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The 2026 Western States 100 was astonishingly fast and uplifting! It was also astonishingly dramatic. This episode breaks it all down when it's fresh in our minds.We talked the new course records and what it means to go for it in the modern era (and what it means to go for it in life). Other topics include the “death before DNF” mentality, brand battles, racing trends, and carbs in ultras. We brought some passion to this one, and we apologize if any conclusion went overboard (you can probably tell that David had some excessively hot takes).Plus there were lots of other cool topics! Other topics: Megan's new piercing, a high-carb study showing dose-response with carbs and fatigue resistance, news from a pit toilet mishap, a proposal using cycling power profiles for detecting cheaters, the minimum volume to maintain adaptations, and a question on health anxiety.We use that anxiety question to zoom out and talk about a lot of big-picture topics. Western States always makes us existential, apparently. Remember the big message: VROOM VROOM. It will make slightly more sense soon.We love you all! HUZZAH!Click "Get 40% Off" button for 40% off at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swapBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/swapThe best treadmill on the market: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buy (code “SWAP”)For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, heart rate zones, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swap
One of the most exciting and versatile athletes in our sport, Tara Dower joins us in the studio to reflect on this year's mission to race the vaunted Western States-Hardrock double. There's a bit of a “revenge” narrative at play here as illness forced her to DNF at last year's Western States and she was the very first person on the wait list at last year's Hardrock, even suiting up for the start line the morning of the race in hopes that magic would happen. Ultimately, the stars didn't align. But now it's here. We talk a lot about her process approaching the double, but also ask her about other interests in the sport, life in Durango, performance mantras, and her ability to dig remarkably deep in so many of these races.Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Support the show
You might think more cardio is the key to aging well but Lisa Smith-Batchen, who has run 135 miles through Death Valley ten times, says it's strength that actually carries you through the decades.In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with Lisa Smith-Batchen, one of the most decorated ultra-endurance athletes in American history and a 10-time Badwater 135 finisher, to discuss:Why being strong matters more than being fast and why "it's not the running that helps me run, it's being strong"The first movement everyone should train at any age: sit to stand, followed by squats, wall sits, lunges, and pushupsWhy cutting protein after 60 backfires, and why Lisa fuels on roughly 80% protein calories during racesHow to start lifting late, her 85-year-old client went from 5-pound weights to 230-pound farmer carriesThe fall that ended her father's life, and why "pick your feet up" became her mission for aging athletesYou'll walk away with a clear, muscle-first blueprint for staying strong, mobile, and independent for life — and the motivation to start today instead of waiting for another Monday.Thank you to our sponsors:Cozy Earth - Go to https://bit.ly/44qcXtu for up to 20% off!Lucy - Get 20% off your next order with code DRLYON at https://bit.ly/3QEpYMX or find yours in store at https://bit.ly/3SGAEv3 .Kettle & Fire - Head to https://bit.ly/4oJokGu and use code DRLYON for 25% off sitewide. That is K-E-T-T-L-E and Fire dot com slash DRLYON, code DRLYON for 25% off. Also available at select Sprouts, Whole Foods, and Kroger locations nationwide.Explore More from Dr. Gabrielle LyonPremium Podcast Subscription: Ad-free episodes, key takeaway summaries, exclusive Q&A, and behind-the-scenes content https://foreverstrong.supercast.comWeekly newsletter: Recipes, podcast updates, and practical weekly insights https://drgabriellelyon.com/sign-up/Apply to become a patient: Personalized care with Dr. Lyon's clinical team https://drgabriellelyon.com/new-patient-inquiry/Find Lisa Smith-Batchen at:Website: https://dreamchaserevents.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachlisasmithbatchenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.smithbatchenConnect with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drgabriellelyonX (Twitter): https://x.com/drgabriellelyonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyonChapters00:00 - Introduction02:10 - From marathon to the Badwater 13505:31 - The first race and learning the hard way06:41 - Inside the pain cave13:46 - Why she went back ten times16:51 - Bonking, hydration, and what changed21:12 - Finding your why28:04 - Running for something greater33:25 - Strong over fast: the real secret35:59 - The lifting myths men and women believe44:13 - Where a beginner should start47:02 - Sit to stand: the non-negotiable move48:56 - The habit that killed her father51:11 - Why falls are so devastating54:14 - The danger of low-protein advice for older adults59:00 - Stop waiting for Monday01:01:37 - Fueling: protein, sodium, and calories per hour01:13:01 - Why a DNF isn't failure01:18:13 - Unfinished business and the right choiceIf you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who would benefit from it.Disclaimers: This episode includes paid sponsorships.The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professional for any such conditions.
Kobo ou Kindle ? Une chose est sûr j'ai franchis le cap et je rejoins maintenant (ça fait plusieurs mois...) la Bande du numérique !Instagram : @bande2livresTiktok : @bande2livresGoodreads : La Bande de LivresEpisode sur Black Venus
Last weekend, I headed to Arizona to crew and coach a handful of She Runs Ultras athletes at the Hypnosis Night Race - an overnight trail event put on Aravaipa Running.The conditions were brutal: triple-digit temperatures, relentless wind, blowing sand, and miles of technical desert terrain in the dark.In this episode, we're talking about:What it was like to race through the Arizona desert at nightWhy every ultrarunner will eventually face a DNFThe question I asked that completely changed how one athlete viewed her raceWhy finish lines aren't the only measure of successThe hidden value of a DNF—and why it might be one of the most important experiences you can have as an ultrarunnerBecause sometimes the biggest win isn't crossing the finish line.Sometimes it's walking away with lessons, skills, and experience you'll carry into every race that comes after.Links & ResourcesHypnosis Night Race: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/insomniac/hypnosis/Want to hear more about DNFs? Listen to Episode 11.Interested in joining us at The Mamba in Tennessee this November? Check out Episode 305 with race director James Boler.Remember: A DNF isn't a disaster. It's a learning experience.
Thank You to Our CrewThank You to Our Crew Before we get into it this week, a big thank you to everyone who keeps this show going — the listeners, the community, and everyone flying the P-car flag out there. You know who you are. We appreciate you. Another Rough Weekend for Porsche Motorsport There is no sugarcoating it — another race weekend, another result that hurts to watch. One car out with steering rack issues, the other limping home in 12th. For a factory program with the pedigree Porsche carries, this is not where anyone expected to be at this point in the season. The year opened with real promise, and now we are sitting here trying to figure out what went sideways. The thing that makes it sting more is context: this is the last year of the current factory effort, which means every result carries extra weight. Is this a program that ran out of steam at the end? Is the talent still there but the development cycle just dried up knowing the curtain is coming down? The crew has thoughts, and none of them are particularly optimistic. We are not here to pile on, but we are also not going to pretend a 12th and a DNF is anything other than what it is. Porsche x Toy Story — Buzz Lightyear and the Clone Army Porsche teamed up with Toy Story for a charity livery and honestly, as a one-off it is kind of hard to hate. It is silly, it is colorful, it is for a good cause — fine. But here is where the fun starts. How long before the clout-chasing segment of the community starts dropping their own Buzz Lightyear wraps? Because you know it is coming. We are officially starting the counter. Every time one of these shows up on Instagram over the next few months, we want to know about it. Send them to us at @pcartalk, we will keep a running tally, and we will report back. Play along at home. The over/under on copycat liveries by end of year — place your bets now. To infinity and beyond, apparently. The Big One: When Your 996 or 997 Engine Goes Boom — What Do You Actually Do? IMS failure. Bore scoring. If you own a 996 or 997, these are not hypotheticals — they are scenarios you have thought about, probably more than once. So let us say it actually happens. The engine is cooked, damage is too severe to rebuild sensibly, and you are staring at a bill. A proper factory-spec engine replacement is going to run you somewhere around $50,000 depending on who does the work and what parts are needed. That is a real number, and for a lot of people owning these cars, it reframes the entire ownership conversation. So what do you actually do? You have options, and none of them are comfortable. You pay the freight, source a replacement engine, and keep the car correct — which is the defensible move if you have a clean example and plan to keep it. You find a used engine and gamble on its history. Or you go a completely different direction. And this is where the conversation gets interesting, because people have gone different directions. LS swaps in 911s exist. K-swapped 996s with a turbo bolted on — we have seen it with our own eyes. It runs. It is fast. It is also deeply confusing to look at under the hood of a 911. The question is not just mechanical, it is philosophical. A 911 is defined by the engine in the back. That flat-six, that specific architecture, is what makes the car what it is. When you pull it and replace it with something that was never meant to be there, are you still driving a 911 or are you driving something else that happens to have a 911 body? There is no wrong answer here, especially when the alternative is a $50K repair on a car that might be worth $40K. But the crew has opinions, and this one goes long. Where would you go, and why? Outro That is a wrap on this one. Thanks for riding along. Find us at pcartalk.com for events and everything P-car, support the show at Patreon.com/pcartalk, and hit us on Instagram at @pcartalk. Kimchi Crew: Steve, Leslie, Chris, Ken, Aaron, Sean, and Nik.
