Some Work, All Play 266. Wild Results in Speed Endurance Studies, How to Use Bloodwork, On's Trail Supershoe, Tour de France Thoughts, and Strength Work!
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Jul 8, 2025 Explore groundbreaking findings in speed endurance training that promise rapid athletic progress. Learn why bloodwork is crucial for every athlete. Hear insights on On's innovative trail supershoe and its impact on shoe design. Delve into unusual studies on birth ratios among elite athletes and discuss the connection between strength training and aging runners. Plus, get tips for navigating the challenges of performance nutrition and the psychology of cycling at events like the Tour de France. It's an exciting mix of science, strategy, and personal stories!
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Megan's Bloodwork and IUD Story
- Megan Roche shared how heavy bleeding from an IUD placement postpartum caused low hemoglobin and fatigue.
- She trusted her body and removed the IUD, which improved her blood levels and training response.
Do Speed Endurance Training Regularly
- Incorporate speed endurance training like 20-30 second intervals 2-3 times weekly for 4-6 weeks.
- This boosts running economy and performance in many sports, even long endurance events.
Endurance Training Affects Birth Ratios
- Endurance athletes tend to have a lower male-to-female birth ratio compared to power athletes.
- Maternal stress and training volume may influence offspring sex ratios via evolutionary adaptations.
