The Sports Gene by David Epstein

In this controversial and engaging exploration of athletic success and the so-called 10,000-hour rule, David Epstein tackles the great nature vs. nurture debate and traces how far science has come in solving it. Through on-the-ground reporting, revealing conversations with leading scientists and Olympic champions, and interviews with athletes who have rare genetic mutations or physical traits, Epstein forces us to rethink the very nature of athleticism.

Available in the LRC.

Bounce: The of Myth of

Talent and the Power of Practice by Matthew Syed

If you’ve ever wondered what makes a champion, Bounce has the answer. What are the real secrets of sporting success, and what lessons do they offer about life?

Available in the LRC.

The Talent Code Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How by Daniel Coyle

I this book, Daniel Coyle provides parents, teachers, coaches, businesspeople and everyone else with tools they can use to maximise potential in themselves and others. Whether you’re coaching soccer or teaching a child to play the piano, this revolutionary book shows you how to grow talent by tapping into a newly discovered brain mechanism.

Available in the LRC.

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The Sports Desk Podcast - Talent Takes Practice Podcast - Matthew Syed and Robbie Savage

Savage and Syed explore stories of success and failure, plus, special guests share their wisdom and expertise to encourage lifelong behaviours that are conducive to fulfilling potential.

The High Performance Podcast - Jake Humphrey & Prof Damian Hughes

Jake and Damian turn the lived experiences of the Planet’s High Performers into your Life lessons.

Icarus - Available via Netflix

It chronicles Fogel's exploration of the option of doping to win an amateur cycling race and happening upon a major international doping scandal when he asks for the help of Grigory Rodchenkov, the head of the Russian anti-doping laboratory.

Eliud - YouTube

A short film from inside Eliud Kipchoge's training camp, that explores the philosophies that have made him the greatest marathon runner of all time.

Kissed By God - Available via Amazon Prime

Three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons quietly battled bipolar disorder and opioid addiction throughout his life – demons that millions of others combat daily. His previously untold story tears down myths associated with the diseases.

Iron Cowboy - Available via Amazon Prime

An Iron Man distance consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run. completing one race is considered a lifetime achievement. This is the story of James Lawrence who plans to complete 50 Iron Mans, in 50 days, across all 50 US states. This is an unbelievable mental and physical journey that redefines the limits of what is humanly possible.

Research how a chosen sport of yours came to be and how it has developed and changed over time

The Body Worlds Exhibition

These exhibitions were conceived to educate the public about the inner workings of the human body and to show the effects of healthy and unhealthy lifestyles.

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