Some Work, All Play

BONUS: Western States 100 Time Predictions, Microbiome and Performance, and Hydration Science

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are bringing our BONUS Patreon episode to everyone to highlight some sexy science! Megan was just named the Western States Research Co-D...

107. Broken Arrow Race Recap, VO2 Max Competitions, Western States 100 Stories

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We got really, really excited about Olympic Valley before talking about takeaways from the Broken Arrow skyraces, the complexity of races that reward ...

106. Western States 100 Preview and Picks!

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We dodged an angry moose before dedicating almost the whole episode to one of our favorite events of the year: The Western States 100! Whether you car...

105. Speed v. Volume, Hydration Reviews, and Data Periodization

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We witnessed some real-life Twitter beefs before talking about 3 things we learned at the American College of Sports Medicine conference, data periodi...

104. European Racing, Strides for Speed, and UTMB Policies

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We started the Cha Cha Challenge before talking about training for the unique challenges of European racing, more shoe reviews, being an introvert at ...

103. Shoe Reviews, Business and Competition, and Strength Gains

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We optimized our nasal breathing before giving you our HONEST feelings on different shoe brands and models, the cool science of minimal-dose strength ...

102. Hydration Experiments, Shoe Science, and Body Enthusiasm

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We did some titillating at-home chiropractic adjustments before talking about the variance in what constitutes good hydration for different athletes (...

101. Extreme Races, Extreme Fueling Approaches, and Unconditional Love

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We tanned our private parts for the hormone boost before talking about extreme race fueling approaches of 400-500+ calories per hour and how they migh...

100. Celebrating 100 Episodes and Fun News!

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We channeled our BIGGEST WET FOOD ENERGY to joyfully reflect on the 100th episode of the podcast! What a journey! This is a love letter to our listene...

99. Carb Intake and Endurance Performance, Canyons 100k recap, and 3 Speed Building Tips

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We made SO MANY PHONE CALLS before talking about the wildly cool and striking science on how much pre-race and during-race carb intake correlates with...

98. Boston Marathon, Canyons 100k, and Fun Science on Trail Performance

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We went full BUBBLES before talking about some takeaways from the Boston Marathon, training theory evolution in the Strava age, a preview of the STACK...

97. Elite Athlete Training Science, Dreaming, and the Magic of Failure

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We had a pepperoni pizza foodgasm before talking about dreaming big in athletics and life, the delightful inevitability of failure, an amazing new stu...

96. Gorge 50k/100k Recap, Shining Your Light, and Trans Athlete Inclusion

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We rocked some very teal, very tight spandex to talk about stories from the Gorge 100k and 50k (highlighted by some amazingly fun breakthroughs!), gre...

95. Rest Days Rock, Heat Training Tutorial, and Sexy Algorithms

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We turned some knobs in all the right directions before talking about some cool new data on how rest days can improve health and performance, how that...

94. Positive Reinforcement, Caffeine Genetics, and Sexy Science Spectacular

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We channeled some SEXY WILDEBEEST vibes before talking about studies from rugby on how positive reinforcement before and after matches improves hormon...

93. Speed Training Science, DNFs in Races and Life, and Mental Health Celebration

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We got white hot and passionate before talking about some wildly cool studies on speed training science, how simple training changes can improve perfo...

92. Barkley Marathons, Social Media, Alcohol, and Owning Your Talent

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We did a public-service announcement on the importance of lubrication (and blew the conch) before talking about the Barkley Marathons and the fascinat...

91. Building Aerobic Monsters, Shining Your Light, and Fun (sometimes!) Adulting Fails

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We drank some blended lawn clippings FOR HEALTH before talking about why all miles count and there is no such thing as "junk" for the aerobic system, ...

90. Threshold Training, Starting Coaching, and Love & Fear

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We embraced love and fear before talking about how threshold training looks different for athletes who run on hills, thinking about adapting Norwegian...

89. BIG Aerobic Development, Gold Medalist Training, and Black Canyon 100k Recap

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We PUT ON A SHOW (for ourselves) before talking about the WILDLY COOL training principles behind Nils van Der Poel's gold medals in speed-skating, Cla...

88. Training Intensity, Lactate, Double Workouts, and Black Canyon 100k

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We brought some of the BIGGEST COOKIE ENERGY before talking about the role of lactate and how that determines adaptations from training intensity, the...

87. The Fascinating Connection Between Physiology, Self-Talk, and Performance (plus side stitch science!)

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We got EXTRA STRENGTH creative juices flowing before talking about a study on how self-talk can influence performance, the connection that emotional s...

86. Facing Fears, Loving the Pressure, and Preparation SWAG

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We ate performance supplements (cereal and cheese!) before talking about facing fear in an athletic life, ways to reframe pressure, our recent culinar...

