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We discuss:
-Alex’s background and passion for running (0:10);
-The power of the mind: Alex’s “aha moment” that catapulted his running career (7:15);
-Pursuing a Ph.D. in physics while prioritizing his running career, and doing the hardest thing possible (18:30);
-Career transition to journalism, tips for improving your writing, and insights from the best writers (26:30);
-Breaking down VO2 max: Definition, history, why it plateaus, and whether it really matters (41:00);
-The case study of Oskar Svensson: Why a higher VO2 Max isn’t always better, and the difference between maximum aerobic capacity and efficiency (53:40);
-The sub 2-hour marathon: The amazing feat by Kipchoge, and what will it take to “officially” run a 2-hour marathon (1:07:00);
-Comparing the greatest mile runners from the 1950s to today (1:23:10);
-How the brain influences the limits of endurance (1:29:30);
-Relationship between exercise volume and health: Minimum dose, optimal dose, and whether too much exercise can shorten lifespan (1:33:30);
-Age-associated decline in aerobic capacity and muscle mass, and the quick decline with extreme inactivity (1:53:45);
-Strength or muscle mass—which is more important? (2:00:50);
-Avoiding acute and chronic injuries from exercise (2:03:00);
-High intensity interval training: Evolution of the Tabata protocol, pros and cons of HIIT training, and how it fits into a healthy exercise program (2:10:00);
-The importance of understanding why you are engaging in exercise (2:20:15);
-How we can encourage better science journalism and reduce the number of sensationalized headlines (2:22:40); and
-More.
Show notes page: https://peterattiamd.com/alexhutchinson/
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