Some Work, All Play

We yelled "HUZZAH!" at the top of all the hills before talking about the nuances of interval recovery approaches, our differing approaches to BUSINESS, offseason yoga, what athletes need to know about the omicron variant, the difficulties of observational studies, and a new study on the menstrual cycle and performance. What a year! We appreciate you all so much, thank you for being on this journey with us. HAPPY NEW YEAR! WOOHOO! Huzzah! WHOOP promo code for 15% off all memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap Figure 2 referenced in episode: https://tinyurl.com/figure2menstrualcycle

We got bib numbers to the 2021 Tour De No Pants before talking about the physiological importance of practicing playfulness in training, an update on the journey with family planning (we are at the fun part!), why walking is trail running, and key principles for thinking about training heading into 2022 (particularly with the distribution of intensity). Science is sometimes sexy metaphorically, and on this episode it's also sexy literally. Happy holidays everyone, we appreciate you all so much! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off all memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

We got our GRUMP SUITS on before talking about long run distances, heart-friendly fun activities (you too can be the naked person in the gym locker room), death anxiety and the power of living boldly, passion, and a hopeful health update. HEART SWAG ACTIVATE. We have gotten so much joy and strength from your messages and support! THANK YOU! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off all memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

We had some life-affirming hospital chicken tenders before talking about the new Olympic Trials standards, sports supplements guidelines and science, and Megan's health journey and diagnosis (WE GOT THIS! Eventually!). We love this community so much, thank you for everything. The biggest heart love going your way! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off all memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

Sexy Science Corner! We dig deep on the studies and training theory of uphill and downhill running to draw some conclusions for how athletes can support long-term growth on all terrain. The big question: what is the best training approach to improve all-around running ability, including on steeps? We call it "the climbing paradox"--focus excessively on steep ups and downs at the expense of well-rounded training, and eventually an athlete may get a bit slower at everything. The rationale gets at some fascinating questions about physiology and what contributes to long-term growth for all runners. As you'll hear, it has been a VISION QUEST of a week. Thank you so much for your love and support in this time, and always. We appreciate you all! WOOHOO! Subscribe to Trail Runner Magazine here: trailrunnermag.com/outsideplus 3-Minute Mountain Legs: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/strength-training-training/3-minute-mountain-legs 8-Minute Speed Legs: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/strength-training-training/8-minute-speed-legs Weekly Strength Work Cheat Sheet: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/strength-training-training/all-in-one-strength-work-cheat-sheet WHOOP promo code for 15% off all memberships: SWAP

We got ACTIVATED by matcha lattes before talking about the cool science of periodization of training cycles, the IOC's new framework for inclusion, the science of supershoes (and which ones are best), competition blinders, understanding pain/discomfort, and supporting confidence in kids and adults. We appreciate you all so much! THANK YOU! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off all memberships: SWAP

We practiced our OOPS-AND-RALLY before talking about weekly training structure, stacking up itty bitty bricks in a really big wall, side pees, the great science of massage tools, fart buoyancy, the best shoes we have ever worn (and getting scammed trying to buy them), and building confidence by embracing vulnerability. We appreciate you all so much! THANK YOU! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off all memberships: SWAP

Explore the intriguing link between overtraining and underfueling in athletes, shedding light on the impact of proper fueling for optimal training adaptation. Delve into the complexities of diagnosing overtraining and RED-S, while emphasizing the importance of balancing energy availability for peak athletic performance and overall well-being.

We embraced bodily fluid gratitude before talking about the nitty gritty of shoe sponsorships, why fueling is helpful even in short events, aging as an athlete (and how that process is relevant for everyone), The Dipsea Race, caring about competition, and our appreciation of Goober the Clown. We appreciate you all so much! THANK YOU! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off all memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

We practiced recipes for the Some Work, All Pizza cookbook (dog treats for humans?) before talking about extending peak performance over an athletic career, rest days, the relevance of exercise addiction principles for all athletes, embracing imperfection, and how different types of heat training may improve year-round performance. We appreciate you all so much! THANK YOU! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off all memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap