Science Of Ultra

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SOUP is taking a break for the summer, and will be back in September 2021.

Hillary Allen, aka Hillygoat, is one of the top ultra- and sky-runners in the world. We talk about her views of life and running, what's important, and how to stay competitive while embracing whatever life brings. Her near-death accident during the 2017 Tromsø Skyrace, and her recovery are chronicled in her book Out & Back: A Runner’s Story of Survival and Recovery Against All Odds Her website: https://hillaryallen.com/ Show page: https://scienceofultra.com/podcasts/149

Explore the critical balance of training intensities for optimal endurance success. Discover the effectiveness of a pyramidal training approach over myths like polarized training. Learn how elite and amateur athletes differ in their intensity distribution, with a focus on maintaining glycogen levels. Prioritizing easy to moderate intensities can lead to better performance. Dive into the science behind smart training strategies!

Rebroadcast part 2 of 2 - Two of the living legends of performance hydration bring everything you could want to know about hydration for endurance athletes. This episode is all about application of knowledge in the context of ultras.

Rebroadcast part 1 of 2 - Sam Cheuvront, PhD & Robert Kenefick, PhD, two of the living legends of performance hydration, bring everything you could want to know about hydration for endurance athletes starting with the basics in this episode.

Herman Pontzer, an Associate Professor at Duke University and author of "Burn: The New Science of Human Metabolism," shares groundbreaking insights into human metabolism. He debunks myths about energy expenditure and discusses how our evolutionary past shapes modern health. Key topics include the limits of exercise and metabolism, the impact of social dynamics on metabolic health, and the biological complexities of weight loss. His research challenges conventional beliefs, paving the way for a deeper understanding of energy balance in contemporary life.

[Rebroadcast] Our goal is never to get good at suffering. Our goal is to suffer less under the same conditions, not to make running easier but to run with greater ease.

Keith Baar, a researcher specializing in connective tissue and muscle function, discusses the role of connective tissue in transmitting force from muscle, challenges common misconceptions about muscle contraction, explores different ways muscles function during running, emphasizes the importance of athlete health for optimal performance, and discusses strength exercises and plyometrics in athlete training routine.

Kathryn Ackerman, MD, MPH is a sports medicine physician, Associate Professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, medical director of the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Associate Director of the sports endocrine research lab at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a team physician for USA Rowing. Dr. Ackerman is, herself, a former national team rower. Twitter: @DrKateAckerman https://twitter.com/DrKateAckerman Female Athlete Conference: https://www.femaleathleteconference.com​ https://scienceofultra.com/podcasts/142