The full crew is back to break down Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari win, Mercedes' response, and so much more. We cover: - Rockstar & Wanker of the race - Could Lewis have won without the virtual safety car? - What Hamilton's win means for Charles Leclerc and the Ferrari dynamic - Mercedes strategy breakdown: did they cost themselves the race? - Kimi's DNF, George gains 18 points — is the championship back on? - The engine latest: Red Bull crying foul and is Mercedes sandbagging? - Pierre Gasly's penalty mess - Gas or Brake - The Kardashian curse - And more! Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 03:52 – Rockstar of the Barcelona GP 06:26 - Ferrari's feeling the positive vibes 12:20 - Is this the end of Charles' reign? 16:38 - Wanker of the Barcelona GP 20:15 - Will Toto give team orders? 37:46 – Gas or Brake Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lewis Hamilton takes his first win for Ferrari at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, and it might just have reignited the title fight. Tom and Chris break down how Ferrari out-strategised Mercedes in Barcelona, plus the Gasly Monaco penalty U-turn that's reopened a very messy can of worms. In this episode: Hamilton's emotional first Ferrari win and the records that come with it, the strategy call that put Mercedes in an impossible spot, whether the VSC actually gifted him the win, Russell vs Antonelli and Kimi's latest DNF, Norris inheriting the podium, Leclerc's Q3 crash, a baffling Alpine team order, Lindblad's rookie pace, plus Driver of the Day, Move of the Day, the WTF moment, and your inbox questions. JOIN IN
In der neuesten Folge unseres Podcasts blicken wir zurück auf die emotionalen und sportlichen Achterbahnen der letzten Wochen. Martin und Leona berichten frisch von ihren jüngsten Ultra-Events in Italien und Spanien - von sportlichen Höhepunkten, unerwarteten Rückschlägen durch Fieber und familiäre Notfälle sowie der großen Frage, was uns mental eigentlich antreibt.Das sind die Themen dieser Runde:Italy Divide & familiäre Realität: Martin berichtet von seinem starken Start bei der Italy Divide Classic ab Pompeji und über den Vesuv. Doch mitten im Rennen holt ihn das Leben ein: Nach einem Sturz seines Vaters bricht er ab, um für seine Eltern da zu sein, und reflektiert dabei auch über die bürokratischen Hürden des deutschen Pflegesystems.Fieberdelirium in Spanien: Leona war beim Kromvojoj in Katalonien unterwegs. Trotz einer perfekten Ausgangslage als erste Frau im Feld zwingt sie hohes Fieber bei Kilometer 1000 zum DNF. Sie teilt ihre Learnings über das Überwinden von Schwarz-Weiß-Denken im Rennen und warum Aufgeben manchmal die gesündere Entscheidung ist.Die Psychologie des Ultra-Cycling: Simon bringt das Beispiel einer YouTube-Racesimulation ein, bei der drei Influencer krachend scheitern. Wir diskutieren, warum die mentale Stabilität im Kopf oft entscheidender ist als das teuerste Carbonrad und wie sich die Wahrnehmung von Distanzen und Höhenmetern über die Jahre verschiebt.No Podium, No Glory & der Reiz des Gruppetto: Ein Blick auf den Trend hin zu abenteuerorientierten Events ohne Podestplätze wie dem Transylvanian Trail oder Orbit 360. Simon plädiert außerdem dafür, im Social-Media-Game der Event-Veranstalter endlich mehr Scheinwerferlicht auf die inspirierenden Geschichten ganz hinten am Cut-off zu werfen.Viel Spaß beim Hören!ShownotesLeona auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heimatnomadin/Simon auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonpatur/Quelle MusikTexas Napkin aus dem YT Creator StudioQuelle BilderKI generiert / Martin Moschek
Tom Clarkson is joined by ESPN's Albert Fabrega and Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli to reflect on Lewis Hamilton's first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona.What does this victory tell us about Lewis after such a challenging first year with Ferrari? Why did their three-stop strategy get the better of Mercedes? And are Ferrari now a big threat to them in the title race?You'll hear reaction from Hamilton and Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur. George Russell came home in second place, closing the gap to teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli after the Italian suffered a late retirement. But after starting on pole and being the lead Mercedes driver for the majority of the race, George was overtaken by Kimi late on before his DNF. So while George did make some much-needed progress, will he leave Barcelona worried? And how costly could Mercedes' continuing reliability issues be in their season?Listen to more official F1 podcastsAlex Albon talks making Williams history on F1 Beyond The GridF1 Explains explores the race start procedure - on this feed nowThis episode is sponsored byLeesa - upgrade your sleep with an award-winning mattress, designed and assembled in the USAGo to Leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code NATION, exclusive for our listeners.
In this week's episode, Zoe and Hannah recap the 2026 Barcelona GP. They discuss Lewis Hamilton's victory, Kimi Antonelli's shocking DNF, Charles Leclerc's tough weekend, and so much more!* Apologies that Zoe's mic is lower than Hannah's! It'll be fixed for the next episode :)
Three Lions: Lewis Hamilton's maiden win for Ferrari was an emotional one as he was joined on the podium by countrymen George Russell and Lando Norris. Ben, Bec and MMB get into how much this victory would have meant, not just to Hamilton but to everyone in the paddock. The win has also opened up the F1 title fight, given Kimi Antonelli's DNF. Should Mercedes be worried that their former driver will catch them in the title race? And what about George? Can he now breathe a sigh of relief or is there still too much to do? This is the recap of the 2026 Barcelona GP#F1 #Hamilton #Ferrari #BarcelonaGP #Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton wins his first race at Ferrari and Brian and Matt break it all down. This week's Barcelona GP recap covers: Lewis's dominant win and what it means for his GOAT case Ferrari's surprisingly flawless strategy and positivity on the radio George Russell vs. Kimi Antonelli battle and who actually came out on top this weekend Kimi's DNF and what it did (and didn't) do for George's championship hopes Another weekend from hell for Charles Leclerc and whether he's losing his own team McLaren's no-show and why Piastri and Russell hate twitchy cars WDC standings update and Austrian GP predictions Get 20% Loop Earplugs with code REDFLAGS: https://us.loopearplugs.com/?country=US WORLD CUP X F1-INSPIRED MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media Chapters: 00:00 Intro Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:57 - LEWIS IS BACK! 13:36 - FERRARI STRATEGY IS GOOD?! 15:57 - WHO'S FERRARI'S #1 DRIVER? 30:56 - MERC BATTLE 34:41 - KIMI'S STILL IN CHARGE 40:48 - RACE AWARDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We open with an update on Jelle Geens, who has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his femur that has put his season on hold, including his pursuit of an Ironman World Championship qualification slot. Then we get into Lionel Sanders, who has confirmed he is working again with Mikal Iden after a difficult stretch dealing with RED-S and injury. Sanders is leaning into the Norwegian method as he targets Kona 2026. The big story of the week is Ironman Hamburg, where metal shards were deliberately spread across the bike course in the Kirchwerder area, causing an estimated 400 punctures and forcing more than 100 age groupers to DNF. Police have launched a formal investigation. Despite all of that, the pro race went ahead and Solveig Løvseth took her fourth consecutive full-distance Ironman win, holding off Laura Philipp by just over a minute to claim the European Championship title. We then recap T100 San Francisco, where Rico Bogen backed up his 2025 win with another dominant performance, going early on the bike and never looking back. Hayden Wilde, dealing with illness, had no answer for him. We close out looking ahead to Ironman Frankfurt on June 28, where Gustav Iden and Casper Stornes lead the field, and Magnus Ditlev finally makes his long-awaited 2026 season debut, plus a look at other upcoming start lists. SAVE 35% OFF EVERYTHING AT WWW.HUUBDESIGN.COM USING THE CODE 'Secret-35' To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14
