Ozempic & Marathon Training + Analysing Jake Barraclough's 2:16 Marathon Training Session | Training Talk Feb 10
42m
Athletes Mentioned
In this episode of Training Talk on the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt discuss their marathon preparation, including Luke's forced recovery and Matt's controversial experiment with Ozempic for weight loss. They delve into the potential impact of a four-day rest on training performance and Jake Barraclough's remarkable marathon training run, examining whether conventional pacing strategies are always the best approach. The episode emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and the limitations of relying solely on performance calculators.
Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Marathon Plans 00:31 Forced Recovery and Training Challenges 02:23 Diet Experiment with Ozempic 08:23 Training Adjustments and Mental Challenges 14:45 Jake Barraclough's Impressive Training Run 20:29 Post-Marathon Cool Down and Recovery 21:03 Analyzing Half Marathon Performance 21:28 GPS Accuracy and Training Insights 24:08 VDOT Calculators and Training Metrics 27:58 Personal Running Experiences and Insights 37:51 The Impact of GPS Watches on Performance 41:42 Conclusion and Next Steps
