1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

We have a bunch of great listener questions we discuss this week before a quick look at the Football world post world cup. We then review the Hardrock 100 quickly, before getting to the London Diamond League, including Josh Kerr’s world record and a look forward to what’s next for him. Then it’s into the main topic of the episode, a deep dive into the anti-doping efforts at the Tour de France and the 2am tests. We then finish off with a story that’s flown under the radar of Russia’s ban by the IOC being lifted. We finish off with a look at IShowSpeed in our seen on social segment.   (00:00) Introduction(00:28) Medical Question (08:59) David’s Update (13:05) Xylon’s Update (18:01) Community Shoutouts (19:12) Where are They Now? (20:00) Listener Question - Clothing for Summer Running (24:04) Listener Question - Lactate and Training(34:26) Listener Question - Exposure for Athletes(38:05) Listener Question - ITC content of Broccoli (41:24) National Team Coaching Changes (43:52) Football World Cup Observations (49:14) Hardrock 100 (50:55) London Diamond League (1:00:19) Tour de France 2am Doping Tests(1:23:49) Russia Ban Being Lifted by the IOC (1:27:43) Doctor’s Office - Georgia Hunter-Bell(1:28:01) Doctor’s Office - Mondo Duplantis (1:28:27) Doctor’s Office - Jonas Vingegaard and Florian Lipowitz (1:28:44) Seen on Social   (1:30:25) 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. Offers ends August 3 2026 Previous Mile World Record from Hicham El Gerrouj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvCsj7eJKKA 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/

After some interesting research papers courtesy of a listener question and some other sources we also touch on David’s Copenhagen prep and how he’s managing his achilles. We also briefly look at the Sydney marathon field prior to getting into the meat of the episode, which is all about periodisation. (00:00) Introduction(00:18) Medical Question (07:55) David’s Copenhagen Training(11:06) Listener Question on Activity and Cardiovascular Disease (26:38) Study on NRF2 Pathway (30:55) Sydney Marathon Field (35:01) What is Periodisation? (38:53) The Origins of Periodisation (43:03) Why is Periodisation Important? (46:15) The Key Principles of Periodisation(53:45) Different Types of Periodisation (57:08) Examples - Track & Field Athletes    (1:03:40) Example - Marathon Running (1:09:00) Example - Hyrox Athlete  (1:13:55) 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.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. Offers ends August 3 2026 Article from the Listener Question https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2026/05/28/bjsports-2025-111351 Article Discussed on Nomiohttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aed2478 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/

We hear about Xylon’s traipsing around the world before we discuss a listener email about women outperforming men. We then look at some observations from the World Cup, including some NFL players wanting stadiums to keep the grass from the World Cup. We then look at some happenings from Prefontaine Classic, Yared Nuguse racing London Diamond League and John Korir racing Valencia Marathon. We briefly take a look at the Tour de France before looking at GOATs unretiring and a paper showing men are twice as likely to hit the wall in the marathon than women.  (00:00) Introduction(00:18) Medical Question (06:05) Xylon’s Update (12:07) David’s Update (17:01) Community Shoutouts (21:53) Listener Email - Women Outperforming Men (29:04) World Cup Observations(37:13) NFL Players & Grass Fields(39:35) Prefontaine Classic(42:57) Yared Nuguse at London Diamond League (43:56) Kejelcha vs Korir at Valencia Marathon (44:57) Tour de France(51:37) GOATs Unretiring(58:34) Men Hitting the Wall More than Women  (1:03:45) Doctor’s Office - Keely Hodgkinson(1:05:01) Doctor’s Office - Mykolas Alekna (1:05:57) Doctor’s Office - Jordan Henderson(1:07:40) 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. Offers ends August 3 2026 David’s Article on Research on Womenhttps://healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/why-isnt-there-more-research-on-women Article on Sex Differences in Hitting the Wallhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-56334-7 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/