ON ADVENTURE PODCAST | EPISODE 73 Episode 73: Running is Life with Aaron Saft As a species, we only do things if there is truly a reward on the other side. So when the reward is pain, struggle, suffering, and danger, what exactly keeps driving us back out the door? Aaron Saft has spent his life chasing that answer. A five-time ACC champion at NC State whose teams finished third at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, he traded the track for the trail, ran his first 100-miler in 2016, and has since become one of the most experienced ultrarunners in the Southeast. Today he coaches roughly 75 athletes full-time through his Running Is Life platform and podcast, a business he deliberately renamed from "MR Running Pains" because he believes running, done right, should bring as much joy as it does suffering. His résumé reads like a bucket list for the sport: the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning, the Bigfoot 200, Hardrock, Leadville, UTMB, and the Tor des Géants in the Italian Alps, where a fall, a head injury, and a watchful medic ended his race. He has finished a 100-miler while spiking a 100-degree fever, outrun a mother grizzly and her cubs in Canada, and learned the hard way when to push and when to stop. But ask Aaron why he does it and he won't point to a trophy. He'll point to the upside-down photo of his family pinned to his quad, the one he looks down at in the darkest miles to remember who he is suffering for. In this conversation, Josh and Aaron trace the many forms the "why" can take. They dig into presence, learning to run a hundred miles one mile at a time, and the moment an empty drop bag at Leadville taught Aaron everything he needed to know about the generosity of the trail community. They talk about the one question you never ask an ultrarunner, the evolution from chasing a place to simply chasing the finish line, why legacy is something children catch rather than something we teach, and how an abundance mindset shaped the coaching practice he built from the ground up. It is a conversation for every everyday explorer about doing the hard things that make life fuller, right now, not someday. Episode Highlights • 06:00 The Terry Foxworth connection and the heart of On Adventure: the reward beneath the suffering • 15:00 Running Is Life: why words matter and reframing the sport away from pain • 19:00 From reluctant soccer goalie to cross country, and the high school coach who changed his life • 24:00 The NC State years: five ACC titles, redshirting, and racing the steeplechase • 28:00 Virginia, mentor Ben Thomas, the run shop, and the move into trail running • 33:00 First 50K to first 100: the long adventure runs that planted the seed • 37:00 What 100 and 200 miles teach you that a marathon never will: presence, mile by mile • 38:00 Finishing the Grand Slam and the Wasatch 100 with a 100-degree fever • 44:00 When to keep going and when to stop: the Tor des Géants head injury and a fevered DNF on Mount Mitchell • 52:00 Intrinsic motivation, the family photo on the quad, and the "debt" a race director taught him about • 55:00 The empty drop bag at Leadville and the generosity of the trail community • 59:00 "What do you need?" The only question you ask an ultrarunner • 01:01:00 Adventure versus performance, "level 49," and racing for the finish line instead of the place • 01:08:00 Legacy as something caught, not taught, and raising two runners of his own • 01:13:00 From brick-and-mortar to online coaching: 75 athletes, an abundance mindset, and a teaching heart • 01:25:00 Rapid fire: the grizzly bear, the Altra Lone Peak 9+, best and worst races, and five 100-milers in one summer Resources and Mentions from This Episode Here are the people, places, and resources Aaron mentioned in this episode: • Running Is Life, Aaron's coaching practice and podcast • Training for the Uphill Athlete, the team's recent book study and a foundational training manual • Races referenced: Grindstone 100, Mountain Masochist 50, Hellgate 100K, Western States, Leadville 100, Wasatch 100, Hardrock 100, UTMB, the Bigfoot 200, the Tor des Géants, the Cocodona 250, and the Ouray 100 • Gear note: the Altra Lone Peak 9+ with the Vibram outsole Free for Listeners: The Money Trail Guide Josh's free resource for everyday explorers is packed with practical insights on planning for any adventure, big or small, minimizing trail waste along the way (yes, that means taxes), and living with confidence toward whatever is most meaningful to you. It also includes key takeaways from recent On Adventure guests to help inspire your next steps. Grab your copy at ridgelinewealthadvisors.com. Connect with the On Adventure Podcast Hosted by Josh Self, financial advisor and everyday explorer. • Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms • Follow on Instagram for short-form clips and behind-the-scenes content • Connect on Facebook: On Adventure Podcast with Josh Self • Connect on LinkedIn: Josh Self • If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it
Grab your FREE Ultimate Marathon Training Guide to Master Your Marathon Feeling Strong! Last week, I did something I never thought I would do. I stepped off the course at mile 13.1 of the Buffalo Marathon and recorded my first ever DNF. After completing seven marathons, I finally had a race that didn't go according to plan. But here's the crazy part... Just six days later, I found myself standing on another marathon starting line. And by the end of that race, I crossed the finish line of marathon number eight. In this episode, I share the full story behind my first DNF, why I made the difficult decision to stop, why I chose to run another marathon less than a week later, and the biggest lessons I learned from my entire spring marathon training cycle. If you've ever had a race not go according to plan, struggled with setbacks during training, or felt like one bad race erased months of hard work, this episode is for you. You'll learn: ✅ Why knowing when to stop is not quitting ✅ Why one race does not define your fitness or your training cycle ✅ The mindset shift that helped me move forward after my first DNF ✅ What I learned about marathon fatigue, fueling, and reflux management ✅ What worked during this training cycle and what I'll be changing before Wineglass Marathon this fall ✅ Why staying healthy may be the biggest marathon win of all The biggest lesson? One race does not define you as a runner. Whether you're training for your first marathon, chasing a PR, or simply trying to stay healthy and consistent, I hope this episode reminds you that setbacks don't erase progress and that resilience is built when things don't go according to plan. Want Dr. Duane to answer your question on the podcast? Submit questions here If you're ready for structured strength plans, progressive return-to-run programming, and coaching support so you're not guessing week to week, join the Healthy Runner Academy waitlist Looking for 1-on-1 guidance, structure, support, and accountability? Check out our signature Spark Healthy Runner Coaching here! Episodes and Resources mentioned in this episode: Listen to my previous episode on marathon strength training guide: run stronger with these 3 essentials here! Listen to my previous episode race recap running a 23 minute PR at the Cape Cod Marathon here! Listen to my previous episode on conquering 48.6 miles as part of the Dopey Challenge here! Listen to my previous episode on the race day mistake most runners don't see coming here!
In this week's episode, Zoe is joined by Hannah from the Track Talk Podcast to recap the 2026 Monaco GP. They discuss Kimi Antonelli's continued dominance, Charles Leclerc's disappointing weekend, the insane number of penalties, Max Verstappen's shocking DNF, Kim K's attendance, and so much more!Head to Dermalogica.com and use code FAN BEHAVIOR at checkout for a free gift when you spend $65 or more!
Het kan niet op voor Kimi Antonelli. Vijf overwinningen op rij voor de pas 19-jarige Italiaan. Hij pakte op zaterdag al pole-position in Monaco en maakte op zondag geen fout. Hij haalde zijn teamgenoot George Russell zelfs in. Pijnlijk, pijnlijk, pijnlijk voor de kroonsprins van Mercedes. Pijnlijk werd het weekend ook voor Max Verstappen. Door problemen kwam hij niet weg bij de start en kwam er een DNF achter zijn naam te staan. We blikken uitgebreid terug. In de studio dit keer coureur en analist Jeroen Bleekemolen, oud-engineer Ernest Knoors en vanuit Nice praat verslaggever Louis Dekker natuurlijk ook mee. Louis kwam zelfs de prins nog tegen. Luisteren maar!
In this episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, I chat with the wonderful Ben Ridley - Perth runner, Delirious West athlete, self-declared road runner, proud husband of Karin Ridley, and possibly one of the most committed “super crew” members in the ultra-running world. Ben's story starts with a childhood full of sport - footy, swimming, surf lifesaving, T-ball, basketball - basically everything except running. Because running? Absolutely not. Ben grew up with chronic asthma, tricky knees, and a very strong dislike of running. But life has a funny way of circling back. After years of work, family life, health challenges, weight struggles, FIFO, mental health battles, and a major lifestyle shift, Ben and Karin found themselves at parkrun. And that changed everything. What started as a Saturday morning “why would anyone do this?” moment slowly became 5Ks, 10Ks, trails, half marathons, Feral Pig, Delirious West, 100 milers, 200 miler attempts, big DNFs, big lessons, big friendships, and a running life Ben never expected. This episode is funny, honest, emotional, and very Ben. We talk about weight loss surgery, running for mental health, the magic of parkrun, the chaos of Delirious West, crewing Karin, hallucinations, chafing, broken tyres, beers at aid stations, podcast-fuelled road running, and why community might be the greatest thing running has given him. Why You'll Love This Episode Ben shares: How he went from not being able to run a couple of hundred metres to becoming an ultra runner Why parkrun was the perfect no-pressure place to begin How he and Karin rebuilt their health together The reality of weight loss surgery - and why it was definitely not the “easy way out” His first 50K at Feral Pig and why he was “carrying on like a pork chop” halfway through His unforgettable Delirious West 100 miler finish with only 30 minutes to spare What it was like crewing Karin through her 200 miler after his own race ended The grief and emotion of losing his mum during Delirious Why DNFs hurt, but don't define you How running has become one of his biggest mental health tools Why he's currently loving road running, Melbourne Marathon training, and running into the MCG Why running with mates, coffee after parkrun, and pub run friendships matter so much Why Delirious still has baggage, but also still has a pull How he's heading back to Delirious with mates for the Great Southern Beer Run Tips From Ben Ben shared some really practical, honest advice for runners who are struggling to get out the door: 1. Find your reason why Don't just run because you “should.” Work out why it matters to you. Is it your mental health? Your fitness? Your friendships? A goal? A bit of space from life? That reason helps get you moving when motivation disappears. 2. Remember how you feel once you're out there Ben says the hardest part is often getting out the door. Once you're moving, things start to shift. Your head clears. Life feels a bit lighter. The run does what it came to do. 3. Use something that helps you get started For Ben, that might be a podcast, music, a book, or just being out on the trail listening to birds and trees. The point is simple: make the run easier to begin. 4. Run with people when you can Community has been huge for Ben. Parkrun, pub run, trail events, Ultra Series, coffee after runs - these people have become lifelong friends. Sometimes running is less about the running and more about who it brings into your life. 5. Walking counts Ben's reminder is simple and brilliant: Half an hour is better than nothing. If you can't run, walk. If you can't do the full plan, do something. It still matters. 6. Strength training helps Ben is a big believer in strength work for runners, especially if you want to keep running longer distances, reduce injury risk, and avoid the post-run “can't sit down on the toilet” situation. Very practical. Very true. A Beautiful Reminder From Ben's Story Ben's story is a reminder that running doesn't have to start perfectly. You don't need to grow up as “a runner.” You don't need to be fast. You don't need to have it all together. You can start with one parkrun. You can walk. You can struggle. You can DNF. You can come back. And somewhere along the way, running might become less about proving something - and more about finding your people, clearing your head, and becoming someone you never expected to be. Connect With Ben You'll most likely find Ben at parkrun, pub run, crewing Karin, running roads, signing up for something ridiculous with mates, or preparing for his next Delirious adventure. And if you see him at an aid station, he may remind you: You did choose to do this. Delirious WEST event Website - https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Interested in the 2027 DW? Go join the event Facebook Group so you don't miss when the race opens for entries in June for new runners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
Did Rico Bogan just prove he's the best biker in the sport? Should Lasse Priester be a threat for 70.3 World Champs? We break down a wild T100 San Francisco, then turn to Hamburg where Solvieg wins through illness, protesters throw debris on the course with over 150 athletes DNF. We preview 70.3 Happy Valley's marquee Sam Long vs. Morgan Pearson showdown, who's gonna be king and queen down under at IRONMAN Cairns then get into it on on hot takes the Easy Gains swim fin, whether pros should face mid-race cutoffs, bib numbers on the bike, and why the US keeps failing to develop short course talent. Plus Talbot has a business proposition you dont want to miss!
Become a Distance to Empty subscriber!: https://www.patreon.com/DistancetoEmptyPod Get some free DTE Swag by supporting out sponsors!https://janji.com/pages/distance-to-empty and be sure to select 'podcast' > 'Distance to Empty' on the post purchase "How did you hear about Janji" page. Thank you!Check out Mount to Coast here: https://mounttocoast.com/discount/DistanceCode IRON at www.goodranchers.com and mention us in the post purchase survey!Laura Rambikur didn't grow up an athlete. Told in middle school she wasn't good at sports, she chose the arts, became a musician, and didn't find running until her mid-thirties. This year, she crossed the finish line at Heritage Square as a Cocodona 250 finisher. 250 miles from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, completed in 123 hours.In this episode, Laura sits down with Kevin and Peter (Kevin also happens to be her coach) to unpack the journey from a four-year dream sparked on a couch watching the livestream to the start line of her first 200-plus-mile race. With a light ultra resume and a hard DNF at High Lonesome behind her, she put together a training block Kevin calls one of the most impressive he's ever seen.But this conversation goes deeper than splits and cutoffs. As a clinical mental health therapist who has spent years working with trauma survivors, Laura brings a rare lens to suffering, resilience, and what it means to keep moving forward when you can no longer trust your own mind. We talk about going off course near Goldwater Lakes, the respiratory struggles that nearly ended her race on the Coconino Plateau, the brutality of the Mount Eldon descent at 5 a.m. on day six, and the family crew — her mom and sister — who carried her to the finish.Along the way: why fear can be an asset instead of something to burn down, the power of accompaniment, cinnamon roll waffles at Jerome, and the case for trekking poles when you can't stop throwing up.Oh, and Laura opens the episode with an AI roast that gets genuinely spicy. You've been warned.Have you found your distance to empty?
The clock has beaten Brian Burns twice. June 4th at the HOKA Festival of Miles, he plans to return the favor. Burns, a senior at Bentonville High School and committed to UNC Chapel Hill, joins the show eight days out from Festival of Miles—fresh off a ladder workout that confirmed what his coaches have been telling him all spring: he is in 3:57 shape. The gap between where he is and where he needs to be is not fitness, it's a finish line.The episode traces the full arc of how Burns got here. Growing up in Missouri, watching his older brother Connor run 3:50 at Festival of Miles as a junior. A DNF at the Midwest XC regionals that humbled him and quietly redirected him. The mid-year transfer to Bentonville and what it meant to walk into a program run by Coach Mike Power, a former Olympian who has since become one of his most important influences alongside his father, Marc, who coaches the University of Arkansas women's cross country program.Underneath all of it runs one goal: becoming the first pair of brothers in high school history to both break four minutes in the mile. Connor did it in 2023 at this exact meet. Brian was there. He watched their dad sprint toward the finish line and followed without really knowing why. This time, he knows exactly why.Last year at the Festival, Burns finished last in 4:10. This year, things feel different.Tap into the Brian Burns Special.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.S H O W N O T E S -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzInstagram: @brianburnsy_
In Episode #543 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde break down why Boulder is one of the most misunderstood and execution‑heavy races on the IRONMAN 70.3 calendar. This is a thinking athlete's race—where small mistakes stack up fast under altitude, heat, and patience‑testing terrain.We dive into the real reasons athletes DNF at Boulder, including: Overbiking relative to altitude Underfueling when effort feels “easy” Heat and hydration mismanagement Swim anxiety and disrupted breathing Aggressive early run pacing Missed bike lap cutoffs Ignoring early warning signsYou'll learn how to race Boulder with restraint, patience, and intention—so you're still strong when it matters most.We also debut a new fun segment: “Death, Taxes… or DNF?”—calling out the most predictable race‑day mistakes we see every year.If you're racing Boulder 70.3—or any altitude event—this episode is your race‑proofing checklist.This episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance.Vespa Power Endurance helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen.✅ Less sugar✅ Higher performance✅ Faster recoveryVespa comes in CV‑25, Junior, and Concentrate.
