Gareth Davies
Co-host and moderator of the podcast known as the 'Mayor of Discourse', who curates listener topics, asks probing questions, and connects scientific concepts to practical athlete experiences.
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Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 2min
Elite Sport's Race to the Bottom, and Anti-Doping's Scramble for Higher Ground
Gareth Davies, a moderator of the Discourse community and talent development expert, joins to discuss the inefficiencies in identifying and nurturing athletic talent. He and Ross Tucker dive into the ruthless 'race to the bottom' in elite sports, highlighting the human and financial costs that stem from lost young athletes. The conversation also touches on recent anti-doping developments, including changes in regulations that tackle contamination and the ban on carbon monoxide for performance enhancement, revealing a complex web of challenges in sports governance.
Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
Science of Sport Spotlight 9: To Torque or Not to Torque, energy demands from the Women's Tour, and topical doping debates
Join Gareth Davies, a cycling enthusiast and contributor to the Discourse community, as he shares insights from his Zwift training experience. Discover the debate on high cadence versus torque training and its impact on cycling performance. Explore the staggering energy demands faced by female cyclists in the Tour de France Femmes, with athletes burning up to 7500 kCal daily. Plus, dive into the complexities of doping controversies, including calls for WADA to address carbon monoxide misuse and the Enhanced Games' provocative prize for record-breaking performances.
