In this episode Ace and Hammer start with a discussion about cycling safety, addressing the challenges cyclists face with drivers on the road. They then shift gears to explore the world of endurance running, discussing the benefits and risks of completing multiple long runs or marathons in succession. Tune in for insights on how to strategically plan your running year to maximize performance and minimize injury.

Enjoy the discussion and banter from very very exciting Olympic Track races! We love this stuff!

Listen to Coach Tom, Coach Matt, Coach Hackman talk Olympic Track races, what has happened and what is coming! It has been inspirational, motivating and exciting.

Ace and Hammer meet up with Swim Coach and Swim /Run Guru Kristen Smith. Kristen is a Without Limits coach but also travels the world to compete in Swim Run races. She discusses swim training and how to prepare for open water and swim run racing. We also talk a little Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Join Hammer and Ace as they dive into Zone 2 training, exploring how this method can boost your fitness and enhance your performance in challenging heat and humidity. Discover why conserving energy is crucial for peak workouts and how dialing back your pace during easy runs can help you stay in the right training zones for optimal results.

Join Tom as he sits down with Dr. Justin Vandermolen, a cardiologist at Novant Health, to explore the intricate workings of the heart during endurance exercise. They delve into the conversation of whether extreme long term endurance sports are beneficial or harmful to heart health.

In light of recent news involving cardiac arrests in endurance races and high-profile endurance athletes requiring heart surgery later in life, this episode seeks to discuss what might be going on and what precautions athletes should take. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice from an expert in the field.