The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: MidPack Musings SubStackSupport the MidPacker Pod on Patreon.Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageCheck out the Gear I love HERE on rendezvu.coSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH PLAY ON RELIEF - 20% off your first orderTRAINING PEAKS - 20% off a premium annual subscriptionVACATION RACES - 15% off any Ultra, Half Marathon, or Trailfest“Through endurance we conquer.”In this special MidPacker Pod episode, returning guest Julio Palma flips the script and puts Troy Meadows in the hot seat to unpack Troy's recent finish at the Hellbender 100. What unfolds is an honest and vulnerable conversation about setbacks, growth, mental toughness, and what it really means to keep showing up when things get hard.Troy opens up about his running journey—from growing up around endurance sports, to rediscovering running after losing both his mother and his dog in the same week, to eventually falling in love with trail and ultra running after reading Born to Run. The conversation also dives deep into Troy's first 100-mile DNF at Dark Divide and how that experience forced him to reevaluate his mindset, priorities, and relationship with chasing qualifiers for races like Western States and Hardrock.The heart of the episode centers around Hellbender 100, one of the toughest races on the East Coast. Troy shares how this training block was the strongest of his life, the nutrition struggles and sleep deprivation he battled during the race, and how support from family, friends, and the trail community helped carry him through the darkest moments of the night.Some key themes from the episode include:Using running as a tool for resilience and mental healthLearning from failure and difficult race experiencesThe balance between chasing qualifiers and enjoying the sportTraining consistency, durability, and strength workManaging low moments during ultras and continuing forwardThe importance of community in trail runningThis one is raw, relatable, and full of those classic MidPacker moments where everyday runners chase extraordinary goals.Relevant LinksHellbender 100Run828 FoundationLaurel Highlands UltraHellbender Participant GuideHellbender Course InfoLaurel Highlands Hiking TrailPartner Links: PlayOn Relief - https://playonrelief.comAll Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted ReliefUse MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderTraining PeaksA training app as versatile as you. Start your free trial at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpackerUse MIDPACKER at checkout for 20% off an Annual Premium SubscriptionVacation Races - https://www.vacationraces.comEpic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or TrailfestWahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.comKICKR RUN It's not running indoors. It's running, reimagined.Run Your WayBuy the Wahoo KICKR RUN use code MIDPACK to get a free KICKR HEADWIND smart Bluetooth fan. Remember to add the HEADWIND to the cart and the code will apply to discount.Run Trail Life - https://runtraillife.comFind Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use MIDPACKERPOD to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.Freetrail - https://freetrail.comVisit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Hellbender 100, Julio Palma, Troy Meadows, MidPacker Pod, ultra running, trail running, Hardrock qualifier, Western States, DNF, Dark Divide, Laurel Highlands, Run828, endurance, ultramarathon, mental toughness, resilience, Asheville trail running, strength training, ultra mindset, hundred miler, endurance sports, Appalachian trails, race recap, ultrarunning community
Become a Distance to Empty subscriber!: https://www.patreon.com/DistancetoEmptyPod Get some free DTE Swag by supporting out sponsors!https://janji.com/pages/distance-to-empty and be sure to select 'podcast' > 'Distance to Empty' on the post purchase "How did you hear about Janji" page. Thank you!Check out Mount to Coast here: https://mounttocoast.com/discount/DistanceCode IRON at www.goodranchers.com and mention us in the post purchase survey!Trish Corbett came to Cocodona 250 in 2026 with unfinished business. After a DNF in 2022 the Flagstaff-based nurse spent four years watching the race from the sidelines before finally lining up again for redemption.She got more than she bargained for.At mile 109, descending Mingus Mountain in the dead of night, Trish fell and dislocated multiple fingers on her left hand — also sustaining an avulsion fracture where bone separated from the joint. Rather than quit, she improvised a splint from a race flag, found KT tape from fellow runners, hiked 15 miles to Jerome, and talked an ER doctor into reducing the dislocations without systemic pain meds so she could return to the course. Four hours later, she was back running — without poles, with a hand swollen to twice its size, still ahead of her husband's finishing time.Before all that chaos unfolded, Trish had already made her mark at the Mingus Basketball Association — Kevin and Peter's mid-race shooting contest — draining two corner threes at 107 miles in, in the dark, wearing her pack, to win the women's division and take home a prize pack including a John G gift card, Ultraspire gear, Bollé sunglasses, and Mount to Coast shoes.In this conversation, Trish talks about nursing as the reason she started running, the emotional weight of returning to a race after a DNF, how her medical background helped her triage herself mid-race, what it felt like to want to quit on the Hangover Trail, why a missing slice of cheese nearly broke her, and what David Goggins' "never volunteer to quit" mantra meant to her in the hardest moments. Plus: her coach Kaleb Stevens' reaction, her husband's very colorful response to a photo of her hand, and what that finish line buckle means now compared to what it would have meant on a clean run.
MacKenzie Green is back, and she's now the Global Head of Social for Audible! Listen to hear about: How MacKenzie grew up dyslexic, relied heavily on audiobooks to keep up in school, and never imagined she would one day become Head of Global Social at Audible. Why people should read what they actually enjoy, DNF books that aren't working, and use whatever format—audio, ebook, or print—helps them engage with stories. How asking people what they were reading helped her build relationships, conduct informational interviews, and create meaningful follow-up conversations throughout her career, which all culminated in her new job at Audible. How reading is a way to understand other perspectives, strengthen listening skills, and connect with people through shared stories, and how audiobooks are a return to the oldest form of storytelling: oral tradition. Check Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mba
#230 - Ten Ironman distances in ten days sounds like a headline, but JD Tremblay treats it like a case study. JD is a military veteran, ultra-endurance athlete, and founder of Hungry Warrior Academy, and he joins me to explain how he became one of the rare finishers of the Epic Deca across the Hawaiian islands and why the real secret is not heroic motivation. It is structure, repeatable systems, and the decision to follow them when your mind is loud and your body is tired.We get into the myth that the military “gives” discipline, and JD's sharper take: the military gives structure, and you choose whether you live inside it. From there, we talk about building high performance without burning out, including energy regulation, nervous system shifts from sympathetic fight-or-flight to parasympathetic recovery, and why rest is not a reward but part of the plan. JD also shares his lens on starting versus quitting, the difference between DNS and DNF, and how a simple non-negotiable can become the first brick in a better life.JD opens up about faith, identity, and community, including the moment his son reshapes how he thinks about who he is beyond titles and achievements. He also tells the rawer side of the Epic Deca journey: going into debt, selling his house to fund the race, and hitting a breaking point that forces humility. We even had to pause mid-interview due to an electrical outage, which ends up fitting the theme perfectly: adjust, come back, keep going.If you want practical mindset tools, endurance training lessons, and a clearer definition of discipline you can apply to work, fitness, or family, hit play, then subscribe, share this with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To learn more about JD and his work with Hungry Warrior Academy please visit www.hungrywarrioracademy.com. You can also follow along with JD on Instagram @jdtremblaytri and to learn more about his book, Hunger For More In Life, you can visit www.hunger4more.com.To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod.Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeXploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure.
