Released on August 21, 2025
SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS
1:00 – Joe shares a story/life lesson (which was inspired by a recent interaction he had at his local pharmacy)
12:30 – Joe reads this week’s winning iTunes review
16:15 – Joe introduces today’s sponsor – Manukora Honey
20:40 – Q1: What do you currently consider to be the most humbling exercise?
33:55 – Q2: What are your thoughts on the sled push technique popularized by HYROX?
44:00 – Q3: What is the best alternative to running sprints (when you’re rehabbing a sprained ankle)?
59:25 – Q4: The most convenient & safest way to decompress your lumbar spine post-workout
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Leyiyi’s comment about collapsing on the couch after sled pushes—and then diving into *THE Kid at THE BACK Game*—made me chuckle and immediately think of how immersive horror games can be. For anyone drawn to that eerie, liminal vibe, escape the backrooms is a solid resource for maps and entity guides.
The question about running sprints while rehabbing a sprained ankle caught my attention, especially alongside the discussion of sled push technique popularized by HYROX. I’d be curious how Joe weighs keeping conditioning challenging against letting the ankle settle down. The World’s Most Humbling Exercise also reminded me of how quickly confidence can disappear when trying something unfamiliar, even a project like fem Draco. The lumbar spine decompression question rounds out a practical set of topics.
The sled push segment was the highlight for me. I have been copying the HYROX style without asking whether it actually suits my goals, so hearing Joe break down the technique was timely. The sprint alternative for rehabbing a sprained ankle is useful too, since I tweaked mine last month. I usually listen on my commute and then unwind with a quick round on Outrivia before bed. Thanks for the practical answers every week.
Joe, this sled push technique is absolutely brutal but effective! I swapped my usual treadmill sprints for heavy sled work today based on this post, and my quads are completely fried. The angle you suggested makes a massive difference for acceleration. Honestly, my legs were shaking so badly afterwards that I just collapsed on the couch to play THE Kid at THE BACK Game for the rest of the evening, lol. Should I keep the sled weight strictly under bodyweight?
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