EP 515: Can Science Trump Intuition?

Alex Hutchinson rejoins The Nation to help us understand the latest research as it relates to endurance sports. We discuss: What Marathoners (and Badminton Players) Think About Yes, Walking is Sometimes Faster Than Running Uphill Don't Judge a Runner's Efficiency by Their Stride Scientists Weigh in on the Great Trekking Pole Debate Listed to our podcast series with Andy Jones-Wilkins and Magda Boulet as we discuss each chapter of Alex's Book, Endure: Mind,Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance: Podcast #1: The Unforgiving Minute, The Conscience Quitter, Heat, Belief Podcast #2: The Central Governor Theor, Pain and Training the Brain Podcast #3: Oxygen, Fuel, and Zapping the Brain What Defines our Limits - with Alex Hutchinson Follow Alex on Twitter Check out Sweat Science Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.