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Does Altitude Training Really Work?
Season 5 Episode 18
From pro cyclists to runners and cross-country skiers, altitude training is a popular preparation method for a major event. But is it as simple as tr…
2 years, 10 months ago
Tour de France Wrap: The Moments That Decided The Winner
Season 5 Episode 17
The critical moments that split the top contenders at this year's Tour de France rose more than a few eyebrows. The team take an in-depth look at the…
2 years, 10 months ago
Tour de France: Cycling's Greatest Individual Time Trial Explained
Season 5 Episode 16
Dane Jonas Vingegaard produced arguably the greatest individual time trial in cycling history during the 16th stage of the 2023 Tour de France. The t…
2 years, 11 months ago
Is English Cricket Racist? / Head Injuries in Female Sport / The Battle Against Weight Shaming in Young Athletes
Season 5 Episode 15
A rare case of CTE (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy) in a young female sportswoman asks the question: Are women more susceptible to head injuries th…
2 years, 11 months ago
NEWS SPECIAL: Tour de France / Lance Armstrong's Transgender Crusade / Concussion Latest / Rugby's Tackle Experiment
Season 5 Episode 14
From the Netflix Tour de France series to the death of pro rider Gino Mader and Geraint Thomas's bicarb blame, the team look ahead to the 2023 Tour d…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why So Many Athletics Records Are Being Broken / Elite Athletes And Cramp
Season 5 Episode 13
From ultra-distance events like the Comrades Marathon to the tracks of the Diamond League, athletics records are being broken at every turn. The team…
3 years ago
Why So Many Athletics Records Are Being Broken / Elite Athletes And Cramp
Season 5 Episode 13
From ultra-distance events like the Comrades Marathon to the tracks of the Diamond League, athletics records are being broken at every turn. The team…
3 years ago
Kipchoge 2.0: The Rise of the New Marathon Stars
Season 5 Episode 12
In the aftermath of Evans Chebet's win in Boston and Kelvin Kiptum's sensational victory in London, the world of marathon running has been turned on …
3 years, 1 month ago
Why How We Select Young Sporting Talent Is Probably All Wrong
Season 5 Episode 11
Around the world, the way that young talent is identified is often done without an understanding of how young athletes develop. We talk to Norwegian …
3 years, 2 months ago
Fatigue Resistance And How To Improve It
Season 5 Episode 10
In the second of our two-part special on fatigue we examine Fatigue Resistance or durability. Is it just a modern term for an old concept, what does …
3 years, 2 months ago