About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of training location temperature on race performance, critiques higher carb diets, and covers various topics including bicarb use and overload training.

We developed the ultimate AM wake-up hack (which we tell you about in the intro) before this great episode! A main science topic was a new paper on how the temperature in an athlete’s training location influences race performance. It tells a story about heat training generally that everyone needs to pay attention to. And guess what? A new journal article makes yet another argument against higher carb approaches. David brings big rant energy and we talk about how the scope of conclusions from exercise science can sometimes be misinterpreted. Plus, there were so many fun discussions! Other topics: Megan’s new documentary coming out on Thursday, what we’re seeing with bicarb use, overload training weeks, some cool science on Omega-3 supplementation, and questions on carbs in cycling, the backwards treadmill, big races, and more! To paraphrase our muse Jesse McCartney: we don’t want this episode to go to waste, we want you and your beautiful listens. We love you all! HUZZAH! Click "Get 40% Off" button for 40% off at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap Buy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com (code "SWAP") Wahoo Kickr Run treadmill…

People in this episode

Hosts: David Roche, Megan Roche

Topics covered

• lower carb arguments
• heat training
• bicarb use
• overload training
• Omega-3 supplementation
• exercise science

Keywords

• heat training
• lower carb
• bicarb
• overload weeks
• Omega-3
• exercise science
• running

Sponsors

The Feed, Janji, Wahoo Fitness

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