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Just finished "The Explorer's Gene" by Alex Hutchinson. Hutchinson is a classic polymath, holding a PhD in Physics and masters in journalism. He is also an accomplishing runner and adept, having written NY Times best selling book called "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance." The Explorer's Gene is about the power of exploring the unknown, breaking routines, and embracing the risks and rewards of exploration. In this episode, we cover how: 1. Hutchinson differs from James Clear, identifying the virtues and vices of too much routine, especially when it comes at the expense of exploration; 2. Novelty seeking;3. Nassim Taleb and small bet/big reward exploration;4. Traveling like a flaneur;5. Exploration of the unknown versus exploitation of the known.
Exploration. The search for the unknown has shaped the history of our species, molding our behavior in ways we are only beginning to understand. And that understanding is about to come into focus for us today, thanks to today's guest, best-selling author and one of my favorite writers, Dr. Alex Hutchinson. Alex is well known, both for his popular Outside Magazine columns on the topic of sweat science, and his exceptional book Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. His book influenced the direction I took with my own PhD work. He first joined us waaaay back in 2019 – one of our first 20 episodes ever recorded – which now number over 350. He brings a fascinating background as an elite runner, a PhD in Physics and is basically who I want to be when I grow up – except he's a decade younger than me.You're going to love this discussion. SO many insights covering our draw toward exploration and what it means for high performance and life. I got a chance to read an early release of his new book: The Explorer's Gene – and it is outstanding. I've underlined and scribbled all over it, which is a good sign. We'll have a link to it in the show notes.You can find his new book, along with other valuable resources on his website at AlexHutchinson.netInfo re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
Alex Hutchinson, award-winning journalist and author “The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map,” discusses the reasons behind human exploration. Hutchinson talks about the historical significance of human exploration and delves into the neuroscience and psychology behind why we are driven to test the limits of our abilities and to expand our knowledge. Hutchinson expands on the significant role dopamine plays in providing the fuel and desire and the ‘free energy principle’, which suggests humans seek to minimize surprise and uncertainty. Hutchinson shares his own personal stories, along with what we can learn about exploration from observing children at play and says it’s crucial to maintain some exploration for personal growth and fulfillment especially as we grow older. Guest: Alex Hutchinson , Writer, award-winning journalist who covers the science of endurance and author “The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map,” and “Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.”
What drives us to venture into the unknown—even when there's no finish line or prize at the end? In this episode of Trail Runner Nation, we sit down with author and science journalist Alex Hutchinson to explore the ideas behind his new book, The Explorer's Gene: Why we Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map. From ancient Polynesian voyages to backyard adventures with his kids, Alex uncovers how the drive to explore is deeply rooted in both our biology and our upbringing. We discuss how exploration shapes personal growth, why uncertainty triggers our motivation, and how everyday choices can satisfy our innate desire for discovery. Make sure you have his award-winning book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, which explores the boundaries of human potential on your reading list. Visit the Sweat Science website to learn more about Alex and everything he has going on. Episode Sponsors: Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Peluva, 15% off with code TRAILRUNNER Shokz, Use code TRN10 for 10% off Wonderful Pistachios FREE! Trail Runner Nation's Trail Triage app
Alex Hutchinson (@sweatscience) is my favorite fitness journalist. This podcast was an absolute pleasure. We had the opportunity to explore his outstanding new book, The Explorer's Gene. We also discuss, in detail, his 2018 NY Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. I rate this book among my top ten favorite works of non-fiction.
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist. He writes mostly about science and endurance sports and is also currently a contributing editor at Outside, a columnist at the Globe and Mail, and a senior editor at Canadian Running. He was previously a Runner's World columnist and contributing editor at Popular Mechanics. He's also the author of ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance is an exploration of the science (and mysteries) of endurance. On this classic episode recorded in 2018, Alex joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how to build physical and mental endurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are so many new studies and scientific discoveries that it's tough for us runners to discern what is fact and what is fiction. That's why we enjoy every discussion we have with Alex Hutchinson. He dispels the fake news and brings to us the latest and greatest in athletic research in his "Sweat Science" column at OutsideOnline.com. In this episode, we discuss a few of his recent articles on meditation, VO2max differences in gender, and how to fight muscle power as we age. Make sure you have his award-winning book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance explores the boundaries of human potential on your reading list. Visit the Sweat Science website to learn more about Alex and everything he has going on. And pre-order his new book, The Explorer's Gene. Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and Blank Spots on the Map - available on March 25, 2025. For sure we will be doing at least one episode on this so do your homework! Episode Sponsors: Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off HUEL, 15% off with code TRAIL Trail Runner Nation's Trail Triage app
Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast: where we set off to explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. You can watch RUNEGADE on YouTube Like what you hear? Subscribe to RUNEGADE on Spotify | Apple | YouTube - like, subscribe, comment and share - the world needs more RUNEGADES. On Episode 20, Alex Hutchinson makes his second appearance on the podcast, to discuss some of his Sweat Science articles published on outsideonline.com “There are many things Garmin cannot tell you. And luckily, for many things, we have Alex Hutchinson” - Malcolm Gladwell Alex explains the science behind some really interesting topics: Yes, You, Were Born to Run - the latest research Can Beet Juice Help you Beet the Competition? Baking Soda - Boost Your Performance More Carbohydrates per hour to Fuel Endurance Strengthen Your Foot Core - Foot Doming The New Woman's Marathon World Alex is a New York Times Best-selling author. His first book "Endure - Mind, Body and Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance" is a must read for anyone looking to gain insight into the minds of great athletes and how to push the limits of human performance and endurance - in sport, business or every day life. And Alex shared his second book is coming out on March 25, 2025 - "The Explorer's Gene - Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors and the Blank Spots on the Map" More Alex: Alex's Website Alex on Threads: @sweat_science Alex on Instagram: @sweat_science Alex on X: @sweatscience We thank Alex for having the endurance to endure another episode with us, and we can't wait for his second book - sure to be another New York Times Best Seller! And in a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE. Connect with Mark and Todd: Instagram: @altramarathonman Instagram: @runclemark X: @RUNEGADEpodcast Facebook Community: TheRUNEGADEPodcast YouTube: @TheRUNEGDADEPodcastTM Todd on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/24075567 Mark on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32395525 Finding performance based running apparel and gear can be an exhausting endeavour of trial and error. And one that can easily overwhelming your closet and your wallet. We'd like to share with you, PATH projects - PATH makes performance-based running gear, that looks and feels great, that's functional and durable. It simply outperforms expectations. For a limited time, PATH is offering The RUNEGADE Podcast listeners 10% of their order with the code RUNEGADE10 - we thank PATH projects for being a friend of the podcast.
Learn all about the limits of the human body and the human mind with our guest, fitness journalist and best-selling author Alex Hutchinson, whose latest book is called "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance". His website is https://alexhutchinson.net Ritual's clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It's gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Thinking about starting your own business? Already have one? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Businesses that sell more, sell on Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nobody
Bev calls in from Singapore and Tim from Cairns. We review the racing from IRONMAN Cairns and share finish line interviews with both Matt Burton and Hannah Berry. We share excerpts from Training Peaks CoachCast: Endurance Elasticity with Alex Hutchinson. Alex Hutchinson's best-selling book “Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance' in which Alex explores the limits of human endurance, challenging the idea that our physical limitations are predetermined. Through scientific research and stories of extraordinary athletes, Hutchinson delves into the power of the mind-body connection in achieving feats of physical endurance. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Singapore and Tim calls in from the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia Pacific Camps. (0:18:30) – Hannah Berry (0:22:23) – Matt Burton (0:34:12) – Alex Hutchinson - Endure LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ Cairns Airport IRONMAN at https://www.ironman.com/im-cairns Matt Burton at https://www.instagram.com/mattburton_01 Hannah Berry at https://www.instagram.com/dr_hannah_wells/ Training Peaks CoachCast: Endurance Elasticity with Alex Hutchinson at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/coachcast-endurance-elasticity-with-alex-hutchinson/ Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson at https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/0062499866
Durant cet épisode, Coach Frank discute avec Jonathan Tremblay, Ph. D., d'intégration de la science du sport, de la gestion de la charge de travail, technologies, des biais scientifiques, et de la Ligue Américaine de Hockey. À propos de Jonathan: Jonathan Tremblay est professeur à l'École de kinésiologie et des sciences de l'activité physique de l'Université de Montréal depuis 2009. Ses travaux de recherche abordent plusieurs volets de la performance sportive allant du métabolisme énergétique et la nutrition sportive, aux réponses à l'exercice excentrique, le suivi de l'entraînement, l'encadrement et le développement de l'athlète. Au cours des années, son expertise en préparation physique et en physiologie appliquée de l'exercice l'a amené à travailler, à titre de consultant scientifique, avec plusieurs groupes sportifs de haut niveau dont Tennis Canada, le Canadien de Montréal et plusieurs autres. Il a assumé la direction scientifique du Centre National Multisport-Montréal de 2010 à 2012 pour ensuite effectuer la transition vers l'Institut national du sport du Québec. Il a quitté ses fonctions de directeur scientifique en 2014 pour se consacrer davantage à ses travaux de recherche tout en conservant certaines activités de consultation auprès de groupes sportifs de haut niveau. Pour nous rejoindre par courriel: info@tresbonpoint.com Pour en savoir plus sur nos services: https://tresbonpoint.com/contact NOTES D'ÉMISSION Introduction de Jonathan Tremblay. (1:31) Qu'est ce qui a évolué dans la gestion de la charge de travail et d'entraînement et le suivi des équipes sportives dans les dernières années? (4:30) Comment on analyse et intégrer notre équipe? (6:10) C'est quoi les questions importantes que les entraîneurs devraient se poser et chercher des données? (8:04) Quelles sont les mesures objectives? (11:44) C'est quoi l'avantage ou désavantage de prendre une collecte de données? (14:24) Processus, performance et résultat. (17:21) Est-ce que c'est les entraîneurs ou les dirigeants qui veulent les certitudes pour être capable de voir si l'entraîneur fait bien leur travail? (20:58) L'importance d'être conscient du biais de la récence. Est-ce qu'il y a un autre biais scientifique? (23:35) La charge de travail d'une équipe. Article de Jonathan Tremblay, Pierre Allard, Simon Deguire, Romain Martinez « In-Season Session Training Load Relative to Match Load in Professional Ice Hockey» The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. (25:50) Soccer est un sport les plus avancés dans la mythologie de l'entraînement et dans le suivi de la charge de travail par l'aspect de constitutivité. (29:42) La collecte de données et les variations quand on parle de description du hockey. (30:40) Les résultats d'une charge de travail dans la première période d'une joute de hockey et comment gérer. (34:50) L'aspect de conditionnement. (37:05) Équilibrer les différents trios et l'utilisation. (39:02) L'importance d'être un généraliste ou de prendre une analyse générale. (41:42) Anecdote de l'article qui indique 76 parties et 63 pratiques durant une saison de AHL. Est-ce un problème? (44:50) Qu'est-ce que tu penses de l'entraînement matinal au hockey? (47:04) Expérimenter pour une opinion plausible. (53:28) La charge de travail reste généralement constante à travers la saison. (54:34) C'est quoi les tâches et responsabilités idéales d'un directeur de la science du sport dans une organisation sportive de haute performance? (58:28) Question : Quel livre est-ce que tu as lu dernièrement que tu recommanderais le plus aux gens? (1:01:28) Question : Qu'est-ce qui va être un avantage compétitif dans le monde du sport selon toi dans 10 ans? (1:03:22) Question : Quand tu penses à quelqu'un qui a eu du succès dans le monde du sport, à qui tu penses en premier et pourquoi? (1:05:12) Mot de la fin avec Jonathan Tremblay. (1:06:07) Twitter Jonathan Tremblay (@jotremblay) / Twitter (1:08:21) PERSONNES ET ORGANISATIONS MENTIONNÉES Institut national du sport du Québec “INS Québec : Le génie derrière les performances” | Institut national du sport du Québec (insquebec.org) Article « In-Season Session Training Load Relative to Match Load in Professional Ice Hockey» In-Season Session Training Load Relative to Match Load in Professional Ice Hockey – PubMed (nih.gov) The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research (lww.com) «Endure» Amazon.com: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance (Audible Audio Edition): Alex Hutchinson, Robert G. Slade, Malcolm Gladwell – foreword, HarperAudio: Audible Books & Originals
