Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker,and other publications. He recently wrote a book titled Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic limits of Human Performance. Alex was a former middle and long distance runner for the Canadian National team. Alex’s current primary focus is the study of the science of endurance and fitness, which he covers for Outside magazine.

In our interview Alex and I discuss the fascinating work being done in the area of human performance specifically in the arena of endurance sports. There are lots of good stories and studies presented in this episode that are practical for the weekend warrior and elite athlete alike.

If this interview sparks your interest, which I am sure it will, be sure to pick up a copy of Alex’s book wherever you get your reading material. I promise you will not be disappointed!

Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson