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Pacing is everything

Human Race — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:44:16 +0000

When Keith Giroux decided to run the Boston Marathon he had a number of logistical hurdles to overcome. For starters, he hadn’t run a qualifying race. In fact he’d never run any formal race ever. Then there was the issue of gear. He didn’t own a pair of running shoes or running shorts. And he only had ten days to solve all these problems. Also he was in jail.

Step toward understanding your footwear

The Complete Guide To Everything — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:43:42 +0000

Shoes. Everybody wears ’em, but what do we really know about them? This week, we discuss all different kinds of shoes and share some very important opinions about that famous footwear everybody’s talking about: shoes! Also, Tom has some words for people who don’t check their email, and we solve a problem from a lady who can’t convince her boyfriend to get the kind of dog she wants.

All you need is 60 seconds

The Tim Ferriss Show — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:42:51 +0000

Martin Gibala, Ph.D. (@gibalam) is a professor and chair of the kinesiology department at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. His research on the physiological and health benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has attracted immense scientific attention and worldwide media coverage. Martin has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed articles, is frequently invited to speak at international scientific meetings, and has received multiple awards for teaching excellence. He is also the co-author of the brand-new book The One-Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That’s Smarter, Faster, Shorter. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Martin Gibala!

Getting ready to do it right

The First 40 Miles — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:42:17 +0000

Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ll talk about setting reasonable expectations—and why it will make your trip even better! Then, our Top 5 List will give you some great ideas for how to say happy birthday on the trail—without the mess of confetti or balloons. Next on the SUMMIT Gear Review, an upgrade for your Nalgene water bottle that will save you the embarrassment of spilled water in your lap. For today’s Backpack Hack of the Week, learn the trick for getting closer to one more birthday.

This isn’t a holy space

Outside Podcast — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:41:40 +0000

John Muir rhapsodizing about Yosemite is one thing, but Outside contributing editor Ian Frazier has had it with people calling their favorite outdoor spots “cathedrals,” “shrines,” and “sacred spaces.” When he made his case in an issue of Outside, it struck a major nerve with readers. Here, Frazier explains his argument, reacts to reader letters, and reads the story that ignited a firestorm.

Drink it all in

Another Mother Runner — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:40:48 +0000

The dynamic duo of Sarah and Dimity dive into a conversation about hydration with Vishal Patel, the in-house nutritionist at Nuun. Vishal shares how he and his team develop new flavors—and why Nuun won’t be introducing cayenne- or wasabi-flavored electrolyte tablets anytime soon. He talks about why replenishing electrolytes are important for race performance, and he posits an intriguing theory about seasonal changes in hydration needs as well as post-run headaches. Find out how to mitigate what this endurance coach thinks is the top fear among first-time marathoners. Listen as Dimity gets in his grill about the discontinuation of her beloved Kona Cola flavor and find out how she parses out her precious remaining K.C. Nuun tablets. And what AMR hydration talk would be complete without some TMI talk: Vishal serves it up!

Woman on the run

The Running Lifestyle Show — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:38:12 +0000

Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Kathrine Switzer’s historic run where she pinned on a bib and ran the 1967 Boston Marathon, which was at the time a men’s-only run.