Summary

Jeremy and Bradford discuss their upcoming races and training plans. Jeremy is training for an 8-hour race and aims to run 40 miles or more. He expresses frustration with his aging body and the difficulty of returning to running after a break. Bradford is using a Garmin training plan and shares a funny story about a magic trick gone wrong. They also discuss the weather and their training struggles. In this part of the conversation, Bradford and Jeremy discuss the details of Bradford's training plan, including the different components of his runs and how he can choose to run extra minutes. They also talk about Jeremy's own training goals and his plan to squat a billion pounds. The conversation ends with a humorous discussion about counting to a billion. The conversation explores the concept of time and numbers, specifically focusing on the difference between counting to a million and counting to a billion. The hosts discuss the length of time it takes to count to a million and a billion in various units, such as seconds, minutes, hours, and days. They also touch on the topic of fitness scores and how they are calculated on Strava. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about magic tricks and potential future plans.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Playful Banter

01:12 Overview of Training Plans and Goals

02:02 Jeremy's Training Journey for the 8-Hour Race

03:04 Challenges of Aging and Returning to Running

08:39 Bradford's Garmin Training Plan and Funny Magic Trick Stories

15:05 The Impact of Age on Training and Performance

17:45 Discussion on Training Struggles and Time Commitments

18:06 Understanding the Components of a Training Plan

23:11 Setting Realistic Goals and Adjusting as Needed

30:19 The Challenge of Squatting a Billion Pounds

33:12 The Humor in Training Discussions

35:25 Counting to a Million vs Counting to a Billion

38:11 Understanding Fitness Scores on Strava

42:47 Questioning the Validity of Fitness Scores

48:06 Exploring Magic Tricks and Future Plans

Summary

The conversation covers various topics related to the Olympics, including track and field events, athletes' performances, and personal experiences. The hosts discuss their predictions for different races and express their excitement for the upcoming games. They also mention the $100 challenge they participated in and share their thoughts on specific athletes and their chances of winning medals. Overall, the conversation is light-hearted and filled with banter. The conversation covers various topics including the Olympics, running races, Strava fitness scores, and future race plans. The speakers discuss their predictions for the Olympics, their own running performances, and their preferences for different race distances. They also debate the reliability of Strava fitness scores and share their plans for future races. Overall, the conversation is light-hearted and filled with banter between the speakers. In this conversation, Bradford and Jeremy discuss their experiences running and their thoughts on upcoming track and field events in the Olympics. They talk about their own running achievements, the shoes they wore, and the challenges they faced. They also share their excitement for the 800m and 1500m races in the Olympics, with different opinions on the potential winners. Overall, they have a lighthearted and humorous conversation about their running journeys and the upcoming events.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Race Experiences

02:12 Reflecting on the $100 Challenge

03:36 The Importance of Mileage and Training

06:11 Choosing the Right Gear for Running

08:07 Debating Perceived Effort and Fitness Scores

15:49 Running in the Same Shoes and Post-Race Runs

19:47 Choosing the Right Gear for Running

21:49 Post-Race Reflections and Future Runs

23:18 Anticipation for the Men's and Women's 1500m Races at the Olympics

26:09 Challenges for American Athletes in the 1500m Races

28:02 Predicting the Winners of the Olympic Races

29:53 Predictions and Excitement for Various Olympic Events

29:53 The Women's 1500m: Gouda vs. Hull

31:08 The Men's and Women's 5K: Jakub Dominance and Safan Hustan's Potential

32:52 The Men's 100m: Noah Lyles' Racing Skills

34:36 The Men's and Women's Marathon: Is Eliud Kipchoge the Greatest?

35:56 The Men's 400m: Quincy Hall's Medal Chances

36:59 Relays: American Dominance in the 4x400m

40:02 Overall Interest and Excitement for the Olympics

45:48 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

47:19 Discussion about Track and Field Events

49:23 Disappointment over Athletes Not Making it to the Olympics

52:41 Excitement for the Women's 200-Meter Race

55:07 Planning a Trail-Oriented Running Challenge

56:24 Conclusion

Summary

In this conversation, Jeremy and Bradford discuss various topics, including Jeremy's bowling skills, Elliot's running abilities, and Bradford's failed magic trick. They also talk about a trivia game on a cruise ship and the challenges of answering difficult questions. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with banter between the two hosts. In this part of the conversation, Jeremy and Bradford discuss various topics including the speed of asteroids, Jeremy's running progress, their fashion choices, and their children's running abilities. The conversation revolves around a playful debate between Bradford and Jeremy about their running abilities and upcoming races. They discuss their running times, training methods, and plans for future races. They also touch on topics like running streaks, running gear, and coaching. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with banter.