The pros are eating 120 grams of carbohydrate per hour in some races and hard training sessions. Should you consume that much? Would you perform better if you did? In Episode 192 of The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast, Outside Magazine's Sweat Science columnist Alex Hutchinson joins Host Adam Pulford to discuss the latest trend toward super-high carbohydrate intakes during exercise. Topics in this Episode:History of carbohydrate fueling recommendationsEndogenous vs. Exogenous fuelingWhen would more carbohydrate be beneficial?Why might more carbohydrate not be better?Super-high carbohydrate for elites vs. masters and amateur cyclistsWhy replace 30-40% of energy expenditure on performance daysPractical carbohydrate fueling recommendations for Time-Crunched CyclistsResources:Youtube video of this episode Alex's Twitter(X) @sweatscienceWebsite: https://sweatscience.com/Resources:- Alex's Article on Outside: - Study: Assessing exogenous carbohydrate intake needed to optimize human endurance performance across sex: insights from modeling runners pursuing a sub-2-h marathon - Study: Increased exogenous but unaltered endogenous carbohydrate oxidation with combined fructose-maltodextrin ingested at 120 g h−1 versus 90 g h−1 at different ratios Guest: Alex Hutchinson, PhDAlex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside's Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before becoming a journalist, he completed a PhD in physics at the University of Cambridge and worked as a researcher in the National Security Agency's Quantum Computing group. He also competed for the Canadian national team in track, cross-country, road, and mountain running. He lives (and runs) in Toronto.ASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTHostAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete
In Episode 191 of The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast, Outside Magazine's Sweatscience columnist Alex Hutchinson joins Host Adam Pulford to discuss the keys to long term success as an athlete. In particular, they draw on skills acquisition research from Mark Williams of the Institute of Human and Machine Cognition in Florida and Nicola Hodges of the University of British Columbia. 5 Keys to Long Term Success in Endurance Training:Balancing Performance with LearningChoosing Quality over QuantityFostering AutonomyBeing SpecificRespect Individual DifferencesResources:Youtube video of this episode Alex's Twitter(X) @sweatscienceWebsite: https://sweatscience.com/Resources:- Alex's Article on Outside: How to Train for Long-Term Success - Effective practice and instruction: A skill acquisition framework for excellence: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37603709/Guest: Alex Hutchinson, PhDAlex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside's Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before becoming a journalist, he completed a PhD in physics at the University of Cambridge and worked as a researcher in the National Security Agency's Quantum Computing group. He also competed for the Canadian national team in track, cross-country, road, and mountain running. He lives (and runs) in Toronto.ASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTHostAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete
Welcome to The Runegade Podcast we're set to explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette We appreciate a rating and a follow - help us continue to bring amazing guests, helping you be the best runners you can. “There are many things Garmin cannot tell you. And luckily, for many things, we have Alex Hutchinson” - Malcolm Gladwell What is the mind & body relationship, how best to navigate pain, is human performance like a mechanical machine, governed by known laws of science? Or is it more complex, much deeper than we believe we know? “We're not just cars where you can press it, you know, press the gas pedal and you know how fast the car is going to go. And it's going to go pretty much the same every time under the same condition. With racing, it's not the case. Sometimes you have good races. Sometimes you have bad races. Sometimes you manage to dig deep. Sometimes you don't. Sometimes you meet your goals. Sometimes you don't. So there's this opportunity to test something out where you don't know the outcome. And I think that's a really important motivation for running” - Alex Hutchinson Alex is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside's Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance - is an amazing read, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.ca/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/0062499866 Alex shares he's writing his second book, tentatively titled The Explorer's Gene, which he hopes to have out in 2025 and we can't wait. More Alex: Website: https://alexhutchinson.net/ Outside Online: https://www.outsideonline.com/byline/alex-hutchinson/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sweat_science/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweat_science/ In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE. Mark and Todd Connect with us: Instagram: @altramarathonman / https://www.instagram.com/altramarathonman/ Instagram: @runclemark / https://www.instagram.com/runclemark/ Facebook community page: https://www.facebook.com/therunegadepodacst
In Episode 189 of The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast, Outside Magazine's Sweatscience columnist Alex Hutchinson joins Host Adam Pulford to discuss the details that separate crappy training from high-quality training. Whether you're balancing your passion for cycling with a demanding schedule or aiming to refine your training routine, this conversation offers invaluable insights into achieving peak performance.Key topics in this episode:What is "training quality"?The role of device data in defining training qualityHow to adjust training on the fly, during workouts? Indicators of training qualityThe role of iteration and reflection on personalizing training for youHow do you know if your training plan is crap?Four indicators your training plan isn't workingResources:Youtube video of this episode (includes visuals described in audio version)Alex's Twitter(X) @sweatscienceWebsite: https://sweatscience.com/ Resources:- Alex's Article on Outside: What Makes Training High-Quality—or Not? - Haugen et al: Training Quality—What Is It and How Can We Improve It? Guest: Alex Hutchinson, PhDAlex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside's Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before becoming a journalist, he completed a PhD in physics at the University of Cambridge and worked as a researcher in the National Security Agency's Quantum Computing group. He also competed for the Canadian national team in track, cross-country, road, and mountain running. He lives (and runs) in Toronto.ASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTHostAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete
Alex Hutchinson, a New York Times bestselling author, is renowned for his book "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance." Within this compelling work, Hutchinson expertly navigates the complex realms of physiology, psychology, and human endurance, challenging conventional understandings of performance limits. Through a captivating blend of storytelling and rigorous scientific inquiry, he elucidates the intricate interplay between mind and body, offering profound insights into the depths of human potential that resonate not only with athletes but with anyone striving for excellence.JOIN THE RELAXED RUNNING MEMBERSHIPhttps://www.relaxedrunning.com/membersEPISODE OUTLINE:00:00 Introduction and Background01:48 Misconceptions about Endurance04:06 Endurance as a Spiritual Component06:13 Different Perspectives on Endurance08:43 The Role of the Mind in Endurance09:55 Understanding the Complexity of Endurance13:19 Defining Endurance as the Struggle to Continue14:13 Factors to Consider for Improving Endurance20:12 Examples of Mental Strategies in Endurance23:21 The Role of Deception in Endurance26:45 Practicing Psychology in Running and Life28:04 Implementing Sports Psychology Techniques31:05 The Importance of Relaxation in Endurance32:04 Cultural Perspectives on Endurance32:34 The Psychology of Kenyan Runners36:24 Mindset and Performance38:26 The Ability to Bounce Back41:29 Self-Confidence and Performance44:54 The Importance of Mindset in Performance47:51 The Role of Sports Psychology in Performance50:11 The Balance Between Data and Performance55:25 Alex Hutchinson's New BookTAKEAWAYSEndurance is not solely determined by physical factors but also by the mind's role in defining our limits.Self-talk plays a crucial role in improving endurance, and positive internal monologue can enhance performance.Endurance is not a one-size-fits-all concept, and cultural perspectives can influence beliefs about human potential.Deception and relaxation techniques can be effective strategies for improving endurance performance.TRANSCRIPT:https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c6f1713/transcript.txtMORE FROM ALEX:http://alexhutchinson.netMORE FROM RELAXED RUNNING:Website: www.relaxedrunning.com/getstartedPODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: www.relaxedrunning.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MMfLsQ...RSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/relaxed-r...SOCIALS:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relaxedrunning- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relaxed_run...
In this episode, Scott and Don play a type of true or false game with frequent guest Alex Hutchinson. Play along as Scott and Don try to predict the outcomes or findings of the article without reading it. They discuss various articles that Alex has written about in his Outside Online column, Sweat Science about and reveal whether they are true or false. We discuss various topics related to running, including foot core training, altitude training, and the durability of super shoes. Here are the articles we discussed: Can Strength Training Protect You from Running Injuries? Running's Latest Secret Brain Ingredient is Oxytocin How Long do Super Shoes Last? 10 Rules for Altitude Training Check out Alex's web site If you haven't read one of the best books for runners, "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance", you need to follow these steps: Buy and read the book Listen to Part 1 - where we talk about the Unforgiving Minute, The Conscience Quitter, Heat, and Belief Listen to Part 2 - where we talk about the Central Governor Thoery, Pain and Training the Brain Listen to Part 3 - where we talk about Oxygen, Fuel, and Zapping the Brain Listen to Part 4 -our first Episode with Alex where he comes on and talks about the entire book Find out more about this episode's sponsors: Janji HVMN Defender Become a Patreon supporter to receive quarterly givebacks from us.
In Today's episode, James talks about the concept of ‘Brain Endurance Training' from the book Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. He shares the studies that he found insightful and helpful to know about in order to leverage this information for greater levels of performance inside and outside of sport. Join in and learn the strategies Elite-level athletes are using to reach new levels of performance. The post 283: ‘Brain Endurance Training' – A concept from the book Endure appeared first on .
