Episode 61: Alex Hutchinson on the Limits of Human Endurance

Episode 61: Alex Hutchinson on the Limits of Human Endurance

Alex Hutchinson holds a PhD in Physics from Cambridge, a Master's in Journalism from Columbia, and is a former national-class runner in Canada. He's written for Runner's World, Outside Magazine, The Globe & Mail, Popular Mechanics, and many other major media.

I've been pestering Alex to write another book after Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? became one of my favorite exercise science myth-busters (if you haven't picked it up yet, I highly recommend it).

And he finally delivered! His new book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance has quickly become my favorite running book from the last few years.

Our conversation centers on the psychological limits of endurance:

  • intrinsic motivation
  • peer pressure
  • joy and running for "the right reasons"
  • how to access hidden reserves of energy
  • overriding the "central governor"

Alex's book showed me the many factors that limit endurance – and practical methods for overcoming those limitations.

Often, it's not your training that predicts your race performances, but what's between your ears.

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291. Dr. Justin Ross on Mental Toughness, Psychological Skill-Building, and Confidence

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290. Olympian Nick Symmonds on Obsession, Growing YouTube to 1M Subscribers, and Being an Entertainer

290. Olympian Nick Symmonds on Obsession, Growing YouTube to 1M Subscribers, and Being an Entertainer

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289. Hamstring Health Masterclass: Strength Coach Kyle Davey on Preventing Hamstring Injuries

289. Hamstring Health Masterclass: Strength Coach Kyle Davey on Preventing Hamstring Injuries

This week on the podcast I have strength coach and sprinting expert Kyle Davey to help runners gain a better understanding of hamstring injuries and how to prevent them. Kyle is the Coordinator of Ath...

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288. How to Set Massive PR's in Your 40's (a behind-the-scenes coaching call - rerun)

288. How to Set Massive PR's in Your 40's (a behind-the-scenes coaching call - rerun)

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287. Comedian Laura Green Jokes About Strava, Podcasters, Catcalling, and More

287. Comedian Laura Green Jokes About Strava, Podcasters, Catcalling, and More

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286. Ultrarunner Dylan Bowman on What Makes Trail Running Special (and its future)

286. Ultrarunner Dylan Bowman on What Makes Trail Running Special (and its future)

This week's guest has played a pivotal role in the trail running community. Dylan Bowman is an elite ultrarunner, podcast host, and leader and cofounder of Freetrail. He began his athletic career as a...

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Weightlifting Q&A with Coach Matt Chittim (Imposter Syndrome, Lifting Heavy, and More)

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Strength training is an essential component of becoming a better athlete. If you're a runner who's a newbie in the gym or an experienced weightlifter looking to run more regularly, you can balance you...

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284. How to Schedule Running with Unconventional Work Hours

284. How to Schedule Running with Unconventional Work Hours

If your job requires unconventional hours, it can be a struggle to find the time to run. But with a little creativity, even runners with challenging schedules can train to improve and reach their goal...

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