Josh Laker

Father of 2 / Active duty military / Crossfitter / Ultra Runner / Certified Running Coach / sharing my love for running hoping to inspire!!

[Ryan Hall, Y’all @ryanhallyall]

The nicest weather in the USA today will be in and around Medford, OR and Olympia, WA.

[Ryan Hall, Y’all @ryanhallyall]

🚨 SPC has gone with a Level 4 of 5 across Illinois and Indiana, and the word they're using is outbreak.

One detail that grabbed me from this morning's update: a storm cluster over Iowa already clocked a 94 mph gust before sunrise. That same energy is sliding toward Illinois. As the air recovers behind it through the afternoon, strong tornadoes, 75+ mph winds, and big hail are all on the table. If this delivers like it looks, we'll likely be live around 5 this evening.

[Ryan Hall, Y’all @ryanhallyall]

🚨 OFFICIAL STATEMENT 🚨

Effective immediately, Yall Enterprises, LLC will be implementing a strict “No Pizza During Radar-Indicated Tornado Warnings” policy.

This decision comes after a thorough internal review of a recent 11-hour live broadcast, where a single, non-confirmed tornado warning with weak rotation briefly competed with a large pepperoni.

Under the new guidelines:

All food consumption must be cleared by the National Weather Service

Snacks are limited to sub-severe thresholds

Pizza is now classified as a Moderate Risk distraction

We appreciate your understanding as we continue our mission to deliver life-saving weather coverage while occasionally remembering to eat.

— Management

[Ryan Hall, Y’all @ryanhallyall]

DVD Sized Hail in Texas!

[Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @NBTiller]

Two papers.

On the left, a non-randomized, non-crossover study showing that a one-off sauna exposure significantly decreased arterial stiffness, with implications on cardiovascular health.

On the right, a randomized, crossover (more robust) study, showing no benefits on arterial stiffness or blood flow. Note the colossal difference in Altmetric score and media attention.

The media favors sensational but flawed studies over rigorous ones, distorting public understanding. #science #media

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

@RndmForestRunnr Very impressive indeed

[Asker Jeukendrup @Jeukendrup]

How does the body use the food we eat to supply energy? This blog describes the basic science of our energy systems: https://t.co/wqObrKe8OA

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

@Jeukendrup The idea that there is a switch is as false as the idea that you can train in a single workout zone. I.e. Hitting a certain pace automatically switches you to VO2Max….

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

@NBTiller I believe your statement to be very true and oddly relatable. 😁

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

Put it in the record books @HarveyLewisRuns wins the big dog’s backyard ultra and is the holder of the new backyard ultra world record with 108 laps (450 miles). #bigdogultra #backyardultra

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

All Harvey has to do is finish the lap for the win and sole ownership of the new backyard work record. 108 yards #bigdogultra #backyardultra

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

How far will Harvey and Ihor go? #BigDogUltra #BackyardUltra.

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

3 runners currently share the new world record for backyard ultras. 103 yards. #BigDogUltra #BackyardUltra.

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

8 runners start lap 97. 🤯#BigDogUltra #Backyardultra

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

@milesofmusings @jasonkoop @UltraRunningMag I can attest, that there were def carbs on the table in the form of hard candies.... I carbed up

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

@NBTiller 🙋‍♂️…. Just kidding. I measure it in tablespoons of peanut butter…. I feel it’s pretty accurate measurement. 🥜🧈😋

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

The 5 Rules of Training:

1. The boring stuff is your foundation
2. Let it Come, Don't Force it.
3. Take the Next Logical Step
4. You lose what you don't train
5. Train the individual, not the system

[Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @NBTiller]

New in @JPhysiol: 10 days of low energy availability impaired #muscle protein synthesis in trained females, despite high protein intake.

▪️Implications for recovery & muscle adaptation in females!

🔓https://t.co/I4aO5af1iG @OxfeldtMikkel @mackinprof

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

The journey is the destination…..

Prove me wrong.

[Josh Laker @4CycleRunner]

@marginletter @stevemagness They can’t all be good runs but if the large majority is, I think you’re doing alright.