s5/e25 Gummy Bears, Hobbiton, and Doing “Just Enough”: A Real Runner Chat with Dr. Marie Whitt

The Running Explained Podcast

Dr. Marie Witt is BACK for her fifth time on the podcast (aka the Five-Peat!), and this episode is a little more casual and a whole lot of fun. We’re talking about… well, a little bit of everything:

– Gummy bear fueling and why sour candy hits different
– What happens when your miles slow way down in the summer heat
– Shoes, Hobbiton, Regency costumes, and other delightful detours
– The “minimum effective dose” approach to strength training
– And why doing less is often the smartest move a runner can make

We talk about the pressure to do more, what it really means to be consistent, and how to respect your body without losing your goals. And yes, we get a little nerdy, because obviously. It’s us.

If you need a reminder that running is supposed to be fun, that you don’t have to earn your worth in mileage, and that play is part of the process... this one’s for you.

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Research & production assistance by Sophie van Leeuwen