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We all know running is "good for your brain"… but this new research adds a twist. It suggests there may be a point where more intensity stops helping and starts changing things in ways runners should understand. If you love hard workouts and big training blocks, this one's worth a read.
In this episode, Brady and Thomas discuss a new study that showed marathon runners were consistently consuming less carbohydrates during their race than they either planned or perceived; why this is happening, why runners need to be aware of this, and how to avoid it.
The injury comeback cheat code might not be just in the gym. Evidence puts fueling right at the center of recovery and immune function. This could change how you handle every setback.
If you've ever wondered whether chasing performance goals is "healthy" in the long run, this is the perfect rabbit hole.
Researchers tracked the earliest sub-4 milers and compared them to the expected lifespan in the general population. It doesn't prove cause-and-effect—but it does give runners a really interesting signal about what decades of serious training might mean.
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