Walmsley Deserves WSER Entry & Policing Non-Professionals | Brian Peterson | Ep. 489

Brian Peterson (Wolfie’s World) joined me to discuss Jim Walmsley’s entry into WSER through sponsor spot, and what to make of all the discussion around policing non-professional runners in sport. Brian: @wolffrunner | Wolfies World Podcast Sponsors: LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: https://deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) ProBio: https://www.probionutrition.com/endur... Code: Endurance (20% Off) Support HPO: Website: https://zachbitter.com/hpo Patreon:   / hpopodcast   Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: https://substack.com/@zachbitter Timestamps: 0:00:00 Highlight Reel 0:00:40 Podcast Intro Sponsors 0:02:04 Meet Brian Peterson 0:03:06 Everyday Runner Focus 0:06:26 Two Hot Topics Setup 0:07:59 Asterisks And Fairness 0:12:58 Privilege Versus Deserve 0:16:58 Modernizing Western States 0:17:48 Lottery Versus Elite Spots 0:20:51 Brand Influence In Sport 0:22:55 Golden Ticket Timing Debate 0:24:51 Grand Slam Vision 0:26:14 What Is A Pro 0:27:47 200 Milers And Attention 0:30:48 Storytelling Versus Performance 0:33:02 Influencers And Fan Education 0:34:41 Amateurs vs Pros Doping 0:36:11 Influencers and Bonuses 0:39:10 Transparency Over Punishment 0:42:24 Tribalism and Toxicity 0:43:53 Why Eugene Blew Up 0:47:58 Medical Autonomy for Amateurs 0:50:42 TUEs and Gray Areas 0:52:05 Honor Code Race Solutions 0:54:35 Organizer Responsibility 0:55:41 Influencer Harm Arguments 01:00:12 Opting Out of Outrage 01:05:38 Wrap Up