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Alex Hutchinson: The Battle For Credibility
Season 8 · Episode 2

Alex Hutchinson: The Battle For Credibility

Prolific author and columnist Alex Hutchinson on the challenge of selling truth in the modern age

The Real Science of Sport Podcast · Mike Finch

January 27, 20261h 16m

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Show Notes

Journalist, author, and speaker Alex Hutchinson is passionate in his search for truth. As the author of three books ('Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, 2011; 'Endure', 2021 and 'The Explorers Gene', 2025) and writer of the popular Sweat Science blog, the former Physics graduate is at the forefront of modern science journalism. Hutchinson, a former Canadian national team miler, explains his journey to becoming one of the most respected voices in his field, how he balances credibility and relevance in a cluttered social media landscape, and how he conducts research for his books and columns. Together with Ross and Mike, Hutchinson also delves into his favourite topics, including a discussion on how endurance is defined by perceived versus actual limits.


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