Some Work, All Play

In this episode, the podcast explores the emerging science of post-exercise ketone supplementation, with implications for performance. They also discuss bone density and how training and nutrition can improve outcomes. Other interesting topics include technology updates on shoes and shirts, protein synthesis based on protein sources, and eating disorder recovery.

We brought some big-time gratitude to this supersized Thanksgiving episode! The main topic was a new study looking at how fueling during training impacts next-day performance and protein degradation. We are seeing a new world order in eating and training! We also present some contrasting perspectives from prominent coaches, trying to discern between data and anecdotes, highlighting where there is nuance. The future is here. The future is TASTY. And sometimes the future will be STICKY. With many listeners traveling for Thanksgiving, we figured it would be a good time to do our longest episode ever, full of our favorite discussions. Topics: methods to improve running cadence, training with music, winter gear and staying warm, a profound listener message on their fueling journey, a ballad for the thick hogs, the Western States lottery's exponential growth, an NCAA Cross Country Champs recap, Parker Valby's low volume running plan, the great Between Two Pines podcast, UTMB Whistler follow-up, our thoughts on Sam Altman's ouster from OpenAI, concerns about a SWAP podcast curse, Strava as a dating app, some of the science on sodium bicarbonate supplementation, worries about doping using worm blood (seriously), and hot takes. We hope this episode is like your Thanksgiving celebration: wet and covered in gravy. For a weekly bonus episode (and bi-weekly newsletter, plus merch), make sure you're subscribed to our Patreon. We love you all! HUZZAH! Support the podcast: patreon.com/swap Try Athletic Greens: drinkAG1.com/swap Buy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/ (code "SWAP") Precision Hydration discount link: https://visit.pfandh.com/swap

This podcast covers a range of interesting topics including strength training reversing the aging process, the controversy surrounding the UTMB race, a new American record at 50 miles, retirement from running, and the benefits of creatine supplementation for vegetarian and vegan athletes. The hosts also discuss income disparity, the impact of inspiring stories in sport, and the power of runners to spread love and light. The conversation ends with lighthearted topics like Christmas music and spreading positivity in a negative world.

The podcast covers various interesting topics including the carbohydrate revolution in endurance sports, coaching reflections from the NFL, an inspiring story from the US Trail Half Marathon Championships, a study on timing iron intake, the New York City Marathon, and hot takes. They also discuss the impact of high carbohydrate intake on performance, revolutionizing carb intake with new nutrition brands, the benefits of precision hydration, sustainable coaching, and the challenges faced by athletes.

The podcast covers UTMB's controversial race announcement, training intensity distribution, heat training through Halloween costumes, biases, and the need for the running community to reject unrestrained growth in endurance sports.

In this episode, they discuss the role of caffeine as a performance enhancer and the potential benefits of ketone supplementation. They also cover topics such as shoe wear science, pre-run fueling strategies, and the impact of stress on health. The hosts share their race experiences, reflect on pacing strategies, and provide insights on continuous lactate monitoring. The episode concludes with discussions on endurance news, life beefy, and the influence of toxic coaching.

Exploring the link between hemoglobin and VO2 max for performance optimization, Zone 1 training insights, energy availability, prototype shoes concerns, watch metrics analysis, and funny Chick-Fil-A anecdotes. Plus, stories of baseball inspiration, self-belief support tips, and discussion on coaches' running need.

We brought some A+ brain energy and some C+ heart efficiency to this awesome episode! The main topics involved the extremely eventful weeks in the running world. On the joyous side, the Chicago Marathon was a race for the history books, with a new world record and blazing fast times from US runners. We celebrate the incredible Molly Seidel, plus talk about body image, fueling, rest days, training volume, and more. On the less joyous side, we discuss a controversy from a brand's social media post about the Boston Marathon. You know the one. And if you don't, get ready for a wild ride into the intersection of marketing, social media, and unintended consequences. We break it down, challenge each other, and hopefully come to a loving conclusion... After Megan was 100% right, of course. And this episode was jam-packed with a mix of both important and irreverent discussions! Topics: last week's heart health setback, our hope for the future, training partners, protein intake, starting strength work, the cancellation of the Twin Cities Marathon due to heat and what that means for the future, abnormal heart rate responses, how to manage inflammation, and a listener corner email that will BLOW YOUR MIND. For a weekly bonus episode (and bi-weekly newsletter), make sure you're subscribed to our Patreon. We love you all! HUZZAH! Support the podcast: patreon.com/swap Try Athletic Greens: drinkAG1.com/swap Buy Janji's amazing gear: janji.com (code "SWAP")

On this episode, the guests discuss exciting coaching theories, heart rate data, and review running shoes. They also cover topics like the FURTHER project, at-home recommendations, stress-induced heart rate responses, and the use of AI in athletics. Stay tuned for a heartwarming listener email at the end!

The vibes were STRONG in this episode, even though the ankles were WEAK. It started off with a fun recap of the Grindstone 100k. What happens when an entire season is built around a goal, but it all ends in some delicious failure? Setbacks can be good for the soul, in moderation. In that way, they're kinda like bacon. Even more joyous than that was a full breakdown of Jim Walmsley's UTMB training, distilling some lessons from last week's interview. He gave us so many good nuggets, from weekly mileage to workout structure to season distribution, and we savor those tasty, tasty nuggets. Now we just need to convince Jim to let us co-write "The Walmsley Method." All-in-all, this might have been the most fun we have ever had recording an episode! Other topics: the best sports story of the year, why we want to be like cyclist Sepp Kuss, a new study on training intensity in top cyclists, the $500 shoes from Adidas that were just used to set the road marathon world record, why that record makes us feel a bit queasy (with some unexpected tangents about economic theory), thoughts on caffeine intake via a new study on sleep impacts, and hot takes. For a weekly bonus episode (and bi-weekly newsletter), make sure you're subscribed to our Patreon. We love you all! HUZZAH! Support the podcast: patreon.com/swap Try Athletic Greens: drinkAG1.com/swap Buy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/ (code "SWAP") Precision Hydration discount link: https://visit.pfandh.com/swap