<a href="https://alexhutchinson.net">Alex Hutchinson</a> rejoins The Nation to help us understand the latest research as it relates to endurance sports.  We discuss: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.outsideonline.com/2421215/what-marathoners-think-about"> What Marathoners (and Badminton Players) Think About</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.outsideonline.com/2419964/walking-vs-running-uphill-research-2020"> Yes, Walking is Sometimes Faster Than Running Uphill</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.outsideonline.com/2417086/runners-efficiency-coaches-study"> Don't Judge a Runner's Efficiency by Their Stride</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.outsideonline.com/2418032/trekking-poles-research">Scientists Weigh in on the Great Trekking Pole Debate</a></li> </ul> Listed to our podcast series with Andy Jones-Wilkins and Magda Boulet as we discuss each chapter of Alex's Book, <a href= "https://alexhutchinson.net/">Endure: Mind,Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance:</a> <ul> <li><a href= "https://trailrunnernation.com/2018/05/endure-mind-body-and-the-curiously-elastic-limits-of-human-performance/"> Podcast #1:</a> The Unforgiving Minute, The Conscience Quitter, Heat, Belief</li> <li><a href= "https://trailrunnernation.com/2018/12/endure-mind-body-and-the-curiously-elastic-limits-of-human-performance-part-2/"> Podcast #2</a>: The Central Governor Theor, Pain and Training the Brain</li> <li><a href= "https://trailrunnernation.com/2018/12/endure-mind-body-and-the-curiously-elastic-limits-of-human-performance-part-3/"> Podcast #3</a>: Oxygen, Fuel, and Zapping the Brain</li> <li><a href= "https://trailrunnernation.com/2019/04/ep-423-what-defines-our-limits-endure-author-alex-hutchinson/"> What Defines our Limits</a> - with Alex Hutchinson</li> </ul> Follow Alex on <a href= "https://twitter.com/sweatscience">Twitter</a> Check out <a href= "https://www.outsideonline.com/1745511/alex-hutchinson">Sweat Science</a>

EP 516: I Hate Running and You Can Too

Trail Runner Nation is devoted to sharing knowledge and advice to the trail running community - from beginners to the pros! We offer tips and discussion regarding race nutrition, pacing strategy, mental focus and much more from well-respected members of the trail community.