{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Marathon Handbook Podcast","title":"Is It True that Beet Juice Makes You Run Faster, and Other Enduring Running Questions, Answered","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e62ebee7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4393,"description":"On this week's episode, Alex, Katelyn and Michael first discuss the wild and bizarre outcome of the Strava x Chipotle Challenge. Then, the play a game of \"Is it true that...\" They look at the science (or lack thereof) behind:\nDoes running on soft surfaces actually make you less injury prone than running on pavement?\nShould you try to run a negative split in the marathon to achieve the best outcome?\nAre there runners who just don't respond to the performance bump from super shoes?\nAnd is it true that beet juice can improve your running performances? And what about taking caffeine during a race?\nFurther reading:\nTwo Ultrarunners took the Strava x Chipotle Segment Challenge to the Extreme:\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/2025-strava-x-chipotle-challenge/\nThe 6 Health Benefits Of Beet Juice To Boost Your Athletic Performance:\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/health-benefits-of-beet-juice/\nCoffee Before Running? Performance Benefits + How Much To Drink:\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/coffee-before-running/\nWhat Is The Best Surface To Run On To Avoid Injury?\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/best-surface-to-run-on/\nThe Fastest Marathon Shoes Right Now:\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/the-fastest-marathon-super-shoes-of-2024/\nCome see our live podcast at the Boston Run Show! March 1-2. Get tickets here:\nhttps://thebostonrunshow.seetickets.com/event/the-boston-run-show-the-boston-outdoor-expo/boston-hynes-convention-center/3110358\nOur free marathon training plans:\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/\nOver 210,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/\nFollow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbook\nFollow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbook\nLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbook\nFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/a3NORpFIoIUQrTnE2xXScFo8HEhxH6G0foNOPSlAx7c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMWVh/ZTE1YzI3MDk3ODJm/NDFmYmIzNWRkNGM0/NDc0Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}