Endure: Mind, Body & the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance

How far or fast can humans go? What defines our individual limits? From marathons to Everest summits, we’re fascinated by human endurance. In this book, author Alex Hutchinson reveals that our limits are influenced by our minds and hearts, not just our muscles. He explores science’s search for understanding fatigue, from early experiments to sophisticated brain imaging. Hutchinson argues that a key element in endurance is how the brain responds to distress signals. He reveals that we can train to improve our brain response. As an elite distance runner, he introduces new sports psychology techniques like brain electrode jolts, computer-based training, and subliminal messaging. These discoveries enhance athletic performance and show how anyone can use them to improve their own.