IMO #23 - The Bicarb Experiment, Jim Walmsley's Season Long Break, Strength Work & Cramping, Workouts of the Week and more

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In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt shares his latest experiences while temporarily based in Tucson, Arizona. He discusses training sessions, his recent Houston Marathon, and preparation for the upcoming Osaka Marathon. Matt also dives deep into trying bicarb supplements for the first time and answers numerous listener questions about their effects, along with other training-related inquiries. Additionally, he provides innovative workout suggestions for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon runners. Listener emails cover a range of topics, such as heavy weight training for cramp prevention, the impact of weight loss on marathon performance, advanced warm-up routines, and balancing training for both trail running and road marathons.

Topics:
00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast
00:49 Training Updates and Marathon Insights
01:15 Bicarb Experiment and Workout Reflections
04:08 Listener Questions and Globe Runners Experience
08:26 More Listener Questions and Nutrition Insights
22:46 The Importance of Rest and Recovery
28:58 The Importance of Maintaining Weight During Breaks
29:29 Hiking Adventures in Boulder
30:24 Returning to Running After a Break
31:30 Training Insights and Future Plans
34:20 Workouts of the Week
44:35 Listener Questions and Advice
59:48 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events

WORKOUTS OF THE WEEK:

5/10k: 4 x 2k - 2k Threshold, 2k 100m/100m on/float, 2km threshold, 2km 100m/100m on/float

HM: 14.4k (9mi): 1600m/1600m, 1400m/1400m, 1200m/1200m, 1k on / 1k float, 800m on/800m float, etc down to 200m.

M: 8 miles/13k steady - 3 x Mile @ 5k (3min rest)