Some Work, All Play 286. Why Passive Heat May Improve Performance, A Batman Study, Influencers, JFK 50 Mile, and Cool Persistence Hunting Science!
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Nov 25, 2025 Discover how passive heat training can boost athletic performance like never before. Dive into the fascinating world of a Batman study that shows how prosocial behavior can change just by his presence. Relive the intense moments from the JFK 50 Mile race and the training secrets behind top athletes. Delve into persistence hunting science and its relationship to human responses to heat. Plus, get quirky marriage advice and insights on the role of influencers in running culture. Tune in for science, stories, and plenty of fun!
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Grocery-Store Date Night Game
- David and Megan had a memorable grocery-store 'date night' playing a game across aisles that escalated to joking about dog food packages.
- They later validated David's Bichon dog choice when they saw the breed in the parking lot.
Ultrarunning's Performance Evolution
- JFK 50 demonstrates how ultrarunning standards keep rising as training, fueling, and tech stack together.
- Running economy (velocity at VO2max) is becoming the pivotal metric across road and trail performances.
Too Hyped To Leave For A Run
- David got stuck watching the JFK stream and couldn't get out the door because he was too hyped.
- Megan ran anyway and later showed him Jade's finish on the trails.