a variety of ways to do this workout, it's simple and effective.
Mario's website - www.themorningshakeout.com
Podium Runner Website - https://www.podiumrunner.com/
Day 30 Video from my Training for Bigfoot 200 - https://youtu.be/XK1bRv_2X0I
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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSStraight Talk On Body Image Issues, Eating Disorders, And More In Running With Elizabeth CareyTopics Covered In This Episode:Developing a positive, lifelong relationship with runningAddressing food and body image issuesNavigating puberty, mental health, eating disorders, and the pressures of competitive runningGuest Bio - Elizabeth W. Carey:Elizabeth Carey is a writer, author, and running coach. Her work has been published in The New York Times, Runner’s World, PodiumRunner, Women’s Running, Trail Runner Magazine, and SKI Magazine, and she is a regular columnist for DyeStat. Her first book, GIRLS RUNNING, co-authored with Melody Fairchild, is available at your local bookstore and online. An e...2021-11-1241 minRunning Is Life PodcastTruths About Running Footwear with Nathan LeehmanNathan Leehman is the owner of the Ultra Running Company in Charlotte, NC. We talk footwear fit, function, and myth. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
To connect with Nathan, please visit https://www.ultrarunningcompany.com/
We referred to the book Tread Lightly by Bill Katovsky and Peter Larson
Ian Sharman's Podcast, Podium Runner, on Super Shoes - https://www.podiumrunner.com/gear/road-shoes/listen-the-super-shoe-advantage-with-biomechanist-geoff-burns/
Mark Cucuzella's Principles of Natural Running Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSIDRHUWlVo
My Blog Post on Shoe Fi...2021-11-051h 26
Endurance with Ian SharmanEp. 19: Returning from Injury with Hillary "Hillygoat" AllenThe PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.Ep. 19: Returning from Injury with Hillary "Hillygoat" Allen This episode we’re talking to Hillary Allen who is an endurance athlete and coach specializing in mountain ultra marathons where she’s earned the nickname, "Hillygoat." She started running in 2011 and comes from a background of hig...2021-11-031h 02
Endurance with Ian SharmanEp. 18: The Super Shoe Advantage with Geoff BurnsThe PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.Ep. 18: The Super Shoe Advantage with Geoff BurnsThis episode we’re talking to Geoff Burns, Ph.D., who is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan and has also worked as an engineer in the automotive and medical fields. He studies run...2021-10-061h 18
The Triathlete HourFitter & Faster, Episode 20: How To Stay Fit & Fast As You AgeIn this episode of Fitter & Faster we discuss the many ways our bodies change as we age—and what this means for our training, recovery, and performance as triathletes. Former Ironman world champion Karen Smyers and ultra triathlete and Ironman champion Dede Griesbauer join host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk about their experiences. Smyers now coaches a host of successful mature athletes, ranging in age from their 40s to their 70s, so she gives us plenty of insights into how, as a coach, she helps them adapt their training and their expectations. She also talks about racing as a pro in...2021-09-171h 28The Triathlete HourFitter & Faster, Episode 20: How To Stay Fit & Fast As You AgeIn this episode of Fitter & Faster we discuss the many ways our bodies change as we age—and what this means for our training, recovery, and performance as triathletes. Former Ironman world champion Karen Smyers and ultra triathlete and Ironman champion Dede Griesbauer join host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk about their experiences. Smyers now coaches a host of successful mature athletes, ranging in age from their 40s to their 70s, so she gives us plenty of insights into how, as a coach, she helps them adapt their training and their expectations. She also talks about racing as a pro in...2021-09-171h 28
Endurance with Ian SharmanEp 17: Magda Boulet and Altitude TrainingThe PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.Episode 17: Magda Boulet and Altitude Training This episode we’re talking to Marathon Olympian and former Ultra Runner of the Year, Magda Boulet. She’s also the SVP of Innovation, Research and Development, plus the interim SVP of Sales at Gu Energy. Magda’s won so m...2021-09-081h 14Running Book Reviews with Alan and LizWhen Running Made History, by Roger RobinsonSend us a textWhen Running Made History is a book based on the authors memory of historic running events that he witnessed throughout his life, starting with the 1948 Olympic games in London when he was 9 years old and his uncle brought him to watch some track events. The book borders on being a historic reference about running because a lot of facts were added about each event and the circumstances at the time. Chapters are titled with a date and location in chronological order from the 1948 London Olympics to October 2016 when Roger saw the first woman...2021-09-011h 36
