HeyJaredTread Lightly Running Podcast
The Tread Lightly Running Podcast provides data-driven, evidence-based running advice in a practical, accessible, and inclusive manner.. You'll learn about how to run faster, marathon training, the latest fueling science, how to prevent running injury, and more.
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What the Data Says About Current Trendy Recovery Tools (opens the original)
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Recovery tools have proliferated in the running world over the past few years: red light therapy, ice plunge buckets, peptides, and more. However, the expensive price tag does not guarantee efficacy. In this episode, we look at the data behind various recovery tools and if they actually work - or if they just come with a powerful placebo effect. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How the placebo effect interacts with recovery tools ✅ If pulsed electromagnetic field mats improve recovery ✅ How red
GLP-1s, Nomio, UCAN Gels, and Other Trendy Supplements with Dietitian Alex Larsen (opens the original)
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Are broccoli sprout shots the secret to your next PR? Will U-Can gels help you manage weight? And are greens powders a scam or magic bullet? We sit down with registered dietitian Alex Larson, the founder of Alex Larson Nutrition. She answers all our questions on GLP-1s, cortisol-reducing supplements, lactate gels, if Laura can make her own Nomio at home, and more. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The difference between GLP-1 medications and “GLP-1-like” supplements ✅ Are superstarch gels worth t
Is Zone 2 Running Overrated? Understanding the Backlash Against and Science of Easy Running (opens the original)
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Zone 2 is the magic bullet for improved health and endurance fitness - or it is overrated and spikes your cortisol. You have likely encountered both claims on social media, and neither are correct. In this episode, we dive into the science of zone 2 for runners. We discuss how to set your zone 2 correctly, who should use it, who should ignore their heart rate zones, and what happens if you run slower than zone 2 on your easy runs. Whether you are a new runner or a marathoner, you will learn some
Does Summer Running Really Make You Faster in the Fall? (opens the original)
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Slower summer runs lead to fast fall races - so you have heard. But as you slog through another humid, hot long run, you may be wondering: is there truth to this adage? In this episode, we discuss ideal fall racing temperatures, all the variables that contribute to fall race performances, and how long heat adaptations actually last. Thank you to our sponsors: ✨ Tailwind : Complete sport nutrition made simple, including hydration mixes, high-carb sport drinks, endurance fuel, and recovery mixes.
What to Do The Week After a Half Marathon or Marathon: A Science-based Post Race Recovery Guide (opens the original)
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Post-race recovery is not the avoidance of training. Rather, it is a crucial component of a well-periodized training plan, especially for a marathon or half marathon. In this episode, we first examine the physiological impact of racing a marathon or half marathon on the body. Then, we detail how to approach a recovery phase, including what can enhance or impair recovery after a race. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ What happens to your body after you run a marathon ✅ Should you do a recovery ru
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