Some Work, All Play

We mental karate chopped some thoughts before talking about finding your why (and what being a kid has to do with it), the difficulties of science (and how that supports inclusion in sports), and the Leadville 100 (the prophecy!). Plus lots of other things! Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

We brought some wedding anniversary barnacle swag to talk about five ideas that apply to both running and sex, holding running speed for longer distances, empowering navigation skills, eating entire pizzas, and a special listener corner to end the episode. Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

We brought some Big Wet Food Energy to talk about race fueling, why it's good to have some imbalances, Molly Freaking Seidel, uphill form, the menstrual cycle and recovery, and fear of death. It's a big one! Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

We really felt ourselves while talking about fun stories from the 2021 Olympics! (1) Love our bodies; (2) Build the engine; (3) Be an enthusiasm junkie; (4) Elevate friendship alongside competition; (5) Inclusion is the default; (6) Go apes--t for someone; (7) Mental health is health; (8) DUENDE. There's a ninth one in there, but counting is hard. Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

We drank the whole pot of coffee before talking about why weekly miles can be a weak proxy for training stress, what it means to shoot your shot in life, and answering a question about... mortality. We love our listeners. Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

We landed like Avengers to talk about the recovery science that has changed our relationship with alcohol, how sex affects athletic performance, and the power of wary optimism. Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

We went full SWAG GOLDFISH to talk about lessons for adventures, believing in your creative ability, and why aerobic development can involve very easy training (but requires that you also develop your top-end speed/output). Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/SWAP

We channeled Khia's "My Neck, My Back" diagnostic approach to talk about maintaining hope in moments of athletic uncertainty (and Megan's health journey) and why the THC ban hurts athletes. Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

We rallied from low WHOOP recovery scores to talk about everything we saw and learned at the 2021 Western States 100. Good days are always earned, but bad days can be unlucky. Give your body a chance. And we're in this together. Plus lots more! Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

Reflections on the podcast's one-year anniversary and impact. Inspiring stories from Olympic trials. Discussing doping in sports and the use of sunscreen in baseball. Exploring the stress and dilemmas faced by MLB pitchers. Examining the effects of castrated boar meat. Mistaken porporino orders and the responsibility of coaches in the doping system.