How Addiction Affects Athletic Performance

On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, Former Reality TV Star turned Endurance Athlete and Entrepreneur Spencer Matthews reflects on his journey through sobriety, endurance sport, and entrepreneurship. Spencer shares how he turned his life around, signing up for his first ultra and committing to a series of endurance challenges that changed his life forever. From brutal moments like a near-hypothermic swim in Cape Town to challenges that tested his abilities, Spencer shares how WHOOP data, recovery, and fueling allow him to perform at his peak and break a Guinness World Record. 00:00 First Time Boston 00:34 Why Whoop HQ Exists 01:53 Early Life and Loss 03:42 Fame Made in Chelsea 07:03 Rock Bottom and Reset 11:17 Sober Years and Ultras 14:05 Marathon des Sables 15:12 30 Marathons Plan 18:51 Consistency and Discipline 23:17 Mindset and Project 7 24:46 Charity And Perspective 25:17 Desert Marathon Magic 26:55 Body Adaptation Lessons 28:32 Project Seven Origin Story 32:03 Cape Town Cold Water Crisis 36:47 Rational Tools Against Panic 38:40 Thin Space And Spiritual Drive 40:17 Antarctica Grind And Brother’s Presence 42:41 Recovery With WHOOP 45:09 Sleep Supplements And Fueling 48:39 Upcoming Films And Farewell Follow WHOOP Website: [www.whoop.com](http://www.whoop.com/) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/whoop]( / whoop ) X: [www.twitter.com/whoop]( / whoop ) Facebook: [www.facebook.com/whoop]( / whoop ) Listen and subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yFoBge...