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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 1H 28M

Ultramarathons and Bowel Cancer

from 1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport · host 1% Better Podcast

We cover a couple of listener questions and interactions before a quick discussion on the new CBA in the WNBA. We then touch on some new UCI regulations before looking at a paper on ultramarathons and whether they increase risk of bowel cancer. We then review some insights from the Rome and Stockholm Diamond Leagues, get to the doctor’s office and finish off with some interesting discussion in seen on social. (00:00) Introduction(00:18) Medical Question (06:08) David’s Update(08:43) Xylon’s Update(14:20) Community Shoutouts (20:23) Listener Question Carbohydrate Periodisation(31:09) New WNBA CBA (34:17) New UCI Regulations(46:33) Ultramarathons and Bowel Cancer Risk (54:34) Rome Diamond League (1:03:05) Stockholm Diamond League  (1:13:30) Doctor’s Office - Gianmarco Tamberi (1:15:14) Doctor’s Office - Christian Erikson(1:20:16) Seen on Social   (1:25:38) What We’re WatchingThanks to Precision Fuel and Hydration for their sponsorship, use the link below to get 15% off your first order and support the podcast: https://visit.pfandh.com/1pbIf you’re unsure how which products to use or how to plan your race nutrition check out Precision’s Fuel & Hydration Planner (if you follow this you will have your discount applied automatically on your first order too): https://visit.pfandh.com/1pb-plannerThanks also to Stryd for their sponsorship, check out Stryd:Stryd helps you optimize your training and racing by measuring your running power, providing real-time data to improve efficiency, pace, and performance on any terrain. Plus, it integrates seamlessly with your favorite running watch for real time guidance! Go to https://stryd.live/opb to export Stryd’s cutting-edge technology and how it can empower your run.A big thank you to Nomio for sponsoring the podcast. Nomio is a natural sports formula, based on a decade of research from the researchers that discovered nitrate’s exercise benefits. It is taken 3 hours before your most intense sessions, when performance matters. Nomio is used by Olympic champions, world record holders, and competitive amateurs. If you’re interesting in trying Nomio for yourself, you’ll find Nomio at http://www.drinknomio.com/?utm_source=Lipman&utm_medium=Show%20notes&utm_campaign=Nomioscience&utm_content=Find%20out%20more or www.drinknomio.comDavid’s Newsletter on Broccoli Sproutshttps://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/sulforaphane?Washington Post Article on Bowel Cancer and Ultramarathonshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/05/21/marathons-ultramarathons-may-be-linked-colon-cancer-heres-why/? Original Article Washington Post Article Refers tohttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877782126001037 Carbohydrate Periodisation Article David Mentionedhttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/aop/article-10.1123-ijsnem.2026-0032/article-10.1123-ijsnem.2026-0032.xml Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod?igsh=MW1tcGM4MHQ4bm5oaw== Follow us on X:@PodOnepercent Join the Strava Group:https://www.strava.com/clubs/onepercentbetterpod Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/

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