Running and Fitness With Raj - # 57 – Sam Winebaum, running shoes expert, on selecting shoes, cushioning, super fast shoes, his review method and upcoming brands

# 57 – Sam Winebaum, running shoes expert, on selecting shoes, cushioning, super fast shoes, his review method and upcoming brands

06/13/21 • 57 min

Episode Summary
Sam Winebaum, running shoes expert, on selecting shoes, cushioning, super fast shoes, his review method and upcoming brands
Show Notes
01:40 – Sam introduces himself and how roadtrailrun.com developed
11:35 – How running shoes evolved over the last 50 years
17:00 – Current super-fast shoes
21:00 – Views on cushioned shoes
26:35 – “Must have” factors to look for in shoes for road runners
31:40 – Thoughts on zero drop shoes
35:20 – Factors Sam and team considers while reviewing a shoe
39:40 – Do super-fast shoes distort competition?
44:35 – Some of Sam’s favorite shoes from the last few years
48:20 – Relatively lesser known brands that Sam is keeping an eye on
50:25 – Mileage at which to change shoes
52:45 – Recommendations on resources

Follow Sam
Website: roadtrailrun.com
Instagram: @roadtrailrun
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamsRunning
RoadTrailRun YouTube Channel

Recommendations on resources
Website: podiumrunner.com
Book: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight (Amazon Link)

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Follow Sam
Website: roadtrailrun.com
Instagram: @roadtrailrun
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamsRunning
RoadTrailRun YouTube Channel

Recommendations on resources
Website: podiumrunner.com
Book: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight (Amazon Link)

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# 56 – Dr. Charles Samuels, renowned sleep expert, on the importance of sleep on health and athletic performance

Episode Summary
Dr. Charles Samuels, renowned sleep expert, on the importance of sleep on health and athletic performance
Show Notes
01:50 – Dr. Samuels introduces himself
08:45 – Applicability of sleep research on recreational athletes
11:50 – Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire
15:05 – Biggest cause for poor sleep: electronic screens
20:45 – How to set yourself up for good sleep
25:35 – Other factors that influence sleep like nutrition, hydration and caffeine
29:55 – Views on Napping
36:40 – Tracking sleep using wearables
41:35 – Views on sleep types: ‘larks’, neutrals and ‘night owls’
46:05 – Resources recommendation

Follow Dr. Charles Samuels
Centre for Sleep & Human Performance: https://centreforsleep.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centreforsleepandhumanperformance/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CentreforSleep
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-centre-for-sleep-and-human-performance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centreforsleep/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Centreforsleep

Recommendations on resources
Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire
Podcast: Krush Performance by Jeff Krushell – http://krushperformance.com/
Book: Sink into Sleep by Judith Davidson - Amazon Link
Websites: Canadian Sleep Society and National Sleep Foundation
Paper in British Journal of Sports Medicine

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undefined - # 58 – Deepak Raj, Co-founder of “Yoska” coaching, sub-3 marathoner and top triathlete, on his coaching philosophy and how to transition to triathlon

# 58 – Deepak Raj, Co-founder of “Yoska” coaching, sub-3 marathoner and top triathlete, on his coaching philosophy and how to transition to triathlon

Episode Summary
Deepak Raj, Co-founder of “Yoska” coaching, sub-3 marathoner and top triathlete, on his coaching philosophy and how to transition to triathlon
Show Notes
01:30 – Deepak introduces himself
03:30 – Transition into coaching
05:25 – Initial challenges transitioning to triathlon
08:30 – How to choose your first your triathlon distance
10:15 – Overarching training principles
13:25 – Apportioning training time between 3 disciplines
16:05 – Measuring intensity – pace or heart rate or RPE or power
21:00 – Strength training
23:50 – Training your mental strength
29:00 – How to be comfortable in open water
32:45 – Running your best in a triathlon
36:40 – Challenges when transitioning to longer triathlon events
39:05 - Recommendations on resources

Follow Deepak and Yoska
Website: yoska.in
Instagram: @coachdeepakraj
Instagram: @beyoska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeepakGRaj
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeYoska
Twitter: @BeYoska

Recommendations on resources
Books
You Can Run Pain Free by Brad Breer - Amazon Link
The Power Meter Handbook by Joe Friel - Amazon Link
Going Long by Joe Friel - Amazon Link

YouTube: Global Triathlon Network