Bas van Hooren, a sport scientist and runner, discusses various topics including the necessity of cool-downs, the differences between treadmill and outdoor running, the training characteristics of older athletes, issues with the Long-Term Athlete Development model, strength and conditioning for runners, and the usefulness of devices and technology for athletes.

Dr. Bas van Hooren is a postdoctoral researcher at Maastricht University and a Dutch national champion runner, specializing in running biomechanics and injury prevention. He discusses groundbreaking musculoskeletal models for runner load analysis and the impact of modern technology on performance. The conversation delves into shoe effects on running economy and the contribution of wearable tech in predicting injury risks. Bas also shares insights on gait adjustments and their complex relationship with running efficiency, providing practical recommendations for runners.