Distance

In this interview, Professor Noakes discusses his research related to the onset of fatigue, that challenges many of the classic theories that attempt to explain the limitations of endurance performance. Professor’s Noakes’s “Central Governor” hypothesis, however, remains controversial within the exercise physiology community. He is an iconoclast in the field of endurance performance, but the logic of many of his ideas cannot be denied and his “thinking outside the box” approach to coaching endurance runners provides some innovative perspectives to how distance runners should train to maximize their potential. This is a must-listen to interview for any coach who has wondered about the validity and importance of VO2 Max in predicting and understanding endurance performance.

Written By: Andrew Jones

Written By: Ants Nurmekivi