That's what my friend mentioned when he told he he ran for 50 miles out of the blue and I fully respect it. I'm a fast-twitch athlete to begin with; long after my days of this however, my first foray into boxing was proof that the strongest and toughest do a bit of both power and endurance. From then, I believe what you should also gather: the resilience of the endurance mindset is good for everyone and that level of fortitude only makes us stronger folks. Let's dive into it! Ultramarathons, the daunting races that extend beyond the 26.2 miles of a standard marathon, are not merely physical challenges; they are profound journeys into the human psyche, exploring the depths of mental endurance, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. This exploration seeks to uncover what drives individuals to embark on such grueling endeavors and how these insights can transform our approach to personal obstacles, fitness goals, and life's myriad challenges. At the heart of every ultrarunner is an indomitable spirit, a mindset shaped by resilience and the capacity to endure pain, fatigue, and the psychological turmoil of the long road. Studies and anecdotes alike reveal that ultrarunners often possess a unique psychological profile characterized by higher pain tolerance, extraordinary stress management skills, and a profound sense of purpose. Drawing upon "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance" by Alex Hutchinson, we find that the limits of human endurance are as much about the mind's resolve as the body's capability. One of the most compelling aspects of ultramarathon psychology is the relationship between the runner and their ego. The journey of running an ultramarathon often involves moments of ego depletion, where the self's importance diminishes in the face of the task's enormity. This phenomenon, akin to "killing the ego," allows runners to transcend ordinary limitations, finding a deeper, more profound connection with their inner selves and the world around them. Such experiences echo the teachings of ego management in various spiritual and philosophical traditions, offering a pathway to personal growth beyond the race itself. "Endure..." by Alex Hutchinson The Central Governor Theory: The Role of Belief in Performance: Perception of Effort: Pain Tolerance and Endurance: The Limits of Oxygen Use:
Nesta conversa com o incontornável atleta amador Roberto Ladeiras, começamos por abordar os incríveis resultados da Maratona de Sevilha. Passamos depois a bola ao Roberto, que nos fala sobre o seu treino até Sevilha, como foi a sua prova e como enfrentou os aspetos menos positivos durante a mesma, e a sua evolução como atleta. Como tópico extra, falamos sobre o mundo desconhecido mas incrivelmente interessante dos Campeonatos Militares de Atletismo.Segue o Roberto aqui: https://www.instagram.com/robertoladeiraRecursosXXXIX Zurich Maratón de Sevilla 2024 - https://sportmaniacs.com/es/races/xxxix-zurich-maraton-de-sevilla-2024RecomendaçõesHustle - Filme (Netflix) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8009428/Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance - Livro (Alex Hutchinson) - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41014339-endure26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career - Livro (Meb Keflezighi e Scott Douglas) - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37901578Mais Além - Depois do Evereste - Livro (João Garcia) - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8514474
This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.In this episode, I explain why rest and recovery are an essential component of building a successful, sustainable career.Chapter Summary:Sustained high-performance means pacing yourself.Plan your diary to balance intense periods with opportunities to stop and recover.Give yourself time throughout the working day to gather your thoughts and regain focus.Think like an elite athlete and consider how you manage your efforts to peak at the right times throughout the year.Being yourself and sticking to your values is vital to success and happiness.While setting goals is important, accepting that you can't control everything is liberating.Sleep is essential to recovery and high performance, so try to make up for lost hours through napping.If you're tired, you can offset the negative impacts with a gratitude practice, exercise and being in nature.Incorporate pacing, active recovery, and good sleep habits into your work/life to achieve your potential.Book Ollie to speak with your teamOllie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).Here's what Alex Hutchinson, author Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, has said about it:“Ollie Henderson offers a timely and perceptive critique of the never-ending pursuit of work/life balance, and suggests a better way to build momentum in our personal and professional lives.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the second half of our conversation with Dr. Alex Hutchinson. Dr. Alex Hutchinson is an author and journalist based in Toronto, Canada. His latest book, Endure: Mind, body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, is an exploration of the science and mysteries of endurance. Alex is a contributing editor for Outside Magazine, writing a Sweat Science column. He also writes a column for The Globe and Mail and Canadian Running magazine. He's also written award-winning articles for Popular Mechanics, has written about adventure travel for the New York Times, and was a columnist at Runner's World for five years.Alex started out as a physicist with a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, then spent a few years as a postdoctoral researcher with the U.S. National Security Agency, working on quantum computing and nanomechanics. During that time, he competed as a middle- and long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, mostly as a miler but also dabbling in cross-country and even a bit of mountain running. He still runs most days, enjoys the rigors of hard training, and occasionally races.If you're into human performance or have ever wondered what factors govern the limits of human athletic potential, then Alex's book Endure is a must-read.To find more of Alex's work:www.AlexHutchinson.netOutside Magazine Sweat ScienceTimestamps:00:00:25 Altering the Perception of Effort 00:08:20 Maximum Effort00:10:49 Processing Pain 00:16:15 Pushing the Signs of Breakdown00:20:20 Finding Limits00:24:08 VO2 Max Protocol00:26:01 Altitude Training00:29:49 Learn More About Dr. Alex Hutchinson00:30:30 Outro
Dr. Alex Hutchinson is an author and journalist based in Toronto, Canada. His latest book, Endure: Mind, body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, is an exploration of the science and mysteries of endurance. Alex is a contributing editor for Outside Magazine, writing a Sweat Science column. He also writes a column for The Globe and Mail and Canadian Running magazine. He's also written award-winning articles for Popular Mechanics, has written about adventure travel for the New York Times, and was a columnist at Runner's World for five years.Alex started out as a physicist with a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, then spent a few years as a postdoctoral researcher with the U.S. National Security Agency, working on quantum computing and nanomechanics. During that time, he competed as a middle- and long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, mostly as a miler but also dabbling in cross-country and even a bit of mountain running. He still runs most days, enjoys the rigors of hard training, and occasionally races.If you're into human performance or have ever wondered what factors govern the limits of human athletic potential, then Alex's book Endure is a must-read. To find more of Alex's work:www.AlexHutchinson.net Outside Magazine Sweat ScienceTimestamps:00:00:22 Intro00:01:50 Athletic and Academic Background00:06:07 Limits of Endurance Test00:10:50 Theoretical maximum/Tim Noakes00:15:15 Model of Fatigue00:19:12 Mental Fatigue00:20:30 Practical Application in Training00:25:17 Low Hanging Fruit In Performance00:28:35 A Note From our Sponsors00:29:00 Outro
Learn all about the limits of the human body and the human mind with our guest, fitness journalist and best-selling author Alex Hutchinson, whose latest book is called "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance". His website is https://alexhutchinson.net
On our Mount Rushmore of running podcast guests is Alex Hutchinson. The author and award winning journalist speaks wtih host John Shep on this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast about enduring messages of his book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance on its five-year anniversary. What has he changed his mind about and what global running events have reinforced the book's themes of brain endurance in sport? Connect with Alex on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/sweatscience Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/ Register for Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Festival: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/76090/athletics-ontario-trillium-running-festival
Alex Hutchinson is an author and journalist in Toronto. His primary focus is the science of endurance and fitness, which he covers for Outside magazine (where he is also a contributing editor and writes the “Sweat Science” column), The Globe and Mail (where he writes the Jockology column), and Canadian Running magazine. Alex has also covered technology for Popular Mechanics, where he earned a National Magazine Award for my energy reporting, and adventure travel for the New York Times, and was a Runner's World columnist from 2012 to 2017. Alex's book ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance is an exploration of the science (and mysteries) of endurance. Before that, he wrote a practical guide to the science of fitness, called “Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise”, which was published in 2011, as well as the book “Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions That Have Transformed Our World”, in 2009. Alex actually started out as a physicist, with a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge then a few years as a postdoctoral researcher with the U.S. National Security Agency, working on quantum computing and nanomechanics. During that time, he competed as a middle- and long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, mostly as a miler but also dabbling in cross-country and even a bit of mountain running. Alex still runs most days, enjoy the rigors of hard training, and the occasionally race. Links: http://www.alexhutchinson.net Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweat_science/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sweatscience/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/sweatscience
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. He was a two-time finalist in the 1,500 meters at the Canadian Olympic Trials, and represented Canada internationally in track, cross-country, road racing, and mountain running competitions. He holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge, and has worked as a researcher for the U.S. National Security Agency. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Alex joins us on the podcast to discuss his groundbreaking book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, as well as a host of other topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. He was a two-time finalist in the 1,500 meters at the Canadian Olympic Trials, and represented Canada internationally in track, cross-country, road racing, and mountain running competitions. He holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge, and has worked as a researcher for the U.S. National Security Agency. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Alex joins us on the podcast to discuss his groundbreaking book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, as well as a host of other topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support
If you want to be happy, it helps that you have happy friends. And it helps even more if your friends' friends are happy too. I begin this episode discussing how social connections can influence our health and happiness. Source: Tom Rath author of Well Being (https://amzn.to/3xcMYUM) You probably think you know what your physical limits are. For example, when you exercise, you know when to stop because you “hit the wall.” Actually though, that may not be such a good indicator. You could likely do more. That's according to Alex Hutchinson. He says human endurance is flexible. After all, people break records all the time. People can achieve what was once thought to be impossible. How does that all work? Listen to this fascinating discussion with Alex who is author of the book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance (https://amzn.to/3n9j7I7) You could define rest by what you are NOT doing. We often look at rest as something we do to take a break from something else. However, that may be looking at rest all wrong. Rest turns out to be more complicated than that. Board-certified internal medicine physician Saundra Dalton-Smith says humans need different types of rest to restore different parts of ourselves. Even if you get plenty of sleep, there are other things that can mentally exhaust you and people who can leave you drained regardless of how much sleep you get. For those things you need a different kind of rest. In fact, Sandra has identified 7 kinds. She joins me to explain rest in a whole new way. Saundra is author of the book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity (https://amzn.to/2RA9t5w). Spring can be very uncomfortable if you have allergies. Listen as I reveal some simple yet effective strategies to fight back against those allergy symptoms that make you miserable so you can enjoy the pleasures of spring. The website I mention to check the pollen count in your area is www.aaaai.org. Source: https://www.consumerreports.org/allergy/how-to-ease-seasonal-allergy-symptoms/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Discover Credit Cards do something pretty awesome. At the end of your first year, they automatically double all the cash back you've earned! See terms and check it out for yourself at https://Discover.com/match If you own a small business, you know the value of time. Innovation Refunds does too! They've made it easy to apply for the employee retention credit or ERC by going to https://getrefunds.com to see if your business qualifies in less than 8 minutes! Innovation Refunds has helped small businesses collect over $3 billion in payroll tax refunds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dr. Alex Hutchinson is an accomplished author and journalist. He is known for his expertise in the science of endurance and fitness, and he writes on the topic for several publications, including Outside (where he is a contributing editor and writes the Sweat Science column), The Globe and Mail (where he writes the Jockology column), and Canadian Running magazine. He was also a Runner's World columnist from 2012 to 2017. In 2011, he published a practical guide to the science of fitness, called Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise. Alex's latest book, ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, was published in February 2018. The book is an exploration of the science and mysteries of endurance. Prior to his career in journalism and writing, Alex had a background in physics. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. During this time, Alex also competed as a middle and long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, mostly as a miler but also dabbling in cross-country and even a bit of mountain running. He still runs most days, and enjoys the rigors of hard training. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-greg-wells/support
