199. Jasmin's Astonishing Barkley Marathons, Crown King 50k Lessons, Squats, Downhill Training, and Power Glutes!
Mar 26, 2024
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Jasmin Paris, the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons, discusses her incredible achievement. Topics include Marathons challenges, Crown King Scramble 50k race, strength training, downhill running, hot water immersion study, time-restricted eating risks, NSAIDs impact on performance, and the importance of powerful glutes.
Lessons from Crown King Scramble reflect resilience in overcoming setbacks.
Focus on individual fitness levels for racing success over strategic approaches.
Racing with intuitive instinct rather than heart rate constraints enhances competitiveness.
Podcast highlights personal growth through competition dynamics and pushing boundaries.
Deep dives
Fitness Levels and Race Strategy
The race highlighted the importance of fitness levels as the main determinant of performance. The narrator shared experiences about leveraging superior fitness to compete effectively. The goal was to make it a fitness race rather than a strategic one, emphasizing the importance of optimizing individual fitness for racing success.
Heart Rate Monitoring and Racing Decision-Making
The narrator initially monitored heart rate for pacing but later focused on racing instinctively without heart rate constraints. The decision was driven by the desire to push boundaries and race based on internal cues rather than heart rate data. This approach allowed for a more intuitive and competitive mindset during the race.
Celebration of Racing and Fitness Test in Uphill Races
Approaching the race as a celebration was a central theme, emphasizing the joy of competition and personal achievement. Net uphill races were seen as effective fitness tests, evaluating running economy and overall performance. The elevation shifts and challenging terrains in the race provided a unique opportunity to assess and improve fitness levels.
Personal Growth and Competition Dynamics
The podcast episode highlighted personal growth through competition dynamics. The narrator shared experiences of racing against impressive athletes and the dynamics of pushing personal boundaries. Witnessing and being part of remarkable achievements in the race underscored the essence of fitness evaluation and competition at a high level.
Gluteus Monitors Needed
We need a device that can give feedback on glute engagement to power up hills or push for PRs.
Massage Guns' Caution
Using massage guns without care may lead to inadvertently exacerbating injuries like stress fractures.
Strong Butts Vital
Andy Reid highlights the significance of strong glutes for athletic performance, emphasizing the importance of not losing them.
Pacing with Fast Facts
Listening to the Swap podcast can feel like speed work intervals, requiring adjustment but offering informative and enjoyable training.
Hilarious and Engaging
The Swap podcast provides laughter and amusement, earning a spot among content like Rich Roll's show, showcasing its broad appeal and unique charm.
We rode the inspiration wave from witnessing history for this great episode! The main topic was on the mind-boggling finish from Jasmin Paris at the Barkley Marathons. She is the first woman to finish the race, and we think it will go down as one of the most impressive endurance achievements ever. We break down why that is, and we proceed to eat some crow based on past statements about the race that she proved wrong. Jasmin dares us all to dream bigger.
We also had a blast breaking down our races at the Crown King Scramble 50k! If you have listened for a while, you have heard Megan go through the lowest lows, wondering if she'd ever get back where she was. Well...the queen is back! She ran the 2nd fastest time in the race's 32-year history, and we break down some fun lessons and stories from the journey.
And this one was packed full of cool topics! Other topics: discussing Barkley and how our thoughts on it have changed, the best pre-race dinner, crying at a country music video, racing with heart rate data, our evolving thoughts on strength work, why we are loving the squat rack, why the podcast may be sabotaging David's chances of winning big races, how it's not all about training miles, improving downhills in training, a new hot water immersion study, our skeptical thoughts on new science connecting time-restricted eating with cardiovascular risk, a study on NSAIDs and performance, social media research and how that may relate to Strava, the importance of powerful butts, and hot takes.
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