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We have a huge episode this week; we cover a listener question about timezones and the world baseball challenge, then head to some news including Mondo Duplantis’ WR, some doping news from Georgian Rugby and Flotrack broadcasting UTMB. We then discuss Barcelona marathon, Grant Fisher’s debut at NYC half and Apple signing as the technology partner for London Marathon.
We then head to our interview with Jimmy Whelan, a professional runner for Salomon who ran 61:37 on debut in the Valencia half marathon last year sending shockwaves through the endurance world. Jimmy spent 7 years in pro cycling prior to a brief foray into pro triathlon, finally finding his way back to his childhood love of running.Â
(00:00) Introduction
(00:12) Medical Question
(03:14) Xylon’s Update
(05:55) David’s update
(10:11) Community ShoutoutsÂ
(16:43) Listener Question - Timezone Change vs Lest RestÂ
(22:45) Mondo Duplantis Breaks Another WR
(23:26) Doping Bust in RugbyÂ
(26:23) Flotrack Becomes Broadcast Partner for UTMB World Tour
(28:31) Fastest Ever Debut Marathon for a WomanÂ
(30:37) Grant Fisher’s Half Marathon DebutÂ
(33:37) Apple Becomes the Technology Partner for London MarathonÂ
(40:17) Interview StartsÂ
(41:37) Jimmy’s Sporting Background Â
(44:18) Pinch Me Moments for JimmyÂ
(46:10) Jimmy’s TrainingÂ
(53:07) Why Does Jimmy do so Much Treadmill Work?Â
(56:00) How Has Jimmy Found the Adjustment to Double Training DaysÂ
(56:55) Does Jimmy Do Any Crosstraining?Â
(58:18) How is Running in Barcelona? Â
(59:58) Lessons from Cycling Jimmy has Brought to RunningÂ
(1:02:38) How Does Jimmy Find Race Frequency in Running vs Cycling? Â
(1:04:33) Dealing with Pressure Â
(1:08:03) ConfidenceÂ
(1:10:11) Content and Business as an AthleteÂ
(1:15:41) How Does Jimmy Know When He’s Getting Close to the Edge?Â
(1:18:48) What Does Jimmy do for Recovery?Â
(1:21:32) Upcoming Race ScheduleÂ
(1:25:55) Goals for Berlin Half MarathonÂ
(1:28:56) Long Term GoalsÂ
(1:30:48) Pre Race NutritionÂ
(1:31:26) Altitude Camp PlansÂ
(1:35:37) Debut MarathonÂ
(1:38:00) Benefits of Cycling Career for RunningÂ
(1:40:28) ReviewÂ
(1:41:58) What We’re Watching
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Links to Jimmy:
Instagram: @jimmywhelann
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/3356275Â
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4NB-c6SbjRCWAl_OhXXDgÂ
WADA Statement on Georgian Rugby caseÂ
https://www.wada-ama.org/en/news/wadas-operation-obsidian-reveals-sample-substitution-georgian-rugby-and-breaches-georgian-anti#:~:text=A%20major%20joint%2Dinvestigation%20between,by%20WADA%20in%20the%20Georgian
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