IMO #24 - More Bicarb Learnings, Arizona Running Experience, Shelby Houlihan Documentary, Losing Weight During High Mileage and more

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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, the host discusses his recent travel and health experiences, including fasting and enduring a calorie deficit. The episode delves into the benefits and potential drawbacks of resting periods for elite marathon runners, using specific examples from his decades-long running career. The host also explores the controversial comeback of Shelby Houlihan in competitive running, touching on broader themes of doping, rehabilitation, and the ethics of lifetime bans. Listener questions are addressed on topics like utilizing effort-based training in hilly terrain, introducing fatigue miles for 5k and 10k training, and optimizing sodium bicarbonate usage for performance enhancement. The host further discusses the merits of using treadmills for training and finds alternatives to maintain fitness while taking breaks from running. The episode concludes with cautionary advice about political repercussions for public stances and a preview of upcoming plans and episodes.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Update
01:00 Training Insights and Rest Periods
01:42 Voluntary Recovery and Injury Prevention
02:48 Bicarb Experiment and Listener Feedback
06:26 Shelby Houlihan Doping Controversy
19:36 Cancel Culture and Public Figures
23:00 Listener Questions and Running Advice
30:28 Understanding Sodium Bicarbonate for Performance
30:55 Sodium Bicarbonate Protocols and Personal Experiences
32:21 Workouts of the Week: Effective Training Sessions
34:39 Half Marathon and Marathon Training Insights
38:11 The Role of Treadmills in Elite Running
43:01 Political Climate and Its Impact on Athletes
49:57 Alternative Training and Recovery Strategies
59:51 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events