Most Pleasant Exhaustion

Most Pleasant Exhaustion

Sports EN ↓ 373 episodes

Discussing issues of interest to the local, national, and international endurance community.

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Most Pleasant Exhaustion

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Apr 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 22--What We Can Learn from Ed Whitlock! 02.04.2017

In which we describe the first lesson from the life of Ed Whitlock--the benefits of high-intensity interval training.

Episode 21--Some Followup Questions! 13.02.2017

In which we answer a few additional questions about the NYCM, strides after long runs, and the greatest races of 2016!

Episode 20--New York City Marathon Race Report! 30.01.2017

In which I describe my experience training for and running the 2016 New York City Marathon.

Episode 19--The Stuff of New Years Resolutions! 03.01.2017

In which we discuss a few things to keep in mind when you're making your New Years resolutions.

Episode 18--Stories from the Olympics! 19.09.2016

In which we discuss a few stories that arose from the Olympic Games in Rio, including the success of the U.S. Women's team vs. the way that we talk about women in sport, the 800m runner Caster Semanya, and the marathoner Feyisa Lelisa.

Episode 17--Interview with Brad Smith! 25.07.2016

In which we interview Brad Smith, a leader in the paratriathlon community.

Episode 16--Anxiety 12.07.2016

In which we discuss how to deal with pre-race anxiety, plus a few other things.

Episode 15--Enough of "fast vs. slow" 27.06.2016

In which we discuss the false dichotomy of "fast vs. slow" and the things that all athletes, regardless of how they classify themselves, can do to improve their experience in endurance sports.

Episode 14--The Research on Life! (Fixed!) 31.05.2016

In which we look at what research says about standing and standing desks, commuting, circadian rhythms, and impact loads while running. The issue with the intro music is now fixed!

Episode 14--The Research on Life! 30.05.2016

In which we look at what research says about standing and standing desks, commuting, circadian rhythms, and impact loads while running.

Episode 13--The Power of Group Training 17.05.2016

In which we discuss the advantages of working out with a group vs. training solo.

Episode 12--Interview with Kacie Darden! 02.05.2016

In which we discuss the inaugural Star Wars Dark Side 10K and Half Marathon at Disney World with show sponsor Kacie Darden!

Episode 11--Interview with Carrie Smith! 18.04.2016

In which we interview physical therapist Carrie Smith!

Episode 10--Women and Sports! 11.04.2016

In which we discuss the impact of Title IX on women's sports participation, the impact of sports participation on women, the research about women and men in endurance sports, the untold story of Roberta Gibb, and the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's lawsuit.

Episode 9--Catching up! 28.03.2016

In which we update you on the Kyle Pease Foundation, on an email from Wil Cramer from West Stride, on some tips from Stacy Perlis of Wahoo, on my injury and ESWT recovery, on the World Half Marathon Champs, and on the new book about Emil Zatopek.

Episode 8--Interview with Kyle Pease 16.03.2016

In which we interview Kyle Pease about spreading the benefits of endurance sports more broadly.

Episode 7--Interview with Brent Pease and Paul Linck 14.03.2016

In which we interview Brent Pease and Paul Linck about the great things they have done for physically challenged athletes with the Kyle Pease Foundation.

Episode 6: Fatigue, Part Two! 07.03.2016

In which we discuss how to avoid long-term fatigue, aka "overtraining."

Episode 5: Stacy Perlis from Wahoo Fitness 29.02.2016

In which we interview Stacy Perlis from Wahoo Fitness about Wahoo products, the indoor cycling movement, and data-driven training.

Episode 4: Fatigue, Part One! 22.02.2016

Part One of a two-part series on fatigue. Here we talk about recent research related to fatigue, particularly with regards to fatigue and the brain.

Episode 3: Wil Cramer from WestStride 14.02.2016

In which we interview Wil Cramer, the manager of West Stride running store in Atlanta.

Episode 2: Near-Misses 09.02.2016

In which we discuss John Scott and the motivational potential of "near-misses."

Episode 1: Introduction, ESWT, and psychology of injury 02.02.2016

In which we talk about Extra-corporeal Shock Wave Therapy and the psychology of injured athletes.

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