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss Molly's race and DNF at Sulphur Sprin 3 things to consider before a big race like Unbound 200 mile gravel coming up this weekend Brief preview around Unbound week and weather Listener mailbag/ feedback from the 'what not to do on race day' episode last week
In this episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, I chat with the wonderful Peta Moore - wildlife lover, ultra runner, Perth Zoo vet nurse, trail adventurer, and fellow member of the 2026 Delirious West DNF crew. Peta's story starts in a small coal mining town in Central Queensland, where she definitely did not grow up thinking she was sporty. There was a bit of T-ball, some Highland dancing, a serious Muay Thai phase, and eventually a life built around animals, wildlife, conservation, and the odd capybara obsession. From wildlife biology to Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, bear rescue work in Vietnam, zookeeping in Alice Springs, and eventually Perth Zoo, Peta's life has been full of animals, adventure, and a very healthy amount of chaos. And then running arrived. What started as a Couch to 5K attempt on the trails around Alice Springs - complete with hills, heat, sunsets, and a dog by her side - slowly turned into trail running, ultra running, 100 milers, 200 milers, injury comebacks, big adventures, and a very deep love for the WA trail running community. We talk about Peta's first ultras, her love-hate relationship with backyard events, finishing her first 200 miler in the Blue Mountains, crying at aid stations, eating emergency Twisties for breakfast, getting through terrifying cliff sections with the help of “Spider Lady”, and the weird way ultra runners can suddenly find themselves saying things like, “There's only 80k to go!” Of course, we also talk about Delirious West 2026, where Peta went in with one of her best training blocks, a year of injury-free running behind her, and plenty of confidence - only to fall off a boardwalk just 3km into the race. From there, she managed pain, problem-solved, kept moving, questioned her sanity more than once, and eventually made the hard decision to stop at Treetop when the joy had gone and the risk felt too high. This conversation is honest, funny, emotional, and full of the real stuff that happens between start lines and finish lines - including the grief of a DNF, the fear of more injury, the pull of community, and the deep love that keeps bringing us back to the trails. Why You'll Love This Episode You'll hear about: Peta growing up in a tiny Central Queensland mining town Her path into wildlife biology, zoo medicine, and vet nursing Running in Alice Springs, Vietnam, Perth, Spain, the Blue Mountains and WA trails Her first trail events and how she got sucked into the ultra world Why the WA trail running community became her second family Her first 200 miler at Unreasonable in the Blue Mountains Sleep deprivation, aid station meltdowns, and emergency Twisties The injury rollercoaster: shoulder surgery, knee surgery, stress fractures and comebacks Her 2026 Delirious West 200 miler DNF Why stopping can sometimes be the strongest decision The strange grief that can come after a DNF Why running is still worth it, even when it breaks your heart a little Tips from Peta's Story 1. Community matters more than we realise. Peta talks beautifully about finding her people through trail running. When injury kept her from racing, she stayed connected by volunteering, crewing, cheering and showing up. 2. A DNF still contains a huge amount of courage. Peta's Delirious West didn't end the way she hoped, but she still pushed through a massive amount of pain, made smart decisions, and protected her future running. 3. Don't ignore pain just because you're tough. Ultra runners are excellent at tolerating discomfort - sometimes too excellent. Peta's story is a good reminder that pain is information, especially when there's a history of injury. 4. Cross-training can be a gift. During injury recovery, Peta discovered cycling and realised it made her stronger. Sometimes the thing we're forced into becomes part of the bigger picture. 5. Running will wait for you. One of the loveliest reminders from this episode is that if you need a break, running is still there. The trails are still there. The community is still there. 6. It's okay to grieve the race you didn't get to finish. A DNF can feel like losing the version of the story you'd been imagining. Peta speaks honestly about needing to process that. 7. Keep coming back - but come back wisely. Peta's story isn't about pretending everything is fine. It's about healing, rebuilding, adjusting, and still believing there are more adventures ahead. Delirious WEST event website: https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Interested in the 2027 DW? Go join the event Facebook Group so you don't miss when the race opens for entries in June for new runners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
This episode of The Currently Reading Podcast is a great place to jump in if you love honest book recommendations and spoiler-free bookish conversation. Meredith and Kaytee help two listeners take control of their overflowing TBR piles with personalized picks. They also get into everything they have been reading lately, from literary fiction like Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar to the cozy fantasy of T. Kingfisher, and they talk honestly about how to keep your reading life calm instead of overwhelming. On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: needing some reading sanity and two Kindles? Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Kaytee and Meredith boss some listeners' TBRs Before We Go: our new segment featuring a bookish friend post and Meredith brings a book she may DNF Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:23 - Bookish Moments of the Week 3:16 - The Reimagining of Thornwood House by Jaleigh Johnson (pre-order, releases June 9, 2026) 5:56 - Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar 10:53 - Current Reads 11:14 - The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan (Meredith) 17:03 - The Better Mother by Jennifer van der Kleut (Kaytee) 21:30 - Strangers by Belle Berden (Meredith) 24:06 - Awake by Jen Hatmaker 28:49 - Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher (Kaytee) 29:36 - A Sorceress Comes To Call by T. Kingfisher 32:40 - What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher 32:41 - Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher 32:42 - Swordheart by T. Kingfisher 34:56 - The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan (Meredith) 36:42 - An Unlikely Story 38:25 - Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanne Clarke 39:26 - The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman 40:13 - Isola by Allegra Goodman (Kaytee) 45:35 - Deep Dive: Boss My TBR From Carrie: 47:19 - Lady Tremine by Rachel Hochhauser 47:20 - How to Kill A Guy In Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson 47:24 - Five by Ilona Bannister 47:27 - Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil by Oliver Darkshire 47:57 - romance.io 48:02 - This Summer will be Different by Carley Fortune 50:38 - Every Summer After by Carley Fortune From Gianna: 52:26 - The Boomerang by Robert Bailey 52:28 - Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore 52:31 - For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn 52:34 - Good People by Patmeena Sabit 52:37 - Lady Tremine by Rachel Hochhauser 57:23 - Before We Go Kaytee highlights a bookish friend post Meredith brings a book she might DNF and why 59:43 - Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zang by Kylie Lee Baker Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. May's IPL is brought to us from a new to us bookstore, Book & Books in Coral Gables, Florida Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
Tom Clarkson is joined by F1TV commentary duo Jolyon Palmer and Alex Jacques to reflect on an eventful Canadian Grand Prix.Kimi Antonelli capitalised on George Russell's DNF to claim his fourth win in a row and move 43 points clear of his Mercedes teammate at the top of the World Championship standings. What did the guys make of their wheel-to-wheel battles in Montreal? Will Mercedes ask them to dial it down? And how does this result change the mindset of the two title contenders? Behind Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton overcame a tense battle with Max Verstappen to score his best result as a Ferrari driver. Was this Lewis's best weekend since joining the team? And will he continue to avoid the simulator before races?Tom, Jolyon and Alex also discuss Franco Colapinto's best finish in Formula 1 and share their thoughts on McLaren's decision to start both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on intermediate tyres. How much responsibility for that call lies with the drivers? THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY...Indeed: Get a £100 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/f1nation
Montreal madness! Ben and Sam break down the thriller packed with penalties, retirements, epic wheel-to-wheel battles, and of course a shock DNF that could prove costly for one side of the Mercedes garage in the championship fight... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get:Ad-free listeningFull-length bonus episodesPower Rankings after every raceHistorical race reviews& more exclusive extras!Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking:You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTokCome hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats!Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us!Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this week's episode, Zoe and Hannah recap the 2026 Canadian GP. They discuss George Russell's shocking DNF, Kimi Antonelli's impressive fourth victory in a row, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen back on the podium, the sprint weekend, and so much more!Head to Dermalogica.com and use code FAN BEHAVIOR at checkout for a free gift when you spend $65 or more!
Montreal madness! Ben and Sam break down the thriller packed with penalties, retirements, epic wheel-to-wheel battles, and of course a shock DNF that could prove costly for one side of the Mercedes garage in the championship fight... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get:Ad-free listeningFull-length bonus episodesPower Rankings after every raceHistorical race reviews& more exclusive extras!Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking:You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTokCome hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats!Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us!Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this inspiring episode, Alan sits down with Harry Taroni, owner of Greendale Performance Gym, to explore his remarkable transformation from late‑starter in fitness to Ironman competitor and event organiser. Harry opens up about his journey from being overweight to becoming a competitive amateur boxer, then pushing his limits through endurance racing. He shares details of his upcoming Backyard Ultra at Manor Farm on 25 September, a £95 event featuring a unique twist — a chain medal for every DNF and special pre‑race packages for participants. The conversation dives into the mindset behind endurance sport, the creativity of event design, and the balance between training, promotion, and storytelling in the OCR and endurance community. A candid, motivational chat about resilience, reinvention, and the drive to keep moving forward — whether you're chasing finish lines or creating them. Want to Enter the backyard Ultra use code 10GPC and save 10% Greendale Performance | Elevate Your Fitness Today Watch this episode live on Youtube at UKOCR TV If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com.
