Episode SummaryAlex discusses “central governor” theory of mind-body connection in limits to endurance performance, and whether it is conscious or unconscious. Then we discuss difference between pain threshold & tolerance and how to improve pain toleranceShow Notes02:35 – Alex introduces himself09:50 – Alex talks about his breakthru’ in 1500 m racing17:35 – “Central Governor” theory of mind-body connection in limits to endurance performance26:10 – Finishing kick in world records29:25 – Alex’s views on whether limits to endurance performance is conscious or unconscious34:40 – Pain threshold & tolerance and how to improve pain toleranceResources by AlexWebsite - https://alexhutchinson.netBook - Endure:Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance (Amazon Link)Sweat Science column - https://www.outsideonline.com/1745511/alex-hutchinsonContact AlexTwitter: @sweatscieneBooks and other RecommendationsThe Sports Gene by David Epstein (Amazon Link)Range by David Epstein (Amazon Link)Good to Go by Christie Aschwandan (Amazon Link)Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness (Amazon Link)The Passion Paradox by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness (Amazon Link)The Four-Minute Mile by Roger Bannister (Amazon Link)Contact Details for Running and Fitness with RajWebsite: runfitraj.comJoin WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhEmail: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group: Running and Fitness with RajInstagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and SubscribeApple JioSaavn