#endurance

#endurance

One of the things that I believe about running is that most of the pain is not physiological-it's your brain worrying that you're putting in too much effort and won't be able to maintain homeostasis. At that point, your nervous system starts to send pain signals throughout your body that aren't really necessitated by muscle fatigue or lactic-acid buildup-the kinds of problems that we think about.

A ticking clock, heavy breathing, the squeak of sneakers on the dance floor, and the voices of runners who came to the sport from unconventional backgrounds. These are the sounds that score choreographer Alyssa Mitchel's cast of dancers as they reinterpret what it means to push your body to its limits in Mitchel's new multimedia dance production, "Endure," at Dance Mission Theater, which has its first performance on Oct. 3.

Every day presents challenges that require immense discipline, focusing on navigating hazards while ensuring personal health and hydration in an unforgiving environment.

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of lactate threshold, debunking common myths and explaining its significance in athletic performance.

Strength, obviously, is not limited to the military. The parent who endures the burden of working multiple jobs to provide for their children while also facing hardships shows tremendous resilience.