Marathons, triathlons, and speed ascents. I hear about these events and one thought pops into my head: There's no way I could do that (“crazy” is a close second).
, a science show on WNYC in New York, recently took a look at just how far the body can go. Their new episode, “” (embedded below) explores the chemistry behind feats of endurance. They begin with a story of physical collapse during Ironman Kona (video above), but the majority of the program focuses on the . Their guide to the RAAM? ϳԹ contributing editor .
— Jonah Ogles