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTNCAA Record Holder & Olympian Yared Nuguse On Culture, Success, And His Running Journey.LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE (: In episode thirty-seven of The Running Effect (with Dominic Schlueter), I speak with Yared Nuguse. In this episode, we go through Yared's incredible career so far. We start out going through how he got his start in the sport in running and his amazing high school career. Then we go into his decision to run for Notre Dame, their recent success, culture, and setting the NCAA 1500m record this past season. Lastly, we go through making his first Olympic team and his future in the sport. 2021-08-2655 min
Endurance with Ian SharmanEp 16. - Road vs Trail Running Training with Tim TollefsonThe PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.Episode 16: Road vs Trail Running Training with Tim TollefsonThis episode we’re talking to elite road and trail runner, Tim Tollefson. He’s also a Physical Therapist in Mammoth Lakes, CA, where he’s a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who’s worked with athl...2021-08-041h 10
Trail Runner NationRunning with Emotion and Other Learnings From Western States 100?Our Coaches, Krissy Moehl , David Roche and Ian Sharman join us to talk about some of the lessons that were learned from the 2021 Western States 100 race that might help you improve your performance. You can find out more about Krissy: - Krissy Coaching services - Krissy's book, "Running your First Ultra" Ian Sharman can be found at - Sharman Ultras coaching services - Ian's podcast, "PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast" David's stuff - David and Megan's coaching at SWAPRunning - Their book, "The Happy Runner" - David and M...2021-07-231h 10
Endurance with Ian SharmanEp. 15 - Runners' Nutrition, Gut and Weight with Meredith TerranovaThe PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.Ep. 15 - Runners' Nutrition, Gut and Weight with Meredith TerranovaIn this episode we’re talking to nutritionist Meredith Terranova. She’s been helping her clients reach their nutritional goals since 2004, including losing weight, wellness nutrition, race nutrition, training and recovery nutrition. She has a Bach...2021-07-1357 min
Kicksology with Brian MetzlerEpisode 15: Speedland: An Innovative, Premium Trail Running Startup Brand You Need to Know AboutIn episode 15 of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler welcomes professional running shoe geeks Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon. They're known for their experience in the running shoe industry and for the running shoe mashup show "SpeedHack" on YouTube. But now the curtain gets pulled back on their innovative new trail running brand called SpeedLand. You'll definitely be fascinated about their $375 shoes!
In each episode of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler engages shoe designers, entrepreneurs, shoe company executives, retailers, athletes and physical therapists to talk about the evolution of running shoes, new shoe launches, breakthrough technologies, the biomechanics of running and everything else...2021-06-161h 02
Running and Fitness With Raj# 57 – Sam Winebaum, running shoes expert, on selecting shoes, cushioning, super fast shoes, his review method and upcoming brandsEpisode SummarySam Winebaum, running shoes expert, on selecting shoes, cushioning, super fast shoes, his review method and upcoming brands Show Notes01:40 – Sam introduces himself and how roadtrailrun.com developed11:35 – How running shoes evolved over the last 50 years17:00 – Current super-fast shoes 21:00 – Views on cushioned shoes26:35 – “Must have” factors to look for in shoes for road runners31:40 – Thoughts on zero drop shoes35:20 – Factors Sam and team considers while reviewing a shoe39:40 – Do super-fast shoes distort competition?44:35 – Some of Sam’s favorite shoes from the last few years48:20...2021-06-1357 min
Endurance with Ian SharmanEp. 14 - Group Training Advantages with Yassine DibounThe PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.Episode 13: Group Training Advantages with Yassine DibounIn this episode we’re talking to my good friend, Yassine Diboun. He’s a father, husband, co-owner of Wy'east Wolfpack @wyeastwolfpack, coach, Columbia Sportswear athlete, living in Portland, Oregon. He started in triathlon in 2005, and then moved to...2021-06-021h 08
Run Culture PodcastEpisode 111: Running Performance| Should we focus on our 'Strengths' or 'Weaknesses'?A different podcast format this week! Yes, you are stuck with me, throwing my thoughts against a wall about a random topic.
A few week ago I came up with a list of topics that I personally thought were both; thought provoking and interesting to brainstorm.
