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. Connect with The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: There's a LOT of detail included in this program. Do you want to share YOUR perspective about it? Connect with The 6-8 Weeks Podcast Now! Subscribe to, Like and Share The 6-8 Weeks Podcast Everywhere:               The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- Connect with Sports Journalist Chris Ballard: https://www.chrisballardwritings.com/ https://www.si.com/author/chris-ballard -- 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/