85. The Beautiful Cruelty of Sports and Epigenetic Muscle Memory

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We got ON A BIKE (slowly) before talking about the wildly fun epigenetic principles behind long-term adaptation, secrets and shame, email intervention...

84. Multi-Year Progress and Protein (Plus Cookie!) Science

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We took off our grump-suits and put on some sexy swag-suits to talk about the fun science of multi-year changes from a genetic baseline, the coolest t...

83. Endurance Performance and the Wild Science of Fatigue Resistance

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SEXY SCIENCE CORNER! What differentiates athletes late in endurance events like marathons and ultras? Why can some athletes train the same, pace the s...

82. Winter Training Fundamentals, Microbiome Science, and Motivation

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We PLUCKED our way into 2022 before talking about 6 winter training fundamentals (that apply anytime outside of specific training), the difficulty of ...

81. Interval Training, Sexy Statistics, and Woohoo Reflections

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We yelled "HUZZAH!" at the top of all the hills before talking about the nuances of interval recovery approaches, our differing approaches to BUSINESS...

80. 2022 Training Guidelines and Holiday Celebration Episode

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We got bib numbers to the 2021 Tour De No Pants before talking about the physiological importance of practicing playfulness in training, an update on ...

79. Long Run Distance and Living Boldly

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We got our GRUMP SUITS on before talking about long run distances, heart-friendly fun activities (you too can be the naked person in the gym locker ro...

78. Supplement Science and Health Journey Update

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We had some life-affirming hospital chicken tenders before talking about the new Olympic Trials standards, sports supplements guidelines and science, ...

77. The Science and Theory of Uphill and Downhill Running

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sexy Science Corner! We dig deep on the studies and training theory of uphill and downhill running to draw some conclusions for how athletes can suppo...

76. Training Cycle Design, Supershoes, and Gratitude

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We got ACTIVATED by matcha lattes before talking about the cool science of periodization of training cycles, the IOC's new framework for inclusion, th...

75. Big Training Blocks and Building Confidence

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We practiced our OOPS-AND-RALLY before talking about weekly training structure, stacking up itty bitty bricks in a really big wall, side pees, the gre...

The Connections Between Overtraining and Underfueling

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SCIENCE CORNER! A 2021 study had a fascinating finding: in some cases, overtraining may actually be the result of underfueling. We zoom out discuss th...

74. The Dipsea Race and Running Sponsorships

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We embraced bodily fluid gratitude before talking about the nitty gritty of shoe sponsorships, why fueling is helpful even in short events, aging as a...

73. Heat Science for Year-Round Performance & Exercise Addiction

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We practiced recipes for the Some Work, All Pizza cookbook (dog treats for humans?) before talking about extending peak performance over an athletic c...

72. Athletes Are Not Math Equations & Protein Power

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We got out our big bowls and big spoons for big gains (protein cereal babyyyy) before talking about the importance of quantity and timing of protein i...

71. Strength Work and Sex Queens

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We gave you all 14/10s before talking about the power of very easy running, dogs and impermanence, dreaming about it...then being about it, the wild s...

70. Boston/Chicago Marathon Takeaways and Mental Health Acceptance

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We got very, very intimate with a redwood tree before talking about a bunch of lessons from the Boston and Chicago Marathons, the surprising science o...

69. BELIEVE and Tiger Claw Race Thoughts

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We touched the BELIEVE sign before talking about the Tiger Claw race, what the heck is up with trail shoes, uphill and downhill running approach, real...

68. Long Run Physiology and Big Decision Swag

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We very sensually licked Dairy Queen cones before talking about long run structure and physiology, muscle breakdown and CK measurements, the problem w...

SCIENCE CORNER: Adaptation Over Multiple Training Cycles

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We did a sexy science experiment with this bonus episode on how health and adaptation are related across multiple training cycles. Key topics: the ner...

67. RRR 100 Miler Lessons and Affirmation Station

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We yelled "Woohoo!" until we lost our voices (and maybe podcast listeners) at Run Rabbit Run before talking about exploration of the unknown, having t...

66. Longevity & Embracing Your Weird

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We banged Charlie the Chipmunk to talk about how longevity is affected by athletics (and how to focus on health in the process), free solo climbing an...

65. Mental Health Celebration & Fueling Facts

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We drank a lot of coffee (Megan) and drank a lot of anxiety (David) to talk about why positive reinforcement is a key coaching strategy, the ups and d...

64. Racing Lessons & UTMB Takeaways

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We made our eyebrows super aerodynamic before talking about ideas for racing, the importance of celebrating yourself, dialogues on pregnancy and BABIE...

63. Finding Strong Science & Embracing Your Inner Kid

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We mental karate chopped some thoughts before talking about finding your why (and what being a kid has to do with it), the difficulties of science (an...

62. Five Ideas That Apply To Both Running And Sex

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We brought some wedding anniversary barnacle swag to talk about five ideas that apply to both running and sex, holding running speed for longer distan...

61. Uphill Form And Owning Your Boss Self

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We brought some Big Wet Food Energy to talk about race fueling, why it's good to have some imbalances, Molly Freaking Seidel, uphill form, the menstru...

60. Eight Exciting Stories From The Olympics

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We really felt ourselves while talking about fun stories from the 2021 Olympics! (1) Love our bodies; (2) Build the engine; (3) Be an enthusiasm junki...

59. Weekly Miles & Talking About Mortality

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We drank the whole pot of coffee before talking about why weekly miles can be a weak proxy for training stress, what it means to shoot your shot in li...

58. Sex and Alcohol and Athletic Performance

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We landed like Avengers to talk about the recovery science that has changed our relationship with alcohol, how sex affects athletic performance, and t...

57. Five Adventure Lessons & Aerobic/Speed Development

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We went full SWAG GOLDFISH to talk about lessons for adventures, believing in your creative ability, and why aerobic development can involve very easy...

56. Athletic Hope In Tough Times & THC Ban

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We channeled Khia's "My Neck, My Back" diagnostic approach to talk about maintaining hope in moments of athletic uncertainty (and Megan's health journ...

55. Western States 100 Recap Episode

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We rallied from low WHOOP recovery scores to talk about everything we saw and learned at the 2021 Western States 100. Good days are always earned, but...

54. Olympic Trials Lessons & Taper Science

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our one-year podcast anniversary episode, we talked about amazing stories from the Olympic Trials, the science of why tapers might involve small in...

53. Improving Fatigue Resistance & Creativity In Athletics

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We harnessed our ice-bath F-bombs to talk about the weakly understood importance of fatigue resistance in endurance performance, embracing athletics a...

52. Racing Tips & Improving Training Adaptation

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We pranced like show ponies before talking about 5 tips for racing, outlook when things sometimes suck, and improving adaptation/reducing injury risk....

51. Heart Rate Variability & Identity

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We embraced our inner magical creatures to talk about heart rate variability and how it might relate to training approaches, the complex illusion of i...

50. Ultra Training Principles & Dealing with Judgment

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrated the 50th episode (WOOHOO!) by talking about why you don't need to do huge volume in ultra training, self-judgment and uncertainty in lif...

49. The Importance of Eating Enough & Thinking About Overthinking

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We stocked up on pizza and otter references to talk about the endocrine system impacts of low energy availability, the problem with overthinking, and ...

48. Transgender Athlete Rights Are Human Rights

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sports can be the difference between a fully realized identity and feeling alone in the world. Inclusion is about human rights because it is about ide...

47. Improving Technical Running & Kicking Regrets To The Curb

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We brought BIG PADDINGTON BEAR ENERGY to the podcast to talk about improving technical running (and dealing with inevitable falling), stress buckets, ...

46. Laugh Rates & Unfinished Products

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We practiced our literal LOL skills while talking about conflict in relationships, performance psychology, and vulnerability in athletic/emotional unf...

45. Racing Season & Fears/Phobias

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We got extremely excited about UFOs (well, David did) before talking about approaching racing season with a celebration mindset, understanding fears/p...

44. Investing In Others & Chafing (...And Other Things)

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We put some lubricant in our fanny pack before talking about investing in others, heart rate monitors, chafing, and parenting/leadership. We love you ...

43. Healthy Competition & Hills Are Hard

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We powered up our GPS-free watches and rocked some sweet fanny packs to talk about embracing competition with love, data-free days, and the 1-0 life p...

42. Overcoming Comparison in Sports and Life

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We looked up some fascinating sex outliers (talk about comparison!) before discussing training volume and social media. Plus the answer to life, the u...

41. Breakthroughs From Downtime & Post-Vaccine Training

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We banged our tastebuds before talking about the science of why resets can lead to breakthroughs, considerations for training after vaccine doses, and...

40. Leadership & Altitude/Heat Training

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We mastered front crawl kinematics before talking about Coach Diljeet Taylor and leadership style, considerations on the interaction of altitude and h...

39. Loving Your Body & Breaking Through Plateaus

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We had LOTS of coffee before talking about body image approaching warmer weather, physical plateaus that can stall progression, and the underrepresent...

38. Unique Training Approaches & Fat Adaptation

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We did some mid-podcast karaoke while talking about a bunch of topics including: unique approaches designed to make training harder, fat adaptation, a...

