Is “racing weight” really the key to better performance, or just another endurance sports myth? In this episode, Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom dive into the history, science, and harmful messaging behind the idea that lighter always equals faster. From ancient Greek wrestlers sweating it out in bathhouses to modern-day endurance athletes spitting out extra grams (yes, really), the obsession with weight and performance has been around for centuries—but does it actually make you faster?

We break down:
✅ The origins of racing weight and why it became a fixation in endurance sports
✅ The pseudoscience and diet culture messaging that often fuels weight-related pressures
✅ Why weight alone doesn’t define performance—and what really matters for strength, speed, and endurance
✅ How chasing an “ideal” weight can derail not just your training, but your health

Whether you’ve ever been told to hit a specific race weight, or you’re just curious why so many athletes fixate on the scale, this episode unpacks the real science behind body composition and performance—and why your worth isn’t measured in grams.

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The Race Weight Trap: How It Can Hurt Your Performance

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The Race Weight Trap: How It Can Hurt Your Performance