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US athlete Devon Allen has made global headlines this week after being disqualified from the 110m hurdles final at the World Athletics Championship in Eugene, Oregon. He was judged to have left the starting blocks a thousandth of a second too early. On More or Less we crunch the numbers behind false starts in athletics, asking how quick is too quick when it comes to reacting to a starting gun and whether something else might have gone wrong with the measurement system.

Nobody thought the 4-minute mile was humanly possible, until it was. The story of how it happened is remarkable. So sit back and take a listen.

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Ryan Hall is the fastest American ever to run the marathon (2:04:58) and half marathon (59:43) and is the author of the book Run the Mile You’re In. In this episode, Ryan discusses his amazing successes and epic failures during his remarkable running career and what he's learned through these experiences. Ryan explains not only the physical aspects of running - including his training routine, fueling regimen, and recovery process - but he also emphasizes the mental aspect of the sport. He discusses how accepting and reframing negative thoughts can empower you to take on challenges and reach your potential. Additionally, Ryan discusses the traits that make the best competitors, the keys to overcoming setbacks, and his amazing feat of 7 marathons in 7 days as a goodbye to the sport that gave him so much.

We discuss:

• How Ryan got into running and his formative years of training [4:45];
• The advantages of altitude—living high and training low [9:45];
• Progressive overload, blood flow restriction, and switching up your workout routine [14:15];
• Lessons learned from competing in the Beijing Olympics [16:45];
• Importance of speed, power, and strength for runners [22:15];
• The crazy idea that got Ryan hooked on running [35:15];
• The mental aspect of training and the power of reframing negative thoughts [37:45];
• The importance of fueling, and Ryan’s marathon diet [52:00];
• Boosting performance with Tylenol and keeping core temperature down [59:00];
• Ryan’s early struggles and later success at Stanford [1:09:45];
• Keys to overcoming difficulty: faith, mindset, and being a better teammate [1:15:45];
• Ryan’s professional running career and his discovery of his gift for marathon distances [1:22:00];
• Reflections after breaking the American half marathon record, and challenges faced by retired athletes [1:32:45];
• Ryan’s marathon training regimen at the Mammoth Track Club in 2010 [1:39:45];
• Optimal body weight for competition and the pros and cons of going below your natural weight [1:48:45];
• Training volume, importance of mixing up intensity level, and zone 2 and zone 5 for longevity [1:53:45];
• The most impactful adjustments Ryan made to his training leading up the to 2011 Boston Marathon [1:58:15];
• A new personal record at the 2011 Boston Marathon and lessons on maximizing your own potential [2:03:30];
• Learning from failure and takeaways from his disappointing performance at the 2012 Olympics [2:12:30];
• Utilizing cardio and strength training for overall health, and how Ryan uses blood flow restriction in his workouts [2:24:45];
• Performance enhancing drugs (or lack thereof) in marathon runners [2:29:15];
• Traits of the greatest marathon runners [2:32:30];
• 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents—saying goodbye to the sport [2:38:45];
• Reflections on what running has given Ryan [2:49:30]; and
• More.

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Being authentic is one of the best qualities any human can have, especially in the land of social media, where it’s hard to believe the highlight reel. One way people try to achieve this is by being vulnerable… but there is a fine line though between vulnerability and oversharing. We talk about this and other things like when Sal used a hotel towel as toilet paper and still tries to blame Andy to this day.

WRESTLING WITH YOUR FEELINGS.
Being an elite athlete comes with rewards.
People who work hard and dedicate themselves to their craft deserve the fruits of their labor.
They train hard and make painful sacrifices to achieve their goals.
The money, the fans, the praise, and the accolades come with being the best in your field.
But what is the cost?
What have you sacrificed to achieve your dream?
Outside of your profession, are you able to deal with life and the challenges it presents?
If you sacrificed your emotions in the process, you’ll have to figure out a way to make yourself whole again.
We must make sure we’re at our best physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Often that takes just as much work as being great at our craft.
For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Randy Couture about brotherhood in sports, emotional breakdowns, and the psychology of a professional fighter.
Randy has fought in 16 title fights and has six UFC title reigns in the Lightweight and Heavyweight divisions. He also became the 4th pro fighter to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. In addition to his stellar standing in combat sports, Randy is also a successful businessman, actor, and best-selling author.
Learn how to stay mentally healthy and emotionally available in Episode 867.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The power of brotherhood and support during tough times. (2:00)
The dangers that come with suppressing emotions. (3:00)
Why acting helps you to deal with your feelings. (4:20)
How holding back your emotions can be a detriment and ruin relationships. (5:02)
If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes, more at http://lewishowes.com/867, and follow me on http://instagram.com/lewishowes

You may have heard of Roger Bannister and his amazing feat of breaking the 4-minute mile mark in 1954. But the story leading up to this milestone of human performance often gets overlooked and is filled with drama and lessons on grit, determination, and a living a balanced life. 
My guest today wrote a book sharing the story behind Bannister’s record and the two other men who were also vying to break it. His name is Neal Bascomb and his book is "The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less than Four Minutes to Achieve It." We begin our discussion talking about the lead up to the race in which the 4-minute-mile barrier was broken and how many doctors in the early 20th century believed achieving this milestone was physiologically impossible. Neal then tells us about the lives of the three men racing to be the first to run a sub-4-minute mile, and shares insights from them on the way the ethos of sports has changed as it's transformed from an amateur pursuit to a professional job, as well as the ability of people to push the limits of the human body by sheer mental will.

"When you're looking around, you're not moving forward." - Gabby Reece
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