Some Work, All Play 151. Blood Volume Science, Emotions and Performance, and Double Doctor Celebration!
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Apr 25, 2023 A hard-won PhD celebration kicks off a lively tour through female athlete health, emotions and performance, blood volume, heat adaptation, and the science of lactate. They also tackle downhill-running soreness, dopamine and perceived effort, cross-training, race-day odds, and fueling strategies for runners with unhappy stomachs.
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Emotional Impact on Performance
- Negative emotions like sadness can decrease performance.
- Try to recontextualize sadness with empowering emotions during exercise.
Turning Sadness into Anger
- David Roach channeled sadness from a breakup into anger, leading to his best race performance.
- He won a national championship, highlighting how emotions can fuel athletic achievements.
Ultra Running Scandal
- Ultra runner Josiah Zakroski used a car during a race, uploading the data to Strava.
- This sparked controversy, highlighting issues of cheating and compassion in sports.