Feb 11 2025 42 mins 22
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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
Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/
Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/
Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359
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
