Archive - Sweat Science

Please Tell Me What Running Feels Like to You!

I'm looking for feedback for a new book I'm working on

Jun 14 • Alex Hutchinson

Three Science Takeaways From a Long, Hilly Race

Plus mental warmups, the Dark Room problem, and more

Jun 4 • Alex Hutchinson

May 2026

Why Aerobic Fitness Matters

Plus jaw muscles, a live event with Nick Thompson, and more

May 19 • Alex Hutchinson

A Chat With David Epstein

Plus sub-two, new research on peptides, and more

May 1 • Alex Hutchinson

April 2026

How Atmospheric Pressure Affects Your Training

Plus rethinking one-rep max, 13 essential backcountry items, and more

Apr 17 • Alex Hutchinson

March 2026

The art and science of pacing, why “coachability” matters, and more

The latest research on endurance, fitness, health, and adventure.

Mar 24 • Alex Hutchinson

February 2026

When Reading the Abstract Isn’t Enough

A deep dive into calorie compensation, plus SMART goals, the end of world records, and the sleep-injury link

Feb 19 • Alex Hutchinson

The VO2max Record That (Probably) Wasn’t

Plus bone health for cyclists, freediving physiology, and the trouble with a recent exercise/longevity study

Feb 3 • Alex Hutchinson

January 2026

Running shoe comfort, ketones for altitude, and getting lucky

The latest research on endurance, fitness, health, and adventure.

Jan 8 • Alex Hutchinson

December 2025

The Top Ten Sweat Science Articles of 2025

A look back at which sports science topics made headlines this year.

Dec 22, 2025 • Alex Hutchinson

Mental fatigue, exercise for longevity, and a holiday book list

‘Tis the season to curl up with a book…

Dec 9, 2025 • Alex Hutchinson

November 2025

Broccoli shots, thyroid function, and my favourite gear

The latest research on endurance, fitness, health, and adventure.

Nov 17, 2025 • Alex Hutchinson