PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book.

Columnist and running enthusiast Alex Hutchinson attempts to discover the secret behind the performance of the most successful endurance athletes. Based on scientific experiments and personal experiences, he shows you how you too can stretch the limits of your mind and body. 

What does this ZIP Reads summary Include? 

• Synopsis of the original book
• Chapter-by-chapter summaries
• Key takeaways from each chapter
• Examples of the most successful endurance-busting athletes in history
• The science of endurance in the body
• The science of endurance in the brain
• Editorial review
• Background on the author

About the Original Book: In Endure, Alex Hutchinson shares his personal experiences as a professional runner and what he has learned about the science of endurance. Hutchinson investigates the combination of factors that play a role in determining whether you go the distance or tap out prematurely. This book is packed with scientific research spanning decades, and each anecdote you read will open up your eyes to something new. Whether you are a seasoned pro or an aspiring runner, you will find this book extremely fascinating. You will never watch another endurance race the same way again! 

DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way.