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In this solo Month of Jeff episode, I go deep on one of the strangest and coolest studies I have read in a while. It looks at capsaicin, the compound that makes hot peppers spicy, and how a small 12 milligram capsule taken before exercise can actually make you faster, more powerful, and more resistant to fatigue without raising heart rate or perceived effort. I break down what the researchers found, how it works on the brain, nerves, and muscles, and whether you should be popping pepper pills before your next workout.

From there I talk about why the classic 10 percent rule is being used wrong, and why it is your longest run, not your total weekly mileage, that really drives injury risk. I get into how I think about long runs and intensity in my own coaching, and why slow, boring progress is still the best way to stay healthy.

I also wander through crotch pots and backcountry bidets as gift ideas, putting down your phone and reclaiming boredom, Thanksgiving with 30 people, why AI scares me for books and movies, and the difference between style and fashion on planes, and trails.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Month of Jeff

01:54 The Crotch Pot: A Unique Hiking Gadget

04:42 Capsaicin and Its Impact on Athletic Performance

09:27 Rethinking the 10% Rule in Running

11:46 The Importance of Disconnecting from Technology

14:03 Thanksgiving Reflections and Family Gatherings

15:29 Concerns About AI and Creativity

17:20 Fashion vs. Style: Perception and Personality

20:39 The Evolving Landscape of Sports and Sponsorships

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