Sweat Elite Podcast

Welcome back to Hang With - a podcast series where Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox hangs out with a professional runner, triathlete or public figure of either sport for around about an hour each week and talks about training and lifestyle. In this episode Matt speaks with Kasper Pederson who is the Head Coach of Triathlon at the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy. Learn more: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/ Train with Kasper: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper

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• 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast with Special Guest Casper Pedersen
• 00:09 Diving Into Triathlon: Magnus Ditlev's Journey and the Miami T100 Event
• 02:09 Sponsor Shoutout: Precision Fuel and Hydration
• 03:51 The Journey to Miami: Pre-Race Preparations and Insights
• 09:03 Behind the Scenes: The Role of an Assistant Coach in Triathlon
• 23:54 Race Day Strategy and the Importance of Aerobic Foundation
• 27:42 Mastering the Heat: Magnus's Strategy in Miami
• 28:23 The Importance of Hydration and Patience in Extreme Heat
• 30:42 Preparation and Adaptation for Hot Weather Racing
• 32:36 Nutritional Strategies Leading Up to Race Day
• 39:28 The Science of Training: Listening to the Body
• 45:05 The Power of Community and Coaching in Triathlon
• 49:06 Personalized Training and the Value of Feedback

Welcome back to Training Talk. This is Episode 5 with Matt and Max speaking all about Matt Fox's Marathon Training Plan for the year of 2024 which includes focusing on speed work for the first 6 months before transitioning to Marathon Specific work from the end of Summer.

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• 00:00 Welcome to Training Talk Episode 5
• 00:24 Sponsor Shoutout: Pillar Performance
• 01:17 The Unique Marathon Training Approach
• 01:50 Challenges of Training While Traveling
• 02:06 Reflecting on a Half Marathon Experience
• 03:54 The Misconception of Mileage in Training
• 08:34 The Mental Aspect of Training and Performance
• 14:58 Embracing Effort Over Pace in Training
• 22:26 The Psychological Impact of Pre-Race Stress
• 25:22 Reflecting on Recent Race Performance
• 26:26 The Importance of Specific Workout Plans
• 29:14 Adjusting Training Approach for Better Results
• 29:23 Analyzing the Impact of Travel on Training
• 31:08 Effort and Intensity in Training Sessions
• 41:00 Preparing for the Boston Marathon with a Unique Approach

Welcome back to Hang With - a podcast series where Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox hangs out with a professional runner for around about an hour each week and talks about training and lifestyle. In this episode Matt speaks with 2:19 Marathoner Betsy Saina who ran 2:19 (3rd fastest all time American result) at the Tokyo Marathon last week. This result was especially impressive given Betsy dropped out at the USA Olympic Marathon Trials only 4 weeks earlier. This podcast episode is sponsored by Precision, Fuel & Hydration - the brand that produces the best carbohydrates and electrolytes in the game. Score 15% off by using code: SWEATELITE-YT at checkout: https://visit.pfandh.com/sweatelite-24

Topics discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Sweat Elite Podcast
• 00:21 Betsy Sainer's Journey: From Disappointment to Triumph
• 02:07 Sponsor Spotlight: Precision Fuel and Hydration
• 03:42 Betsy Sainer's Marathon Breakthrough and Training Insights
• 04:30 The Trials and Tribulations of Marathon Training
• 06:00 Bouncing Back: From Olympic Trials Disappointment to Tokyo Marathon Success
• 08:37 The Mental and Physical Recovery Process
• 13:33 Preparation and Mindset for the Tokyo Marathon
• 16:13 Reflecting on the Tokyo Marathon Experience
• 20:48 Training Differences: U.S. vs. Kenya
• 21:56 The Challenges of Training in Different Locations
• 22:30 The Support System in Kenya vs. the U.S.
• 23:23 Training Philosophies: Kenya vs. the U.S.
• 24:31 The Impact of Terrain on Training
• 29:41 The Importance of Training Partners
• 32:21 Overcoming Doubt and Criticism
• 43:31 Looking Forward: Future Races and Goals
• 44:43 Favorite Training and Racing Shoes

Welcome back to The Action - a new series by Sweat Elite that will soon be a Supporters podcast feed. Once the new Supporters Area is ready this podcast series will be private.

