Just how fast and how far can a human go? This week, the physiology and stories of extreme runners. Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes tells us his extraordinary story. We find out about Diane Leather and we get some answers from sports writer David Epstein, and Sports Medicine Physician Dr Matt Baird.
Key points in this episode
What was more impressive than Robert Bannister’s 4-minute mile record?
What are the men’s and women’s mile records?
Why are runners faster now?
When it comes to sprinting, is there a limit to how fast a person can go?
What is the difference between elite sprinters and an ordinary person?
What gives us that burning feeling when we run?
What happens to us physiologically when we start to train?
What are some things that exercise prevents?
When do marathon runners have a chance to eat or go to the bathroom?
Where does running discipline come from?
What are the men’s and women’s mile records?
For the men’s record today, the one mile record stands at 3 minutes, 43 seconds. The women’s record is 4 minutes and 12 seconds.
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