EPISODE · Oct 25, 2019 · 22 MIN
Breaking the unbreakable sub-2-hour marathon with Dr Alex Hutchinson PhD
from BJSM Podcast · host BMJ Group
Dr Alex Hutchsinon PhD chats about the historic breakthrough that was equated to humans setting foot on the moon. Alex is an award-winning journalist, author and athlete who has a keen interest in exploring the science of endurance, fitness, and health. In this 20-minute podcast, Alex discusses: - The significance of Eliud Kipchoge’s unofficial record and its impact on our beliefs about the limits of human performance - Factors limiting and facilitating endurance performance in running - Kipchoge’s shoes - Regulating footwear in road running - What we can learn from Kipchoge’s fueling strategy - The next big psychological barriers in sport
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Dr Alex Hutchsinon PhD chats about the historic breakthrough that was equated to humans setting foot on the moon. Alex is an award-winning journalist, author and athlete who has a keen interest in exploring the science of endurance, fitness, and health. In this 20-minute podcast, Alex discusses: - The significance of Eliud Kipchoge’s unofficial record and its impact on our beliefs about the limits of human performance - Factors limiting and facilitating endurance performance in running - Kipchoge’s shoes - Regulating footwear in road running - What we can learn from Kipchoge’s fueling strategy - The next big psychological barriers in sport
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