IMO #20 - Marijuana & Performance, Strength Training Insights, Inside Running Podcast Challenge @ Ballarat, Is Stretching a Waste of Time? And More.

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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt discusses a
variety of topics including his upcoming race at the Houston
Marathon, where he aims for a personal best. He also reflects on
short-term versus long-term fatigue, the effectiveness of
stretching, and the importance of strength training. Matt
provides insights into his diet and carb-loading practices and
shares some marathon preparation strategies. Additionally, he
details an upcoming competition with the Inside Running Podcast
team and discusses potential future marathons and GlobeRunners
experiences.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:16 Houston Marathon Preparation
00:33 Stretching and Fatigue Discussion
01:46 Marijuana and Performance
04:27 Strength Training Insights
05:44 Brand Collaborations and Promotions
08:27 Podcast Recommendations and Reflections
15:21 Inside Running Podcast Challenge
20:20 Houston Marathon Goals and Strategy
23:32 Listener Questions and Marathon Qualifiers
31:51 Listener Email: Swimming for Recovery
32:40 Opinions on Swimming for Recovery
34:06 Workouts for a 10 Mile Race
35:30 Workouts of the Week
36:32 Half Marathon and Marathon Workouts
39:43 Rapid Fire Questions from Strava
51:27 Stretching: Is It Worth It?
53:51 Upcoming Marathons and Plans
57:29 Boulder Experience and GlobeRunners
59:22 Conclusion and Farewell