Brad Wilkins
Sports physiologist and researcher formerly at Nike and now at the University of Oregon, who helped model and support the Breaking2 project and studies human limits of endurance performance.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 12min
The #1 Running Scientist Who Helped Eliud Kipchoge Break 2 Hours In The Marathon Shares What Actually Makes Runners Faster — And What Most Are Getting Wrong
Dr. Brad Wilkins, a sports physiologist who modeled Nike’s Breaking2 and studies human endurance limits. He discusses what VO2max actually measures, why wearables can mislead, the real value of interval intent, altitude and heat adaptations, and why the brain often stops before the body. Short, sharp takes on training priorities versus tech and recovery tricks.
