Alex Hutchinson
What you need to know about overuse injuries
Does 'overuse' really cause injuries? Researchers suggest the real problem is 'training load errors'
04 August 2022
What really determines your VO2 max?
To get enough oxygen to your muscles, your legs are as important as your heart
14 July 2022
6 stress fracture warning signs all women should know about
These key risk factors predict bone injury for females surprisingly well.
14 May 2021
Running and heart health: Everything you need to know about running and your heart
You've seen the headlines and read the stories, here's your definitive guide to running and heart health.
12 March 2018
This is the kind of training you need to improve your marathon endurance
A strong finish depends on how well your leg muscles can handle a thrashing.
04 December 2017
How sleep-low training can make you faster
It’s finally possible to reap the benefits of low-carb workouts without feeling like total rubbish.
29 November 2017
3 ways you can focus your mind to become a better runner
Be mindful of the best results in the gym and on the run.
03 November 2017
This training session is best for boosting your aerobic fitness
It involves 400m repeats. Lots of them.
17 October 2017
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7 pieces of running wisdom everybody needs to know
After five years writing for Runner's World, sports science pro Alex Hutchinson has the lowdown on the facts worth remembering.
29 September 2017
The best exercises for runners with lower back pain
Surprisingly, strengthening your legs may be more effective than strengthening your back.
15 August 2017
Do you really need a pre-race caffeine detox?
New research challenges the conventional wisdom on getting a performance boost.
07 August 2017
How Nike attempted Breaking2
The full story that led to the record breaking Sub 2 hour marathon attempt by Eliud Kipchoge
31 July 2017
Nike Breaking2: Big-name pacers, giant clocks and the odds of a sub-2 marathon
A few notes as this weekend’s Breaking2 race approaches.
05 May 2017
Monza in May for Nike Breaking2
Weather permitting, could a sub 2 hour marathon happen that soon?
11 April 2017
Nike’s sub-2-hour marathon attempt will be run on Formula One oval
A test half marathon will be run on the circuit today in Italy.
07 March 2017
Here’s more evidence that running doesn’t ruin your knees
A new study finds runners are less likely to show signs of osteoarthritis.
08 February 2017
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3 athletes who are attempting the sub 2-hour marathon in 2017
Meet the elites who are attempting to smash the 2-hour barrier.
13 December 2016
5 steps elite athletes need to take to break the sub 2-hour marathon barrier
We take a closer look at how the world’s best marathoners can take a step towards the 26.2 holy grail.
13 December 2016
Nike gears up for a sub 2-hour marathon breakthrough
Three Nike athletes are being prepped to attempt a sub 2-hour marathon in spring 2017.
12 December 2016
Do ice baths really fight inflammation?
A new study questions the logic of post-workout cooling.
21 October 2016
Are intervals really more effective than continuous runs?
To compare different workouts, consider time, distance, pace... and effort.
07 October 2016
How much do heavy shoes slow you down?
A study finds that adding even a few ounces affects race times.
23 September 2016
Does starting fast make exercise more enjoyable?
Use psychology and behavioural economics to make workouts more pleasant.
16 September 2016
Do older runners respond to interval training differently?
A new study finds how fit you are matters more than how old you are.
02 September 2016
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Do antihistamines increase or decrease muscle soreness?
New research finds surprising links between allergy meds and post-exercise recovery.
30 August 2016
Why do you race faster than you train?
A new study finds that endurance athletes can tolerate greater muscle fatigue in competition.
12 August 2016
Do you need to drink during a one-hour run?
New research revives debate on when dehydration begins to hurt performance.
01 August 2016
Does running cadence predict injury?
There are conflicting findings about whether fast-steppers stay healthier.
25 July 2016
3 ways doing races can make you a better all-round runner
How frequent racing has many benefits on top of the medal bling.
18 July 2016
Dehydration and cognitive function
Does getting thirsty make you dumber?
18 July 2016
The psychology of muscle soreness
How you think about pain affects how you feel after a hard workout.
15 July 2016
How to beat Mo Farah
Strategic moves are key when you’re racing for first place.
15 July 2016
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