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PubCrawling with Thomas Solomon PhD.
"Deep-dive" exercise science articles that filter the signal from the noise.
For scientists, clinicians, coaches, students, and athletes.
Fully-referenced, nerdy, but readable.

PubMed is a scientist's resource for peer-reviewed publications. But, there is a disconnect between scientific advance and public knowledge. Social media is awash with anecdotes and popular media often skews public knowledge with inaccurate interpretations of scientific work, sometimes simply to fit a predetermined alarmist headline. Even scientists occasionally up-sell their work to the media to create inappropriately melodramatic impact. This results in the true signal being lost among the noise. My goal is to filter the signal from the noise. So, come PubCrawling with me, Thomas Solomon PhD, and get your science snifter fix by chugging from the glass of knowledge while I attempt to add some clarity to the obscurity.
Photo by Evan Dvorkin on Unsplash. Dr Thomas Solomon's PubCrawling articles provide clarity to scientific findings where perhaps there is media-driven obscurity. Unravelling exercise- and health-related science for runners, obstacle course races (OCR), and fitness newbies.
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VIEWPOINT:
What do you say to a (vapor)fly? … “Shoe”. But supershoes are probably here to stay.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
30th Jan 2021.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
A dog is for life not just for Christmas.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
28th Dec 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.


Nutritional manipulations for training — Part 6 of 6.
Carb Wars: A New Hope. Carbohydrate periodisation.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
23rd Jan 2021.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Nutritional manipulations for training — Part 5 of 6.
Understanding the “carb wars” using context and perspective.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
19th Dec 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Nutritional manipulations for training — Part 4 of 6.
Does a low-carb, high-fat diet offer a performance advantage to an endurance athlete?
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
12th Dec 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Nutritional manipulations for training — Part 3 of 6.
Chronic dietary manipulation of carbohydrate availability — 100-years of the low-carb, high-fat diet epic.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
5th Dec 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Nutritional manipulations for training — Part 2 of 6.
Increasing fat burning during exercise — acute manipulations of carbohydrate availability.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
28th Nov 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Nutritional manipulations for training — Part 1 of 6.
What are fat oxidation rates and why do they matter?
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
21st Nov 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.


VIEWPOINT:
We are not getting faster; there are just more of us and we are more accessible.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
28th Oct 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Recovery — the conclusion:
Optimal recovery is achieved by keeping it simple.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
15th Oct 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Going beyond nutrition, sleep, and rest for recovery — is there anything else? What about a splash of “magic”?
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
26th Sep 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Recovery magic tool.
A free resource for scientists, practitioners, coaches, and athletes to help inform their choices in using various approaches for recovery.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
Updated every 6-months.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.


Recovery nutrition Part 5:
Carbohydrate plus protein is your recovery super power.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
5th Sep 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Recovery nutrition Part 4:
Eating protein supports muscle protein synthesis to repair and build tissue.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
29th Aug 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Recovery nutrition Part 3:
Eating carbohydrate replenishes muscle glycogen.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
22nd Aug 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Recovery nutrition Part 2:
The “post-exercise nutrition window” is your between-session period for nutrient optimisation.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
15th August 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Recovery nutrition Part 1:
Recovery nutrition starts with a healthy eating pattern.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
8th August 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.


Nutrition reference tables.
(a supplement for the nutrition articles)
Thomas Solomon, PhD.

Recovery. Rest your body and your mind to get ready to go again.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
4th July 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Sleep will supercharge your recovery. But what about napping and your chronotype?
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
17th June 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Sleep: a five-letter word to supercharge your recovery.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
11th June 2020.
Exercise science articles by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Recovery 101. Eat, sleep, rest, repeat.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
23rd May 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.


Training adaptations:
What is happening in your skeletal muscle?
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
10th May 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Training load Part 2:
What are TRIMP, HRSS, and rTSS?
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
25th Apr 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Training load Part 1:
Monitor your training load with help from your self-assessing brain.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
18th Apr 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
SuperMooJuice:
A ground-breaking advance in nutritional products for recovery.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
1st Apr 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Should you consider breath-hold training to boost your running performance?
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
31st Mar 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.


COVID-19 is your signal to stay active but prioritise recovery.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
26th Mar 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
It’s getting cold in here; please don’t take off all your clothes.
Training in the cold: Part 3. Acclimating to brace the cold.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
28th Feb 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
It’s getting cold in here; please don’t take off all your clothes.
Training in the cold: Part 2. Cold risk management.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
17th Feb 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
It’s getting cold in here; please don’t take off all your clothes.
Training in the cold: Part 1. Understanding hypothermia.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
5th Feb 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
VIEWPOINT:
​World Athletics + rule change = confusion + sadness.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
10th Feb 2020.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.


Nurture your nature.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
21st Dec 2019.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Be the architect of your training. Plan, design, then review.
Part 3: Review your training.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
6th Dec 2019.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Be the architect of your training. Plan, design, then review.
Part 2: Design your training.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
2nd Dec 2019.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
Be the architect of your training. Plan, design, then review.
Part 1: Plan your training.
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
29th Nov 2019.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.
​Stress. Rest. Adapt. Grow. While being patient, staying calm, and having fun
Thomas Solomon, PhD.
5th Nov 2019.
Article by Dr Thomas Solomon at Veohtu.


​The author of these articles, Thomas Solomon, is a physiology academic turned coach and scientific consultant. He describes himself as a trail-running, rock-climbing, photograph-taking, craft beer enthusiast with a big orange beard.


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Disclaimer: I occasionally mention brands and products but it is important to know that I am not sponsored by or receiving advertisement royalties from anyone. I have conducted biomedical research for which I have received research money from publicly-funded national research councils and medical charities, and also from private companies, including Novo Nordisk Foundation, AstraZeneca, Amylin, the A.P. Møller Foundation, and the Augustinus Foundation. I have also consulted for Boost Treadmills and Gu Energy on their research and innovation grant applications. These companies had no control over the research design, data analysis, or publication outcomes of my work. Any recommendations I make are, and always will be, based on my own views and opinions shaped by the evidence available. The information I provide is not medical advice. Before making any changes to your habits of daily living based on any information I provide, always ensure it is safe for you to do so and consult your doctor if you are unsure.
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