We’ve all heard the saying, “Ultra running is 90% mental and the rest is in your head”. Addie Bracy a sports and performance phychologist rejoins The Nation to dive deep into this oft-times neglected part of our training...
Dr. Megan Roche helps us all, men and women, understand the physiological differences that women have and how it might be an advantage. Dr. Roche is an MD and current PhD candidate at Standford University working on epidemiology, focused...
The central governor theory is based around the premise that the brain will override your physical ability to run and “shut the body down” before you’re able to do serious or permanent damage to yourself. Dr. Joe Uhan, founder of Uhan...
The central governor theory is based around the premise that the brain will override your physical ability to run and “shut the body down” before you’re able to do serious or permanent damage to yourself. Dr. Joe Uhan, founder of Uhan...
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...
It is no surprise that world-class athletes couldn’t get to their level without a strong mental game. It could be argued that you need a strong mental game to push beyond your personal limits to a new plateau. Recent research reveals...
Alex Hutchinson rejoins The Nation to help us understand the latest research as it relates to endurance sports. We discuss:– What Marathoners (and Badminton Players) Think About– Yes, Walking is Sometimes Faster Than Running...
Have you ever woken up and groaned as you fought with yourself to get out the door to run? You are not alone. That is in our biology. We evolved to want to conserve energy. The idea of exercising is only something that we’ve been doing...
Dr. Phil Maffetone helps us understand the difference about over-weight and over-fat. We discuss why is so difficult to lose weight because our understandings may be in error. If we lose excess fat, we will become healthier and more...
Coaches Ian Sharman, David Roche and Krissy Moehl rejoin The Nation to answer questions you submitted via social media. Topics include: Is there a training load gain running with strollers?Is there a fitness transfer from heat to elevation?How to...