
Chris Ballard: Exploring the World of Sports Journalism with a Plunge Into Cold Water Swimming
The dreaded Cold Ice Plunge only lasts for a few minutes, but – what happens to the human body, and mind – when it comes to elongated stays inside of icy-cold water? Veteran Sports Journalist Chris Ballard visits 3 orthopedic surgeons to share details about ice swimming, the state of sports journalism and more inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.
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Connect with Sports Journalist Chris Ballard:
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— What’s is Division 3? Division 3, or D3, schools prioritize a well-rounded college experience, emphasizing academics more than athletics. I wouldn’t say it’s just recreational level, as the competition is still there, and many athletes move onto higher levels during their careers.
— Learn All About the City of Pamona! https://www.pomonaca.gov/our-city/about-pomona
— Learn About the History of The San Francisco 49ers? https://operations.nfl.com/learn-the-game/nfl-basics/team-histories/national-football-conference/west/san-francisco-49ers/
— The History of The Golden State Warriors: https://sfgov.org/sfc/mbs-pavilion/history-golden-state-warriors-franchise-archived-information-and-materials-pertaining-warriors-piers
— The History of the Los Angeles Lakers: https://sfgov.org/sfc/mbs-pavilion/history-golden-state-warriors-franchise-archived-information-and-materials-pertaining-warriors-piers
— Who is Brock Perdy? https://www.49ers.com/news/5-things-to-know-quarterback-brock-purdy-family-chubba-mr-irrelevant-draft
— Who is Kyle Shanahan? https://www.49ers.com/team/coaches-roster/kyle-shanahan
— Who is Draymond Green? https://www.nba.com/player/203110/draymond-green/bio
— Who is Raymond Ridder? https://hoopshype.com/rumor/2316064/
— What is a Training Camp? https://gironaprosport.com/en/why-training-camps-benefits-preparation/
— Who is Jack Callum? https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jack-Callum
— The History of Sports Illustrated? https://vault.si.com/vault/2017/08/16/first-issue-1954-10-things-didnt-know
— The History of The New Yorker: https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-New-Yorker
— Who is Andrew Herberman? https://www.hubermanlab.com/
— Who is Zach Lowe? https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/zach-lowe/
— What is “Long-Form Journalism?” https://shorthand.com/the-craft/longform-journalism-is-on-the-rise/index.html
— Who is LaBron James? https://olympics.com/en/athletes/lebron-james
— Chris Ballard’s Article on Aging Athletes: https://www.si.com/nba/2021/10/21/how-long-can-we-play-daily-cover
— Chris Ballard’s Article on Ice Baths: https://www.si.com/basketball/2024/02/01/ice-baths-athletes-klay-thompson-lebron-james
— What is Arthritis? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350772
— How Does a Hip Replacement Impact a Competitive Athlete? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4223292/
— Who is Steve Kerr? https://www.britannica.com/biography/Steve-Kerr
— The History of Tennis: https://uscourttennis.org/history/
— How Important is Healthy Psychology for an Aging Athlete? https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278591920306438
— What are Normatech Boots? https://hyperice.com/en-GB/products/normatec-3-legs/
— What is Mobic? https://www.drugs.com/mobic.html
— How Does Menapause Impact Professional Swimmers? https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1212&context=ijare
— How Much Does an Ice Plunge Help to Impact Athletic Recovery? https://health.osu.edu/wellness/exercise-and-nutrition/do-ice-baths-help-workout-recovery
— Surfing in Ocean Beach, CA: https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/ocean-beach/5842041f4e65fad6a770883f?camId=58349e173421b20545c4b564
— Chris Ballard’s Athletic Mortality Article: https://www.si.com/nba/2021/10/21/how-long-can-we-play-daily-cover
— What are Belief Effects? https://www.globalperformanceinsights.com/post/why-we-should-believe-in-belief-effects-in-sports-performance
— What is the True Impact of a Cold Shower? https://www.uclahealth.org/news/6-cold-shower-benefits-consider
— What is a Team Trainer? https://www.zippia.com/team-trainer-jobs/
— How has Worn Body Technology Changed Sports? https://cactusware.com/blog/sports-technology
— Does Bathing in Red Wine Help Performance? https://www.today.com/health/knicks-amare-stoudemire-says-red-wine-bath-helps-recovery-1d80225191
— What is Load Management? https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/11/8/20954096/load-management-definition-kawhi-leonard-lebron-james-fines-controversy
— The History of Gallaudet University: https://gallaudet.edu/about/glance/
— What is the International Ice Swimming Chamionship? https://internationaliceswimming.com/iisa-rules/
— What is the Ice Mile? https://internationaliceswimming.com/iisa-ice-swim-records/
— Learn All About the Feature Film Cast Away: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72907/13-surprising-facts-about-cast-away
Timestamps from This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:
00:00 49ers peaked in 80s, struggled, then excelled. Organization improved with new leadership.
04:43 Access and deep research in sports journalism have diminished.
09:41 Steve Kerr’s insights on aging athletes and devices.
13:21 Cold, murky bay water holds hidden dangers, biases in research reporting.
17:12 Shift to sports science arms race since 2015.
18:27 Exploring brother’s college basketball team, a fascinating journey into Division three sports.
22:43 UCSF Sports Medicine podcast seeks listener feedback and participation to grow its audience.
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