1/2 We show that motor unit synchronization does not influence the maximal rate of force development in humans. The main determinant of rate of force develpoment is the neural drive to the muscle. https://t.co/21OUUaB8fN @japplphysiol
Editorial: Forcing women athletes to bring their natural testosterone down to an “acceptable” level is unscientific and potentially dangerous. https://t.co/Fl6b0f6ZNg
I think spring loaded carbon fiber shoes are massively confounding what we’re seeing from the times today, by the way. Even a 1-min benefit (1 to 2%) would account for the depth of quality you just saw. It distorts the performance, maybe even more than doping. #londonmarathon
Cyclists at UCI road world champs in Qatar swallowed thermometer pills before racing. Highest core temps (up to 41.5 C / 106.7 F) were in the ~45min time trial, not the ~3hr road race. Body heat is about intensity more than duration or dehydration. https://t.co/jh0hx9Mym9
Farewell Joachim Rønneberg who has died aged 99. One of the bravest and humblest people I have been fortunate enough to interview. He carried out one of the greatest act of sabotage in WW2 and then escaped in what he called ‘the best skiing weekend’- https://t.co/ipFEyYwUOx
Out of interest, back in May 2017 when Kipchoge ran 2:00:25 in the Monza sub-2 pursuit, I wrote this after doing some calculated estimates of how much benefit the Tesla & pacers gave Kipchoge. 2:01:40.
*Note, we don’t know his condition today vs then, or effect of shoes etc
We are putting on a running course next month, great opportunity for physio, osteos, track coaches, strength and conditioning coaches to discuss speed, running, injuries and performance
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