E3: Prof. John Dickinson

October 15, 2025

Breathe Better, Go Faster: The Science of Efficient Breathing

An Olympic team screened—and the results shocked everyone. Dr. John Dickinson found ~21% with asthma-like issues, ~20% on inhalers without evidence of asthma, and a huge blind spot: breathing pattern disorders. If you’ve ever blown up late in a race, struggled on hills, or “ran out of breath” while your legs felt fine, this episode will change how you train.

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