Sport Science Consultancy
All of our Sport Science Consultancy sessions will take place in our State-of-the-Art facilities - our Human Performance Laboratory, or our Environmental Performance Laboratory.
Download the document below to find out more about the different Sport Science consultancy sessions that we offer. We are happy to tailor specific packages for athletes, so please get in touch for more information or to discuss options and pricing.
Email: seslabs@napier.ac.uk
Phone: 0131 455 2599
Sheila Sanei - Beyond The Ultimate (Desert) 2023 
5 days | 250km | >50c
I am very grateful having been supported by Neil and Lesley at the Napier Science lab in the final weeks of my preparation for the Namibia 250km desert race.
That included the sessions in the heat chamber building up to training in 50 degrees, sweat analysis and constant and very close monitoring of the body core temperature as well as the heart rate whilst training in the heat chamber.
The plan they designed for me was absolutely spot on as I ended up racing in 53 degrees heat in Namibia and knowing I had trained in the heat chamber certainly provided me with a physical and mental edge.
The support and encouragement of Neil and Lesley was invaluable and I can't recommend them highly enough for anyone wanting to prepare for races in extreme heat or high altitude.
Scott Macdonald - Marathon De Sables 2023 
6 days | 230km | >50c
I used the SES lab as part of my training for Marathon Des Sables in the Sahara Desert. I couldn't speak high enough of the team and facilities; it was all incredible.
My training plan was bespoke and to the demands I was going to put on my body and where my training was currently at. Everything had been carefully thought through and was flexible enough to build around my training. I spent much of my time in the heat chamber where the team took great care of me, and this was absolutely critical to my race success.
First class facilities. First class people, knowledge and support. I'll be back for sure.
Danny Johnston - Beyond The Ultimate (For Rangers) 
5 days | 230km | 35c | 65% humidity| >2000m
The ForRangers Ultra is a 230km race over 5 days across the open grasslands and the savannahs of Kenya. The race is primarily to raise awareness and funds for the rangers who protect the remaining communities of African black and white rhinos from poachers. The challenging terrain varies from baking grasslands, rocky hills, riverbeds and montane forest.
When I first signed up for the ForRangers Ultra at the beginning of 2023, the thing that worried me most wasn't the distance or even the wild animals, but the exposure to heat (35 degrees), humidity (63%) and elevation (>2000m) over a prolonged 5 stage race.
Napier University's Sport Exercise and Health facilities were just what I needed to help me build some adaption and confidence for running in such a different and unique environment. Right from the first visit to the end of my 6 sessions, the expertise and professionalism of staff was just superb. With world-class facilities, I felt like the team led by Neil Guthrie really cared about my progress and could not have done enough to make me feel more welcome. They created a really supportive environment that helped me reach my goals.
I was thrilled to have completed the race in Kenya as there were a number of DNFs ('did not finish') due to heat exposure. Thanks to the support and preparation I received from the University I was able to complete the race in fine form.
Big thanks to Neil Guthrie and the team for helping me achieve such a great outcome.
Keith McQueenie - Lactate Threshold/Vo2 Max Test 
I was interested to learn more about my current level of fitness to help better inform half and full marathon training plans this year. I was particularly interested in gaining scientific insight on my body's reaction to different heart zones and paces to take some of the guesswork from feel alone out of race day pacing strategies.
The facilities at Napier are even better than I had expected and Neil carefully explained all aspects of the testing process at each stage. The report received following the test contained all the anticipated fitness metrics but with additional context to help me digest and apply this to my training.
Thanks again to Neil and the team and see you in 6-12 months to do it again.
Mark Innes - Marathon De Sables 2024 
6 days | 230km | >50c
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity provided by the Edinburgh Napier University Sports Science Department to train in their cutting-edge environmental chamber for my preparation for the Marathon Des Sables.
The chamber not only simulated the extreme conditions of the race but also allowed me to optimise my training regime in a controlled environment.
Thanks to the department's support and resources, I felt better prepared both physically and mentally for the challenges ahead.
Their dedication to providing athletes with top-notch facilities truly sets them apart. I cannot thank them enough for their invaluable assistance in helping me achieve my goals.
Watsonians Ladies 1's - European Club Championships 2023 
Alanya, Turkey | 30c
We had a grate experience in the Environmental Performance Lab at ENU. The sessions really helped us prepare for our European tournament in Turkey in June 2023. The staff were all super friendly, knowledgeable and gave us loads of useful information during the sessions. It was really easy to book, and they were also flexible with our work commitments with timings of the sessions.