IMO #24 - More Bicarb Learnings, Arizona Running Experience, Shelby Houlihan Documentary, Losing Weight During High Mileage and more
Release Date: 02/06/2025
Finding Motivation and Building Mental Toughness in Running
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke explore the intricacies of motivation and mental toughness in running. They discuss specific strategies to enhance motivation, like joining a running group, setting clear goals, and employing tactics such as the '10-minute rule' and 'run the mile you're in.' The conversation also delves into the concept of mental toughness, emphasizing the importance of emotional control, pacing discipline, and commitment to training plans. The duo highlights the interaction with their listeners and mentions key responses from a previous episode's...
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Who is the Greatest Male Distance Runner of All Time?
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss the timely topic of who is the greatest male distance runner of all time, prompted by Eliud Kipchoge's recent announcement regarding his competitive future. The conversation delves into the careers of Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, and Haile Gebrselassie, examining their achievements, consistency, longevity, and overall impact on the sport. They also touch on the dominance of East African runners in distance running and speculate on whether non-African regions can ever bridge the gap. The episode concludes with a teaser about...
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NYC Marathon Highlights + The Remarkable Rise of Ava Crean
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt and Luke discuss the New York Marathon, focusing on the exciting men's race that featured a photo finish between Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso. They delve into Kipruto’s broader ambitions of winning all seven major marathons and reflect on the different strategies and mindsets elite runners employ. The episode also highlights the performance of notable athletes like Joel Klecker and debut runner Charles Hicks in the men's race, as well as Helen Obiri and Fiona O'Keeffe among the women. Additionally, the hosts share the inspiring story of...
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What's the Real Women's Marathon World Record?
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss several key topics in the running world, including the three-year doping ban of Women's Marathon World Record Holder Ruth Chepngetich by the AIU. They review notable performances from the recent Valencia Half Marathon and delve into Luke's updated training regime and blood test results post-Chicago Marathon. The episode also covers the Olympic qualifying standards for US marathoners, highlighting the differences in criteria between men and women, and debates potential improvements in anti-doping measures. Be coached by...
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Conner Mantz's Marathon American Record - Training Analysis
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt Fox and Luke Keogh delve into an in-depth analysis of Conner Mantz's training plan leading up to his American Record over the Marathon recently at the Chiacgo Marathon, highlighting his approach to recovery, lack of traditional periodization, and consistent long run strategies. They also answer listener questions about marathon training strategies addressing specifics on high-volume training, the nuances of weight loss related to marathon performance, and approaches to structuring training blocks for optimal improvement. Be coached by...
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Chicago Marathon 2025 Recap
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt Fox and Luke discuss Luke's experience at the recently concluded Chicago Marathon. Luke shares his struggles, including a tough decision to drop out due to physical and mental challenges. The episode delves into the importance of pushing through adversity and finding positives, even when races don't go as planned. They also analyze professional race results, offering critical insights into performances by notable runners such as Conner Mantz and Rory Linkletter. The show concludes with a sneak peek into Matt Fox’s injury and plans for...
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Chicago Marathon Race Week Is Here - Fueling, Shoes, Carbs, Weather
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt announces a couple of open positions for personalized coaching at the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy: Joining him is colleague Luke, who shares his thoughts and concerns about the upcoming Chicago Marathon amid fluctuating weather forecasts. Despite feeling less excited due to a tough summer of training, Luke remains determined to give it his all on race day. The episode delves into Luke's race shoe choice, nutrition plan, and prepping strategies for the marathon. Additionally, listeners' questions are answered, covering topics like...
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The Chicago Marathon Taper, Marathon Pacing Strategies and more
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt Fox and Luke Keogh discuss Luke’s preparation for the upcoming Chicago Marathon, including the specifics of his tapering strategy and final workouts. They delve into marathon pacing models, debating the merits of negative splits, even pacing, or banking time, and consider the pros and cons of major marathons versus smaller races for serious runners. The conversation also touches on the psychology of marathons and why runners are drawn to this challenging distance. Luke shares his personal feelings as he enters the taper period, discusses...
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World Champs Highlights Part 2, Berlin Marathon Recap and more
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of The Sweat Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt provide a detailed review of the recent World Championships held in Tokyo, covering various track events from the men's and women's divisions. They delve into standout performances, discuss the implications of some controversial incidents, and consider the potential future impact of the Enhanced Games, an event allowing athletes to compete without doping restrictions. The episode also includes a brief recap of the Berlin Marathon, highlights from other significant races, and a discussion about the efficacy of heart-rate training. ...
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World Champs Distance Running Highlights, "Cool down" Miles Explained, Finding Training/Work/Life Balance and more
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast's 'Training Talk', Luke and Matt dive into the excitement of the World Athletics Championships. They discuss standout performances like Susanna Sullivan's impressive marathon lead and the unexpected outcomes in the men's and women's marathons. The conversation also touches on the 1500m and the dramas surrounding disqualifications, including Cole Hocker's DQ and Jakob Ingebrigtsen's surprising failure to advance from the heats. Additionally, Luke and Matt answer listener questions on maintaining fitness, diet, and finding balance between life and...
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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