

185 - The Mental Health of Endurance Athletes
5 snips Aug 23, 2023
The hosts discuss mental health in endurance athletes, including eating disorders and exercise addiction. They share personal strategies for dealing with sleep issues and reflect on the meaning of running. The chapter explores the ethics of performance-enhancing drugs and the importance of referencing research. They also speculate on athletes' attitudes towards aging and make a playful bet.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Handling Sleep Deprivation in Parenting with Divide and Conquer Strategy
01:47 • 3min
Navigating Life Changes and Mastering Change
04:25 • 2min
Mental Health Challenges in Ultra Endurance Runners
06:43 • 25min
The Meaning of Running
31:22 • 10min
The Nuance of Endurance Training and the Ethical Implications of TRT in Sports
41:18 • 8min
Referencing Research on Skeletal Muscle Health and Speculating on Endurance Athletes' Attitudes
49:24 • 3min