Status Updates From Running Smart: How Science ...

VO2 max is highly dependent on genetics (~50% heritable, plus factors like sex, weight, height, etc.).
Interactions of biomechanics, oxygen &fat metabolism, and running economy are intriguing but under-explored in this particular chapter.

Longer and thinner “calf” muscles and Achilles tendon and “calf” muscles that are higher/closer to the knee are associated with faster running (better running economy during swing phase?).

Dose dependence differs for mortality reduction vs running performance (moderate activity maximizing mortality reduction, although “sitting is the worst thing you can do in terms of living longer”).
Realized at this point that the subtitle is about “Endurance and performance “. Why did I think it was just about overuse injuries? Oops. Still a good book, but I’m less interested in the latter half.

Really interesting chapter. I don’t really run, and I wouldn’t have thought to include stomach issues in a book about running injuries, but it makes sense in hindsight and I’m findings it informative/intriguing. I definitely would be interested in learning more about intestinal physio and exercise.

International journal of sports physical therapy
Speed vs distance running overuse injuries.
Calf, patelofemoral, it band, Achilles tendon.

Honestly (and shockingly) not loving this book, but i did pay $26 for it so i will indeed be finishing it