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• 00:00 Welcome to The Action: A Deep Dive into Endurance Sports
• 00:26 Spotlight on Tokyo Marathon and Kenyan Athletics Dilemma
• 00:51 Triumph for Magnus Ditlev at the PTO T100 Triathlon Series
• 03:17 Exploring the World of Triathlon and Athletics
• 04:02 The Unpredictable Journey of Eliud Kipchoge
• 07:48 Speculating on Athletics Kenya's Olympic Team Selection
• 14:21 The Complex Dynamics of Olympic Selection in Kenya
• 22:24 Proposing a New Selection Method for Kenya's Olympic Team
• 26:39 Kipchoge's Olympic Prospects and Betting Insights
• 27:27 World Indoors Analysis: Josh Kerr's Dominance
• 28:09 Strategic Missteps and Team Dynamics in Racing
• 31:21 Josh Kerr's Impressive Performance and Future Matchups
• 46:31 Analyzing the Women's 1500m and Ellie St. Pierre's Victory
• 51:33 London Marathon Preview: Record Attempts and Key Contenders

Welcome to another episode of Hang With where Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox hangs out with a professional athlete to learn all about their training and lifestyle in the hope that we, the listeners, can learn some things. In this episode Matt speak with 2:07 German marathon Hendrik Pfeiffer. This podcast episode is sponsored by Precision, Fuel & Hydration - the brand that produces the best carbohydrates and electrolytes in the game. Score 15% off by using code: SWEATELITE-YT at checkout: https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=SWEATELITE-YT Topics discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Sweat Elite Podcast
• 00:24 Meet Hendrik Pfeiffer: A Unique Marathoner's Journey
• 02:37 Sponsor Spotlight: Precision Fuel and Hydration
• 04:19 Hendrik's Recent Achievements and Training Insights
• 24:36 The Power of Self-Coaching and Embracing Individual Rhythms
• 29:06 The Mental and Physical Rigors of Treadmill Training
• 30:43 From Berlin to Houston: A Marathon Journey
• 31:54 Elevating Performance: The Berlin Preparation
• 32:46 Innovations in Training: The Road to Houston
• 34:19 The Treadmill Strategy: Mental Fortitude and Physical Endurance
• 36:09 Altitude Training: A Mixed Experience
• 40:11 Exploring Altitude Training Locations: From Kenya to Flagstaff
• 45:48 The Houston Marathon: A Race Against Odds
• 55:11 Looking Ahead: Future Races and Career Goals

Welcome back to Training Talk. This is Episode 4 with Matt and Max speaking all about Matt Fox's Marathon Training Plan for the year of 2024 which includes focusing on speed work for the first 6 months before transitioning to Marathon Specific work from the end of Summer.

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Topics discussed:

• 00:00 Welcome to Training Talk with Coach Max Frankel
• 00:27 The Philosophy Behind Speed-Based Marathon Training
• 00:45 Recapping the Last Training Session and Adjusting Workouts
• 00:57 Personalizing Training Plans: The Importance of Individual Preferences
• 01:51 Maximizing Sprint Workouts: Lessons from a Recent Session
• 05:55 The Science of Recovery and Its Impact on Performance
• 09:00 Exploring the Connection Between Sprint Training and Marathon Success
• 18:20 VO2 Max Workouts: Strategy and Execution
• 25:33 Unlocking VO2 Max: Insights and Personal Experiences
• 25:48 Diving Into Recent Workouts and Upcoming Half Marathon Plans
• 28:29 Strategies for Easy and Recovery Days: Zone 1 and Zone 2 Explained
• 41:02 The Joy and Strategy of Running: Balancing Optimal Training with Happiness
• 44:07 Planning Ahead: Next Workouts and Training Cycles
• 48:42 Engaging the Community: Sharing the Training Journey

Welcome to another episode of Hang With - a series where Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox hangs out with a professional athlete to learn all about their training and lifestyle to share with the listeners. in this episode - Matt speaks with American 1500m/MIler Specialist Hobbs Kessler. The two discuss the quite significant changes Hobbs has made to his training in the last one or two years.

