329. Why You May Not Need Much Intensity, Running Economy v. Power, The Biggest Prize Purse in Trail Running, and Training and Longevity!

<p>We grunted our way through the day before this great episode! The main training topic was a new study on the dose-response curve for intensity, finding that only 11 minutes led to 80% of the benefits. We zoom out to talk about how training theory can shift away from the goal of accumulation of intensity. </p><p>That study connected to another finding that just 12 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity correlated with major longevity improvements. There are a million confounders for both, but there may be similar mechanisms at play. </p><p>Other topics: what happens when you throw gels on the floor, the best headphones, grunting as a performance enhancer, Run Rabbit Run’s $100,000 prize purse, active heat training, Keely Hodgkinson’s speedsuit, Sydney Sweeney’s ad, a Hyrox follow-up, David’s dumb take of the week, “one more rep” workouts, maladaptations from overtraining, a new study finding that cocoa may enhance fatigue resistance, and questions on start line etiquette, opening gels, breakups, running economy v. power, watch bands, tapers, and lots more.</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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>thefeed.com/swap</u></a><u></u></p><p>Buy Janji&#39;s amazing gear: <a href="https://janji.com/swap" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>https://janji.com</u>/swap</a></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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>patreon.com/swap</u></a><br></p>