Everett Smulders is a sub-4:00 miler that is now tackling the Ultraman. In this episode, the CEO of WesFly Athletics and most controversial figure in running gives his takes on unpopular opinions in running. In the interview portion, Everett describes when he decided to run a 100 mile race, which he has a documentary of on his YouTube channel. Throughout the episode, the All-American runner that graduated from Ole Miss has no shortage of hot takes as well as experience to back what he says. 

(0:00) Introduction

(2:11) Outline of episode

(2:35) Unpopular opinions with Everett Smulders

(2:50) Can anyone run a marathon without training?

(3:52) Does it matter what shoes you wear running?

(5:01) Is stretching overrated?

(6:13) Will running ever be a major sport?

(7:39) Are warmups and cooldowns useless?

(8:23) Are rest days overrated in running?

(9:17) Other unpopular opinions from Everett Smulders

(15:06) Everett Smulders on running a 100 mile race

(17:02) Conclusion and explanation