#58: How to run healthy & strong, with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella (2:24 marathoner)
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The Basics of Blood Work for Athletes
A friend of mine did a blood test and he found out he was very low on vitamin D levels. He noticed something was off in his body, he just had low energy. So we ended up going and doing that. Like it just like training, you know, the fundamentals are the fundamentals. And then you can get into the weeds and nuance.
CHAPTERS:
- 03:23 the roots and growth of low heart rate training
- 12:41 learning from the best
- 15:11 starting out with low heart rate training and troubleshooting
- 20:21 balancing high and low intensity workouts
- 23:54 lactate shuttle, earning the right to do interval training
- 32:14 lactate testing
- 35:16 continuous glucose and heat rate monitoring
- 39:55 important blood work for athletes
- 53:49 medical concerns before training
- 56:42 running form, recreational and elite
- 1:03:22 running relaxed, race mantra, coping with discomfort
- 1:05:34 blue zones, Harvard longitudinal study of ageing
- 1:10:03 more about Dr. Mark
- 1:12:59 closing thoughts
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ABOUT DR MARK CUCUZZELLA:
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella has ran the Boston Marathon 25 times and has a Personal Best of 2:24 in the marathon. For 30 years he has run a sub 3-hour marathon. He is a doctor, author of the book Run For Your Life and professor of family medicine at West Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Mark is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Airforce Reserves, designing programs to reduce running injuries in military personnel. He own the Nation's first natural footwear store Two Rivers Treads and organizes running events to promote a healthier lifestyle.
LINKS AND TOOLS MENTIONED:
- Lydiard Foundation - https://www.lydiardfoundation.org/
- Dr. Stephen Seiler TED Talk - https://youtu.be/MALsI0mJ09I
- The Borg scale - https://bit.ly/3HVlRF7
- Polar OH1 heart rate monitor - https://amzn.to/3js4Vg3
- Harvard longitudinal study of ageing - http://bit.ly/3jqglB1
- Dr Mark Cucuzzella's running store - www.tworiverstreads.com
- Nutrisense: https://bit.ly/3Xebylh
- Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) - https://bit.ly/3Xebylh
- If you'd like to try NutriSense, the code FLO25 will give you $25 off the first month.
- LMNT electrolytes, free sample pack with any purchase: http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO
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PODCASTS MENTIONED:
- Dr Mark Cucuzzella, Round 1, Extramilest Show #18 - https://youtu.be/wCbr-dkUi7Q
- Dr Phil Maffetone, Extramilest Show #3 - https://youtu.be/_TPrenWWK9U
- Dr Phil Maffetone, Extramilest Show #8 - https://youtu.be/PWQOdquPTQ8
- Dr Phil Maffetone, Extramilest Show #39 - https://youtu.be/DyE2J5pcWcA
- Mark Allen, Extramilest Show 5 - https://youtu.be/YlBUJTIggyA
- Dr Stephen Seiler on Extramilest Show #50: https://youtu.be/dxODgYXOO7w
- Kipchoge's Advice to Race Faster, For Non-Elites: https://youtu.be/7E6TNeoOC3Y
- Kilian Jornet on Extramilest Show #51: https://youtu.be/OJZO-t6O5Bk
- Kilian Jornet on Extramilest Show #52: https://youtu.be/OJZO-t6O5Bk
- Endure IQ Dr Dan Plews - http://bit.ly/3RxGgTD
FIND DR. MARK CUCUZZELLA HERE:
- Book: www.runforyourlifebook.com
- Personal site: www.drmarksdesk.com
- Education Site: www.naturalrunningcenter.com
- Store: www.tworiverstreads.com
- Event Series www.freedomsrun.org
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ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com.
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