Send us Fan Mail The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix was absolute mechanical hell! Six cars DNF's as rookie phenom Andrea Kimi Antonelli captures his FOURTH straight F1 victory in a row after a pole-position heartbreak for George Russell. Cheese and Greeny break down McLaren's disastrous tire strategy, Lewis Hamilton's inspired podium pass, and Max Verstappen's looming threat to permanently quit F1 over the 2027 engine regulations. Plus, Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu goes completely scorched-earth on clickbait journalists, Alain Prost's shocking home invasion, and Felix Rosenqvist's historic, razor-thin Indy 500 victory! Support the show
In Episode 225, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 12 new releases they shared in the Spring 2026 Book Preview, now that they've read them — or at least tried to! They share their reading stats and discuss which books worked and which didn't…and why. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Get the 2026 Summer Reading Guide This year's Summer Reading Guide is bigger than ever — and now available as a full PDF with in-depth write-ups on every book. Here's how to access it: Full PDF Guide (with write-ups): Available to current paying members on Patreon or Substack Start a free trial (Patreon: 7 days | Substack: 30 days) *Be sure to use the link above to access your free trial on Substack. Free Cheatsheet (no write-ups): Available to everyone on the blog Free Trials close: Friday, May 22 (Memorial Day weekend) When you sign up, you'll also get: 2–3 bonus podcast episodes per month Full back catalog of bonus content Weekly reading updates + more All the details in the recent IMPORTANT DETAILS bonus podcast episode and post. Highlights This time last year, Catherine was rocking a 100% success rate — this year's was "armageddon" Sarah had really successful spring with one 5-star book and only 1 DNF with a total average star rating of 4.15. They name their best and worst books picks for spring! Books We Read Before the Preview April Sarah's Pick The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne (April 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:07] Spring 2026 Circle Back April Sarah's Picks Into the Blue by Emma Brodie (April 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:33] Leave Your Mess At Home by Tolani Akinola (April 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:27] Catherine's Picks American Fantasy by Emma Straub (April 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:45] Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (April 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:25] Like This, But Funnier by Hallie Cantor (April 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:23] Other Books Mentioned All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (2026) [7:59] The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (1985) [14:24] August Lane by Regina Black (2025) [16:32] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams (2021) [16:39] Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino (2025) [20:24] May Sarah's Picks The Mediator (Max Ringo, 1) by Robert Bailey (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:10] The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:39] Returns and Exchanges by Kayla Rae Whitaker (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:25] Catherine's Picks The Liar's Playbook by Leslie Bradford-Scott (May 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:20] The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:35] The Tapestry of Fate (Amina al-Sirafi, 2) by Shannon Chakraborty (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:16] Other Books Mentioned The Boomerang by Robert Bailey (2025) [22:17] Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond (2021) [26:30] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) [29:43] Culpability by Bruce Holsinger (2025) [33:24] The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, 1) by Shannon Chakraborty (2023) [42:06]
Send us Fan MailIn episode #184, we bring back pro mountain runner Adam Kimble to talk about his incredible year of racing so far, including breaking course records at Badwater Cape Fear 50k and Outlands Endurance Races 50k, winning American River 50 miler, and most recently a DNF at Cocodona 250, and the strategies he employed, dealing with injury, and lessons learned.Key Points:How to adapt training and nutrition for different race lengths and terrains.The importance of race simulationsManaging sleep deprivationThe significance of course familiarity and learning from race DNFs.Practical tips for hydration: fluid strategies, salt intake, and hyperhydration protocols.Upcoming races and injury managementAdam Kimble is a professional ultrarunner, race director, motivational speaker and running coach from Truckee, CA. In 2016, Adam ran 2,500 miles over the course of 60 days to cross the USA on foot. Subsequently, in November of 2016, he successfully completed a 60-day journey alone in the wilderness of South America to become winner of Discovery Channel's survivalist show, The Wheel. Following that adventure, Adam set two prominent Fastest Known Times (FKTs): in 2017 he became part of the first duo to ever run self-supported on foot across Great Britain (Scotland, England and Wales) while summiting the highest peak in each country along the way; and in 2020, he set the supported FKT on the Tahoe Rim Trail—a 171-mile circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe. Most recently in 2025, Adam finished 4th overall and ran one of the Top-10 fastest times ever at the historic Badwater 135. Adam's life mission is to push himself past his perceived limits and achieve the impossible. His calling is to share what he has learned and help others grow in their journey so as to push through the ceiling and achieve their own 'impossible'.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.FREE RESOURCE:Recovery Protocol: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution.com/recovery-protocolHydration 101: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/hydration101FOLLOW ADAM:IG: https://www.instagram.com/adamkimble818/Web: www.adamkimble.comMENTIONED:Episode 81: https://nutritional-revolution.com/podcasts/ultrarunner-and-coach-adam-kimble/Episode 147: https://nutritional-revolution.com/podcasts/badwater-breakthrough-adam-kimbles-journey-at-the-worlds-toughest-race/Run Gum: https://amzn.to/4v6mTnvMaurten Caffeine Gels: https://amzn.to/4utpwQgScience In Sport Caffeine Gum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-59556271Creatine: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-creatine/MORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.comInterested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com TRUSTED RESOURCES Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellFeed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionKyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrevFollow us @nutritionalrevolution
Chelsea and Forever35 Podcast hosts Doree Shafrir and Elise Hu unpack “I Choose Me,” the new memoir from “Beverly Hills, 90210” star Jennie Garth. Together, they ask themselves if they should also “choose me,” and DNF this book! They recap the goss with Luke Perry, Shannen Doherty, and Tiffani Thiessen, before diving into her second marriage to Peter Facinelli, her reality TV pivot, and red flags like: should you date the man just who quit his job and has a roommate? A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including disordered eating, diet culture, substance use, and suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Contact us or send us your voice notes: hello@glamoroustrash.com Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Show Notes: Dringo! Card Where to find our guests: Doree Shafrir and Elise Hu Forever35 Website Forever35 Instagram Forever35 Patreon Doree's Instagram Elise's Instagram Windswept Film Website “Flawless” book by Elise Hu *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cocodona 250 delivered some of the most inspiring performances in ultrarunning — and inside those performances are lessons every ultrarunner can use, whether you're chasing a podium, a PR, or simply trying to reach the finish line.In this episode, I break down the biggest takeaways from this year's Cocodona 250, including what Rachel Entrekin's historic overall win and Kilian Korth's men's course record can teach us about belief, preparation, execution, and resilience in long ultras.Because in races this long, fitness matters — but it's not the only thing that determines your result. Your mindset, aid station strategy, fueling plan, decision-making, and ability to problem-solve when everything goes wrong can be the difference between a breakthrough and a DNF.In this episode, you'll learn:Why “unreasonable” goals might be the exact thing that help you level upHow to pair big belief with the actions required to actually make it realThe two biggest keys to faster, more efficient aid stationsWhy sometimes a calculated risk can save your entire raceHow to know when to fix a problem immediately versus keep movingWhy you don't have to eat real food in long ultras if your fueling plan worksHow good weather can trick you into making bad race-day decisionsWhy a bad stretch early in a 100- or 200-mile race does not mean your race is overThis one is for any ultrarunner who wants to race smarter, believe bigger, and become harder to break when things get tough.SHOW LINKS:Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.com
For episode 128 of the Florida Trail Runners Podcast we've got Grant Bonatz, Scott Brady, Shane Potter, and Robbie Manoogian as they share they experiences and thoughts about the Skunk Ape 50 Mile! This year, Grant came out and set a new course record for the 50 Mile, becoming the first athlete to break the Sub-9 barrier on the Skunk Ape 50 course with an incredible time of 8:57:19. He also breaks down how his race unfolded—and how the sub-9 almost slipped away in the final stretch.Scott's journey was one of redemption. After a DNF on this course in 2025, he came back determined to finish what he started. This year, he did exactly that, crossing the line in 21:44:36.Robbie and Shane both tackled the 50 Mile distance for the first time and both successfully made it to the finish. Robbie completed his race in 12:18:57 and even shares the memorable story of the “hat man” along the way. Shane had a standout debut as well, finishing 8th overall with an impressive time of 10:34:24.
MERCH - https://nonmembersshop.com/Happy National No Dirty Dishes Day! We kick off the episode by agreeing this holiday is literally impossible, especially in a house of five. Erin shares a controversial "Mother's Day Hot Take" comparing the forced fun and expectations to New Year's Eve but admits this year was a rare, peaceful success involving her favorite Whole Foods sourdough. Erin gives a highly anticipated update on her hydroponic garden, celebrating her incredibly flavorful homegrown salads despite the emotional trauma of executing her weaker sprouts. We also drop an urgent reminder that our merch preorder is officially closing this week, so secure your hoodies and mystery $15 trinkets while you can.Erin recaps her weekend of chaotic "side quests," including a girls' night that devolved into screaming about a frog while aggressively throwing non waterproof flameless candles into a pool. She also got roped into judging a local car show in the freezing rain despite knowing nothing about cars, ultimately picking the winners based purely on vibes and flippy headlights. We then dive into a hilarious niche internet trend: "Scientology Speedruns," where guys film themselves rushing into church buildings just to see how far they can get before the staff kicks them out.In sports and running news, we marvel at 23-year-old Sophia, who took a wrong turn at the Flying Pig Half and accidentally ran a full 3:30 marathon, and celebrate Rachel, who absolutely shattered the Cocodona 250 record and beat every man in the 253-mile field. We discuss an athlete suing Puma over career-ending spikes, the Eagles drafting a Nigerian player who has never played a snap of football, and rumors of LIV Golf running out of Saudi funding (which sparks a heated rant about how terrible AI search results have become). Plus, Mike successfully snipes an eBay auction for Mario cards live on air, and we officially declare we are done talking about the Alix Earle and Alex Cooper drama until something actually happens.We are then joined by fan-favorite runner Eamon for an honest interview about his recent DNF at a 100-mile race, discussing the brutal downhills, the wild self-talk swings, the humbling moment of getting his bib ripped off for missing a cutoff, and his immediate plan for redemption in October. Finally, we review a bizarre TikTok of an Eastern European family silently eating massive bowls of hard-boiled eggs and sausages, and wrap up with a wholesome "No Bad, No Sad" story about a group of friends who secretly booked out their buddy's entire Columbus food tour for his birthday.