37. Pacing Easy Runs & Expressing Emotions

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We got COVID antibody tests before talking about why there is no such thing as too easy on easy runs, crying (plus other emotional expressions), and t...

36. How To Incorporate Strength Work & Facing Fears

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We grew some sexy ice unibrows before talking about facing fears, aging, communicating affection (and other things), and principles for integrating st...

35. Building Athletic Confidence & Consistency

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We flipped our microphone right-side-up to talk about building confidence as an athlete, the importance of consistency, and some of our favorite rap l...

34. Chasing Big Goals & Talking About Identity

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We trialed extreme, accidental acupuncture before talking about identity in life, chasing big goals, and love and kindness meditation. Thank you all! ...

33. Doubling & Running Relationships

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We fueled with LOTS of mint chocolate chip ice cream to talk about two training sessions in a day and the complications of athletic relationships. Tha...

32. Increasing Training Volume & Having A Blast

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We took a break from our "cheerful tangerine" paint job to talk about a bunch of topics, including how to increase training volume, getting started in...

31. Improving Uphill Running & Loving Competition

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We got inspired by badass performances at the Bandera 100k to talk about improving uphill running (and hiking) and the value of loving competition. TH...

30. Taper Strategy and Embracing Uniqueness in Work

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We got inspired by some amazing sports stories (and neighborhood llamas) to talk about finding and embracing what makes you unique and tapering strate...

29. Woohoo Year-In-Review!

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We played our way through talking about 7 big takeaways from 2020! Thank you all for the support on this podcast journey. 2021 here we come! WOOHOO!

28. Six of our Favorite Workouts

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We cranked the "Some Work, All Playlist" up to max volume to get hyped to talk about 6 of our favorite workouts, plus superstitions and learning from ...

27. The COVID-19 Vaccine and Athletes

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We summarize the basic biology and immunology of the COVID-19 vaccine and its potential impact on athletes. Long story short: current research indicat...

26. Running cadence & blood donation and performance

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We used sea level oxygen to talk about a bunch of topics including: considerations for running cadence, blood donation's impact on athletic performanc...

25. Offseason approach & training metrics

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We fueled with lots and lots of hot chocolate to talk about: different approaches to the offseason, how to use training metrics, and 6 gift ideas for ...

24. Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To quote Tenacious D: "this one is for the ladies. But fellas, listen closely." We talked about the menstrual cycle, athletic performance, and trainin...

23. Relationships & The Power of Cinnamon Toast Crunch

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We overcame uncontrollably vibrating massage tools to talk about complications in relationships and getting through winter. THANK YOU ALL! WOOHOO!

22. Overtraining & Hope

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are rocking some MAJOR life endorphins to talk about a bunch of topics including: overreaching, overtraining, hope, asking for help, and the COVID-...

21. Speed intervals & pre-election thoughts

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We dealt with a couple podcast DNFs to talk about a bunch of topics, including: theory and practice of speed intervals, thoughts the day before the el...

20. Stretching and mobility & starting meditation

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We overcame an uncontrollable urge to laugh at meditation guides to talk about a bunch of topics including: mobility and stretching, supercompensation...

19. Mental health in 2020 & marijuana's impact on athletes

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We felt lots of gratitude for firefighters as we talked about topics including: optimism to end 2020, Megan's COVID-19 research study results, mental ...

18. Balancing athletics and life & the power of forgiveness

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We overcame a viral video of a mountain lion to talk about a few topics: tips for balancing athletics and life, lessons from Ted Lasso, and the power ...

17. Trial of miles & dealing with rejection

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We listened to the SWAP SWAGsauce playlist to get hyped to talk about a bunch of topics including: the trial of miles, dealing with rejection, and how...

16. Cultures of excellence & blood tests/supplementation

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We enjoyed digging lots of holes while talking about a few topics: deadlines, cultures of excellence, and blood tests/supplementation, focusing on fer...

15. Strength training & learning from RBG

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We embraced super diva watts and the PMS otter to discuss topics including: inspiration from RBG, why setbacks can lead to breakthroughs, and strength...

14. Heart rate training & translating enthusiasm to the work environment

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We danced to the "Some Work, All Play" playlist on Spotify to get in the mood to talk about three topics: heart rate training, enthusiasm and support ...

13. Balancing speed and aerobic base & muscle fiber typology

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We overcame warm protein shakes to talk about 3 topics: muscle fiber typology and training approaches, balancing aerobic base building and speed, and ...

12. Mental Health

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We ditched our 3-topic structure to focus on mental health and depression. You are enough, and we got this. Woohoo!

11. Alcohol's impact on performance & betting on yourself

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We overcame staring at blank pages to talk about 3 topics: air quality and health considerations, alcohol's impact on athletic performance, and the im...