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Welcome back to The Action - a new series by Sweat Elite that will soon be a Supporters podcast feed. Once the new Supporters Area is ready this podcast series will be private. A huge thank you to Pillar Performance for sponsoring this podcast episode.  Score 15% off your first order of Pillar Performance by using the code SWEAT15 at check out.  Worldwide : https://pillarperformance.us/  US Customers: https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performance/

In this episode Matt and Max discuss the week that was in distance running:

• 00:00 Welcome to Action Episode 3: Sponsorship and Athlete Insights
• 00:25 Diving Deep into Pillar Performance: Athlete Experiences and Benefits
• 02:27 Exploring Japan's Marathon Culture and Collegiate Records
• 04:25 The Impact of Training Approaches on Marathon Performance
• 14:55 Analyzing Olympic Team Selections and Athlete Performances
• 23:05 Debating the Future of Track and Field with Michael Johnson's New League
• 33:17 Revolutionizing Track and Field with Media
• 33:41 The Rise of Crossover Stars in Athletics
• 34:31 Usain Bolt: The Ultimate Crossover Star
• 35:16 Exploring the Potential of Track and Field Stars
• 35:39 Anticipating the World Indoors: Men's Predictions
• 35:59 The Women's 3000: Less at Stake?
• 36:38 Jakob Ingebrigtsen: A Dominant Force in Distance Running
• 38:35 Josh Kerr's Challenge to Ingebrigtsen's Dominance
• 40:21 Predicting the Paris Olympics 1500m Podium
• 47:47 Emerging Talents and Seasoned Athletes in the Men's 1500m
• 48:00 Women's Events: A Look Ahead
• 54:13 Tokyo Marathon Preview: Kipchoge and Hassan in the Spotlight

Welcome back to Training Talk. This is Episode 3 with Matt and Max speaking all about Matt Fox's Marathon Training Plan for the year of 2024 which includes focusing on speed work for the first 6 months before transitioning to Marathon Specific work from the end of Summer. Following the conversation between Matt and Max, Matt transitions to a conversation with Elite Running Team's media manager Guillaume Laurent. The Elite Running Team have been showcasing a video series highlighting Ethiopian World Marathon Champion Gotytom Gebreslase's build up to the Nagoya Marathon on the Sweat Elite YouTube Channel. 

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
• 00:04 Training Updates and Weather Talk
• 00:26 Discussing Training Regimes and Workouts
• 01:19 Max's Fitness Progress and Future Plans
• 01:44 Exploring the Idea of Running a Marathon
• 02:02 Max's Triathlon Career and Future Goals
• 02:35 The Importance of Individual Sport Performance in Triathlon
• 03:13 Exploring the Tempo Newsletter and Training Intensity
• 03:59 Understanding Training Zones
• 04:26 The Debate on Training Systems and Zones
• 06:18 Defining the Different Training Zones
• 14:03 The Role of Zone Six and Seven in Training
• 20:25 Understanding the Importance of Zone Six in Marathon Training
• 21:11 The Science Behind Neuromuscular Effort and Fatigue
• 26:39 The Role of Speed in Long-Distance Running
• 28:59 Exploring the Limits of Speed and Endurance
• 30:24 The Strategy of Training Schedules and Recovery
• 32:57 Reflecting on Recent Workouts and Future Plans
• 40:54 The Action Podcast and Sweat Elite Coaching Academy
• 42:30 Introduction to the SWEAT Elite Podcast with Guillaume Laurent
• 42:45 Previewing the Indoor Champs with Elite Running Team Athletes
• 44:37 The Genesis and Mission of Elite Running Team
• 45:03 The Journey to Establishing Elite Running Team
• 49:00 Challenges and Triumphs in Promoting African Athletes
• 54:00 Exploring the Cultural and Athletic Landscape of Ethiopia and Kenya
• 1:02:20 The Future Aspirations of Elite Running Team and Athletes

Welcome back to The Action - a new series by Sweat Elite that will soon be a Supporters podcast feed. Once the new Supporters Area is ready this podcast series will be private. In this episode Matt and Max discuss the week that was in distance running:

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates
• 00:32 Discussing Listener Feedback and Podcast Name
• 01:37 Debate on Mo Katir's Performance
• 05:20 Exploring the Impact of Doping in Sports
• 05:45 The Importance of Adherence to Testing Protocols
• 07:02 The Consequences of Missed Tests
• 12:34 Discussing the Future of Banned Athletes
• 17:03 The Controversy of Doped Olympic Games
• 22:36 Analyzing Grant Fischer's Performance
• 27:45 The Thrill of Track Racing
• 28:30 Analyzing Grant Fisher's Performance
• 30:25 The Challenges of Standard Chasing
• 32:58 The Future of Athletics and the Role of World Athletics
• 33:37 The Excitement of Upcoming Races
• 33:40 The Intricacies of Indoor 3K
• 38:11 The Potential of Young Athletes
• 41:25 The Future of the Sport
• 41:43 The Rise of Australian Athletes
• 52:57 The Evolution of Training and Performance
• 58:49 Conclusion: The Future of the Podcast

 

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