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Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Just forty years ago, Jim Hines ran the metres in under 10 seconds. Now Usain Bolt is inching close to the 9. Utilizing cutting edge science to examine incredible physical feats in the most elite sports, John Brenkus uncovers what it takes to reach the 'perfection point' of the marathon - that measur Just forty years ago, Jim Hines ran the metres in under 10 seconds.

Utilizing cutting edge science to examine incredible physical feats in the most elite sports, John Brenkus uncovers what it takes to reach the 'perfection point' of the marathon - that measurement of speed that supreme athletes can inch closer to but never exceed. Shining a light on the crucial balance between physical stamina and emotional drive, this is the ultimate guide to the further limits of human performance.

Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. The Perfection Point by John Brenkus. The Perfection Point is a pacy and fascinating look at the science behind the extremes of human performance, which identifies the absolute limits the human body can go to, whether it is running, lifting, throwing or even holding one's breath. It is incredible to think that it is only forty years since Jim Hines ran the metres in under ten seconds, and now current wo The Perfection Point is a pacy and fascinating look at the science behind the extremes of human performance, which identifies the absolute limits the human body can go to, whether it is running, lifting, throwing or even holding one's breath.

It is incredible to think that it is only forty years since Jim Hines ran the metres in under ten seconds, and now current world record holder Usain Bolt is inching closer to the 9. But how far can humans actually go?

Is it possible that one day the metres will be run in less than 9 seconds? When will this happen? And what biological, physical and environmental conditions are necessary to reach the "perfection point" - a speed, a height, a distance that humans can get closer to but never exceed?

And what are the "perfection points" for other human activities? Combining sold scientific research with engrossing counter-narrative sections, The Perfection Point is chock full of cool facts and "what ifs" that will spark the imagination. For years scientists, athletes, pundits and fans have speculated about the extremes of human performance. The Perfection Point finally provides the answers. Get A Copy. Kindle Edition , pages. More Details Other Editions 1.

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Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of The Perfection Point. Mar 03, Steve Chilton rated it liked it. The Perfection Point is a pacy and fascinating look at the science behind the extremes of human performance, which identifies the absolute limits the human body can go to, whether it is running, lifting, throwing or even holding one's Those who think that Rousseau is interested in a kind of perfection point him in Kant's nonnaturalistic direction.

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