Effort is the Master Switch - Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance [Running Experience]This episode will be talking about his latest book ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.In what role does the brain play in a race?Does your cognitive development correlate to your physical development?Fatigue: Inability to continue vs sense of effortWhat about refocus or concentration? Explain the last lap kick? What is brain endurance training and how does it work?What role does Oxygen plan in endurance?How do you apply endurance in the workplace ABOUT NICK GLIMSDAHLSubscribe to my bi-monthly newsletterFind Press 1 For Nick on YouTubeFind me on TwitterFind me on LinkedInLISTENER SUPPORTPurchase Nick's books: Reasons NOT to Focus on Employee Experience: A Comprehensive GuideApparel: https://www.teepublic.com/user/press-1-for-nick Support this show through Buy Me A CoffeeBOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:Learn about all the guests' book recommendations here: https://press1fornick.com/books/ BROUGHT TO YOU BY:VDS: They are a client-first consulting firm focused on strategy, business outcomes, and technology. They provide holistic consulting services to optimize your customer contact center, inspiring and designing transformational change to modernize and prepare your business for the future. Learn more: https://www.govds.com/ This podcast is under the umbrella of CX of M Radio: https://cxofm.org/Podcast-Shows/ SPONSORING OPPORTUNITIES:Interested in partnering with the Press 1 For Nick podcast? Click here: https://press1fornick.com/lets-talk/
Years ago, a hot new book by one of my favorite columnists came out. I was leaving to speak at a conference taking place on a cruise ship (still my fav speaking engagement to date) but I couldn't wait to dig in. So I contacted the author to see if it was possible to have an advanced copy shipped to the hotel and he made me a deal: he'd send me a PDF if I promised to buy a copy once it was available to the public. Done. I still have that PDF, covered with notes, underlines, asterisks and underlines. It didn't hurt that his subject aligned closely w/ my PhD work, but the way he so effectively merged research grabbed my attention and wouldn't let go, even when that resulted in reading it on the beach during one of the cruise ship stops. Today we'll dig into the curiously elastic limits of human performance with the writer whose work continues to shape the course of how we're applying science here in the real world of endurance pursuits. Welcome to latest episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast. Today's guest is Dr. Alex Hutchinson, THE sweat scientist & author of one of my all-time favorite books Endure: Mind, Body, & the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. He also has a PhD in physics & was a 2-time finalist in the 1500 at the Canadian Olympic Trials. He makes his home in Toronto and writes for Outside Magazine, Runners World, Wall Street Journal, NY Times and many others! You can follow him on Twitter @sweatscience (and he's definitely worth the follow!). Here's the article about Foucault he mentions: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/foucault-endurance-coaching-study/Here is direct lint to podcast episode on gut microbiome w/ Dr. Chris Lowry mentioned - https://www.buzzsprout.com/204059/10748462 (episode #226 of Catalyst 360 podcast)For best-in-class board-certified coaching avail to employers, EAP organizations and wellness service providers, visit https://www.CatalystCoaching360.com or contact us Results@CatalystCoaching360.comFor more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your NBHWC-approved health & wellness coach certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comLooking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life! If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.com
Alexandra Coates, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow at the McMaster University in Canada. She is also a former elite short-course triathlete and triathlon coach. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Cardiac adaptations to endurance training -How important and rate-limiting are cardiac adaptations for endurance performance? -Stroke volume, VO2max, and what type of training to do to improve them? -Transferring scientific knowledge into practical application -What Alex would have done differently in her career knowing what she knows now SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts375/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15 on formswim.com/tts. ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don't have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Alex profiles on Research Gate and Twitter Cardiac Remodeling in Elite Aquatic Sport Athletes - Coates et al. 2022 Left Ventricular Structure and Function in Elite Swimmers and Runners - Currie et al. 2018 Markers of Low Energy Availability in Overreached Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - Kuikman et al. 2022 Superior performance improvements in elite cyclists following short intervals vs. effort‐matched long intervals training - Ronnestad et al. 2020 What types of intervals are most effective? A scientific analysis with Michael Rosenblat | EP#243 RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports) with Margo Mountjoy | EP#233 Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance - by Alex Hutchinson Mind, body, and the curiously elastic limits of human performance with Alex Hutchinson | EP#101 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
Today we are discussing the age-old question: are ice baths good for your health? It is a topic that has divided fitness enthusiasts and athletes for years, with some claiming that ice baths can help reduce muscle soreness and inflammation, while others argue that they can be harmful to the body. First, let us define what an ice bath is. An ice bath is a recovery method in which a person immerses their body in a tub of cold water and ice for a brief period, usually 10-15 minutes. The water temperature is typically around 50-59 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, let us dive into the potential benefits of ice baths. Some proponents of ice baths argue that the cold water can help reduce inflammation and muscle soreness after a workout. This is because cold water can constrict blood vessels, which can help reduce swelling and inflammation. In addition, cold water can numb nerve endings, which can provide temporary pain relief. However, it is important to note that the research on the effectiveness of ice baths is mixed. We decided to find out what the research has to say. Alex Hutchinson has written about the research multiple times and he joins The Nation to review the research and give us his opinion. Alex mentioned the book The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning Here are some of his articles: Ice baths, cryosaunas, sleep trackers: If it feels good, should you do it? Do ice baths really fight inflammation? The Ultimate (Evidence-Based) Guide to Recovery Follow Alex on Twitter Check out Sweat Science Alex'e MUST READ Book, Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
Alex Hutchinson is a science journalist and runner who writes about fitness, health, and endurance sports for Outside magazine and other publications. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as a post-doctoral physicist for the U.S. National Security Agency and competed for the Canadian national team in track, cross-country, and mountain running. In this episode, Alex explores various physiological and mental strategies to improve endurance and promote healthy aging and longevity. Read Alex's Blog - Sweat Science Purchase - Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation Get early access to the AIM7 beta community _____________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/ ______________________________________________________________ QUOTES “The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem "Stress is your brain and body preparing you to do something effortful." Dr. Alex Auerbach “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming, you're a swimmer, if you're driving, you're a driver. If you're leading, you're by definition, a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to decide or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce "Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl “That's what I've discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry "Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem "Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day! That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik KoremSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D., is a science journalist who writes about fitness, health, and endurance sports for Outside magazine and other publications. He's also the author of the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. In this episode, we discuss the drivers for fatigue - is it your mind or body failing you? We also talk about how intermittent deception can enable athletes to push their limits. Read Alex's Blog - Sweat Science Purchase - Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation _____________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/ ______________________________________________________________ QUOTES “The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem "Stress is your brain and body preparing you to do something effortful." Dr. Alex Auerbach “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming, you're a swimmer, if you're driving, you're a driver. If you're leading, you're by definition, a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to decide or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce "Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl “That's what I've discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry "Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem "Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day! That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik KoremSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have none other than one of the top journalists in the endurance space - Alex Hutchinson. Vikas and Alex discuss various things about the running space, some myths, gadgets, and the overall evolution of running as a sport.Alex is an author and journalist in Toronto. His primary focus these days is the science of endurance and fitness, which he covers for Outside, The Globe and Mail, and Canadian Running magazine. He's also covered technology for Popular Mechanics, where he earned a National Magazine Award for my energy reporting, and adventure travel for the New York Times, and was a Runner's World columnist from 2012 to 2017.Hutchinson's latest book, published in February 2018, is an exploration of the science (and mysteries) of endurance. It's called ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before that, he wrote a practical guide to the science of fitness, called Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise, which was published in 2011.Alex actually started out as a physicist, with a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge then a few years as a postdoctoral researcher with the U.S. National Security Agency, working on quantum computing and nanomechanics. During that time, he also competed as a middle and long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, mostly as a miler but also dabbling in cross-country and even a bit of mountain running. Alex still runs on most days, to enjoy the rigors of hard training, and occasionally races.Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general. He aims to get people to get out and 'move'. When he is not working, he is found running, almost always. He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred:)Reach out to Vikas:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh1010
This week Meagan nails her second 20 miler while Sue scales back her running and ups her cross-training; in Meagan's Book Club, we wrap up Alex Hutchinson's Endure talking about Belief and the results of the Breaking 2 Project; our Runner Girl of the Week gets a shoutout for her consistency and strength training; and a couple of listeners share some feedback in the Runner Girls Strava club. Meagan's Book Club Current selection: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson Next selection: Above the Clouds by Kilian Jornet Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Sonya on Strava
This week Meagan runs the LMCU Bridge Run, and Sue recovers from her highest mileage ever; in Meagan's Book Club, Alex ponders the merits of electric-shocking the brain in Endure; our Runner Girl of the Week struggles with her last long run before Chicago; and in Running News we discuss the tragic abduction of Eliza Fletcher, Boston and London Marathons announce non-binary registration options for 2023, a new consecutive half marathon record is set, a new 24 hour record is set on the track; and excitement builds for Kipchoge in Berlin. Meagan's Book Club Current selection: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson Next selection: Above the Clouds by Kilian Jornet Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Evelyn on Strava This Runner Loves Purple on YouTube Running News Eliza Fletcher abducted and murdered while on a run Runners can identify as nonbinary in Boston and London marathons Separating Sports by Sex Doesn't Make Sense Female consecutive half marathon record broken Aleksandr Sorokin breaks his own 24 hr world record