I'd like to pursue this particular format regularly(I still don't have a name for the segment?!), so if any listeners have a nagging running training or injury related question that they want me to take a deep dive with, then PM me.
This week's topic is: Running performance| 'Should we focus on our st...2021-06-0137 min
Kicksology with Brian MetzlerEpisode 14: Atreyu Running: A tiny, innovative start-up brand using bold ideas to compete in the running shoe industry.In this episode of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler welcomes Michael Krajicek, the founder and idea guy behind Atreyu Running, a small start-up shoe brand out of Austin, Texas, with a unique subscription-based business model. They discuss how the brand got started, its new carbon-plated racing shoe called The Artist, why it's sponsoring Olympic runner and author/filmmaker Alexi Pappas — and let the cat out of the bag and discuss the forthcoming Atreyu trail running shoe.
In each episode of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler engages shoe designers, entrepreneurs, shoe company executives, retailers, athletes and physical therapists to talk about the evolution of...2021-05-1256 min
Endurance with Ian SharmanEp. 13 - Strength Training for Runners with Renee MetivierThe PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.Episode 13: Strength Training for Runners with Renee MetivierThis episode we’re talking to Renee Metivier (@reneemetivier). Metivier has has been a professional runner since 2005, when she graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She’s represented the USA at six IAAF World Champi...2021-05-051h 11
Being BoringApril 30, 2021 / Being BoringThe most important person in the history of American distance running is, ironically, someone who is famous because of walking. Before Jeff was a guiding light for the masses, he was every bit the elite runner — an Olympian and US record holder for the 10 mile run. But lots of people have been Olympians and US record holders. To start, he pioneered the idea of a “specialty” running store. Don’t shop at running stores? Do you enjoy big spectacle races — the kind that bring together elite and recreational runners on one stage to share in the race exper...2021-04-3006 min
Herts Girls Can RunTogetherHGC Club Run #7 27/4/2021Hey Guys, no audio guided run as this one is about distance but please listen for the directions of what to do for this weeks session covered at Group on Tuesday. Some mobilisation stretches are here : https://www.podiumrunner.com/training/10-minute-mobility-routine-for-runners/2021-04-2810 min
The Rambling Runner Podcast#327 - Cheryl Miller and "Running Between the Lines" with Matt FitzgeraldCheryl Miller is one the most interesting people we've had on the show with an absolutely fascinating story. Cheryl grew up in a challenging situation with almost all of her family members dying when she was young for a variety of reasons. After relocating to Long Island to live with her grandparents she started to excel at running just when her life needed to be put on the right track. After several New York state titles she decided to run at Georgetown. She quickly moved on from running while there and decided to focus elsewhere. She graduated, entered law school...2021-04-231h 33
Endurance with Ian SharmanEp. 12 - Christie Aschwanden and Recovery PitfallsThe PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, @sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ultra runners.Episode 12: Christie Aschwanden and Recovery PitfallsThis episode we’re talking to Christie Aschwanden (@cragCrest, christieaschwanden) Aschwanden is the Test Gym columnist at Elemental, former lead science writer at FiveThirtyEight, and a frequent contributor to the Washington Post, Scientific American, Wired, and Nature. A fina...2021-03-301h 08
Endurance Noise & Random MusingsCounterintuitive Bodily Responses, and Why They HappenA sports scientist explains why our bodies seem to be working against us at times. Counterintuitive Response #1: Vomiting and Diarrhea in Hot Weather So, vomiting and diarrhea are not a response to dehydration, but rather, a response to over-hydration + exercise-induced nausea. “Our bodies are plenty smart. We’re foolish for trying to make them do something unnecessary.” In other words, user error. Counterintuitive Response #2: Training-Induced Insomnia So sleeplessness is your body’s way of indicating it’s blown past normal sleepiness, and is in survival mode, something you may not have realized. It’s a waving red f...2021-03-2623 min
Starve the Ego Feed the SoulHózhó, Walking In Beauty - Shaun MartinIn this episode I sit down with the phenomenal Shaun Martin. Shaun was born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Northern Arizona. He is the founder and race director of the Canyon de Chelly Ultra Marathon, an educator, a husband, a father, a son, and a facilitator of connection. In this talk Shaun shares many amazing things. Stories of his father growing up on the land near the East Rim of the Grand Canyon and being taken from his family at a young age by the United States government. Shaun provides insight on how to learn...2021-03-221h 28