What Separates Everyday Runners from the Pros? with John Hawley

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Run Smarter Database 📄🔍For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓- The Run Smarter Book 📖- Access to Research Papers 📄🔍- & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨Episode Title: What Separates Everyday Runners from the Pros? with John HawleyGuest: John Hawley, Professor and Director at the Australian Catholic University in the Exercise Nutrition Research ProgramEpisode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the physiology of what distinguishes elite marathoners from recreational runners with Professor John Hawley, an expert in exercise nutrition research. Professor Hawley discusses his recent research papers, A Race Within a Race: Starting Together, Finishing Apart, and The Molecular Athlete: Exercise Physiology from Mechanisms to Medals, covering key insights into performance, training adaptations, and race day strategies. Whether you're aiming to improve your race time or curious about the science behind high-level athleticism, this episode is packed with valuable insights.What You Will Learn by Listening:Key physiological differences between elite and recreational runnersThe role of VO2 max and genetic factors in performanceHow mitochondria and cardiovascular adaptations contribute to enduranceWhy lactate threshold matters and how it affects your race pacePractical tips for improving running economy and efficiencyThe importance of self-reflection in identifying personal performance limitationsTraining intensity distribution – how elites balance volume and speedNutrition and fueling strategies critical for marathon performanceThe role of tendon stiffness, muscle fiber type, and biomechanics in efficient runningImpact of modern running shoes on race performanceInsights into gut microbiome, sleep, and recovery for athletic healthTips for recreational runners on building volume, managing intensity, and enjoying the journey of trainingResources Mentioned:The Molecular Athlete research paperA Race Within a Race (available in the research database folder for subscribers)

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