In this conversation, Jeremy and Bradford engage in playful banter and discuss various topics. They explore the meaning of words, reflect on their running motivation and training plans. This part of the conversation focuses on various aspects of training for ultras, including the importance of long runs and time on feet. It also discusses the benefits of breaking up long runs and the challenges of running long distances in a short time. The conversation touches on the mental aspects of training, such as the frustration of plateaus and the mental game of marathon training. Additionally, it addresses the annoyance of unqualified exercise influencers on social media and the dangers of following unqualified advice. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the influence of celebrity runners and the use of hormone replacement therapy in running. The conversation explores the topic of testosterone and its potential impact on athletic performance. The hosts discuss the prevalence of testosterone-related ads and the increasing use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) among athletes. They also consider the idea of implementing tests for performance-enhancing substances in sports, including urine tests and DNA samples. The hosts humorously contemplate becoming race directors and enforcing testing protocols. The conversation delves into the use of performance-enhancing substances in the Olympics and the challenges of setting qualifying standards. They also discuss relay race strategies and the role of officials in making decisions that can affect race outcomes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Banter

01:15 Discussion about Profanity and Behavior

06:05 Jeremy's Running Motivation

09:26 Bradford's Running and Training Plans

21:12 The Benefit of Breaking Up Long Runs

22:17 The Challenge of Running Long Distances in a Short Time

23:13 Pacing Differences Between Road and Trail Running

23:21 Peaking Too Early in Training

24:18 The Importance of Time on Feet in Training

25:44 The Mental Challenge of Long Runs

26:42 The Impact of Pacing on Race Performance

28:38 The Importance of Listening to Your Body

29:19 The Mental Game of Marathon Training

30:23 The Frustration of Plateaus in Training

33:39 The Annoyance of Unqualified Exercise Influencers

39:41 The Dangers of Unqualified Advice on Social Media

43:15 The Lack of Critical Thinking in Fitness Advice

46:31 The Influence of Celebrity Runners

49:15 The Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Running

50:07 Testosterone and Performance Enhancement

51:30 Implementing Tests for Performance-Enhancing Substances

57:36 Becoming Race Directors and Implementing Testing

59:04 The Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances in Sports

01:02:20 Qualifying Standards and Exceptions in Olympic Events

01:03:40 The Strategy of Relay Races

01:08:21 Officials' Decisions and Controversies in Track and Field

01:12:06 Manipulating Race Outcomes

01:13:13 Playing Chess vs. Checkers