Daily Vlog about topics of the day. I spoke about a recent episode of the Cam Hanes podcast which discusses his DNF at Cocodona 250. #running #fitness #bodybuilding #powerlifting #chat #exercise #zwift #cocodona
Join us for a recap of the Cocodona 250 race - why and how Cam DNF'd, the importance of a race crew, Rachel Entrekin's record breaking finish, and more! Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Cam's DNF and Why Having a Race Crew is Important 00:08:12 – Cocodona Start Line 00:14:35 – Crown King, Running with Michael Versteeg, and How Cam Fell 00:29:41 – What Ultra Running Races Mean to Cam 00:46:05 – The Controversy Behind Peptides & BPC 517 01:03:52 – Women Athletes: Is Estrogen the Superpower? 01:14:43 – Surgery and Future Faces 01:23:01 – Upcoming Rivet's Bear Hunt & Aravaipa Running Thank you to our sponsors: Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 10% your order Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/ use code CAM10 for 10% off optics Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off
Megan Young is a UK-based ultra cyclist and bike packer from Dorset. She's raced the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco as a pairs entry with her husband Angus, taken fastest female honours on the Dorset Divide, spent six months cycling through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile on sabbatical, and then finished that stretch with the Tour Te Waipounamu, a 1330km ultra race down the South Island of New Zealand. And right now she is lining up for Lostdot 101, a women-only road race across Spain and Portugal where riders plan their own routes.In this episode we discuss:How Megan got into ultra racing and what it was like competing as a pairs team at the Atlas Mountain RaceThree months in the Andes: kit, food, altitude, wild camping, and choosing when to get a busMax, the stray dog in the mountains who became their guardian for a day and then vanished on the descentThe Tour Te Waipounamu: 30km of hike-a-bike, river crossings she'd never trained for, and a DNF 100km from the finish lineHer mindset heading into Lostdot 101, planning her own route, and racing with six friends from Girls That Ride BikesWild camping confidence, the earplugs trick, and what she learned from getting her food strategy badly wrong on her first ultraWomen in ultra racing, what's changed, and why communities like Girls That Ride Bikes are helping to get more women to the start lineYou can follow Megan via her instagram - @MeganOnTwoWheels Check out the Manzanita Cradle from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:
In this episode, I'm talking about something a lot of runners believe and that is you only “earn” the right to wear race gear if you finish.After my DNF at the Moab 240 in 2025, I couldn't bring myself to wear the hoodie I bought at the race. It sat in my closet for months because, in my mind, I hadn't “earned” it.But over time, my perspective shifted.This episode is about what that hoodie represents now.More importantly, I talk about:Why DNFs aren't something to be afraid ofHow setbacks can actually sharpen your approachAnd why nothing in this sport comes easy (even when you think you're prepared)If you've ever struggled with a race that didn't go your way, this one's for you.
Hydration is one of the most overlooked levers in endurance performance — and one of the most punishing when you get it wrong. In this episode, Zoë and TJ unpack why dehydration is so much more than feeling thirsty, walking through the cascading downstream effects on your gut, your blood, your muscles, and ultimately your race result. They cover gut osmolality and why a too-concentrated drink mix actually pulls water the wrong way, the link between plasma volume drop and cardiac drift, and why dead legs late in an ultra often trace back to a sodium problem rather than a fitness one.The conversation then turns to the practical side: how to DIY your sweat rate test at home, why your sweat sodium concentration is the number that changes everything, and which lab tests Zoë and dietician Kylee Van Horn actually recommend after testing six different options. They also break down why generic 300–800 mg per hour sodium guidance fails most athletes, with real roster examples ranging from 200 mg to over 2,300 mg per hour.Before the hydration deep-dive, Zoë and TJ tackle a thoughtful listener question about the asides they sometimes make regarding endurance training and sexual health. They walk through the RED-S framework, what suppressed libido and menstrual dysfunction actually signal in athletes of all genders, and why these conversations belong in the coaching toolkit rather than as punchlines. Coach Kylee Van Horn at Fly Nutrition is mentioned as a go-to sports dietician for clinical questions.If you've ever had a mystery DNF, persistent GI distress, or fallen apart late in a race for reasons you couldn't pin down, this is the episode to listen to twice.Questions, topics, hot or nots: microcosmcoaching@gmail.com Learn more: microcosm-coaching.com
If you have been doing everything right in midlife and still struggling with weight gain, brain fog, and fatigue that nothing seems to fix, you are not failing your health. Your health is being failed by an industry selling you supplements that are poorly formulated, not bioavailable, and never getting to the root cause of what is actually driving how you feel.In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with Michael Antonelli, founder of Healthgevity, to break down what is actually happening in your body and what precision formulated natural bioactives and oral peptides can do, that most supplements never will. Walk away understanding exactly why nothing has fully worked and what to reach for instead.Michael Antonelli is the founder of Healthgevity with over 19 years of experience at the intersection of longevity science, hormone health, and advanced therapeutics. He has spent nearly two decades working alongside leading physicians and researchers to develop clinically validated personalized protocols. His expertise in oral peptides and precision formulated bioactives across the practitioner channel makes him one of the most credible voices on what actually works and why.What's discussed:(5:33) Why eight or nine out of every ten people are metabolically sick and what that actually means for your body.(8:06) What longevity and health span actually mean and why anti-aging is the wrong way to think about it.(14:31) How Ignite was formulated, what makes it different, and why it works when most metabolic supplements do not.(17:49) What oral peptides are, why they are a complete game changer, and how DNF-10 quietly eliminates food noise.(26:51) Why bioavailability matters more than most people realize and how to know if what you are taking is actually working.(28:02) The role of muscle in healthy aging and why it is the most overlooked biomarker in midlife wellness.(36:09) The two brain formulas that work from the very first dose for focus, energy, anxiety, and stress.(37:33) How to think about cycling peptides and supplements and what the right protocol actually looks like.Listen to this episode of The Well Drop and finally understand why everything you have been taking may not be doing what you think it is, what is actually driving your metabolic dysfunction in midlife, and what precision formulated bioactives and oral peptides can do that most supplements never will.Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: http://thewelldrop.comInstagram: @thewelldropFind out more about Michael Antonelli: Healthgevity Website: www.healthgev.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-antonelli THE WELL DROP
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Guys, the cobbled classics are over for another year - and what a Spring we've had! Although the cobbles may be behind us, we still have the Ardennes to look forward to over the next week! Who better to wrap up the cobbles and preview the Ardennes with than my old mates Luke Durbridge and Tom Southam right here on this month's Race Communiqué. We kick this month's episode off by rounding up the Spring so far; from Pogačar's dominance at Flanders right through to Van Aert's redemption at Paris Roubaix, there's been heaps of racing to get stuck into. One race I didn't manage to follow too closely was the Tour of the Basque Country, where young Paul Seixas absolutely dominated from start to finish. Fortunately, Southam was there on the ground in the EF team car, so he gives us the scoop from Spain, and just how good Seixas really is. The Ardennes classics have already kicked off, with Remco Evenepoel dusting Skjelmose in the sprint to win the Amstel Gold Race. Southam was in the convoy dealing with a unique….pretty gross situation that he's never come across in his career. Safe to say Remco's shape is ominous ahead of Liège - the 4th monument of the year - which is only a few days away. With Pog, Remco, and Seixas all on the start list it looks like we're in for an epic showdown. We go through the course and pick our favourites. Durbo's just got back after a few days off the bike following Paris Roubaix, and that's what this month's PeloChat is all about; keeping mentally fresh and taking time away from cycling. As you all know by now, Luke's just announced that he's hanging up the wheels after national champs in January 2027. He's riding out a long, distinguished career of 15 years - so this advice is worth listening to. Talking Tactics is all about that head to head to head we're getting hyped about at Liège-Bastogne-Liège; how do Remco and Seixas overthrow Pogi who, on paper, is probably the favourite. Southam gives us his thoughts. Finally - of course - it's the Communiquiz; this month I'm quiz master and we're talking monuments. Who's DNF'd more monuments; me, Durbo, or Southam? You'll have to listen to find out. The cobbles may have finished but there's still heaps of great racing to enjoy, so give this ep a listen and get hyped up for the Ardennes. Not long to go until we can talk Grand Tours, and the Giro - Mama Mia, that's come around fast! Cheers, Mitch The Race Communiqué is brought to you by TrainingPeaks! Track, plan, and train smarter - just like the pros. Get 20% off TrainingPeaks Premium now at trainingpeaks.com/litp