IMO #21- Pre-Race Anxiety and Sleep Issues, Shelby Houlihan's Return, Carb Cycling and more

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Express Interest in Boulder Experience (April 2025): https://www.thegloberunners.com/boulder-running-experience-april2025/ Check out Globe Runners on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloberunners/ Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: [e-mail] Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt prepares for the Houston Marathon while discussing his travel plans and goals for the race. He shares advice from Joe Skipper on carbohydrate fueling strategies and elaborates on the concept of carbohydrate cycling in training. Matt also dives into the controversial return of Shelby Houlihan to running, offering his perspective on her doping case and the upcoming FloTrack documentary. Additionally, listeners can look forward to various training insights, including a detailed breakdown of race goals from 100 meters to Ironman distances, and practical advice on dealing with race-day nerves. Upcoming events by Globe Runners, including an experience in Boulder, are also highlighted. Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast 00:37 Upcoming Houston Marathon and Training Plans 01:53 Globe Runners Boulder Running Experience 06:31 Ballarat Marathon and Other Running Events 08:15 Coros Watch and Running Gear 11:30: Shelby Houlihan's Return to Running 22:36 Houston Marathon Fueling Strategy 27:01 Major Marathons and Entry Challenges 31:57 Exploring Incentives for New Athletic Teams 32:10 Listener Question: Pre-Race Anxiety and Sleep Issues 34:21 Dealing with Race Day Nerves 38:16 Workouts of the Week 43:52 Carb Cycling for Optimal Performance 54:34 Goals for Various Race Distances