Why Do Sprinters Run Faster in the Rain?

After reviewing a hugely impressive year at the Badwater 135, and catching up with Tim Payne we quickly discuss Tadej Pogacar’s race plans and what it means for his legacy. We also touch on David Beckham and Sebastian Sawe’s race plans. Finally we discuss the Commonwealth games, including fast times in bad weather, some tactical nuances in the distance and relays and finally the history and future of the games with implications for the Olympics.  (00:00) Introduction(00:18) Medical Question (03:40) David’s Update (06:36) Xylon’s Update (11:30) Community Shoutouts (18:58) Heart Rate and Training Phase (26:40) David Beckham(27:37) Tim Payne’s Paraguayan Debut (28:52) Women’s 800m Showdown (30:04) Sebastian Sawe’s Race Announcement (32:00) Tadej Pogacar Races the Vuelta for Legacy (34:55) Badwater 135 (40:54) Cooper Lutkenhaus’ Outrageous Year  (42:08) Commonwealth Games (1:05:25) Past and Future of the Commonwealth Games (1:12:39) What We’re Watching Thanks 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.comFor a limited time only, Nomio are giving listeners the opportunity to try Nomio with a specifcal discount. Use the code “1%NOMIO20”  for 20% off your order, limited to one order per customer and for a limited time only. 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/