Roll On: Rest, Reflection & Responsibility

Feb 3, 2022

The hosts dive into the fascinating world of sports science, discussing 'Moneyball-esque' advancements in training technologies for triathletes. They reflect on a recent sabbatical and the personal lessons it brought. The drama surrounding free speech in podcasting, highlighted by the Joe Rogan controversy, generates thought-provoking insights. They also celebrate community efforts that raised nearly $500K for charity and explore the timeless wisdom of Alan Watts, alongside a discussion of the impactful miniseries 'Station Eleven.' Listener questions wrap up this lively discussion.

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Triathlon Tech

Norwegian triathletes' success stems from advanced data analysis, similar to "Moneyball".
They use core heating sensors, CGM, and isotopic water analysis to optimize training and racing.

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Blumenfeld's Win

Christian Blumenfeld, a Norwegian triathlete, won the Tokyo Olympics by pacing strategically.
This win was predicted by Blumenfeld in a local paper when he was just 17 years old.

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Culture War

Adam Skolnick believes in free speech and that Joe Rogan doesn't intentionally spread misinformation.
He feels the "culture war" is driven by the self-righteous and the ignorant.

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Transformative Community Projects and Meal Planning Advancements

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Triathletes and Technology: Unpacking Performance

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Triathlete Challenges and Reflections on Current Events

31:12 • 5min

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Navigating Controversy and Free Speech

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Censorship, Free Speech, and Personal Reflection

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Cycling and Disconnecting in Maui

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Exploring the Timeless Wisdom of Alan Watts

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Legacy of Mindfulness and Creative Storytelling

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Exploring Shakespeare's Timeless Influence and Eyewear Woes

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Finding Inspiration and Fitness Balance

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After a seasonal sabbatical, ‘Roll On’ is back. And it’s time to hash out a bit of drama.

After a two-month respite, Roll On returns with a discussion on ‘Moneyball-esque’ advances in sports science, the role of podcasting in the culture wars, the importance of taking a professional pause, how my sleep habits ended up as ‘news’, and so much more.

As always, my magnanimous sidecar hype-beast and co-host Adam Skolnick joins me at the round table. Adam is an activist and veteran journalist known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. He writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently using the ‘new dad’ excuse to avoid working on his novel.

More specifically, topics discussed in today’s episode include:

how the RRP community raised almost $500K for charity: water
Adam’s recent NYT article on Norwegian triathlon dominance;
the Joe Rogan and Spotify controversy and what it teaches us;
lessons learned from Rich’s month-long sabbatical;
the Alan Watts collection on the Waking Up app;
why Station Eleven is the best show on TV; and
media reactions to Rich’s ‘tent story’ on the Tim Ferriss show.

As always, we close things out by taking a few listener questions. Today we answer:

How do you optimize zone two training in non-impact workouts?
Who do you draw inspiration from when feeling down?
What do you do when your motivation for working out runs dry?

Thank you to Rebecca from Santa Maria, Sam from Baton Rouge, and April from Santa Monica for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page or, better yet, leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.

To read more click here. You can also watch it all go down on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Enjoy the show!

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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