What Pro Cycling Can Teach Running - Jimmy Whelan

Please excuse the video issues for the parts outside of the interview (which has video). We have a huge episode this week; we cover a listener question about timezones and the world baseball challenge, then head to some news including Mondo Duplantis’ WR, some doping news from Georgian Rugby and Flotrack broadcasting UTMB. We then discuss Barcelona marathon, Grant Fisher’s debut at NYC half and Apple signing as the technology partner for London Marathon.We then head to our interview with Jimmy Whelan, a professional runner for Salomon who ran 61:37 on debut in the Valencia half marathon last year sending shockwaves through the endurance world. Jimmy spent 7 years in pro cycling prior to a brief foray into pro triathlon, finally finding his way back to his childhood love of running. (00:00) Introduction(00:12) Medical Question(03:14) Xylon’s Update(05:55) David’s update(10:11) Community Shoutouts (16:43) Listener Question - Timezone Change vs Lest Rest (22:45) Mondo Duplantis Breaks Another WR(23:26) Doping Bust in Rugby (26:23) Flotrack Becomes Broadcast Partner for UTMB World Tour(28:31) Fastest Ever Debut Marathon for a Woman (30:37) Grant Fisher’s Half Marathon Debut (33:37) Apple Becomes the Technology Partner for London Marathon (40:17) Interview Starts (41:37) Jimmy’s Sporting Background (44:18) Pinch Me Moments for Jimmy (46:10) Jimmy’s Training (53:07) Why Does Jimmy do so Much Treadmill Work? (56:00) How Has Jimmy Found the Adjustment to Double Training Days (56:55) Does Jimmy Do Any Crosstraining? (58:18) How is Running in Barcelona? (59:58) Lessons from Cycling Jimmy has Brought to Running (1:02:38) How Does Jimmy Find Race Frequency in Running vs Cycling? (1:04:33) Dealing with Pressure (1:08:03) Confidence (1:10:11) Content and Business as an Athlete (1:15:41) How Does Jimmy Know When He’s Getting Close to the Edge? (1:18:48) What Does Jimmy do for Recovery? (1:21:32) Upcoming Race Schedule (1:25:55) Goals for Berlin Half Marathon (1:28:56) Long Term Goals (1:30:48) Pre Race Nutrition (1:31:26) Altitude Camp Plans (1:35:37) Debut Marathon (1:38:00) Benefits of Cycling Career for Running (1:40:28) Review (1:41:58) What We’re WatchingThanks to Precision Fuel and Hydration for their sponsorship, use the link below to get 15% off your first order and support the podcast: https://visit.pfandh.com/1pbIf you’re unsure how which products to use or how to plan your race nutrition check out Precision’s Fuel & Hydration Planner (if you follow this you will have your discount applied automatically on your first order too): https://visit.pfandh.com/1pb-plannerThanks also to Stryd for their sponsorship, check out Stryd:Stryd helps you optimize your training and racing by measuring your running power, providing real-time data to improve efficiency, pace, and performance on any terrain. Plus, it integrates seamlessly with your favorite running watch for real time guidance! Go to https://stryd.live/opb to export Stryd’s cutting-edge technology and how it can empower your run.Links to Jimmy:Instagram: @jimmywhelannStrava: https://www.strava.com/pros/3356275 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4NB-c6SbjRCWAl_OhXXDg WADA Statement on Georgian Rugby case https://www.wada-ama.org/en/news/wadas-operation-obsidian-reveals-sample-substitution-georgian-rugby-and-breaches-georgian-anti#:~:text=A%20major%20joint%2Dinvestigation%20between,by%20WADA%20in%20the%20GeorgianSubmit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [e-mail] us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod?igsh=MW1tcGM4MHQ4bm5oaw== Follow us on X:@PodOnepercent Join the Strava Group:https://www.strava.com/clubs/onepercentbetterpod Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/