Sport & Fitness — research notes and discussions

Sport & Fitness — research notes and discussionshttps://podcompanions.com/topics/sport-fitness/feed.xml2026-10-23T00:00:00ZPodCompanionsurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-real-af-1070-france-ukraine-january-6-discussion-moment-1The hosts contrast large football players with mobile defensive athletes, using Aaron Donald as an example of strength and speed.

The hosts contrast large football players with mobile defensive athletes, using Aaron Donald as an example of strength and speed.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-real-af-1070-france-ukraine-january-6-discussion-football-recollectionsThe hosts react to a football clip, recall standout school opponents and discuss their view of the athletic demands of professional football.

The hosts react to a football clip, recall standout school opponents and discuss their view of the athletic demands of professional football.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-zatopek-olympic-tripleEdgley recounts Zátopek’s Olympic distance-running victories and a marathon anecdote, then describes the training volume he attributes to the runner.

Edgley recounts Zátopek’s Olympic distance-running victories and a marathon anecdote, then describes the training volume he attributes to the runner.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-zatopek-and-enjoymentEdgley continues his Zátopek anecdotes and argues that enjoying training matters, before the speakers introduce last-person-standing races.

Edgley continues his Zátopek anecdotes and argues that enjoying training matters, before the speakers introduce last-person-standing races.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-wetsuit-failureEdgley recounts a failed wetsuit toilet arrangement during the Yukon swim and the difficulty of being helped out afterwards.

Edgley recounts a failed wetsuit toilet arrangement during the Yukon swim and the difficulty of being helped out afterwards.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-water-polo-contactEdgley recounts a water-polo injury; the speakers watch underwater contact and discuss the sport’s endurance demands.

Edgley recounts a water-polo injury; the speakers watch underwater contact and discuss the sport’s endurance demands.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-water-polo-backgroundEdgley describes his water-polo background and recalls the Hungary–Soviet match known as Blood in the Water.

Edgley describes his water-polo background and recalls the Hungary–Soviet match known as Blood in the Water.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-ultra-racing-mind-gamesThe speakers watch Mark’s ultra-running footage, discuss his competitive tactics and look at updates from another race.

The speakers watch Mark’s ultra-running footage, discuss his competitive tactics and look at updates from another race.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-trees-and-race-tacticsEdgley recalls mistaking trees for spectators during a night swim, then returns to mind games in ultra-running.

Edgley recalls mistaking trees for spectators during a night swim, then returns to mind games in ultra-running.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-training-locationsThe speakers look up elevations around Dagestan and discuss mountain training and dehydration practices.

The speakers look up elevations around Dagestan and discuss mountain training and dehydration practices.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-strength-versus-techniqueThe speakers compare strongmen’s boxing technique and discuss Marcelo Garcia’s approach to grappling larger opponents.

The speakers compare strongmen’s boxing technique and discuss Marcelo Garcia’s approach to grappling larger opponents.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-strength-reserveEdgley uses sprint swimming and footage of Eddie Hall lifting to explain what he calls a strength reserve for endurance work.

Edgley uses sprint swimming and footage of Eddie Hall lifting to explain what he calls a strength reserve for endurance work.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-strength-and-swimmingEdgley explains his reasons for carrying muscle on long swims and discusses Cam McEvoy’s weighted pull-up training.

Edgley explains his reasons for carrying muscle on long swims and discusses Cam McEvoy’s weighted pull-up training.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-running-and-pain-toleranceEdgley recalls training with runners in Namibia and repeats an explanation he was given about Kenyan runners and pain tolerance.

Edgley recalls training with runners in Namibia and repeats an explanation he was given about Kenyan runners and pain tolerance.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-rivalries-and-outliersThe speakers compare mind games in MMA rivalries and question whether one personality or lifestyle explains sporting excellence.

The speakers compare mind games in MMA rivalries and question whether one personality or lifestyle explains sporting excellence.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-opening-giftEdgley brings a whisky gift, and Rogan recalls why he declined a sponsorship offer.

