Running Ultramarathons & Deadlifting over 300kgs - How BOTH benefit you w/ Alex Viada

The Rugby Muscle Podcast

Alex Viada is THE man, this episode was a fantastic insight into building the strength and engine of legend, but also, just on being better and happy.
10:45 Talk about your background and why you decided to pursue these sports
4:00 Elite numbers in lifts and what they mean?
7:22 What are some tips you would give to a person wanting to get into marathons all while staying strong and making consistent gains?
12:19 I think this massively applies to rugby - aerobic sport with 5-10 second bursts but 90% spent walking, jogging.
13 :55 Aerobic work and it's benefits for training?
23:25 What’s the biggest misconception people have about hybrid style training?
25:30 Crossfit professionals
31:4 How much does heavy lifting help ultra running?
33:12 Also what was the heaviest you've been competing in one of these races
34:05 More tips for larger athletes develop their aerobic system?
39:45 What are some dietary adjustments that must be made to fuel the type of training you do, compared to a purely strength or purely aerobic program?
43:52 What do you eat on a normal day vs a training day?
46:05 Carbo loading for athletes
48:25 Recovery must be at a premium doing what you do, what are some of your favorite active/passive recovery means?
54:09 Genes?
59:19 What does it look like in 20 years time - will you be involved?
1:01:44 What's 1 song everyone needs in their gym playlist? Stone Cold Metal
1:02:14 How can listeners get in touch and follow you?
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