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Feb 8, 2022 • 1h 27min

Episode 14: Diversity, Running as a Platform for Bigger Issues, and How to Get Uncomfortable with Richard Issa

This is our 3rd episode in our Strava Series where we interview Richard Issa, the leader of the Issa Run club in Philadelphia who uses his platform to increase the diversity of the running crew in Philadelphia and stand for social and political issues. This interview has some explicit language during the interview.   Issa Run Club March: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a32769992/philadelphia-issa-run-crew-kneels-in-intersection-black-lives-matter/ Strava Segment Story on Hillary: https://blog.strava.com/galleries/segment-stories-hillary-allen/ Lack of Diversity in Trail Running: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/training-advice/trail/diversity-inclusivity-and-the-need-for-change-in-trail-running/ Strava Subscription only $4.99/month: https://www.strava.com/subscribe  Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q
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Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 8min

Episode 13: US Women’s Running Records, and the mental struggles of injury and self-identity in sport

Strava subscription: https://www.strava.com/subscribe    Usa women’s records at Houston: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/19/sports/keira-damato-sara-hall-american-marathon-record.amp.html?referringSource=articleShare   OURA ring: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q   Strava Story: Green Mtn. Featuring Hillary Allen- https://blog.strava.com/galleries/segment-stories-hillary-allen/
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Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 22min

Episode 12: Contract season, pay discrepancy in female sport, U of O update, and how to monitor your training and use metrics for good.

U of O coaching update:  https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2021/12/oregon-ducks-athletic-programs-no-longer-can-monitor-athletes-weight-body-fat-percentage.html   2017 iRunFar study on trail running pay:  https://www.irunfar.com/womens-versus-mens-pay-in-trail-and-ultrarunning   Strava Subscription: https://www.strava.com/subscribe   Oura ring! https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q
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Dec 28, 2021 • 1h 10min

Episode 11: How to set big and scary goals, train with both a long term and short term mindset, and race tactfully

Goals improve labor market and life satisfaction: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167268121002468   Dr. Seiler Research Study for Female and Male Athletes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOafkfAqc-myGhL9CISVi7zaPMn2Q4ANwzxpJCYfXnVUYbUg/viewform
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Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 25min

Episode 10: Olympic Marathon Standards, Body Image and Fueling in Male Sport with Logan Williams

Olympic Marathon Standards Overview: https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a38425962/usatf-announces-tougher-olympic-marathon-trials-standards-for-2024/   Male and Female Athlete Triad Comparisons: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Fredericson/publication/322369236_Parallels_with_the_Female_Athlete_Triad_in_Male_Athletes/links/5a565f39a6fdcc30f86d52a6/Parallels-with-the-Female-Athlete-Triad-in-Male-Athletes.pdf   Exercise Dependance and eating disorders in male athletes:  https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/bmjosem/5/1/e000439.full.pdf
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Nov 30, 2021 • 1h 17min

Episode 9: Madeira Island Ultra Trail recap, racing mindset, and trail etiquette

Andrew Dole, a professional chef specializing in nutrition for endurance sports, shares his insights on the challenges of ultra-trail racing. He discusses the psychological aspects of preparing for events like the Madeira Island Ultra Trail, emphasizing the importance of strategy and community support. Dole also highlights trail etiquette, especially in the context of increased trail usage post-pandemic, urging respect and communication among all users. The conversation captures the thrill of racing and the camaraderie that comes with the ultra-running experience.
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Nov 16, 2021 • 1h 28min

Episode 8: The importance of rest and recovery and how to embrace the off-season

Molly Seidel interview: https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/page/Going-September252020/how-olympic-marathoner-molly-seidel-found-way-run-again   UTMB announces new world series: https://utmb.world/news/7-new-events   Off season does not change performance metrics : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4306788/   Pam Smith advice on recovery: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/trail-tips-training/post-race-recovery   Fact or Fiction: Time off from running: https://www.irunfar.com/running-on-science-fact-or-fiction   Time off impacts on VO2 max:  https://www.runnersconnect.net/losing-running-fitness/
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Nov 2, 2021 • 1h 39min

Episode 7: Collegiate programs, energy deficiency, bone injuries, and fueling for performance

U of Oregon Article:  https://www.oregonlive.com/trackandfield/2021/10/women-athletes-allege-body-shaming-within-oregon-ducks-track-and-field-program.html   Body composition of elite athletes: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/036354658301100604?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&   Overtraining or Relative energy deficiency? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34181189/   Athlete triad in female and male ultrarunners https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34232162/   Position stance and overview of RED-S:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7146210/
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Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 17min

Episode 6- Coaching, puberty, body image, and planning for long term success

Ultrarunners “rescued” from 50 mile race:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/utah-runners-rescued-snowstorm-ultra-marathon/ Coaching through different years of development, usa tennis: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/Improve-Your-Game/Sport-Science/114686_Growth__Development_Coaching_Through_the_Phases_of_Growth_and_Development/   Canadian youth development pipeline: https://sportforlife.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/LTADPamphlet_EN_web.pdf  Strategies to combat body image issues in girls https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029221001357?via%3Dihub Rachel pohl instagram   
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Oct 5, 2021 • 1h 11min

Episode 5: UTMB bans NSAIDs, Drug testing in trail running, the Quartz Program, and health risks in the sport of ultra running

UTMB Drug Testing Update PR: https://www.endurancesportswire.com/results-of-the-utmb-mont-blanc-2021-health-policy/   Quartz program: https://www.quartzprogram.org/quartz-event-of-quartz-program/   Negative impacts of ultrarunning: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01561-3

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