This week Meagan nails her 16 miler and Sue struggles with her 20; Alex Hutchinson debates low carb vs high carb training in Endure; our Runner Girl of the Week runs on rotten legs; and in Running News, we have results from UTMB and Comrades, a 20K record is set by Keira D'Amato, and Courtney Dauwalter runs a 160 mile FKT. Meagan's Book Club Current selection: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Kelly on Strava Running News UTMB winners Kilian Jornet (another course record!) and Katie Schide Comrades winners Tete Dijana from South Africa and Alexandra Morozova Keira D'Amato sets a new USATF 20K course record Courtney Dauwalter sets FTK on 160 mile Collegiate Loop
This week Meagan and Sue both run 20 milers; in Meagan's Book Club, we discuss heat and thirst in Alex Hutchinson's Endure; our Runner Girl of the Week gives the thumbs up; and in Running News: Berlin Marathon's elite fields are announced, we find out who won Leadville, a UTMB racer falls to his death, and UTMB and Comrades are ongoing. Meagan's Book Club Current selection: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Gina on Strava Running News Elite Field Announced for Berlin Marathon Results of Leadville 100 Runner Dies after fall during UTMB PTL race
This week Meagan gets a promotion; Sue gets more shoes; we discuss muscle and oxygen in Alex Hutchinson's Endure; our Runner Girl of the Week has very floofy running partner; and did Dean Karnazes actually get attacked by a coyote? Meagan's Book Club Current selection: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Julie on Strava Running News Dean Karnazes attacked by coyote during 150 mile race Note on the Ultrasignup page from race director
In this show, you'll hear why you need to start pacing yourself like an elite athlete.My first guest is George Bettany, founder of Sanctus, a mental health coaching business.Then you'll hear from journalist and author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, Alex Hutchinson.Original Episodes:George Bettany - Mental Health in the WorkplaceAlex Hutchinson - Human Performance: The Role of Mind and Body Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christian Cheung is a PhD student and researcher in the Human Performance and Health Research Laboratory at the University of Guelph, Canada. Christian's current research is focusing on the use of cannabis and cannabinoids, like CBD, in endurance sports. In this interview, we discuss the evidence for efficacy and safety of CBD and cannabinoids, as well as important anti-doping perspectives. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Cannabis, cannabinoids, CBD and THC: known effects and use cases in general and in sports -CBD and its effects on sleep and anxiety, pain and inflammation, and neuroprotection -Anti-doping considerations of CBD products and cannabinoids -Different types of CBD consumption modes and dosage -Practical recommendations for endurance athletes SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts351/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration - Optimise and individualise your fueling and hydration strategy using their FREE Fuel & Hydration planner. Book a FREE one-on-one consultation to chat with the team and refine your fueling and hydration even further. Listeners of That Triathlon Show get 15% off their first order of fueling and hydration products. If you didn't catch the discount code in the episode, email Andy and the team at hello@pfandh.com and they will be happy to help. ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Christian's LinkedIn, Twitter and Research Gate profiles Cannabis and Athletic Performance - Burr et al. 2021 Risk of unintentional antidoping rule violations by consumption of hemp products - Mareck et al. 2022 Cannabinoid Dose and Label Accuracy in Edible Medical Cannabis Products - Vandrey et al. 2015 Cannabis in Sport: Anti-Doping Perspective - Huestis et al. 2013 Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance - Book by Alex Hutchinson RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
This week Meagan runs with soggy feet; Sue buys more running gear; in Meagan's Book Club, we discuss lots of interesting studies on perceived effort and pain in Alex Hutchinson's Endure; our Runner Girl of the Week is also running a rainy 10 miler; and in Running News: elite fields are announced for NYC and Chicago Marathons, Kate Jayden runs 106 marathons in 106 days, and the stroller mile world record is broken. Meagan's Book Club Current selection: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Ana on Strava Running News NYC Marathon Elite Fields Announced Chicago Marathon Elite Fields Announced Kate Jayden Breaks Record Running 106 Marathons in 106 Days Massachusetts Man Breaks Record For Running a Mile With a Stroller
This week Meagan and Sue struggle through hot weather marathon training; we discuss sciencey running stuff from Endure in Meagan's Book Club; our Runner Girl of the Week has a hot, humid run in New York; and we have email feedback from a long-time listener who's back at it. Meagan's Book Club Current selection: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Jana on Strava
This week Sue and Meagan run long together; we are starting Endure by Alex Hutchinson in Meagan's Book Club; our Runner Girl of the Week commiserates about summer running; and in Running News, Sidney Marathon wants in on the World Majors, Ashely Paulson wins a marathon after crushing Badwater, Molly Seidel runs UTMB Speedboat incognito, and the Track and Field World Champs comes to an end. Meagan's Book Club Current selection: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Patrice on Strava Running News Sidney Marathon announced as candidate for World Marathon Majors Molly Seidel jumps into the trail running scene After breaking record at Death Valley Race, St George woman wins marathon 11 days later
Join us as we learn all about the limits of the human body and the human mind with our guest, fitness journalist and best-selling author Alex Hutchinson, whose latest book is called "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance". His website is https://alexhutchinson.net Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! CASTUS is a team of business development experts that enables B2B e-commerce to streamline the relationship between wholesalers and resellers. They create custom digital storefronts that cater to both your products and buyers to drive online orders and strengthen brand loyalty. Their in-depth expertise working in back-end logistics to front-end consumer experiences, and everything in between makes them the perfect full-cycle partner for your business growth. Visit their website, castusglobal.com/nobodytoldme to set up a no-obligation, one-on-one consultation with one of their experts and learn more. FEALS is a premium CBD delivered directly to your doorstep. CBD is one of the active compounds found in the hemp plant. CBD naturally helps reduce stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Finding your right dose of CBD is important and Feals offers a free CBD hotline to help guide your personal experience so that you find your perfect dose. Joining the FEALS monthly membership makes your self-care easy. You'll save money on every order and you can pause or cancel any time. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/NOBODYTOLDME and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Ora Organic's Trust Your Gut probiotic and prebiotic supplement contains some of the world's most powerful probiotic strains, along with prebiotics to help the good bacteria thrive in your gut so your probiotics work smarter, not harder. Trust Your Gut helps optimize your digestion and support common gut health issues like constipation and bloating. A healthy mix of probiotics in your gut has also been linked to having a strong immune system and can even impact your mood! Trust Your Gut is available in a capsule or powder format. With its variety of products, Ora is your one stop shop for clean, quality, plant-based nutrition that works! You have nothing to lose. Try Ora's products and if you're not happy for any reason within 60 days, get a full refund. No questions asked. Get 30% off your first subscription when you text TOLD to 64000. (sixty-four thousand) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Meagan is jonesing for new running routes; Sue is already over summer running; Mimi Anderson runs doubles in Beyond Impossible; our Runner Girl of the Week has some fun with her sweaty run; plus we have record-breaking running news from the Hard Rock 100 and the Track and Fields World Champs. Meagan's Book Club Current selection: Beyond Impossible by Mimi Anderson Mimi's Run Across America Next selection: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson Runner Girls Book List on Amazon Runner Girl of the Week Lynette on Strava Running News Courtney Dauwalter and Kilian Jornet at Hard Rock 100 set new course records Track and Field World Champs Men's Marathon Results Track and Field World Champs Women's Marathon Results
Why Should you Create a Culture of Innovation - Brandon RhotenAlex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist, contributing editor at Outside, a columnist at the Globe and Mail, and a senior editor at Canadian Running. This episode will be talking about his latest book ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.In what role does the brain play in a race?Does your cognitive development correlate to your physical development?Fatigue: Inability to continue vs sense of effortWhat about refocus or concentration? Explain the last lap kick? What is brain endurance training and how does it work?What role does Oxygen plan in endurance?How do you apply endurance in the workplace ABOUT NICK GLIMSDAHLSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFind me on TwitterFind me on LinkedInLISTENER SUPPORTPurchase Nick's books: Reasons NOT to Focus on Employee Experience: A Comprehensive GuideApparel: https://www.teepublic.com/user/press-1-for-nick Support this show through Buy Me A CoffeeBOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:Learn about all the guests book recommendations here: https://press1fornick.com/books/ BROUGHT TO YOU BY:VDS: They are a client-first consulting firm focused on strategy, business outcomes, and technology. They provide holistic consulting services to optimize your customer contact center, inspiring and designing transformational change to modernize and prepare your business for the future. Learn more: https://www.govds.com/ This podcast is under the umbrella of CX of M Radio: https://cxofm.org/Podcast-Shows/ SPONSORING OPPORTUNITIES:Interested in partnering with the Press 1 For Nick podcast? Click here: https://press1fornick.com/lets-talk/
Alex Hutchinson is back to discuss some of his most recent articles he published at Outsideonline: Why Cyclists Can Handle Heat Better than Runners New Data on How Your Arm Swing Affects Running Do Endurance Athletes Get More Cavities? Alex Hutchinson is an avid runner and author. We did a series of podcasts on his book, Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Previous Podcasts where we discuss the specific chapters of Endure: Podcast #1: The Unforgiving Minute, The Conscience Quitter, Heat, Belief Podcast #2: The Central Governor Theory, Pain and Training the Brain Podcast #3 : Oxygen, Fuel, and Zapping the Brain Check out Alex's other books: Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?: Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions That Have Transformed Our World What Defines our Limits - with Alex Hutchinson Follow Alex on Twitter Check out Sweat Science
Alex Hutchinson is well known science journalist, but he can also run a bit! Mark chats with Alex about periodisation training and wether or not this is the gold standard for endurance athletes to use. Alex discusses the pro and cons to this specific training model and the other models we could use. Link to Outsider article here - https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/polarized-training-debate/Alex is also the author of the book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance - link here https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/006249998X/Mumbles Centurion link here https://www.mumblescenturion.comXtri Experience link here https://www.xtri-xperience.com/Become a patron of the show here https://www.patreon.com/join/1401747/signup?ru=undefined
TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is go to getmoreflow.com right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon. --- "The master switch for endurance is your subjective perception of effort. " ~ Dr. Alex Hutchinson ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Alex Hutchinson is an author and journalist in Toronto. His primary focus these days is the science of endurance and fitness, which he covers for Outside (where he is a contributing editor and writes the Sweat Science column), The Globe and Mail (where he writes the Jockology column), and Canadian Running magazine. He has also covered technology for Popular Mechanics (where he earned a National Magazine Award for his energy reporting) and adventure travel for the New York Times, and was a Runner's World columnist from 2012 to 2017. His latest book, published in February 2018, is an exploration of the science (and mysteries) of endurance. It's called ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before that, he wrote a practical guide to the science of fitness, called Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise, which was published in 2011. He also wrote Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions That Have Transformed Our World, in 2009. He actually started out as a physicist, with a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge then a few years as a postdoctoral researcher with the U.S. National Security Agency, working on quantum computing and nanomechanics. During that time, he competed as a middle- and long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, mostly as a miler but also dabbling in cross-country and even a bit of mountain running. He still runs most days, enjoys the rigors of hard training, and occasionally races. But he hates to think how he'd do on an undergraduate physics exam. --- If you order Steven's new book, The Art of Impossible, right now, you'll get $1,500 of free bonuses immediately dropped into your inbox. They include secret chapters he has never released, masterclasses on key skills to help you jack up motivation, heighten creativity, and accelerate learning. You'll also get an entirely free training to help you fight distraction and spend more time in flow. So click the link here, snag yourself a copy of The Art of Impossible, and let's get after it.
