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California International Marathon Training Update
Am I injured?
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Brady Holmer
10:32
Physiology Friday #294: What Really Drives VO₂ Max Down with Age?
New data question the idea that maximal aerobic fitness is limited mainly by the heart's pumping capacity. Peripheral factors may be just as important.
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Brady Holmer
California International Marathon Training Log (Week 8) | The Road to 2:20
Week 8 of 12: Bring the speed
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Brady Holmer
Physiology Friday #293: Is Urolithin A the Next Big Performance Supplement?
Our gut makes it from pomegranates and walnuts. And it could help elevate your aerobic fitness when added to a training regimen.
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Brady Holmer
Is Heart Rate-Based Training and Racing Useless?
My thoughts.
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Brady Holmer
8:40
California International Marathon Training Log (Week 7) | The Road to 2:20
Week 7 of 12: The marathon long run
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Brady Holmer

October 2025

Physiology Friday #292: Does Extreme Exercise Elevate Heart Disease Risk?
A review of the literature, brought to you by Consensus.
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Brady Holmer
California International Marathon Training Log (Week 6) | The Road to 2:20
Week 6 of 12 - A new mileage high + some Florida running
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Brady Holmer
Physiology Friday #291: How Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Consistency Shape Cardiorespiratory Fitness
A new study shows that engaging in four simple behaviors each day can lead to meaningful changes in physiology.
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Brady Holmer
What Running a Marathon Does to Your Body
It isn't good...
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Brady Holmer
California International Marathon Training Log (Week 5) | The Road to 2:20
Week 5 of 12
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Brady Holmer
Physiology Friday #290: Endurance Athletes Are Under-Consuming Carbs
But they think they're eating enough. Here's why.
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Brady Holmer
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