Chapters

00:00 Jeremy's Impressive Bowling Skills

03:05 Elliot's Running Journey

06:26 Bradford's Failed Magic Trick

14:28 Trivia Game on a Cruise Ship

16:34 Calculating the Speed of Asteroids

20:52 Tapering and Inconsistent Running

27:13 Transitioning to Ankle Socks

31:26 Motivation through New Running Shoes

33:37 Elliot's Running Abilities

34:27 A Playful Debate: Who is the Faster Runner?

39:38 Upcoming Races and Timing

44:28 Running Streaks and Consistency

46:53 The Joy of Running

Summary

Bradford and Jeremy discuss their recent experiences, including Bradford's cruise and Jeremy's lack of running due to hot weather. They also talk about the Olympic trials and the athletes who qualified for the Olympics. In this part of the conversation, Bradford and Jeremy discuss the Olympic trials and the upcoming Olympics. They talk about Quincy Wilson's chances of making the team, the significance of being in the relay pool, and the possibility of getting Olympic rings tattooed. They also touch on the topic of doping in sports, referencing the Tour de France and the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The conversation then shifts to the lack of sponsorship for talented athletes like Trevor Bassett and the excitement for the upcoming Olympics. In this final part of the conversation, Bradford and Jeremy discuss their guilty pleasures while running, including their favorite soundtracks and songs. They also attempt to whistle and snap their fingers, with mixed results. The conversation ends with a lighthearted exchange of affection.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recent Experiences

09:36 Cruising and Zip-lining Adventures

15:22 Olympic Trials and Qualifying Athletes

27:18 The Controversy of Doping in Sports

30:10 The Struggle for Sponsorship in Athletics

36:09 Excitement for the Upcoming Olympics

47:22 Running with Guilty Pleasures

51:02 Soundtracks and Songs

56:35 Whistling and Snapping

01:01:50 Expressing Affection

Summary

In this conversation, Bradford and Jeremy discuss their one-year anniversary of podcasting and Bradford's current vacation. They joke about Bradford's multiple vacations and his lack of enthusiasm for being on a cruise. They also talk about their upcoming wedding anniversaries and reminisce about past events. The conversation then shifts to running, with Bradford sharing his experience of running on a cruise ship and Jeremy discussing his fitness score on Strava. They briefly mention the Olympic trials and discuss the new track league being organized by Michael Johnson. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted debate about running shoes and running apparel. In this conversation, Bradford and Jeremy discuss various topics including marketing in sports, athlete sponsorships, pronouns in sports, and the impact of technology on competition. They also touch on the lack of big personalities in track and field, the role of drugs in sports, and their own running goals. The conversation is filled with humor and banter between the hosts.

Takeaways

Bradford and Jeremy celebrate their one-year anniversary of podcasting

Bradford jokes about his multiple vacations and lack of enthusiasm for being on a cruise

They discuss their upcoming wedding anniversaries and reminisce about past events

Bradford shares his experience of running on a cruise ship and Jeremy talks about his fitness score on Strava

They briefly mention the Olympic trials and discuss the new track league being organized by Michael Johnson

The conversation concludes with a lighthearted debate about running shoes and running apparel Marketing plays a significant role in sports, including athlete sponsorships.

The use of pronouns in sports can be a topic of debate and discussion.

Technology, such as super shoes, has become a significant factor in athletic competition.

Track and field could benefit from more big personalities to make the sport more exciting.

The role of drugs in sports is a controversial topic, with different opinions on how it should be regulated.

Setting personal running goals and finding motivation can be challenging but rewarding.

Chapters

00:00 One Year Anniversary and Multiple Vacations

03:23 Running on a Cruise Ship and Fitness Score on Strava

06:12 Wedding Anniversaries and Past Events

08:26 Olympic Trials and the New Track League

13:48 Debate: Running Shoes and Running Apparel

22:24 Debating Pronouns in Sports

23:15 The Impact of Technology on Athletic Competition

29:25 The Need for Big Personalities in Track and Field

32:40 The Controversy of Drugs in Sports

40:48 Setting Personal Running Goals

Jeremy and Brad discuss the US Olympic Marathon Trials through day 4. The discussion gets heated when changes to the Olympic Selection Committee may be needed!!

Summary

In this conversation, Jeremy and Bradford discuss various topics, including their podcast anniversary, creating an intro song, and the idea of opening a running store with an erotic section. They also brainstorm lyrics for a theme song and explore different musical styles. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. In this conversation, Jeremy and Bradford discuss the idea of opening a running store that also sells adult toys. They brainstorm names for the store and joke about the potential products they could offer. They also briefly touch on their running progress and upcoming races. The conversation ends with a playful exchange between the hosts.

Chapters

00:00 Podcast Anniversary and Special Episode Ideas

03:33 Creating an Energetic Intro Song

13:10 The Idea of a Running Store with an Erotic Section

00:01 Introduction and Opening Remarks

26:38 Exploring Potential Products for the Store

29:43 Shifting Focus Away from Running

35:39 Playful Exchange and Closing Remarks

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