Endure

Much like Homer Simpson was disappointed to learn that "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson was not a book on how to win the lottery, I was dismayed to discover that "Endure" offers very little concrete insights on how endurance can be increased. Instead, "Endure" is an exploration of the various factor......more

Fascinating book about the limits of human endurance, well researched and backed by science. Worth reading, but if your goal is to learn how to become a faster athlete, it ambles a lot and doesn't really focus on that question as much. That said, lots of interesting tidbits. First, some basics - oxyg......more

I found this incredibly fascinating. There is so much in it but it's written logically, clearly and concisely, and there is a healthy dose of scepticism to keep everything grounded. The research in this novel pertains to the limits of human endurance, and considers physical, physiological and psycholo......more

I found Hutchinson's journalistic style of reporting on Endurance to be highly enjoyable. I was able to form my own ideas and often there was an answer coming when I wanted to challenge what I was reading. I appreciated the journey of this book and the fascinating detail.......more

Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. by Alex Hutchinson “The cruel metabolic demands of the marathon, which inevitably depletes your stores of readily available fuel, mean that most people are slowing in the final miles. But with the right incentive, some are able......more