Applied sport science, with UKA Senior Physiologist Dr Andy Shaw

Dan & Owain are delighted to welcome Dr Andy Shaw to the podcast. Andy is the Senior Physiologist for UK Athletics - working with some of the best athletes on the planet as they prepare for major events. The discussion begins with some reflections from Andy on his PhD - which he completed at Loughborough University and investigated running economy, a topic often talked about on the podcast. They then turn to Andy's role with UKA, talking through what the role entails, some of his day-to-day work, the support UKA offers to athletes. We think Andy gives us some great insights into how scientists work with athletes and coaches, and how technology can be applied in different ways based on the athlete and their needs. The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.soarrunning.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7⁠⁠