240. Why High Carb is for Almost Everyone, Improving Zone 2, Wild Study on Easy Training, Honest Western States 100 Thoughts, and a Wahoo Run Treadmill Review!
Jan 7, 2025
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The hosts celebrate a memorable social media shout-out from running legend Kilian Jornet. They dive into a groundbreaking study on training strategies that could speed up marathon times, share their thoughts on high-carb fueling, and explore the importance of heart rate training. Humorously contrasting their parenting experiences with athleticism, they also review the Wahoo Run Treadmill and discuss the quirky beer mile challenge. Listeners are treated to insights on cross-training and innovative breakfast ideas like savory oatmeal!
The speakers celebrate their recent milestone of transitioning to parenthood, highlighting teamwork and shared responsibilities in managing family life.
They humorously discuss the physical and emotional aspects of breastfeeding, revealing its role in nurturing bonds between mother and child.
An analysis of heart rate training emphasizes the importance of maintaining different intensity levels for optimizing running performance.
The episode explores the value of cross-training in enhancing athletic potential and minimizing injury risks through diversified workouts.
The speakers advocate for an abundance mindset focused on kindness and gratitude, celebrating connections with listeners and the broader community.
Deep dives
Adjusting to Parenthood
The transition to parenthood involved excitement and logistical challenges for the speakers, who are joyously managing their new roles with a ten-day-old and a toddler. They emphasize the importance of teamwork, as they now have designated watchers for their children while they find time for their individual pursuits. The speakers adopt a 'man-on-man' defense strategy to ensure that each child gets the attention they need, reminiscing the balance of care between their son Leo and newborn Ollie. Throughout this adjustment, they express gratitude for moments of stillness, revealing the joys amidst the chaos as they embrace their evolving family dynamic.
Breastfeeding Insights
As the speakers discuss the experience of breastfeeding, they highlight the humorous side of the slow but committed feeding sessions that their newborn Ollie requires. They reflect on how breastfeeding becomes a period of relaxation for the mother as she sits for long stretches, joking about the comparisons to recovery boots. The conversation illustrates not only the physical demand of breastfeeding but also the emotional bonding that takes place during these moments. It reveals a relatable mix of challenges and comforting experiences that come with nurturing a newborn.
Adventures in Training
Amidst the chaos of family life, the speakers excitedly outline their training plans and discussions regarding effective strategies for running and performance upgrades. They dive into topics ranging from heart rate training zones to nutrition practices for maximizing performance, showcasing their shared enthusiasm for athletics. As postpartum recovery begins for one speaker, they emphasize the importance of structured training regimes and calculated efforts to support performance goals. Their camaraderie shines through as they share insights on balancing life responsibilities with athletic ambitions.
Killian Jornet and Inspirational Figures
Reflecting on influential athletes, the speakers discuss their admiration for Killian Jornet and the lessons learned from his career, particularly regarding adaptability and evolution in sports. The nostalgia prompted by watching the documentary 'Unbreakable' draws them into a discussion about the changes in training and fueling over the years, showcasing how the sport has transformed. They underline the significance of remaining open-minded and willing to innovate as a means of long-term success in athletics. This introspection culminates in a shared appreciation for the legacy of figures like Jornet, while also inspiring their journey forward.
Heart Rate Training Research
In a thought-provoking segment, the speakers dive into a newly revealed study analyzing heart rate training and its effects on performance across a vast sample of runners. They emphasize the importance of training intensity levels and how different heart rate zones contribute to overall fitness and marathon success. By correlating data across various training zones, they uncover the significance of easy running and its role in enhancing performance, challenging the common beliefs regarding high-intensity training. This exploration into exercise science serves as a reminder of the details that comprise effective training strategies.
Cross-Training and Its Importance
The conversation moves toward the applicability of cross-training in enhancing running performance, illustrating how different modalities can support overall athleticism. The speakers emphasize the necessity of pushing physical limits through diverse workouts and maintaining heart rate zones, regardless of the modality being used. They reveal insights about the relationship between cycling and running, and how consistent cross-training can unlock greater potential while minimizing risk for injury. This emphasis on versatility in training encourages athletes to find balance and adapt their routines for better outcomes.
Thoughts on Beer and GI Training
As the speakers tackle the topic of GI training, they humorously contemplate the idea of conducting a beer mile, sparking a revelation about its potential as an unconventional training tool. They discuss the balance of consumption during racing and the critical practice of avoiding vomiting as a marker of success. This light-hearted exploration highlights the eccentricity of endurance sports and encourages athletes to think creatively about their training approaches. While acknowledging the challenges of alcohol on performance, they entertain the intriguing idea of using beer as part of their GI training discussions.
Intention and Mindset
Reflecting on self-improvement and personal growth, the speakers share the significance of intentional practice in their daily routines and interactions with others. They highlight the powerful impact of how individuals can shape their mindset and behaviors through kindness and positivity. The conversation encourages listeners to adopt an abundance mindset, focusing on celebrating achievements and creating uplifting environments. By fostering such an outlook, they emphasize the transformative nature of kindness and its ripple effect on relationships and community.
Gratitude and Connections
The speakers draw attention to gratitude, acknowledging the profound connections felt with listeners, family, and friends as they navigate their journeys. They celebrate their impact on others and encourage interactions that uplift rather than diminish. This closing segment reinforces values of empathy, love, and community, ultimately serving as a powerful reminder to cherish relationships and encourage positivity. Their reflections intertwine personal milestones with shared experiences, invoking a collective sense of hope and motivation for the future.
The best moment of our lives happened last week. It's not the baby. It's a social media mention from the GOAT Kilian Jornet. And we brought that celebration energy to this awesome episode!
The main study was on the types of training that leads to faster marathon times, looking at 150,000 datapoints. With findings that overlap with other studies, we can start to outline the most direct way to make running faster (and more fun).
The remainder of the episode was in our classic "No Secrets" Q+A style! Topics: what makes David think that he can compete for the win at Western States, our initial review of the Wahoo Run Treadmill, whether high carb fueling is for everyone (hint: yes, mostly), whether VERY high carb approaches might be the next frontier (hint: we hope not), improving Zone 2, heart rate zones in cross training, incorporating cross training for the first time, structuring recovery intervals on strides, our thoughts on SWAP Media expansion, the beer 2-mile record, and a beautiful Listener Corner message.
We're calling this the "You Brought It On Yourself" episode. Listen for a hilariously honest call-out near the end. We love you all! HUZZAH!
Always bringing it on ourselves,
-Megan and David
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