{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Run Smarter Podcast","title":"What Separates Everyday Runners from the Pros? with John Hawley","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f7b47333\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3679,"description":"CLICK HERE to learn more about the Run Smarter Database 📄🔍\nFor MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚\n- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓\n- The Run Smarter Book 📖\n- Access to Research Papers 📄🔍\n- & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟\n👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨\nEpisode Title: What Separates Everyday Runners from the Pros? with John Hawley\nGuest: John Hawley, Professor and Director at the Australian Catholic University in the Exercise Nutrition Research Program\nEpisode 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.\nWhat You Will Learn by Listening:\nKey physiological differences between elite and recreational runners\nThe role of VO2 max and genetic factors in performance\nHow mitochondria and cardiovascular adaptations contribute to endurance\nWhy lactate threshold matters and how it affects your race pace\nPractical tips for improving running economy and efficiency\nThe importance of self-reflection in identifying personal performance limitations\nTraining intensity distribution – how elites balance volume and speed\nNutrition and fueling strategies critical for marathon performance\nThe role of tendon stiffness, muscle fiber type, and biomechanics in efficient running\nImpact of modern running shoes on race performance\nInsights into gut microbiome, sleep, and recovery for athletic health\nTips for recreational runners on building volume, managing intensity, and enjoying the journey of training\nResources Mentioned:\nThe...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yu6CIQL0sKEEn32UMHvSGj80p9Ns_xcjLGp-EWyJlqQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgwLzE2Nzkw/MTQzMTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}