GUEST:Alex Hutchinson is a journalist with Outside Magazine. He writes about the science of endurance, fitness, and health. He’s also the author of the 2018 New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. [He joins us from Toronto, Canada…]SPONSOR(S): Please sup port this podcast by checking out our sponsor for this episode:► Moxy Monitor: https://www.moxymonitor.com/shop/ (5% off promo code: “UPSIDE” at checkout)EPISODE LINKS:- Twitter: www.twitter.com/sweatscience- Outside magazine column: www.outsideonline.com/sweatscience- website: www.alexhutchinson.netTOPICS:0:00 - Intro2:30 - Start2:40 - Background8:20 - Semi Conductors14:40 - Beliefs and Learning35:15 - Discovery Process47:00 - Important Research56:51 - Training Culture1:05:45 - Breaking 2 Project1:14:15 - Physiological Metrics1:25:55 - Perception of Effort1:33:00 - The Future of Sports PerformancePodcast available on February 10th, 2022PODCAST INFO:► Podcast website: https://anchor.fm/upside-strength-podcast► Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/3mroiB4► Spotify: http://spoti.fi/34jJtyXPODCAST PLAYLISTS:► Full episodes playlist: http://bit.ly/3oSCkxe► English Clips playlist: http://bit.ly/3gRmAry► French Clips playlist: http://bit.ly/2K1IoVKCONNECT:► Subscribe for more videos here: http://bit.ly/1Xgr5y5► Book a Free Consultation: https://bit.ly/UpsideConsult► WhatsApp: https://wa.me/41763949673► Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanseale► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanseale/► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upsidestrength► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upside_strength► Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSgNAPQF/EQUIPMENT & PROMOTIONS:▶︎ Moxy Monitor (outside CH, AUS, ITA, GER):
What do we mean when we say “hitting our limit?” Especially in a time when reports of burnout are hitting record high for workers across the globe, it's never been more important for employees and employers to understand how to effectively and safely push themselves. Today's guest, Alex Hutchinson, has a bold idea. In his book “Endure” Alex claims that hitting your limit and giving up is always a mental decision. As a lifelong runner, 2X Canadian Olympic eam member, repetitive ultra marathon runner, a prolific award winning journalist, and even a quantum computer researcher, Alex is no stranger to pushing, and exceeding, one's own limitations. In a time when companies are often having to get more done with less workers, and workers everywhere are feeling more pressure than ever, being able to safely, and effectively push yourself to your limits is an essential skill, so with that it's time to kick off Season 3 of the pod. Let's bring it in!
You're listening to 90% Mental: Conversations with Grant Parr – Episode 173. Today, Mental Performance Coach, Grant Parr sits down with the Author of ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, Alex Hutchison, to talk about his mental training out of sports and past experiences. A former national-team distance runner, Alex shares his story of how he managed to bounce back from his obstacles to win his gold medal in the race, how he coped with failures, and how his mindset has shifted ever since. If you want to see how this pro athlete utilized mental training as a key part of his mindset transitioning, this is a must-listen episode for you Link: https://twitter.com/sweatscience?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
One of the new devices for athletes that is getting some buzz are continuous glucose monitors (CGM), a small adhesive patch with a tiny filament embedded in the flesh. This device is designed to track your blood sugar levels. Could this be the next technology that helps runners avoid bonking? Author, runner and regular TRN guest, Alex Hutchinson recently tried out one of these devices and shares his experience. Read his recent article, "A Real-Time Fuel Gauge for Endurance Athletes" in OutsideOnline Alex Hutchinson is an avid runner and author. We did a series of podcasts on his book, Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance What Defines our Limits - with Alex Hutchinson Follow Alex on Twitter Check out Sweat Science
Have you ever thought about running but been too intimidated to start? Or maybe you've already got an after-work jogging routine and need tips on how to increase your endurance? On this episode of How To!, we reveal the game-changing, unexpected running tips you didn't know you needed with the help of Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, and Shannon Palus, a Slate senior editor and marathon runner. Our experts say the key to running well isn't how fast you go or how many times a week you hit the pavement—instead focus on training your mind to push past your limits. In the process you'll ease your anxiety and build your confidence. If you liked this episode, check out: “How To Lose 155 Pounds Happily” and “How To Withstand Pain” Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus. Further Reading Working for the Run: How Does an Ultrarunner Do Her Job? by Shannon Palus Mary Cain's Chilling Story Highlights Problems That Plague Many Female Runners by Shannon Palus Why Can't the NYC Marathon Happen? I Thought We Were Safe Outside! by Shannon Palus Why Pay to Run a Race at Home? by Shannon Palus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever thought about running but been too intimidated to start? Or maybe you've already got an after-work jogging routine and need tips on how to increase your endurance? On this episode of How To!, we reveal the game-changing, unexpected running tips you didn't know you needed with the help of Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, and Shannon Palus, a Slate senior editor and marathon runner. Our experts say the key to running well isn't how fast you go or how many times a week you hit the pavement—instead focus on training your mind to push past your limits. In the process you'll ease your anxiety and build your confidence. If you liked this episode, check out: “How To Lose 155 Pounds Happily” and “How To Withstand Pain” Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus. Further Reading Working for the Run: How Does an Ultrarunner Do Her Job? by Shannon Palus Mary Cain's Chilling Story Highlights Problems That Plague Many Female Runners by Shannon Palus Why Can't the NYC Marathon Happen? I Thought We Were Safe Outside! by Shannon Palus Why Pay to Run a Race at Home? by Shannon Palus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You are more likely to be happy if your friends are happy- and even if your friend’s friends are happy. This episode begins with a discussion on why that is and how social interactions affects you health and happiness. Source: Tom Rath author of Well Being (https://amzn.to/3xcMYUM) Your body is very good at telling you when you’ve reached your limit. When you have exercised enough or worked enough or done anything that pushes you to the limit - your body tells you to stop. But have you really reached your limit? Could you do more? That’s what Alex Hutchinson looked into. Human endurance seems to be flexible. People break records all the time. So how does that happen? How do people achieve what was once thought to be impossible? And how can we use this knowledge in our own lives? Listen to this fascinating discussion with Alex who is a columnist for Outside magazine and author of the book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance (https://amzn.to/3n9j7I7) What is rest? Most of us think that rest is what you get by sleeping or by NOT doing something. Rest turns out to be more complex than that and is misunderstood by many of us. Board-certified internal medicine physician Sandra Dalton-Smith says we all need different types of rest to restore different parts of us. Even if you get plenty of sleep, there are things that can mentally exhaust you or there are conversations with certain people that leave you drained. More sleep won’t help in those cases. You need a different kind of rest. In fact, Sandra has identified 7 kinds of necessary rest. Listen and you will look at the importance of rest very differently. Sandra is author of the book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity (https://amzn.to/2RA9t5w). If you have allergies, spring can be a difficult time. Listen as I explain some simple yet effective ways to combat allergy symptoms so you can enjoy the pleasures of spring. The website I mention to check the pollen count in your area is www.aaaai.org. Source: https://www.consumerreports.org/allergy/how-to-ease-seasonal-allergy-symptoms/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! With Grove, making the switch to natural products has never been easier! Go to https://grove.co/SOMETHING and choose a free gift with your 1st order of $30 or more! Movie fans, the lights are dimmed, cameras are rolling, and we are ready for action! The movie industry’s biggest night is THIS Sunday. So, grab your popcorn and download the DraftKings app NOW! Use promo code SYSK to enter the FREE film awards pool with TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS in prizes up for grabs! https://FSAstore.com and https://HSAstore.com are the first direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecommerce sites dedicated to stocking an all FSA/HSA eligible product selection. FSAstore.com is everything flex spending with zero guesswork, while HSAstore.com is health savings, simplified, so visit today! Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit https://ritual.com/SOMETHING to start your Ritual today! Discover matches all the cash back you earn on your credit card at the end of your first year automatically and is accepted at 99% of places in the U.S. that take credit cards! Learn more at https://discover.com/yes Over the last 6 years, donations made at Walgreens in support of Red Nose Day have helped positively impact over 25 million kids. You can join in helping to change the lives of kids facing poverty. To help Walgreens support even more kids, donate today at checkout or at https://Walgreens.com/RedNoseDay. https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to another episode of We Run This. My guest this week is author and runner, Alex Hutchinson. As the longtime “Sweat Science” columnist for Outside and Runner's World, Alex draws on his background as a former national-team long-distance runner and Cambridge-trained physicist, as well as his own unique access to world-class athletes and scientists. After debuting in hardcover in 2018, Hutchinson's book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, is considered the definitive book on endurance and the mind for people looking to push their performance limits. Endure is celebrating its paperback release along with updated information, the latest research on endurance, and a new afterword. In our talk, Alex and I cover the discuss endurance and the tricks the brain plays on athletes of all skill levels, breaking old habits, the positive and negative mental benefits of social media in connection with pushing limits, and the limiting beliefs that keep people from achieving higher goals and believing what's possible and impossible. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/werunthis/support
Just before Christmas last year, a friend of mine recommended a book called Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, written by today's guest, Alex Hutchinson.The book is about the limits of human performance, and it begins by focusing on the record attempt by Eliud Kipchoge, supported by Nike, to beat the two-hour barrier for the marathon. Now, for me, it was appropriately timed, nine months into a global pandemic, which has felt like an endurance race in itself. Alex has a unique take on endurance - he is a trained physicist and was an elite runner. He is now a journalist, an author and, like me, has young children, so he has been battling managing work with homeschooling over the past few months. We had a fascinating, wide-ranging discussion, covering his book and the themes of endurance and mental and physical limits. We also discussed the importance of recovery and dipped into the value and potential risk of wearable devices. LINKS:Endure on AmazonAlex's Twitter pageAlex's article on pacingMy newsletter, Future Work/Life See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
"Two studies remind us of what we already know (but sometimes forget)." The article was written by Alex Hutchinson for Outside Magazine, November 2017. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast, help spread the word by leaving us a rating and review and don't forget to subscribe and share! Alex Hutchinson Alex's Website Twitter: @SweatScience Check out Alex's revised and updated book Endure: Mind, Body, and The Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Available for preorder on Amazon now! Outside Magazine Click here to subscribe to Outside Magazine Twitter: @OutsideMagazine Rustin Rawlings Twitter: @RawlingsHTown Website: www.RustinRawlings.com Email: RustinRawlings@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abouteverythingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abouteverythingpodcast/support
Alex Hutchinson is a former Canadian national team runner, a contributing editor to Outside Magazine, and the author of "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance."
We mix things up in the episode. We deviate from the norm and jump into a discussion about the science of sport with journalist and author Alex Hutchinson. Some of you may know his work from Outside Magazine where he pens the Sweat Science column. Hutchinson is also the author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, published in 2018. His Sweat Science pieces unravel the latest research exploring human performance and distills the findings into lively reading. We spoke to Hutchinson about his book, his recent Sweat Science piece "Why Altitude Training Helps Some but Not Others - A new analysis casts doubt on the idea that people are born as "responders" or "non-responders" for training in thin air," and this one time Kershaw bested Hutchinson's friends in a running race. For those new to Hutchinson and his work, he remains as adept running the roads as he is with the pen. In other words, he's speedy and keen.And for those on Twitter and interested in the fusion of sport and science, you can find his musings @sweatscience.