We have a huge guest joining us this week; Ironman World Champion Casper Stornes - one third of the Norwegian Hype Train. He joins us on behalf of Nomio to discuss his win in Frankfurt, his plans for Kona and many other things. Before we get to him we discuss changes to college eligibility, Western States insights, Paying Olympians and the Women’s 800m WR hunt.  (00:00) Introduction(00:18) Medical Question (05:41) David’s Update (06:32) Xylon’s Update (12:34) Community Shoutouts (21:40) Changes in College Ellibigility (24:40) Insights from Western States(32:17) Women’s 800m Developments (36:00) Olympians Getting Paid(38:32) Interview Starts (40:50) Bergen vs Askow(41:34) Norwegian Row (42:44) Was Casper Running More Aggressively in Frankfurt? (44:17) Recovery Costs in Running & Ironman(45:33) Planning and Visualisation (48:08) Fame & Changes Post Winning the World Championships (50:38) Has Much Changed in the Group Since casper Won? (52:30) Bermuda vs Nice Podium (54:07) The Worst Part of Training with the other Norwegians(56:20) The Best Part of Training with the other Norwegians(58:08) Is Casper Recognised in Bergen?(59:24) Kristian’s Media and Promotion (1:00:50) Superstition, the Lucky Cap & Curse of Frankfurt (1:04:09) Changes to Draft Zone and Resulting Run Speeds(1:05:24) Casper’s Crazy Efficiency(1:06:57) Heat Preparation (1:13:46) Casper’s Nomio Use(1:17:17) What Will it Take to Win Kona?(1:20:16) What’s Coming in Long Distance Triathlon? (1:21:35) Best Triathletes of All Time(1:24:08) Doctor’s Office - Antoine Dupont (1:25:24) 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.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. Offers ends August 3 2026 Links to CasperInstagram: @casperstornesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@casperstornes-triathlet Strava: https://strava.app.link/eoxaQSheo4b Article on Cardiac Screeninghttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7029244/ 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/

We have our regular segments before out interview with professional triathlete and coach Kristian Hogenhaug who joins us ahead of Challenge Roth in a wide ranging discussion about training, tapering, race selection and fueling.  (00:00) Introduction(00:17) Medical Question (03:44) David’s Race Recap(17:41) Community Shoutouts (18:51) Listener Questions Doping and Enjoyment of Sport (22:04) Listener Questions Weekly Volume (28:30) London Marathon to Two Days and Increased Field Size in Tokyo Marathon(29:53) Tour de Suisse Men & Women Racing the Same Race(33:30) World Athletics Pregnancy Research(35:32) Berlin Marathon Announces Big Names (36:46) Football World Cup Fun Facts (37:46) Femke Broeders-Bol 800s (40:07) Gout Gout in 150m(41:10) Tim Payne’s Transfer and the Impact of Creators (48:32) Interview Starts(49:36) Pronunciation of Kristian’s Surname(50:53) How did Kristian Start Triathlon(54:11) Was Esports an Option for Kristian? (55:32) When did Kristian Realise he could go Pro? (57:42) How does turning Pro become Financially Viable? (59:06) How Hard is the Transition from Age Grouper to Professional?(1:04:52) When did Kristian Realise he could be a Top Pro?(1:07:01) What was Kristian’s Plan Prior to Turning Pro? (1:07:57) Does Kristian’s Degree Make him Hard to Coach? (1:10:56) How Does Kristian’s Experience Shape him as a Coach?  (1:14:15) How Does Kristian Think About Balancing his Disciplines? (1:16:53) Kristian’s Training Week (1:22:29) How Does Kristian Find Recovery Now that He’s a Father?(1:23:53) How Does Kristian Evaluate Program Changes?  (1:25:53) Kristian’s Race Fueling(1:30:09) Racing as Preparation for Racing (1:31:57) Tapering (1:35:52) Choosing Races(1:39:00) What is Success in Roth for Kristian? (1:42:24) Predicted Race Dynamics & Scenarios(1:45:30) What’s on the Horizon in Long Distance Triathlon? (1:49:08) Being the “Bus Driver” (1:52:17) Doctor’s Office - Keely Hodgkinson(1:53:17) Doctor’s Office - Jenny Simpson(1:54:49) 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.comLinks to KristianInstagram: @mr_hoegen Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5387978 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== 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/

