IMO #25 - Osaka Marathon is Game On. Was Nick Bester Banned on Youtube? Bicarb, Creatine, Ozempic, Shelby Houlihan and more
Release Date: 02/12/2025
Marathon Running in 2025: The Strongest Countries and Deepest Fields
Sweat Elite Podcast
In this episode of The Sweat Elite podcast, hosts Luke and Matt dive into marathon statistics for the year 2025, analyzing the strongest nations and the fastest races. They discuss the sub-2:10 performances for men and sub-2:25 for women, highlighting the dominance of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Japan. Alex Yee's impressive 2:06:38 at the Valencia Marathon is also examined, with an in-depth look at his training from Strava. The episode touches on the concept of elite versus sub-elite marathon times, the role of shoe brands in elite performances, and the recent challenges faced by the Grand Slam Track...
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Valencia Marathon & California International Marathon Highlights
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In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Luke and Matt discuss the recent Valencia Marathon and California International Marathon. They highlight notable performances, with a focus on elite athletes such as Phil Sessman and Alex Yee, and explore their training methods and race executions. Be coached by Matt: Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: Luke Instagram: Luke Training Log - Strava: Matt Instagram: Matt Training Log - Strava: Contact Matt: Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Highlights from the Valencia Marathon...
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Training Talk: Q&A
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In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt discuss various aspects of running and training. They reflect on the insights shared by Victor in the previous episode, focusing on his heat training regimen and its implications. Luke shares his own challenges and skepticism regarding heat training, considering his personal experiences. Matt and Luke delve into common pitfalls in runners' training, the importance of listening to the body, and how to strategically approach race preparation. They also answer thought-provoking questions about training beliefs, impactful race...
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Training Talk with Victor Smångs
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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt welcomes guest Victor Smångs. Victor, a dedicated runner who started running seriously at the age of 33, shares his journey from his beginnings in ice hockey to achieving impressive running times. He discusses his rigorous training routine, including double threshold workouts, lactate measurements, and challenges he's faced along the way, such as injuries and personal life disruptions. The duo also delve into Victor's experiences with marathons, particularly the Auckland Marathon, and his recent foray into heat training and core body...
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Finding Motivation and Building Mental Toughness in Running
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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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In this 25th episode of the IMO on the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt shares updates about his recent experiences, including fascinating and challenging stories related to U.S. immigration and USCIS regulations. The episode covers various topics such as the journey towards obtaining a green card, dealing with unexpected delays and secondary screenings, and the decision to temporarily relocate to Japan and Europe due to visa issues. Plans for participating in the Osaka Marathon are also discussed, alongside a deep dive into the importance of running workouts, recovery strategies, and the potential benefits of substances like bicarb, creatine, and Ozempic. Additional segments include addressing listener questions, discussing the controversial Nick Bester situation, and speculating on the future performance of runner Shelby Houlihan post-doping ban. The host also makes a heartfelt appeal for support via their private podcast feed and community Discord channel.
Topics:
00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast
00:45 The Wild Immigration Story - Osaka Marathon
18:58 Listener Comment: THC, CBD, and Pain Management
22:15 Listener Question: Nick Bester Banned?
31:01 Listener Question: BiCarb
31:50 Listener Question: Training/Work Balance
36:25 Listener Question: Recovery Supplements/Ratios
41:49 Workouts Of The Week
47:32 Controversial Topics: Ozempic and Shelby Houlihan
59:07 Conclusion and Upcoming Plans
WORKOUTS OF THE WEEK
5-10k: 5 or 6 x (1k @ 10km effort (1min) 500m @ 5k effort), R: 30sec/90sec.
HM: 10k at HME, 2min rest, 2k @ goal pace
M: 20k @ Marathon effort + 5k @ GMP
inspired by Jake Barraclough