Episode Details

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Dr. Freeborn Mondello. Freeborn, who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, explodes our brains with some non-conventional advice for hikers, backpackers, and really any endurance athlete. This includes why stretching might be a waste of time, the importance of heavy weight resistance training, and why the traditional 3 sets of 10 reps is going to be counterproductive to your goals- and yes those last two points are not contradictory. Whether you're training for a hike or simply want to maintain good health, you'll find this conversation fascinating- we sure did.

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Interview with Dr.Freeborn Mondello

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00:04:30 - QOTD: What's an injury you have that always comes back?

00:06:47 - Welcome Dr.Freeborn Mondello!

00:07:43 - You've done multiple iron man races? What does that entail?

00:10:09 - What is the chafe situation like after a 2.4 mile swim and immediately hopping onto a bike?

00:11:12 - Where have you done your iron man races?

00:12:48 - Did you consider throwing in the towel on the 106 degree day?

00:15:02 - You're a champion mountain biker?

00:16:10 - How do you go from excelling at a sport where you use high twitch muscles to a sport that uses slow twitch muscles?

00:17:46 - Have you had your muscle twitch fibers measured?

00:18:49 - Is there any science to support being able to switch your muscle fiber types?

00:19:57 - So you grew up in Silver City near Gila National Forest?

00:20:30 - So you've been familiar with the CDT for a long time?

00:22:01 - How did you get into physical therapy?

00:25:19 - Is there anything cool you learned why getting your doctorate that most people wouldn't know or expect?

00:27:00 - How much of a role does neurology play in PT?