Tread Lightly Running Podcast

82: Hybrid Training as Health Training and Myth-Busting Female Physiology Trends with Dr. Alyssa Olenick

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In this episode, we are joined by ultra runner, coach, and scientist Dr. Alyssa Olenick (aka Doc Lyss)! Dr. Olenick has her PhD in Exercise Physiology and joins us to discuss the overlapping fields of hybrid training and female physiology.


Discussion points include: 

  • Dr. Olenick’s research on female athletes
  • Why runners need to consider both health and performance in training
  • Defining hybrid training
  • Why loading the spine is so important for runners
  • Do female runners respond differently to zone 2 training?
  • How much high-intensity interval work do female runners need?
  • Why under-eating impacts your hormones more than your training
  • Myth-busting in regards to cortisol and training 
  • How carbs can reduce your cortisol levels


    • You can find Dr. Alyssa Olenick at:

    • https://doclyssfitness.com/
    • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW4CCAMyceAtaGVKhpUqcfQ
    • https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/


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