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The Run Smarter Podcast

Latest Research: Superior Interval Training / Dark Chocolate / Turmeric for Runners

Jan 26, 2025
36:57

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Welcome to the Run Smarter Podcast, where we decipher the latest running research to help you train smarter and achieve your running goals. In todayโ€™s episode, Brodie dives into cutting-edge studies released this month, breaking them down into actionable takeaways for runners. From optimizing your interval training to uncovering the surprising benefits of dark chocolate and curcumin, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights. Plus, discover how you can gain access to hundreds of research papers and the new Run Smarter AI Assistant to level up your running IQ.

What Youโ€™ll Learn in This Episode:

  1. Interval Training for VO2 Max Improvements:
    • Short intervals vs. long intervalsโ€”whatโ€™s more effective for improving VO2 max and heart rate zones?
    • Key takeaways for structuring your interval sessions.
  2. Dark Chocolate for Endurance Runners:
    • How 50g of dark chocolate daily can improve arterial flexibility, reduce blood pressure, and enhance recovery.
    • Why these benefits are even more pronounced for runners over 40.
  3. Curcumin and Running Performance:
    • The effects of curcumin supplementation on inflammation, brain function, and overall performance.
    • Does curcumin live up to the hype for endurance athletes?

For MORE Run Smarter Resources ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ“š
- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses ๐Ÿฉน๐ŸŽ“
- The Run Smarter Book ๐Ÿ“–
- Access to Research Papers ๐Ÿ“„๐Ÿ”
- & Ways to Work with Brodie ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‘Ÿ
๐Ÿ‘‰ CLICK HERE! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ

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