321. Why Hydration Unlocks Endurance, A Creatine Experiment, Tour de France Takeaways, and Athletic Identity Crisis!

<p>We got intellectually swole on creatine and astrology before this great episode! The main science topic was a study connecting carb oxidation to hydration status. We explain how hydration is the gateway to fueling.</p><p>We also provided details of the first week of David’s creatine experiment. There is some very strange heart rate data that we’re tracking. Correlation or causation? We&#39;ll find out!</p><p>And this one was full of fun topics! Other topics: bailing on workouts on bicarb days, how runners should think about improving bike power, tons of thoughts from the Tour de France including the massive power numbers and a follow-up on overnight drug testing, AI in mathematics, a fantastic article in JAMA on tendon healing, and questions on dealing with an identity crisis in athletics, stairmill v. biking, a listener passionate about oysters, a grooming tip, Malcolm Gladwell, stoppage time in runs, and low iron levels.</p><p>You’ll never look at Cheez-Its the same. We’re sorry and/or thank you. </p><p>We love you all! HUZZAH!</p><p>-David and Megan</p><p>Click &quot;Get 40% Off&quot; button for 40% off at The Feed here: <a href="http://thefeed.com/swap"><u>thefeed.com/swap</u></a><u></u></p><p>Buy Janji&#39;s amazing gear: <a href="https://janji.com"><u>https://janji.com</u></a> (code &quot;SWAP&quot;)</p><p>Get a deal on the best treadmill on the market from Wahoo: <a href="https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buy"><u>https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buy</u></a> (code “SWAP”)</p><p>For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, heart rate zones, articles, and videos: <a href="http://patreon.com/swap"><u>patreon.com/swap</u></a><br></p>