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