Alex Hutchinson; author of the book 'Endure. Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance'.

Episode 66 is an interview with Alex Hutchinson, the author of the book Endure; Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. In Endure Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D., reveals why our individual limits may be determined as much by our head and heart, as by our muscles. He presents an overview of science's search for understanding human fatigue, from crude experiments with electricity and frogs' legs to sophisticated brain imaging technology. Going beyond the traditional mechanical view of human limits, he instead argues that a key element in endurance is how the brain responds to distress signals-whether heat, or cold, or muscles screaming with lactic acid-and reveals that we can train to improve brain response. Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is not just good for our physical health, but our mental health too! It’s important on so many levels to all of us that we can keep running. Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/ Thank you so much for supporting the podcast! Rating, reviewing and sharing helps more people find the podcast. You can also go to my YouTube channel under my name Isobel Ross to see the video recordings of this and other podcasts. In next week’s episode, I chat with Rob Preston, member of the East Gippsland team that came third in the eco-challenge as seen on Prime. In these times, it’s more important than ever to have a structured plan to ensure you maximise your training. The benefit of online training is it doesn’t matter what state or country you are in; I can help you reach your athletic Peak! Staying committed to your training is one thing you can have control over. If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to chat about a training plan. Have a great week of training and stay safe and well! Enjoy the interview with Alex.