Ross Tucker, PhD

Ross Tucker, PhD

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Sports scientist; evidence-based takes on performance, physiology, and sport policy.

How to Trust (or Not) AI Health Advice
SocialMay 6, 2026

How to Trust (or Not) AI Health Advice

Our latest podcast is out. We're joined by Dr Nick Tiller (@NBTiller) and we ask "Can we trust AI for health & exercise advice?" The answer leads us to learn what AI does well, what it gets wrong (and why),...

By Ross Tucker, PhD
Post‑marathon Reflections: Shoes, Fuel, and Doping Insights
SocialApr 27, 2026

Post‑marathon Reflections: Shoes, Fuel, and Doping Insights

I have some morning-after thoughts on that 1:59:30 performance and the marathon generally, ranging from shoes to doping via fuel, so let's see how it goes. And we'll explore them (and your thoughts) in the next podcast. So here goes......

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Sawe's Sub‑2 Mile Shocks, Splits Reveal Future Potential
SocialApr 26, 2026

Sawe's Sub‑2 Mile Shocks, Splits Reveal Future Potential

Emergency pod is up. #Sawe runs 1:59:30 in London. We break down the eye-watering splits behind the performance, and offer insights on credibility & the future of a redefined sport, with hints that both Sawe, Kejelcha (1:59:41 debut) & others...

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Elite Athletes Hydrate Every 5km; TV “Science” Is Illusion
SocialApr 22, 2026

Elite Athletes Hydrate Every 5km; TV “Science” Is Illusion

Wildest thing about this (apart from the idea of credible scientific insight by TV watching) is that if you actually watch it, you see every elite athlete takes bottles at every station, 5km (15 min) apart, and drinks for 1...

By Ross Tucker, PhD
Contact Sports Brain Injury: Misunderstood Paradoxes and Unknowns
SocialApr 22, 2026

Contact Sports Brain Injury: Misunderstood Paradoxes and Unknowns

This is a very interesting area of contact sport and brain injury research, and often misunderstood and inaccurately reported. Here's a thread with some interesting (I think) paradoxes and unknowns... 1/

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Boston Marathon Record Scrutinized Amid Carb‑free Elite Trends
SocialApr 21, 2026

Boston Marathon Record Scrutinized Amid Carb‑free Elite Trends

Our latest Spotlight podcast. We focus on the #bostonmarathon course record, and wonder whether it's really a "truly great" performance? Also, are elites avoiding carbs? Noakes thinks so, based on TV coverage (really). And stress-induced anti-doping denial https://t.co/2RLOmWsGWO

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Principles Trump Methods; Foster Immersive Coach‑athlete Science Integration
SocialApr 20, 2026

Principles Trump Methods; Foster Immersive Coach‑athlete Science Integration

Inside the Norwegian method with @OyvindSandbakk Learn why the "method" matters less than principles, and how we need to better support scientific integration with athletes & coaches in immersive relationships. Must-listen for coaches, HP folk & athletes https://t.co/590gKRxASa

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Pro Secrets to Conquer the Cape Epic
SocialApr 2, 2026

Pro Secrets to Conquer the Cape Epic

Our latest podcast: How to win one of the world's toughest mountain bike races. We're joined by Dr @MikePosthumus, Head of Performance for Specialized Racing, who shares tactical, training & nutrition insights on a SA victory at the 2026 @CapeEpic...

By Ross Tucker, PhD