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The Science of Endurance

The Real Science of Sport Podcast

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The Evolution of Homer

The evolution of endurance is the fundamental characteristic that gave homer sapients an evolutionary advantage. Our ability to run, and in particular, long distances, gave us an vantage over other primates because it allowed us to hunt effectively. The tactic was persistence hunting, is what it was called. It's always quite fascinating to talk a little bit about thits, sort of the old generation challengers,. why they knew so little, and what do we know now about being able to overcome them?

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