In this episode, Brad joins us to discuss:
-his background
-human nature and human health
-why exercise is important
-his experience in athletics and what he learned from it
-how to train smart
-overcoming your fears, and being real and pure
-and more

About Brad: "Decades removed from the pro triathlon circuit, where I was 2x national champion and ranked #3 in the world in 1991, I've turned my attention to broader fitness goals aligned with longevity. In 2018, I broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest single hole of golf ever played, sprinting a 503-yard par 5 in 1 minute, 38 seconds and making a birdie 4!

"I'm currently in devoted training for my longtime passion of high jumping. In 2020, I'm ranked #1 in the USA and #3 in the world for Masters Track&Field age 55-59 high jump with this 5'0" (1.52m) clearance. I'm trying to raise the bar in life and this endeavor requires so many complex skills of speed/power/explosiveness, incredible flexibility to bend over the bar, endurance for tough and varied workouts. I'm certain I can go much higher than 5'0" when the meets are back on, but it's a nice achievement of attrition since not many 50+ guys can jump or bend anymore."


More about Brad: https://www.bradkearns.com/about/
Brad's biography/life story: https://www.bradkearns.com/meet-brad/
Brad's Website: https://www.bradkearns.com
Brad's Podcast "Get Over Yourself:" https://www.bradkearns.com/getoveryourself/
Brad's books: https://www.amazon.com/Brad-Kearns/e/B001ITTG5C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1582579962&sr=8-1


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Show notes.
1. Brad's Podcast "Get Over Yourself:" https://www.bradkearns.com/getoveryourself/

2. Brad's Speedgolf Guinness World Record
a. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sys0r6Jvn8
b. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM6YlL3NmjE

3. Brad Kearns: Age 55 High Jump 5'0" (1.52m)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDj6HEpf2YM

4. Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey MD
https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/0316113514

5. Podcast interviews of Dr. Ratey.
a. https://brainsciencepodcast.com/bsp/exercise-and-the-brain-bsp-33.html
b. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/43-john-ratey-on-the-power-of-exercise-for-the-brain/id1434948381?i=1000444019457
c. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-john-ratey-on-revolutionary-new-science-exercise/id1381332747?i=1000444141377

6. Vitamin D3
a. "More than 80 per cent of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had vitamin D deficiency: study" by Jackie Dunham (CTVNews.ca)
https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/health/more-than-80-per-cent-of-hospitalized-covid-19-patients-had-vitamin-d-deficiency-study-1.5162396?fbclid=IwAR1jJ409HM0IkuGOqNFpXMoR-WJ8K1sAE2-TQz8mSfCoHHQvn-xpZVfflmU
b. “Effect of calcifediol treatment and best available therapy versus best available therapy on intensive care unit admission and mortality among patients hospitalized for COVID-19: A pilot randomized clinical study” by Marta Entrenas Castillo, Luis Manuel Entrenas Costa, José Manuel Vaquero Barrios, et. al.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076020302764
c. Some detail about how Vitamin D is made (started, that is) in the skin.
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/vitdpathway.htm?fbclid=IwAR11Xp1Rkq-8NkjazHH0hwU5vATkGyZ4oLOAwp3xL77wmX55xAJ9oyaItr8
d. "The weird history of vitamin D — and what it actually has to do with sun" by Leigh Cowart
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/05/12/the-weird-history-of-vitamin-d-and-what-it-actually-has-to-do-with-sun/
e. "What is the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the US?" by Vin Tangpricha, MD, PhD (Medscape, Updated: Dec 15, 2020)
https://www.medscape.com/answers/128762-54281/what-is-the-prevalence-of-vitamin-d-deficiency-in-the-us
f. "Vitamin D Status: United States, 2001–2006" by Anne C. Looker, Ph.D.; Clifford L. Johnson, M.P.H; et. al.
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db59.pdf
g. "Vitamin D deficiency soars in the U.S., study says" by Jordan Lite (Scientific American, March 23, 2009)
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/vitamin-d-deficiency-united-states/

7. Cytokine storm
a. https://www.physiciansweekly.com/cytokine-storm-the-sudden-crash-in-patients-with-covid-19/
b. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra2026131
c, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytokine

8. Vaccines and Sleep
a. "Sleep Affects Potency of Vaccines" By Elizabeth Fernandez (UCSF, August 1, 2012)
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2012/08/12458/sleep-affects-potency-vaccines
b. "Can Better Sleep Mean Catching Fewer Colds?" by Denise Mann
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/immune-system-lack-of-sleep
c. "Want to reduce your COVID-19 risk? You need to sleep more." by Emily Sohn
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/10/sleep-more-reduce-coronavirus-risk/
d. "Why you shouldn’t be sleep-deprived before getting a flu shot" by Nancy Clanton (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Oct 21, 2020)
https://www.ajc.com/life/why-you-shouldnt-be-sleep-deprived-before-getting-a-flu-shot/ZZNNHFDYLJCYTOPPZBJBRMFSBE/

9. Scott Dawley: http://www.scottdawley.com

10. Katy Bowman
a. website: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com
b. her books: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/the-books-ive-written/
c. podcasts: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/category/podcast-transcripts/
d. books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Katy-Bowman/e/B0057HLJY2

11. Sleep
a "America's biggest problem" | Kirk Parsley | TEDxReno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s9C_8-OoxI
Parsley is a medical doctor, ex-Navy SEAL, and doctor to Navy SEALs.
b. "Why Sleep Matters" | Matthew Walker | Talks at Google: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1yGw_hfEfk
c. "The Rhythms of Life: What your body clock means to you from eye disease to jet lag” by Professor Russell Foster of Oxford University: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp6rfOr_LRg
d. "Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders" by Craig H. Heller: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Sleep-Science-Dreams-Disorders/dp/B00DTO4G2C/
e. the BBC Documentary "The Secret Life of Your Bodyclock Horizon" is good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zVsvZjD5DM
f. Impact of School Start Time on Teen Sleep Need | Julie Dahl |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4X1i683MIM
g. Sleepy teens: A public health epidemic | Wendy Troxel |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Zj_InJ4BQ



Picture and bio courtesy Brad Kearns.