On the fourth episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar and Coach Roberto Mandje as they discuss what everyone has been lacking these days: motivation. In a world where motivation is waning and difficult to summon, the coaches begin with a discussion on motivation from a scientific and philosophical perspective with Alex Hutchinson, Outside magazine contributor and New York Times' bestselling author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. In the second segment, the coaches discuss the practice of motivation with two extremely driven, dedicated and inspirational runners, Hellah Sidibe and Angela Gonzalez. Hellah Sidibe is a vegan athlete and former professional soccer player who strives to inspire and change lives through his platform and his life experiences. Hellah started a run streak three years ago and chronicles his journey on YouTube, where he has more than 200,000 subscribers. Angela Gonzalez is a coach with NYRR's Run for the Future and Team for Kids programs, as well as an NYRR cyclist who has helped thousands of runners cross the finish line of the TCS New York City Marathon over many years. Follow Alex Hutchinson and purchase your copy of New York Times' bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance from a local bookseller. Follow Hellah on Instagram and on YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/habitualroutine/message
Alex Hutchinson is a Canadian journalist, Cambridge University trained physicist and ex-national level runner. He is also the author of a fantastic book called Endure – Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. The book is the product of a decade-long quest to explore the limits of human endurance, collating the experience and data of hundreds of athletes, explorers, scientists and experts in the field. In our conversation Alex shares some of the findings from his work exploring the factors that determine the limits of endurance, as well as how we can do our upmost to push beyond the barriers that our minds and our mounting sense of effort can begin to erect when we are approaching our limits. “The essence of pushing your limits in Endurance sports is learning to override that instinct so that you can hold your finger a little closer to the flame – and keep it there, not for seconds, but for minutes or even hours.” Some of the topics we cover in Part 1 of our conversation include: * The Central Governor Theory and why our brain stops us from going over the edge. * The trainability of pain tolerance and why embracing discomfort is integral to endurance performance. * Fallacies around hydration and what the science says. * Nutrition – why low-carb high-fat diets have been promoted so heavily in the world of ultra-endurance, why glucose is still the fuel of choice for the top marathon runners, why making binary categories like I've just done is completely wrong when discussing fuelling a run with carbs/fat. In Part 2 (coming next week), some of the topics discussed include: * Ways to diminish your perception of effort and therefore enhance your performance. * Why self-belief and positive self-talk can be so significant when trying to push to your limits. * Alex's involvement with Nike's Breaking2 Project. * Where does technology fit into all of this? Where does Alex see marathoning in the future?
Alex Hutchinson writes Outside's Sweat Science column, about the science of endurance and adventure. He started out as a Cambridge-trained physicist and long-distance runner on the Canadian national team. As a journalist, he earned a National Magazine Award for his energy reporting with Popular Mechanics, covered adventure travel for The New York Times, and wrote a training column for Runner's World. His latest book is ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. He lives in Toronto, where he runs fast, climbs poorly, and gets outside as much as possible with his wife and daughters. Connect With Alex: Alex on Twitter Alex's website Alex's Sweat Science column Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Alex-Hutchinson/e/B001JPCRRE?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Connect with Nick Holderbaum: https://www.primalosophy.com/ https://twitter.com/primalosophy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBn7jiHxx2jzXydzDqrJT2A If you enjoy the podcast please leave a review on iTunes. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-primalosophy-podcast/id1462578947 If you would like to set up a consult call with Nick Holderbaum, you can schedule with him at https://www.primalosophy.com/health-coaching
Today's guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is the New York Times bestselling author and national award-winning journalist, Alex Hutchinson. Alex primarily focuses on endurance and fitness. In fact, his latest book, ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, explores the science of endurance. Alex began his career as a physicist, with a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, and worked for the U.S. National Security Agency. He is a two-time finalist in the 1500-meters in the Canadian Olympic trails. While at the NSA, he also trained and competed as a middle- and long-distance runner for the Canadian national team. In this episode, Alex talks about the limits of endurance and human performance, and how he spent years researching about this project. He breaks it down so well, you can go and test every variable that he is talking about. Whether or not you're a runner, listening to this episode will pique your interest about your limits and how to defy it. What you'll learn in this episode: Understanding the limits of enduranceHow Alex defines enduranceHow zapping your brain with electricity helps enduranceAging and enduranceHow deception in workouts can expand possibilitiesHow endurance applies to parenting and entrepreneurship, among othersWhat Alex did during his decade-long research for his project on enduranceWhat Alex wants to do next after his bestselling book and other insights on his life and career Quotes: "Pain might just be confirmation you are doing something hard" - Alex Hutchinson "I'm willing to talk to scientists - I don't shy away from complexity in my writing" - Alex Hutchinson Continue the Adventure: Alex Hutchinson Twitter: @sweatscience ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Outside Online
Well one thing is for sure, that you just don't know what to expect with OCR's. Recently the Spartan Race at Big Bear was no exception. With rare snow fall in May in SoCal, we so some last minute race cancelations and modified courses. Overall Spartan did a great job handling this unfortunately situation, despite the fact of making us hit the dunk wall twice in the Sprint. In this episode I give a race day recap of Big Bear, plus talk about some key takeaways on how you can better plan for the unexpected. In my research review I share a really interesting study that looked at improving VO2 max using standard heart rate prescrition versus a more customized approach. Even more intreging with this study was how they view responders versus nonresponders to training. Finally, in my coach's corner interview I have on award winning author Alex Hutchinson. Alex actually started out as a physicist, with a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge then a few years as a postdoctoral researcher with the U.S. National Security Agency, working on quantum computing and nanomechanics. During that time, he competed as a middle- and long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, mostly as a miler but also dabbling in cross-country and even a bit of mountain running. Alex's primary focus in writing is the science of endurance and fitness. He is a contributing editor for Outside for the Sweat Science colums. He is also a regular contributor to The Globe and Mail, Canadian Running Magazine, Popular Mechanics, the New York Times, and Runner's World. Alex is on to discuss some of the findings and research he found when writing his latest book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. He discuss the different factors and theories behind what truly limits our performance and how we probably are not reaching our full potential. Alex leaves you with some great insight on how you can remove the self brake your body has built in and push through to new limits. Full shownotes: www.ocrunderground.com/episode-61
What are the limits to human performance? This episode is all about that. It's not an easy question to answer. As you'll hear, those limits are elastic – and they are about the body and the mind. My guest is Alex Hutchinson. Alex is an award-winning journalist and author. He has a regular column in Outside magazine. His most recent book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance is amazing. This is a book that among other things, explores the relationship between the mind and body in athletic performance. In reading it, I came away with not only a greater understanding of the research into athletic endurance, but with a far greater appreciation for the interaction between mind and body than I ever had before. And, when we think about uncertainty, one of the biggest uncertainties we have is in knowing the limits to our physical performance as humans – and how these limits may have been set by our own minds. This is an amazing conversation. In it, we cover: The background to Endure which includes a great story by Alex; The role of perceived effort; The “Central Governor Theory”; Pacing and risk; Belief; Oxygen and breath; Mental fatigue Tons more! Show notes: Alex's website Alex on Twitter Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Alex's column in Outside Online Tim Noakes Jens Voigt Samuele Marcora Nike's Breaking 2 project Loss aversion Erick Wainaina Freediving Alex's New Yorker article on Brandon Hendrickson and extreme breath holding Wim Hof Good to Go by Christie Aschwanden Roger Bannister _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmK Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Get your free audio book and 30 day free trial at Audible: US listeners: get your free trial and audio book at Audible UK listeners: get your free trial and audio book at Audible
Show from 4/3/19 In this episode of Wharton Moneyball Eric Bradlow hosts the show with Shane Jensen and Adi Wyner. They get into some sports headlines from NCAA basketball news and the NFL draft to the hockey World Cup. Will the Cardinals put in for Josh Rosen and are the coaches at Duke University surrounding Zion Williamson with the best teammates to help him succeed? Then you'll learn how to measure endurance and human performance. Our guest started out as a Cambridge-trained physicist and long-distance runner on the Canadian national team, he'll teach us the science behind marathons. Plus a golf expert joins the show to talk about the upcoming Masters Tournament. He gets into the impact of players being more physically fit than in the past and why you need to factor in course terrain when ranking players. Guests:Alex Hutchinson - He writes Outside's Sweat Science column, about the science of endurance and adventure. He started out as a Cambridge-trained physicist and long-distance runner on the Canadian national team. As a journalist, he earned awards for his work with Popular Mechanics, he has written for the New York Times and Runner's World. And his latest book is ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.Follow him on Twitter @sweatscienceCheck out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/0062499866His Column: https://www.outsideonline.com/1745511/alex-hutchinson Mark Broadie - A Columbia Business School Professor and a pioneer of golf analyticsand statistics. He wrote the book, “Every Stroke Counts” and currently writesfor Golf.com.Follow him on Twitter @MarkBroadieCheck out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Shot-Counts-Revolutionary-Performance/dp/1592407501 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome back! Thank you so much for joining me on my podcast. Today, we have the opportunity to interview a really incredible person who's become a pretty good friend of mine. Alex Hutchinson is an author, scientist and journalist who has an incredible knack for deconstructing and translating knowledge about the limits of human performance. He has produced fantastic articles for magazines like Outside and Running World, and his latest book is amazing. Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance has a forward written by Malcolm Gladwell. Alex explores our capacity to endure because he believes it underlies great performance in any field, ranging from sprinting to ultra-marathoning, summiting Everest, aceing a final exam and completing a difficult project at work. The question Alex obsessively explores is one that I constantly ask myself: What are we actually truly capable of achieving? So let's dive into this complex and fantastically fun interview! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. He recently wrote a book titled Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic limits of Human Performance. Alex was a former middle and long distance runner for the Canadian National team. Alex's current primary focus is the study of the science of endurance and fitness, which he covers for Outside magazine. In our interview Alex and I discuss the fascinating work being done in the area of human performance specifically in the arena of endurance sports. There are lots of good stories and studies presented in this episode that are practical for the weekend warrior and elite athlete alike. If this interview sparks your interest, which I am sure it will, be sure to pick up a copy of Alex's book wherever you get your reading material. I promise you will not be disappointed! Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson
During this conversation, Alex shares a story about when he first became aware of the power of the mind on performance with his own frustrations for years of trying to break the 4 minute mark for the 1500m. Alex shares how his experience in a track race then became the pursuit of determining just what role the brain and mind play in determining our physical performance and potential. Alex takes us deep into the 10 years of research gathering and writing to produce what is now ENDURE - the New York Times Best Selling Publication. We take a journey back to Alex knocking on leading sport Scientist's doors like Tim Noakes, observing the Comrades Marathon, pursuing the world's best academics across the world including Australia, Alex's own attempts at maximising his own performance and the science and the great stories that you will find inside Endure. If you have ever wondered whether our individual limits are set by the heart and the head or by our muscles then you get really enjoy this. In this conversation, we will have you re-think restrictions, it will have you re-think your own possibilities and your own potential. I'm excited to bring in this conversation with Alex Hutchinson, New York Times Best Selling Author of Endure Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Thank you to this week's show sponsor: fisiocrem. fisiocrem is a topical massage cream containing natural plant based ingredients, ideal for the temporary relief of muscular aches and pains. It is clean to use and pleasant smelling. fisiocrem can be found at chemists and health stores Australia-wide, as well as their online shop. fisiocrem have also offered a 20% discount to listeners of The Physical Performance Show using coupon code POGO when you shop at fisiocrem.com.au. Hurting sucks, and they've got your back! _____ If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: More Than a Quadrillion Tons of Diamonds Might Be Hiding Deep Underground There's a Biological Reason It's Hard to Hit the Gym After a Long Day at Work 6 Questions You've Always Had About Air Travel, Answered There are a ton of fascinating mechanisms at play between the body and the brain, and you can learn about many of them in our interview with Alex Hutchinson on The Curiosity Podcast or in his book "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance." We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale. Learn about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We can not get enough of Alex Hutchinson's book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance (2018) this year. His book takes a detailed look into the science of endurance and covers heat, hydration, nutrition, and all the things that we love to think about! Alex takes us through many of the topics in his book and gives us some insight into how the brain may ultimately be the limiter on our ability to suffer, and how changing our perception of pain can expand the limits of our endurance. As an added bonus, we talk briefly with Erin Cafaro, a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist in rowing, about how she thinks about and manages pain while competing. Alex joined us via Skype from Toronto.
