Listener Q&A: January 2025

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New year, same nonsense!

You never know what the future holds, but for now I see no reason to stop Aing your Qs at the end of every month.

So, before January is done and dusted, let’s do the thing!

You Ask, I Answer!

In case you’re new to these parts, here’s what’s going on.

At the end of every month, I do an episode dedicated to you and your questions.

Want to get a question answered in a future Q&A episode? Come join our FB group, watch for the post asking for Qs, and put your query in the comments.

Basically, whatever you ask I try to answer!

Sometimes, the answers aren’t worth a whole lot. But every once in a while I like to think (or at least hope!) that I hit the nail on the head!

When it comes to free advice, there are no guarantees that you won’t get any more than what you paid for it.

That said, I promise to do my best!

And if nothing else, there are usually at least a few decent memes/GIFs to make it worth your while.

Let’s get into this month’s questions, shall we?

This Month’s Questions

Thoughts on using Reese’s as ultra fuel?

Any Tokyo must sees?

Any suggestions for avoiding GI issues when traveling to an international race?

What are you looking forward to for February?

I’ve decreased my caffeine consumption and I’m running faster. Any connection?

How well do you think smelling salts would work for runners?

Any suggestions for building up leg strength quickly?

How important is mobility work?

When is the best time to do my two heavy strength training days?

Where did the Diz name come from?

Do you smore?

When you travel for a race, do you head home straight away or take a day or two of recovery first?

Do you class gels and other nutrition aids in the same boat as super shoes?

Should we drown our collective football disappointment in a long run?

Is it just me or is it tough to run this time of year?

Any suggestions for a tight calf?

Are the Red Wings going to dig themselves out of the doldrums this year?

When training for a multi-day backyard ultra, should sleep deprivation be practiced?

What are some suggestions for ST exercises I can do with a kettlebell and a bench?

 

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