Most Pleasant Exhaustion

In which we review some of the happenings at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and discuss some of the topics that have bounced around the running community this week as part of the buildup to the New York City Marathon.

In which we discuss some recent research on which changes to your sleep routine make the most difference and whether muscle activation is the same in treadmill and overground running. This week, we're separating our biweekly News and Research podcast into two separate podcasts--one out on Sunday and the other out on Thursday.

In which we discuss the results of the 2018 Chicago Marathon and the 2018 Ironman World Championship. Starting this week, we're splitting our News and Research podcast into two parts: News on Sunday and Research on Thursday.

In which we discuss the top ten errors that we see endurance athletes make year after year when it comes to training and racing.

In which we describe the sponsors, the course, the history, the qualifiers, and the contenders at this year's Ironman World Championship on the Big Island in Hawaii.

In which we discuss recent news related to the Chicago Marathon elite field, Ironman Chattanooga and North Carolina, Katelyn Tuohy's record XC 5K, the release of the Atlanta Marathon course, and the new Boston Marathon qualifying standards. We also consider research on ankle strength and HR data.

In which we discuss our recent interview with Haley Chura, more on Eliud Kipchoge, the women's race in Berlin, the Vuelta a Espana, and recent research related to sleep and weight training.

In which we discuss our initial thoughts about Eliud Kipchoge's record-setting 2:01:39 marathon in Berlin on Sunday, 9/16.

In which we interview professional triathlete Haley Chura. After helping the UGA swim team win a national title, and after twice qualifying for the Olympic Trials in the backstroke, Haley turned her eyes to triathlon. She competed as an amateur until 2012. She began winning professional races in 2013, but she was sidelined by a car in 2015. She's come on strong in the last two years, though, and w...

In which we discuss the recent announcement of the NYCM elite fields and the establishment of the Reebok Track Club. We also consider some research about the BMI of swimmers versus the BMI of runners, and the possible link between emotional intelligence and race performance.

In which we interview professional runner Brandon Hudgins. Brandon was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder called vasculitis in 2008. After several rounds of treatment, he broke 4:00 in the mile in 2015, and he qualified for the Olympic Trials in 2016. He described for us his time in the sport, his struggle with the disease, and his outlook on life.

In which we describe the various reasons that people competing in marathons, half-marathons, Iron-distance, and half-Iron-distance triathlons still need to do a lot of training at faster paces than they plan to use in their races.

In which we discuss recent news about rising track star Jakob Ingbritsen and biomechanical data released by the IAAF collected at the 2017 World Championships in London. We also discuss the process and research of "fasted" workouts.

This is the updated version of our interview with Tes Sobomehin Marshall, the founder of Runningnerds. We have corrected the audio issues of the original release. Runningnerds is a race management company in Atlanta that aims to create unique races--such as the Monday Night Brewing 10-Miler and the Atlanta 20K Relay--that attract diverse crowds and offer a festive, supportive atmosphere. She had a...

In which we revisit some research on the brain's chemical reaction to mental fatigue, we discuss other research on the link between poor sleep habits and dementia, and we review news about the Tour de France, the recent AR and WR in the women's steeplechase, and a recent piece by the New York Times on the impact of Nike's Vaporfly 4%.

In which we have a conversation with Dr. Carrie Smith about the methods she uses as a physical therapist, including mindfulness and craniosacral therapy. There's a discount code in the last several minutes!

In which two endurance athletes describe the benefits of strength training for runners, cyclists, and triathletes.

In which we discuss the results of the Peachtree Road Race (with a special guest appearance from Michelle Frank!), the start of the Tour de France, the death of Donald Ritchie, and some research related to the brain, endurance, mental health, and injury.

In which we talk about the upcoming Peachtree Road Race, the Western States 100, and a bit about several other topics!

Tina Tait dreamed of being a runner, but she was overweight and out-of-shape. After Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery, she lost 130 pounds and started running. In the process, she joined a community that would support her through several half-marathons, two marathons, and the death of her husband. She gave back by designing the 2015 Peachtree Road Race t-shirt, and she continues to pay it forwar...

After the UGA Bulldogs finished first and second at the NCAA Track Championship last weekend, we reached out to Dr. Josh Glass, the team chiropractor, to get the inside scoop on how it went down.

In which we discuss a lot of recent news, including the exploits of high schoolers Reed Brown and Caitlin Collier, Chris Froome at the Giro d'Italia, and Sara Hall's recent breakthrough at the Ottawa Marathon. We also discuss new research on the "marshmallow test" and the breakdown between coaches' instructions and athletes' actions. There were also a few digressions.

In which we describe the effects of heat on your training and how you can cope!

In which we discuss news about the Peachtree Road Race, news about the USA Half Marathon Championship, news about WTC's acquisition of Ultra-Trail Australia, research about deception and pacing in triathlon, and research about the impact of social support on endurance athletes.

In which we describe some basic thoughts on daily nutrition for endurance athletes.