In his new book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, Alex Hutchinson tries to synthesize to wave of recent research on how the mind and body control human performance. In the end, he writes, the competing theories all come down to effort. Effort is what matters. On this week's episode we discuss his book, how effort can be trained, and great examples of some of these theories in practice. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/05/gaincast-episode-118-its-all-about-effort-with-alex-hutchinson/ This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. This month's theme on HMMR Media is training speed, so check the site for more on the topic. Become a member to get access to all the articles, videos, webinars, and hangouts we'll feature on the topic this month from world class coaches.
Learn from some of our favorite expert guests about yoga, volcanoes, meditation, and more on this special episode of the Curiosity Podcast. You'll hear from accomplished authors and academics from past episodes, in addition to a special guest you've never heard before on the show. Plus, hear about the past, present, and future of the Curiosity Podcast. More from Curiosity: LINKEDIN: Get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. BACKBLAZE: Fully featured 15-day free trial of unlimited cloud backup for your Mac or PC, which you can get for just $5/month What's the Best Way to Meditate? What Kind of Meditation Is Best for You? A Spirit Phone to Talk With The Dead Subscribe to email updates from Curiosity Curiosity Daily Alexa Flash Briefing Skill Additional podcasts from Curiosity: The Limits of the Human Body May Be More Mental Than Physical (Curiosity Podcast with Alex Hutchinson) Natural Disasters Have Transformed How Scientists Communicate (Curiosity Podcast with Dr. Lucy Jones) Resilience Is the Key to Your Well-Being in a Constantly Changing World (Curiosity Podcast with Dr. Rick Hanson) Playlist of all Curiosity Podcast episodes (including Curiosity Daily) Additional resources discussed: Alex Hutchinson's website "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance" Champions of Zen: Inside the controversial world of competitive yoga | Racked How Tarot Cards Work | HowStuffWorks Dr. Lucy Jones' website "The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do About Them)" Dr. Rick Hanson's website "Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness" Read more about the topics Cody asks Ashley about in the "Lightning Round" Curiosity Challenge: You Can Swim In Warm Pools Of This at Starkenberger's Castle 20 Percent of All Mammals on Earth "Count" Victor Lustig May Have Been The World's Smoothest Con Man Are You More Attractive When You're Drunk? Where Does The Word "Nerd" Come From? You Used To Be Able To Win A Gold Medal For... What?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"This book is AMAZING". That is what Malcolm Gladwell said about ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson. And my interview with Alex on the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on www.c-suiteradio.com is also AMAZING!Stay in touch with Alex on Twitter @sweatscience. Also on his website www.alexhutchinson.net. Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D., is a columnist for Outside magazine and was a long-time columnist for Runners World. Alex is also a regular contributor to The New Yorker online, and the Toronto Globe and Mail. He was a a two-time finalist in the 1,500 meters at the Canadian Olympic Trials, and represented Canada internationally in track, cross-country, road racing and mountain running competitions.The book title says it all - yet I learned some new information from Alex about hydration and other topics a lot of us take for granted. What are our limits? Is it all physical (body as machine), and how does our brain REALLY effect our performance and endurance?An exceptionally well researched book that is also extremely well written. I believe life is a test of endurance and this book and interview gives us so many insights. Get this Business Builders Show interview and many other great shows at www.c-suiteradio.com.Need a business coach to help you and your organization not only endure but thrive? Contact me at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com or call / text me at 570 815 1626. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I'm obsessed with the idea that our mind is as powerful or even more powerful than our body. With all my experiences in ultra-endurance mountain biking, I've seen over and over that mental toughness really plays a roll in how hard you can push yourself and what you believe you are capable of. I was thrilled to find the book: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson. It was jam packed with really interesting research on whether limits live in our mind or our body. I also looked up Alex and learned that he is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and more. Another fun thing I learned was that he is a very accomplished runner, running on the Canadian National Team and even more interesting, he is actually Dr. Alex Hutchinson - he has his PhD in Physics. Getting a PhD in Physics would be the true test for pain tolerance! I did my Master's in Electrical Engineering which is basically all Applied Physics and it is really something else. I can't imagine doing the full monty and getting a PhD in Physics! Listen Now Topics Discussed in the Podcast pacing and our perception of speed (the example in the book is why you can speed up at the end of a marathon when you see the finish line) the myth of VO2 Max being the indicator of performance physiology testing: in a race vs in the lab evidence and empirical data about positive self talk how self-talk can change perception of things like heat or altitude can you train your brain mental fatigue's effects on physical fatigue brain's perception of hydration practical tips on how to use these topics for your own performance Links Get his book! Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson Or get it on Audible Alex's Twitter: @sweatscience Alex's Website LIMITS LIVE IN OUR MINDS Stem Caps I mentioned Friend of the Podcast: Küat Racks Join! Plant-Powered Tribe Facebook Group Shop My Store – Moxy & Grit Support the Show If you would like to support the growth my show, I'd love your contribution on. Patreon. The current production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs and help it grow! Even 4 bucks a month- the cost of one coffee per month helps a LOT! Thanks, I really appreciate your support! Crowdfunding on Patreon – thank you! Shop my products! Leave a review or share on social media Don't forget to subscribe! Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Spotify Thanks for listening!
What are the limits of the human body, and how can we fully utilize them? Alex Hutchinson, award-winning journalist and author of "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance," explains why humans are nearly always capable of pushing just a little bit harder — and how you can eke out just a little bit more effort even when you think your body's tank is empty. More reading from Curiosity: The Boston Marathon Didn't Allow Women Until 1971, But These Women Ran It Anyway Your "Runner's High" is Actually Caused By This Cannabis-like Chemical Should You Change Your Running Stride? The Stroop Effect Is A Window Into Perception How Olympic Medalists Feel Additional resources from Alex Hutchinson: AlexHutchinson.net Alex Hutchinson on Twitter @sweatscience "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance" "Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions That Have Transformed Our World (Popular Mechanics)"Other studies and materials discussed: What the Marshmallow Test Really Teaches About Self-Control | The Atlantic Gatorade: The Idea That Launched An Industry | University of Florida OCL Stroop Test | Open Cognition Lab Fatigue of Cognitive Control in the Stroop-Task Extra credit: Blemish: The truth about blackheads | Scientific American Everything you need to know about blackheads | Medical News Today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our guest this week is Outside magazine columnist Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. We discuss how endurance is a skill that involves drive and belief just as much as muscle--and how we all have the potential to go farther, push harder, and achieve more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Author, physicist (?), journalist, and world-class miler Alex Hutchinson calls in from the Great White North to discuss his recently released book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. We discuss the role the mind plays in endurance performance (2:30), the work of Tim Noakes and the various ways it informs our understanding of exercise physiology (10:15), why positive emotions enhance your performance (21:30), and techniques we can use to improve our mental outlook (28:30). Plus, in a new segment, Alex tells us what he's bringing to a desert island (36:30). This is one of the best books on running I've ever read; you don't want to miss the episode. (And buy the book, it's awesome!)Links: Alex's WebsiteIntro music: "Fine Line" by the BloodlettersOutro music: "When I Was Still Young" by Yard Sale
Author Alex Hutchinson joins us to talk about 'ENDURE' his new book about the elastic limits of endurance performance. His latest book details the various factors that lead to those amazing days when everything clicks. Why did you win that race? Why do we have horrible days? Purchase the book => Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, For more Sweat Science, follow me on Twitter or Facebook, sign up for my email newsletter. Alex's previous book -> "Which comes first, Cardio or Weights?" DOWNLOAD iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/consummate-athlete-podcast/ RSS/Play Live/Google: http://consummateathlete.wideanglepodium.libsynpro.com/ If you're enjoying the show, would be a huge help to us if you subscribe, rate and review the Consummate Athlete Podcast show on iTunes. Show Sponsors and Info about the Hosts Thanks as always for tuning in. If this is your first time listening, you can explore the rest of our episodes on ConsummateAthlete.com. You can support the show and this site by checking out our swag in the Consummate Athlete Shop. Check out Shred-Girls.com to learn about the upcoming book series by Molly Hurford and www.smartathlete.ca for Peter's Coaching services including phone consults, coaching, training plans and bike-skills sessions. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mollyjhurford and @peterglassford or over on TheOutdoorEdit.com and SmartAthlete.ca. EPISODE SPONSOR This podcast is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates the health conscious, including cyclists. Visit healthiq.com/capod to learn more & get a free quote, or check out their life insurance FAQ page to get your questions answered. PODCAST NETWORK The Consummate Athlete Podcast is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Check out www.wideanglepodium.com, listen to the shows, and consider becoming a member to get free bonus content and prizes. Check out the new Wide Angle Podium t-shirts and kit at icksnay.myshopify.com/collections/wide-angle-podium. Feedback Have a question, comment, complaint or suggestion for a guest? https://consummateathlete.wordpress.com/contact/
On this episode, we welcome back sports journalist Alex Hutchinson, who's written a fascinating new book titled Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Pre-order your copy here (ships out out in February). Endure is a must-read for all endurance athletes! In addition to authoring books, Alex is Outside Magazine's Sweat Science columnist […] The post Alex Hutchinson: How Much Can We Endure? Exploring the Brain, Performance Limiters and How To Push Harder and Farther first appeared on Endurance Planet.
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