After some personal updates and race discussion, we head to community shoutouts and some great questions from listeners. Following this we look at lessons from the Knicks win, including trends that we see repeatedly in sport. We then touch on some observations and fun facts from the football (soccer) world cup. After this we briefly discuss the Comrades marathon, Joshua Cheptegei’s next race and Alex Yee competing in a Diamond League. We then discuss the amazing performances at the NCAA championships and discussions of doping before a look at the Oslo Diamond League.(00:00) Introduction(00:25) Medical Question (05:26) David’s Update(11:00) Xylon’s Update(15:42) Community Shoutouts (19:18) Listener Questions Exogenous Lactate Supplementation (25:40) Lessons from the Knicks Win (31:33) Fun Facts and Observations from the World Cup (42:24) Comrades (43:43) Alex Yee to Run at Monaco Diamond League  (45:03) Joshua Cheptegei to Run Durban 10k(46:22) Amazing NCAA Performances (48:28) Doping Questions(56:03) Oslo Diamond League  (1:07:33) Doctor’s Office - Chloe Dygert   (1:09:43) Doctor’s Office - Molly Caudery  (1:12:14) 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.comSubmit 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/

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/

In the final part of the energy series, Aitor joins us to discuss ketones and their use. He brings a wealth of experience and anecdotes from his time working with professional athletes in addition to an extensive knowledge of the literature in the space. This follows on from the previous episodes about building a performance environment, energy expenditure, carbohydrates and lactate. (00:00) Introduction(00:50) Different Types of Ketones (08:36) What are Ketones?(10:00) Endogenous Ketones and Ketosis  (12:16) Different Types of Exogenous Ketones(17:00) Research in Exogenous Ketones (18:00) How did Aitor Approach Ketones When Working with Ineos? (26:21) Use Cases for Exogenous Ketones (38:00) Acute vs Chronic Use of Exogenous Ketones (44:58) Exogenous Ketone Use in Overreaching(49:00) Different Athlete Phenotypes of Ketone Metabolism (54:43) Dosing Protocols (57:22) Use of Exogenous Ketones in Fasted Training (59:39) Use of Exogenous Ketones in Ultradeneurance Sport (1:00:15) Use of Exogenous Ketones for the Brain (1:03:05) Use of Exogenous Ketones for Concussion 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.comLinks to Aitor:Instagram: @aitorviribay X: @MVAitor Glut 4 Science Website: https://glut4science.com/ 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/

In a wide ranging episode we discuss some blazing NCAA sprint times and what the professionalisation of college athletics means for the USA. We then cover the controversy around Kirsty Coventry's comments on athlete pay at the Olympics, and whether Olympians should be getting a bigger slice of the pie. We also touch on Ninja Warrior's surprise path to the Olympics, Keely Hodgkinson's lofty multi-event goals, and a record broken on Everest. We close with the Doctor's Office looking at Rafael Nadal's remarkable story of racing through a numb foot and intestinal damage to win the 2022 French Open.(00:00) Introduction(00:15) Medical Question (09:27) Xylon’s Update(13:28) David’s Update(17:37) Community Shoutouts (21:18) Listener Question Healthy Diet (23:19) Correction on TDU from Last Week (26:20) Announcement  (29:56) NBA Draft Changes   (30:50) Biggest Upsets in History  (34:52) Lorena Wiebes Disqualification (38:37) Rest vs Momentum  (40:54) Is Grand Slam Track Coming Back? (42:18) NCAA Track & Professionalism (46:12) Tim Payne (47:08) Mt Everest Record Broken (48:45) Keely Hodgkinson’s Goals (52:17) Is Ninja Warrior Coming to the Olympics?  (54:38) Asics’ Trail Chalet   (56:40) World Atheltics Qualification Standard Changes (1:02:25) Kirtsy Coventry’s Comments and Athlete Pay (1:14:53) Doctor’s Office - Rafael Nadal   (1:16:31) 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 bit 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?David’s Newsletter on NCAA & Development  https://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/what-a-war-of-words-can-teach-us Article on IOC Fundinghttps://www.the-inquisitor-magazine.com/record-salaries-ioc-directors-receive-more-money-than-all-olympic-champions-and-the-best-compensated-olympic-federations/ 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/

