E104: Unlock Your Marathon Potential - Inside Loughborough Sport’s Physiology Lab

In this episode of Experts in Sport, we go behind the scenes at Loughborough Sport’s world-class Physiology Lab with Rhona Pearce, Physiology Lead. Discover how cutting-edge testing can transform your marathon preparation, from VO₂ max and lactate thresholds to personalised pacing strategies. Whether you’re chasing a PB or tackling your first 26.2 miles, learn why understanding your physiology is the ultimate game-changer. Learn more about Loughborough Sport's physiology testing: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/support-services/physiology/physiology-assessments/ Intro 0:00 Marathon training plan 1:47 Training to distance 4:25 Doing better 10:05 Physiological perspective 14:54 Wearables 21:24 Physiology testing 24:18 Understanding the data 30:36 Physiology lab at Loughborough Sport 37:01