This podcast is all about getting sport science research out into the public domain. We cover what we do and don't know regarding all topics related to enduranc...
Dan & Owain follow on from their episode on improving your VO2max, to discuss thresholds.
First the boys break down what thresholds are, and are not, before diving into some of the research - what it says and more importantly, doesn't say. As always with physiology, the answer isn't as clear as we'd all like it to be!
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55:25
Road to Barry- 7 weeks to go
Dan & Owain are back, with another week of Barry 40 training to dissect.
Owain has had an interesting week - working around research, racing & finishing off his Masters, to get his training done.
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45:38
Road to Barry- 8 weeks to go
Dan & Owain are back with another "Road to..." series - this time a very unique race is on the cards for Owain - Barry Track 40 Miles.
The history of the race, and ultras in the UK is discussed, before Owain's recent lab test is broken down before Owain's training week is rattled through.
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1:06:04
How to improve your VO2max
Dan & Owain are back with a boxing day treat - what does the science say about improving your VO2max?
Firstly, some discussion about what VO2max is, some misconceptions and some scene setting. They then break down 3 key papers about training VO2max, before giving some take-home advice on how to train your VO2max.
Seiler et al. (2011)
Wen et al. (2019)
Ronnestand et al. (2020)
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1:03:58
Christmas Q&A (+ Nasal Strips)
We're back, like your favourite sitcom, with a Christmas Special. Dan & Owain answer some listener questions! Before diving in some talk about nasal strips - an accessory popping up in a lot of races recently. Do they actually work, should you use them yourselves?
Then it's on to questions. Loads of topics are covered - thanks for sending in a question, and sorry if yours wasn't covered this time!
Thanks for all the support this year - loads more to come in 2025!
The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - https://www.soarrunning.com/
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This podcast is all about getting sport science research out into the public domain. We cover what we do and don't know regarding all topics related to endurance running performance and, more importantly, how can we use this information to make ourselves healthier and faster runners! Your hosts are Dr Dan Osborn-Nash, 2:12 marathon runner and sport physiologist for Welsh Athletics and Welsh Triathlon, and Owain Zerilli, MSc student exploring the effects of heat on EPO release and 2:38 marathon runner
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