Some Work, All Play 152. Canyons 100k Lessons, 5 Rules for Fueling During Runs, and Lower Volume Training!
Subconscious Expectations
- David emphasizes the power of subconscious expectations in races.
- He notes how his expectations shifted during the race, impacting his performance.
Positive Self-Talk
- Direct thoughts towards uplifting places during races, even if not entirely true.
- This can reprogram subtle mismatches in perception and improve performance.
DIY Heat Training
- A listener used a DIY heat training method by sitting in a hot car.
- This allowed them to acclimate to the heat for an upcoming race.
We did a happy dance for the most wonderful day of the week: Podcast Tuesday! The main discussion was on fun takeaways from racing the Canyons 100k. David stepped up into the unknown and was 5th place! But what made the day really special was hitting a low point when it seemed impossible, and finding out that there was more to give. Our suggestion is to try something really big and really scary, whether it's in athletics or something else. Shoot those shots! The race discussion led to tons of fascinating topics: the science of "deception" in hot conditions, drug testing, the role of ego, the power of subconscious expectations, inspiration from people pushing their limits, and so much more! We also discuss the wildly uncertain area of electrolyte consumption, and how population-wide recommendations may not apply to individual athletes. This race was the most fun experience OF ALL TIME, and we can't wait to do more of these. Hopefully this discussion will inspire you to try something that seems unthinkable!
And that was just the start! Other topics: the US Mountain Championships and the legend of Grayson Murphy, 5 rules for fueling runs based on duration and intensity, a shocking revelation about our favorite grocery store, last week's news of a positive drug test from an elite triathlete, and a question from a listener on how to optimize fitness at lower training volumes.
Our only concern is that the happy dances on this episode may lead to cheek cramping (faces and butts). Keep the salt pills close by.
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