IMO #20 - Marijuana & Performance, Strength Training Insights, Inside Running Podcast Challenge @ Ballarat, Is Stretching a Waste of Time? And More.

Express Interest in Boulder Experience (April 2025): https://www.thegloberunners.com/boulder-running-experience-april2025/ Check out Globe Runners on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloberunners/ Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions:  https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: [email protected] In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt discusses a variety of topics including his upcoming race at the Houston Marathon, where he aims for a personal best. He also reflects on short-term versus long-term fatigue, the effectiveness of stretching, and the importance of strength training. Matt provides insights into his diet and carb-loading practices and shares some marathon preparation strategies. Additionally, he details an upcoming competition with the Inside Running Podcast team and discusses potential future marathons and GlobeRunners experiences. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:16 Houston Marathon Preparation00:33 Stretching and Fatigue Discussion01:46 Marijuana and Performance04:27 Strength Training Insights05:44 Brand Collaborations and Promotions08:27 Podcast Recommendations and Reflections15:21 Inside Running Podcast Challenge20:20 Houston Marathon Goals and Strategy23:32 Listener Questions and Marathon Qualifiers31:51 Listener Email: Swimming for Recovery32:40 Opinions on Swimming for Recovery34:06 Workouts for a 10 Mile Race35:30 Workouts of the Week36:32 Half Marathon and Marathon Workouts39:43 Rapid Fire Questions from Strava51:27 Stretching: Is It Worth It?53:51 Upcoming Marathons and Plans57:29 Boulder Experience and GlobeRunners59:22 Conclusion and Farewell

Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience 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 the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt discuss their training regimens leading up to the Houston Half and Full Marathons. They address questions from their listeners about training strategies, detailing their personal approaches to different workouts and marathon preparations. They delve into the importance of combining both speed and endurance training, the significance of race preparation, and the proper balance of nutrition and supplementation. They also explore the training plans of elite runners like Joe Klecker and Clayton Young, analyzing their recent sessions and speculating on their upcoming performances. The episode concludes with a mention of the Sweat Elite Shareholders Club, where Luke and Matt provide a deeper dive into their training and offer a platform for interactive discussions via a Discord channel. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 Upcoming Races and Training Updates 01:25 Is 10k Shape or Marathon Shape Better For a Half? 10:34 How To Train For a Marathon 12 Months Away? 15:10 Training and Nutrition Tips 17:06 Blood Tests and Supplements 23:02 Heart Rate Zones and Training Insights 36:40 Conclusion and Shareholders Club

Check out Globe Runners on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloberunners/ Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions:  https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: [email protected] Matt from Sweat Elite kicks off the 19th edition of 'In My Opinion' and the first podcast of 2025, diving into marathon trends, New Year's resolutions, and personal anecdotes. He discusses the challenges of marathon entries, shares thoughts on weight loss drugs in sports, and provides insights into effective marathon training and recovery strategies. Matt also answers listener questions on double threshold training, the benefits of heat versus altitude training, and the use of gadgets in running. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and adapting training plans accordingly. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and New Year Resolutions00:57 Funny Uber Eats Story01:46 Podcast Overview and Listener Questions03:24 Discord Community and GlobeRunner's Experience06:45 Marathon Entry Challenges11:54 Weight Loss Drugs in Sports16:53 Running Performance Metrics25:18 Altitude vs. Heat Training27:34 Workouts of the Week31:30 Detailed Marathon Training Breakdown32:11 Workout Tips and Strava Insights32:28 Addressing Listener Questions34:40 Cycling and Cross-Training Benefits38:03 Podcast Host Changes and Stretching Queries39:51 Training Specificity and Injury Prevention43:40 Managing Weekly Mileage and Calorie Reduction53:39 Double Threshold Training and Recovery59:22 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement Workouts of the week:  5/10k: 1mi LT (3min rest) 10x400m (1min / 3min rest) 800m hard HM: 15min warm up, 3 x 5k: 4k @ HM (1min rest) 1k faster (3min rest) M: 10mi progression. 8mi (12.87km, use 13km) @ HM, 1mile easy, 2 x  1mile @ faster than MP (mile in between), 1 mile easy  

Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience 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 the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt reflect on Luke's recent trip to Ireland and discuss the pronounced differences in running environments between Ireland and Houston. They celebrate Luke's milestone of reaching 4,000 miles for the year and delve into the significance of running volume on annual performance. The episode then transitions into addressing a variety of listener questions from Instagram, covering topics such as pacing strategies, injury management, treadmill training comparisons, tips for time-crunched training sessions, and the debate over racing without a watch. The hosts also reflect on the most overrated and underrated running trends for 2024. Finally, they provide details on the private podcast feed and Discord group for shareholders, emphasizing the extra value and personalized advice available there. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 00:15 Luke's Trip to Ireland 00:54 Running in Houston vs. Ireland 01:40 Strava Year-End Review 02:48 Training Talk Format and Instagram Q&A 03:37 Luke's Easy Run Pace 08:25 Injuries and Recovery Stories 15:37 Mental Approach to Training 19:18 Marathon Race in Ireland 20:38 Overrated and Underrated Running Trends 26:09 Reevaluating Speed and Mechanics 26:50 The Super Shoes Debate 29:13 Racing Without a Watch 31:33 Effective 5K Workouts 35:01 Half Marathon Tune-Up Timing 37:25 Treadmill vs. Outdoor Training 42:46 Mental Focus During Runs 47:38 Conclusion and Next Steps

Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions:  https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: [email protected] Sweat Elite's Best of 2024: Influencers, Trainers, Products, and More In this episode, Matt from Sweat Elite reflects on the highlights of 2024, covering his top influencers, podcasts, YouTube channels, professional content, trainers, racing shoes, and other non-shoe products of the year. He discusses his upcoming marathon plans, provides answers to listener questions, and shares his favorite workouts. Matt also gives insights into his recent trip to St. Petersburg, Florida, and considers the potential for the city to host a major marathon event. Additionally, he introduces his new venture, Globe Runners, which aims to offer unique running and travel experiences.   Topics 00:00 Welcome and Holiday Greetings00:37 Year-End Review and Top Picks02:00 Florida Winter Getaway04:23 Top Influencers of 202412:57 Top Podcasts of 202416:50 Top YouTube Channels of 202418:31 Top Professional Athlete Content20:52 Top Trainers and Racers of 202428:46 Top Three Non-Shoe Products of 202429:52 Favorite Workouts of 202434:04 Q&A: Marathon Training and Recovery37:33 Q&A: Training Camps and Globe Runners41:07 Q&A: Podcast Ratings and Content Challenges52:37 Q&A: Marathon Racing Strategy55:54 Q&A: Jet Lag and Marathon Preparation59:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -- -- --  Workouts of the Week 5/10k- Fox Special: 3 sets of 6 x 400m (30sec rest @ HM, 60sec @ 10k, 90sec @ 3k) Half Marathon: 6 x 2k (1k float) Marathon: 2 x 10k with 1k float   -- -- -- 

Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience 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 the Sweat Elite podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss their recent training experiences and challenges with audio quality due to being away from their regular setups. Luke shares insights from his recent visit to Ireland, including an impressive workout that suggests he's in excellent shape for the upcoming Houston Half Marathon. They delve into the specifics of his training, how he's handling the higher mileage, and strategies for combating jet lag when traveling for races, including the importance of adjusting to local time and running soon after arrival. Matt also discusses his marathon plans for 2025, aiming to run one every month, and touches on a recent long run that indicates promising fitness levels for Houston. The episode wraps up with an invitation to join their Shareholder's Club and engage more deeply in their training discussions via a dedicated Discord channel. Topics: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:21 Luke's European Adventures01:04 Podcast Format and Shareholders Club02:04 Training Updates and Houston Half Marathon03:08 Luke's Intense Workout Breakdown13:02 Jet Lag Tips for Runners20:19 Training Goals and Future Races24:44 Race Strategy and Goals25:21 Mid-Race Decisions and Flexibility26:30 Tapering and Performance33:28 Marathon Every Month Challenge35:26 Upcoming Races and Preparations42:16 Podcast Wrap-Up and Community Engagement

Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions:  https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: [email protected] -- -- -- In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, founder Matt Fox discusses the launch of a new YouTube channel dedicated solely to podcast content, separate from the main Sweat Elite channel. He also shares exciting news about triathlete Alex Yee competing in the London Marathon and analyzes public predictions for Yee's performance time. Matt answers listener questions about his running background and strategy, including his perspective on how weight, mileage, and specific training blocks affect performance. The episode also dives into topics such as the ethics of sports sponsorship, the potential for increased training volume to push marathon records, and the evolving landscape of running media and content creation. Additionally, Matt provides insights on upcoming races, notably the innovative 'Marathon Project,' and offers practical workout recommendations for runners of various distances. Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast00:33 New YouTube Channel Announcement01:27 Year in Sport on Strava01:34 Alex Yee's Marathon Ambitions04:13 The Marathon Project04:47 Blocked by Citius Mag09:09 My Running Journey20:30 Marathon Training Advice23:21 CIM Marathon Insights27:01 Listener Congratulations and Holiday Wishes27:20 Addressing Sponsorship Concerns31:11 Freddy Ovett's Marathon Journey37:05 Workouts of the Week42:13 Training with Club in Chicago in Summer43:54 Impact of Speed Training and Weight on Performance49:35 Future of Marathon Training and Recovery54:25 Upcoming Topics and Closing Remarks -- -- --  5/10k Workout: 34min fartlek: 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 @ threshold with 1min float recovery. HM: 16km: 10 x (1k @ HM goal pace, 600m float) M: 30km: 5km WU, 20km: 3 sets of (3k @ MP+5%, 2k @ MP, 1k @ MP-5%, 1k easy), 5km CD.

Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience 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 the Sweat Elite Podcast, Luke and Matt discuss their training journey as they approach the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon, with just under five weeks to go. They elaborate on recent podcast changes, training plan specifics, and their active Discord group for the shareholders club. They emphasize the importance of balancing viewpoints and being respectful within their running community. The discussion also delves into the merits of various marathon courses such as Chicago, CIM, and Indy, analyzing which might be the fastest under optimal conditions. Adam Lipschitz's unique training methodology and the use of high-cadence tools like the ARC trainer are examined for their effectiveness in running performance. Additionally, they share insights on the importance of mental breaks and lighter training periods, noting how these can benefit long-term performance. Finally, the episode teases upcoming global running experiences organized under the new 'Glob Runners' banner. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Marathon00:40 Podcast Structure and Shareholders Club01:26 Discord Group Dynamics02:28 Respecting Different Viewpoints in Running05:23 Shareholders Club and Direct Support10:20 Adam Lipschitz's Unique Training Approach12:15 Balancing Training and Life18:47 Importance of Rest and Recovery21:38 Running in Ireland and Personal Reflections27:18 High Cadence Training Insights28:26 The Arc Trainer Advantage32:58 Global Runners Website and Upcoming Trips37:38 Comparing Marathon Courses45:25 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions:  https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: [email protected] -- -- -- In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, host Matt Fox interviews South African marathoner Adam Lipschitz. Matt quizes Adam about his impressive achievement at the Valencia Marathon, where he clocked 2:08:54—the fastest marathon time by a South African in 2023—while training only 86 kilometers (53 miles) per week in the 12 weeks leading up to the race. Adam discusses his unique training methods, including the use of an ARC trainer, his strategic approach to fueling, and balancing his running with social life and entrepreneurship. He also touches on a doping issue within South African athletics and his goals for future races and the Olympics. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Weather Update00:28 Incredible Achievement at Valencia Marathon01:01 Adam Lipschitz's Training Insights02:10 Upcoming Training Experience in Arizona03:53 Interview with Adam Lipschitz Begins04:23 Adam's Early Running Career07:45 Challenges and Injuries09:54 Training Philosophy and Cross Training16:48 Valencia Marathon Build-Up22:28 Pacing and Long Runs37:08 Diet and Final Preparations39:52 Discussing Calorie Tracking and Diet40:59 The Arc Trainer: A Key Training Tool44:01 Gym Sessions and Injury Prevention45:22 Race Day in Valencia: A Detailed Recap52:16 Post-Race Reflections and Future Goals01:00:14 Balancing Running with Life and Business01:06:02 Doping Scandal in South Africa01:10:29 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions:  https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: [email protected] -- -- -- In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, host Matt Fox discusses his recent performance at the California International Marathon and shares his unconventional marathon training experiment – running a marathon every month to explore different training methodologies. He elaborates on his post-race recovery strategies, including the use of ketones, protein, and creatine. Matt touches on the importance of varied training cycles through speed, marathon-specific workouts, and the benefits of racing frequently. He answers listener questions about nutrition, workout routines, and the concept of 'Zone 2' training. The podcast also covers the logistics of finding good running routes in new cities and includes details about upcoming events and coaching opportunities with the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy. Topics: 00:00 Welcome back to the IMO Series01:19 CIM Short Recap02:07 Marathon Experiment: Racing Every Month05:38 Recovery Strategies and Post-Race Routine15:30 Upcoming Races and Challenges17:40 Nutrition and Training Insights20:11 Finding Running Routes in New Cities22:20 Periodization and Long-Term Training Plans27:57 Thoughts on Stryd and Running Metrics31:20 Workouts of the Week (5km/10km, HM, M)37:08 Thoughts on Rumma App and Coaches Experience39:11 Running and Purpose Question45:10 Carb Loading for Races Question46:33 Cold Weather Running Tips48:28 Marathon Frequency and Recovery51:12  Zone 2 Training Question54:52 Fasted Running vs Non Fasted Question59:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -- -- -- Workouts of the week: 5k/10k: , 4 or 5 sets of (800m + 600m + 400m + 200m) 30 sec rest 10k pace working down to 3k pace. 400m jog recovery between every broken 2km. HM: 3k @ HM+5%, 5 x 1k @ HM goal pace (1min), 2k @ hard M: 32k (20mi): 10k warm up, 4 x (2k @ M, 1k jog, 1k a bit faster, 1k jog), 2k easy