Long one this week.
In this episode I discuss:

Hydration tips if standard aid stations aren't an option
Shin splints - a fairly deep dive
"Core" work for runners
Building mental toughness
Sleeping better
How many races you should run a year
Best practices for tapering
Protecting your knees on steep downhills
Why salt/sodium matters, where to get it, and how to know if you have enough

EDIT: Initially, I misspoke and said that eating "a banana and 1/2 tsp of salt" is more or less the same as Skratch Labs' hyper-hydration product. It's actually "a banana and 1 tsp" of salt. I fixed it at the end, but know some people won't listen to the whole thing.
Links:

Skratch Labs' Hyper-Hydration Mix
IG Tibialis Anterior Raise
Tiktok Tibialis Anterior Raise
Knees Over Toes Guy Tibialis Anterior Raise
Elevated Calf Raises
Interview with Nick Riell on Sleep (ESR Episode 9)
Gatorade Gx Sweat Patch
Running Explained s2/e16 - Shin Splints with Dr. Marie Whitt, DPT
Dr. Whitt's Article: 3 Ways to Prevent Shin Splints You Haven't Tried Yet

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