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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt prepares for the Houston Marathon while discussing his travel plans and goals for the race. He shares advice from Joe Skipper on carbohydrate fueling strategies and elaborates on the concept of carbohydrate cycling in training. Matt also dives into the controversial return of Shelby Houlihan to running, offering his perspective on her doping case and the upcoming FloTrack documentary. Additionally, listeners can look forward to various training insights, including a detailed breakdown of race goals from 100 meters to Ironman distances, and practical advice on dealing with race-day nerves. Upcoming events by Globe Runners, including an experience in Boulder, are also highlighted.
Topics:
00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast
00:37 Upcoming Houston Marathon and Training Plans
01:53 Globe Runners Boulder Running Experience
06:31 Ballarat Marathon and Other Running Events
08:15 Coros Watch and Running Gear
11:30: Shelby Houlihan's Return to Running
22:36 Houston Marathon Fueling Strategy
27:01 Major Marathons and Entry Challenges
31:57 Exploring Incentives for New Athletic Teams
32:10 Listener Question: Pre-Race Anxiety and Sleep Issues
34:21 Dealing with Race Day Nerves
38:16 Workouts of the Week
43:52 Carb Cycling for Optimal Performance
54:34 Goals for Various Race Distances
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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, founder Matt Fox discusses the launch of a new YouTube channel dedicated solely to podcast content, separate from the main Sweat Elite channel. He also shares exciting news about triathlete Alex Yee competing in the London Marathon and analyzes public predictions for Yee's performance time. Matt answers listener questions about his running background and strategy, including his perspective on how weight, mileage, and specific training blocks affect performance. The episode also dives into topics such as the ethics of sports sponsorship, the potential for increased training volume to push marathon records, and the evolving landscape of running media and content creation. Additionally, Matt provides insights on upcoming races, notably the innovative 'Marathon Project,' and offers practical workout recommendations for runners of various distances.
Topics:
00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast
00:33 New YouTube Channel Announcement
01:27 Year in Sport on Strava
01:34 Alex Yee's Marathon Ambitions
04:13 The Marathon Project
04:47 Blocked by Citius Mag
09:09 My Running Journey
20:30 Marathon Training Advice
23:21 CIM Marathon Insights
27:01 Listener Congratulations and Holiday Wishes
27:20 Addressing Sponsorship Concerns
31:11 Freddy Ovett's Marathon Journey
37:05 Workouts of the Week
42:13 Training with Club in Chicago in Summer
43:54 Impact of Speed Training and Weight on Performance
49:35 Future of Marathon Training and Recovery
54:25 Upcoming Topics and Closing Remarks
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5/10k Workout: 34min fartlek: 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 @ threshold with 1min float recovery.
HM: 16km: 10 x (1k @ HM goal pace, 600m float)
M: 30km: 5km WU, 20km: 3 sets of (3k @ MP+5%, 2k @ MP, 1k @ MP-5%, 1k easy), 5km CD.
