Science Corner

• Alistair Brownlee / 25 min Taurine: The Secret Weapon for Conquering Heat in Endurance Sports?          I bet you've already been there; maybe you were running on a hot day, cycling indoors or in a warm gym....Read article→
• Alistair Brownlee / 7 min Alistair Brownlee on Heat Acclimation: From Beijing Lessons to Your Body's Heat ArmourMy heat prep has evolved over my career: from minimal sessions as "insurance" for London 2012, to saunas/heated bathrooms for Rio 2016 – plus overdressing, hot...Read article→
• Heat / 6 min When Heat Takes Control: My Two Close Calls and the Science of FatigueHeat has delivered some of my toughest racing lessons: Beijing 2008's gradual fade while leading the Olympic triathlon (to finish 12th), and London 2010's sudden blackout...Read article→
• Fuel / 4 min Where Does All the Energy Go? Understanding Human Mechanical Efficiency and Heat in SportHuman beings are remarkably adaptable but surprisingly inefficient at converting food energy into athletic performance. During exercise, only about 20–25% of the energy produced by the...Read article→

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