242. Why Low Carb Doesn’t Work, Plus Q+A on Active Heat Training, Bone Density, Fear Before Big Events, The Trial of Miles, and More!
Jan 21, 2025
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A study shakes up the carbohydrate debate, suggesting athletes reconsider low-carb diets for peak performance. The hosts share personal experiences with fear before big events and the importance of monitoring bone density. They dive into fun topics like music's role in running, the challenges of postpartum fitness, and the significance of strength training. Plus, insights on active heat training emerge, along with lighthearted tips on winter running apparel, highlighting the blend of humor and serious discussions in the athletic community.
The podcast highlights skepticism around low-carb diets for athletes, emphasizing the critical role of carbohydrates in sustaining endurance performance.
Discussion about parenting reveals how new responsibilities and experiences encourage personal growth and alter priorities for the hosts.
The upcoming 'Road to Western States' video series reflects intricate training processes and emotional journeys, engaging audiences with authentic narratives.
Insights on heat training emphasize its benefits and practical applications, suggesting that even minimal exposure can enhance athletic performance and adaptability.
Deep dives
Scrapping the Podcast for Authenticity
The speakers discuss the decision to scrap a recorded podcast episode due to feeling out of sorts during the recording, emphasizing the importance of genuineness over the content itself. They reflect on how both hosts were sleep-deprived and the impact this had on their performance. The woman elaborates on her experience of being a new mother, indicating that this transitional period affects her concentration levels and overall presence in the podcast. Both agree that prioritizing their authentic feelings helps cultivate a true and enjoyable atmosphere for their conversations.
Exciting Developments with Wahoo
The hosts talk about a budding potential partnership with a treadmill company, Wahoo, expressing enthusiasm about its innovative features and potential discount offerings. They share a story about how the company even addressed a receipt to the hosts’ dog, Addy, which they find endearing and indicative of the company culture. This discussion highlights the importance of building authentic relationships when collaborating with brands in their shared journey. It teases the audience about exciting changes ahead regarding treadmill-based content, promising further updates.
Upcoming Video Series Announcement
The speakers announce their upcoming video series titled 'The Road to Western States,' set to release on YouTube soon. They underline the intense and rigorous training involved in preparing for the Western States race, with a focus on showcasing not just the physical challenges but also emotional growth and experiences. The series promises to be both entertaining and insightful, as follows their everyday struggles alongside peak performance training. This production allows the hosts to present their training philosophies creatively, merging authenticity with a compelling narrative.
Understanding Nutritional Science and Low-Carb Diets
A significant segment of the podcast dives into discussions about a recent study on low-carb diets and their effects on endurance performance, revealing nuanced opinions about nutritional science. They argue that while low-carb diets are often marketed, they can be detrimental to overall performance and health, especially in women. The conversation emphasizes the need for athletes to fuel properly to sustain performance levels, maintaining focus on the importance of carbohydrates for long-distance training. They provide anecdotal evidence for the benefits of high-carb fueling through their own experiences.
The Beauty of Vulnerability in Performance
Throughout the episode, the hosts communicate the value of vulnerability, especially as it relates to performance and personal growth. They mention how acknowledging fears and experiences can bolster resilience in training and racing. They encourage each other and their listeners to embrace life's ups and downs and view challenges as opportunities for growth. This outlook underlines the importance of mental health in athletic pursuits, creating a supportive dialogue around navigating performance pressures.
On Parenting and its Transformative Impact
The discussion covers aspects of parenting, particularly the transformative experience it brings to one's life. The hosts reflect on their individual journeys of becoming parents and how it reshapes their priorities and outlook. They express that parenting has opened new pathways for personal growth, highlighting a unique bond that develops while nurturing children. The candidness about the challenges they face, such as sleep deprivation, augments the relatable nature of their conversation.
Celebrating Progress in Journey towards Goals
A listener shares their impressive progress towards training goals, including improvements in mileage and speed workouts. They celebrate newfound confidence and the motivational aspects of pushing through fears regarding performance. The hosts uplift the listener’s achievements, emphasizing that meaningful progress is attainable with dedication and the right mindset. This serves as an inspiring reminder to all athletes that perseverance in training pays off, challenging preconceived limits along the way.
Navigating Heat Training and Adaptations
The podcast also dives into the complexities of heat training, differentiating between active and passive methods, and discussing their benefits. The speakers present insightful methods for incorporating heat training into regular routines, validating its importance for performance in warm climates. They emphasize that even short sessions of heat exposure can yield positive adaptations, encouraging listeners to incorporate such sessions into their fitness regimens. This part of the conversation reinforces the theme of growth through varied training approaches.
This episode was so fun, and it wasn’t just the cinnamon rolls we used for carb research. The main topic was a new study that took a cool design and extended the conclusions beyond their reach, theorizing that athletes should reconsider high-carb approaches for peak performance. We outline where we think the conclusions missed the mark. It makes us uncomfortable to disagree in this way, but we think it’s important for the health and performance of all athletes.
Next, we dove back into our comfort zone with a “No Secrets” Q+A on the best topics! Other topics: the Road To Western States video series getting a green-light for a full season, Megan’s first bike workout back, music during runs and races, how to structure the Trial of Miles, fear before big events, monitoring and improving bone density, and our theories on heat training!
And the Pain Cave Party playlist is here to give you some motivation for your winter training! Listen, and remember the wise words: “You know, technically / I'm not even really supposed to be here right now / So F it / Might as well make the most of it.”
