Episode description
Have you ever wondered how much your genetics influence your running? Are your paces or performances a matter of being a gifted athlete, or can you train beyond your genetic disposition? We explore the science of genetics on running performance in this episode. Additionally, we answer a listener’s question about using swimming as cross-training.
Discussion points include:
- A very quick and simple overview of genetics and epigentics
- The impact of genetics on trainability
- Is elite athleticism inherited?
- Do genetics, training, or both influence VO2max?
- Genetics, muscle fiber typology, and performance
- How much do your genetics impact your injury risk?
- Do your genetics impact your body size?
- How genetics change your caffeine response
- Why we don’t recommend genetic testing for runners
- The future of genetic doping
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References:
Ehrman, J, Kerrigan, D, & Keteyian, S. (2018). Advanced Exercise Physiology: Essential Concepts and Applications. Human Kinetics.
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