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Archives for May 2013

Central governor and lactate mythology: Video interviews

Ross · 29 May 2013 ·

Coach Bobby McGee interviews Ross about the myth of lactate and what it means for coaches and athletes

A minimalism/ barefoot fad and inconsequential footstrikes?

Ross · 16 May 2013 ·

Was the barefoot and minimalist running ‘explosion’ just a fad? Recent stats from the shoe industry suggest a decline. Here’s why it’s more likely a “sustainable niche”, along with more caution on extremism and advocacy.

Pacing, fatigue and the brain. Lessons from London

Ross · 04 May 2013 ·

Men's elite field at the 2013 London Marathon

The 2013 London Marathon highlighted the importance of pacing strategy. The science of pacing, and thus fatigue, offers fascinating insights to the limits of performance and the 2-hour marathon

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