Ultra Endurance: The Science behind Conquering the 400km Cocodona Trail Run
The Cocodona 250-mile (402 km) trail run is one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world, as athletes battle the extreme distance, sleep deprivation, nutritional challenges, muddy trails and ...
28 Touko 20251h 11min
Spotlight: Peril, Pills, Promises & Potential: Sport's Performance and Ethical Battlegrounds
Join DiscourseNutrition tips, training insight, performance debates, sports opinions — if you’re into it, we’re talking about it. Become part of the “Science of Sport” Discourse community via Patreon....
21 Touko 20251h 27min
Spotlight: High Carbs, High Speeds, High Times…and a Drip Too Far
Become a Discourse memberEnjoy the pod? Support us with a small monthly donation on Patreon and unlock access to our exclusive Discourse community—deep dives, hot takes, and smarter sport talk await!I...
7 Touko 20251h 19min
Spotlight: Talent, Trust and Testing Transparency
Join The Discourse CommunityIf you enjoy the podcast, you’ll love our Discourse community. Become a member of “The Science of Sport” community by joining with a small monthly pledge on Patreon — and b...
30 Huhti 20251h 11min
MARATHON SPECIAL: London & Boston Round-Up / Pacesetters or Not? / We Test What is Claimed to be the World's Fastest Shoe
In this round-up of the two big spring marathons—Boston and London—Mike and Ross rate the performances of the top athletes while debating whether pacesetters should be used in major marathon events. T...
29 Huhti 20251h 34min
Spotlight: The Birds & the Bees of Sports Science Research Papers. How Research is Conceived & Delivered
Join our Discourse CommunityThe Science of Sport is more than a podcast — it’s a growing community of curious, thoughtful people in sport and sports science. Join our Discourse by pledging on Patreon ...
24 Huhti 20251h 43min
Spotlight: The UK Supreme Court and Implications for Women's Sport / A Tour of World Records, Paris Roubaix and Discourse Achievers
We’ve got a blockbuster episode of Spotlight for you today.We kick things off with an important discussion around women’s sport and transgender athlete policies, following a landmark ruling from the U...
17 Huhti 20251h 49min
Spotlight: Fatigue as a Risk, a Requirement and a Red Herring / Grand Slam Track Reactions / New Olympic Sports
In this Spotlight episode, Ross and Gareth tackle a provocative question: should sports embrace fatigue to make the show better? We kick off with rugby union, where fresh legs off the bench and player...
10 Huhti 20251h 11min
