Evidence-based articles breaking down the science behind performance. From energy systems and adaptation to heart rate, VO₂ max and lactate — demystified.
What can we learn from Paula Radcliffe’s record-breaking training? Running economy is how fuel-efficient you are at submaximal speeds — and it’s a bigger performance lever than most athletes realise.
Commonly conflated and misunderstood — what is the difference between fat burning and fat loss, and why does it matter for how you train and fuel?
Understanding and utilising lactate thresholds in endurance training. How to test, interpret, and apply your lactate data to set smarter training zones.
Misunderstandings and metabolism — why lactate is the Severus Snape of sports science. Long blamed as the villain of muscle fatigue, it’s actually a crucial energy source.
Waffle and Watts
Evidence-based nutrition and training advice for ambitious people with limited time.
Performance nutrition, by email
Short emails from Dr Paul Fairbairn (PhD, SENR) on fuelling and training for big goals, whether that’s a first marathon, a season of racing or an ocean crossing. Sent when there’s something worth saying.
Short emails on fuelling and training for big goals. Sent when there’s something worth saying.
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