Edgley brings a whisky gift, and Rogan recalls why he declined a sponsorship offer.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-muscle-fibres-and-techniqueEdgley recounts a proposed explanation of his muscle fibres; Rogan questions how inherited traits could be separated from training, before they revisit lifting technique.

Edgley recounts a proposed explanation of his muscle fibres; Rogan questions how inherited traits could be separated from training, before they revisit lifting technique.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-losing-and-selection-storiesEdgley repeats a friend’s military-selection story about enduring failure; Rogan questions the reported punches and warns about repeated concussions.

Edgley repeats a friend’s military-selection story about enduring failure; Rogan questions the reported punches and warns about repeated concussions.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-lawler-and-strikingThe speakers watch fighting footage and discuss Lawler’s response to pressure before turning to striking technique.

The speakers watch fighting footage and discuss Lawler’s response to pressure before turning to striking technique.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-jones-fight-memoriesRogan discusses Jon Jones’s preparation and recalls fights in which Jones continued after an injury.

Rogan discusses Jon Jones’s preparation and recalls fights in which Jones continued after an injury.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-heat-after-coldEdgley recounts hospital recovery after cold-water swimming, then describes illness during a later swim in extreme heat.

Edgley recounts hospital recovery after cold-water swimming, then describes illness during a later swim in extreme heat.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-fights-and-enduranceRogan recalls demanding fights and discusses how fighters respond to exhaustion and sustained punishment.

Rogan recalls demanding fights and discusses how fighters respond to exhaustion and sustained punishment.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-experience-and-calmRogan describes Prates’s repeated fights in Thailand as an explanation for his composure; Edgley compares preparation with Stoic ideas.

Rogan describes Prates’s repeated fights in Thailand as an explanation for his composure; Edgley compares preparation with Stoic ideas.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-durability-and-composureRogan argues that even durable fighters can be knocked out and describes Gaethje’s composure and technical strengths.

Rogan argues that even durable fighters can be knocked out and describes Gaethje’s composure and technical strengths.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-cold-water-hazardsEdgley recounts his Loch Ness swim, describing hallucinations, cold exposure and a skin infection before being taken to hospital.

Edgley recounts his Loch Ness swim, describing hallucinations, cold exposure and a skin infection before being taken to hospital.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-closing-expectationsRogan argues that extreme swims can change people’s expectations; Edgley says inspiring others does not mean recommending his lifestyle.

Rogan argues that extreme swims can change people’s expectations; Edgley says inspiring others does not mean recommending his lifestyle.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-cardio-and-altitudeThe speakers compare MMA fighters’ endurance, and Rogan describes his own experience of simulated-altitude training.

The speakers compare MMA fighters’ endurance, and Rogan describes his own experience of simulated-altitude training.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-animal-models-in-fightingRogan describes the Fighting Nerds coach’s use of animal comparisons, including a mongoose and cobra, to explain distance and reactions.

Rogan describes the Fighting Nerds coach’s use of animal comparisons, including a mongoose and cobra, to explain distance and reactions.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-age-and-recoveryThe speakers discuss older athletes and speculate about the roles of training, recovery and treatments in sporting longevity.

The speakers discuss older athletes and speculate about the roles of training, recovery and treatments in sporting longevity.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/real-af/1070-france-ukraine-january-6/#t-moment-1Research note: What Aaron Donald’s combine measured

What Aaron Donald’s combine measured

2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/jre/2568-ross-edgley/#t-zatopek-olympic-tripleResearch note: The Olympic treble behind the Zátopek story

The Olympic treble behind the Zátopek story

2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/jre/2568-ross-edgley/#t-polar-transportResearch note: Polar endurance depended on transport as well as resolve

Polar endurance depended on transport as well as resolve

2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/jre/2568-ross-edgley/#t-cold-water-hazardsResearch note: Cold shock and hypothermia are different hazards

Cold shock and hypothermia are different hazards

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