This week's episode features a deep dive on three big topics: (1) how to plan out a sustainable season in order to avoid burnout, (2) pros, cons, and use cases of AI as an athlete, and (3) playing the long game in pregnancy and postpartum—particularly with respect to new research on bone density in pregnant and postpartum runners. We also riff on hydration and running shoe recommendations and share updates from our training and coaching lives. Check it out!

Challenge of the Week

Katie: Journaling on a burnout prevention plan for your upcoming season! A key question to include – where and when did you start losing joy in your season this year, and what do you think were the main contributing factors?
Elena: Pick anything that you’re trying to improve on in your life right now and try creating a plan for it using LLM help!

Gear Pick of the Week

Katie: Skratch Unsweetened for everyday hydration

Elena: Saucony Triumph shoes