In part 4 of the energy series, Aitor joins us to discuss lactate and exogenous lactate. He brings a wealth of experience and anecdotes from his time working with professional athletes in addition to an extensive knowledge of the literature in the space. This follows on from the previous episodes about building a performance environment, energy expenditure and carbohydrates. (00:00) Introduction(01:15) Endogenous vs Exogenous Lactate (05:45) Interview Starts  (07:09) What is Lactate? (11:19) When is Lactate Produced Metabolically? (16:15) Which Organs and Tissues Use Lactate? (20:10) What Causes High Lactate Outside of Exercise? (25:41) Why Would Exogenous Lactate be Beneficial?  (30:15) Exogenous Lactate’s Impact at Rest(35:46) Exogenous Lactate’s Impact at Below Second Threshold(45:25) Exogenous Lactate’s Impact at Above Second Threshold(51:22) How Would One Use Exogenous Lactate in a Fueling Plan? (58:34) What Dose of Exogenous Lactate are Possible to Fuel With? (1:11:04) A Solution to Supplementing Exogenous Lactate Supplementation 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.Links to Aitor:Instagram: @aitorviribay X: @MVAitor Glut 4 Science Website: https://glut4science.com/ 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/

In a wide ranging episode we discuss a format change to the Tour Down Under, another Diamond League and some craziness in the NBA. This leads us to a discussion of which are the teams where it’s important for them to win periodically for the competitions. We then discuss Capetown marathon, some Football World Cup team news and Parker Valby’s return to the track. Our final topic is the media limits set by players at Rolland Garros, leading us to discuss whether we are at ‘peak sport’ or whether things can keep growing.   (00:00) Introduction(00:16) Medical Question (03:44) Xylon’s Update(04:15) Incidence of Gym Injuries (06:24) David’s Update(09:03) Jaden Merrick Wins Drake Relays (11:18) Community Shoutouts (17:27) Tour Down Under Format Change (19:50) Xiamen Diamond League  (32:35) Wemby & the Knicks  (36:32) Teams Where It’s Important for Them to Win Periodically (37:55) Capetown Marathon (48:43) Football World Cup Teams(55:10) Parker Valby Runs 5000m PB   (56:04) Media Limits at Rolland Garros (1:01:12) Are we at Peak Sport?(1:03:00) Doctor’s Office    (1:04:05) Seen On Social (1:06:55) 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.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/

In part 3 of the energy series, Aitor joins us to discuss carbohydrates and carbohydrate intake. He brings a wealth of experience and anecdotes from his time working with professional athletes in addition to an extensive knowledge of the literature in the space. This follows on from the previous episodes about building a performance environment and energy expenditure.  (00:00) Introduction(03:45) Interview Starts  (04:57) Why Carbohydrates Important for Endurance Performance (06:10) How Did Aitor Come to Testing 120g/hr of Carbohydrates(11:04) History of Carbohydrate Intake Research(16:05) Carbohydrate Intake and Neuromuscular Function (27:00) Glycogen Stores   (31:40) Why Carbohydrates Rather than Fat or Protein for Performance? (45:20) How Do We Develop Metabolic Flexibility?  (59:47) Fibre for Athletes (1:06:27) Gut TrainingThanks 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.Links to Aitor:Instagram: @aitorviribay X: @MVAitor Glut 4 Science Website: https://glut4science.com/ Aitor’s Blog Post on Gut Traininghttps://glut4science.com/publicaciones/entrenamiento-nutricional/training-the-gut-phases-from-0-to-120-g-h-carbohydrate/93 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/

After some early discussions thanks to both some research and listener questions and input we briefly touch on Zegama, the Shanghai diamond league and the Football World Cup before jumping into the interview. Our guest this week is Assistant Professor Emily Dow who is a nutrition scientist, strength and conditioning specialist, and educator currently on faculty at the University of Arizona. Emily’s PhD was in the area of the area of the microbiome and her work spans the breadth of the gut brian axis, exercise physiology and female physiology in addition to the ways we can leverage science to support physical and mental performance. (00:00) Introduction(00:12) Medical Question - Why Are Elites Different (13:04) David’s update(14:08) Xylon’s Update(17:09) Running Power vs Lactate for Intensity Control (21:27) Community Shoutouts (27:38) Listener Question - Carbohydrates and Decision Making (29:22) Football World Cup - Shakira vs Italy (31:35) Tove Alexandersson’s Zegama Record (33:35) Diamond League Shanghai (41:10) Interview Starts  (43:10) Vinegar and Gut Health   (45:37) What are Probiotics, Prebiotics & Postbiotics? (46:37) Defining Gut Health(50:15) Classification of Carbohydrates (52:27) Fibre (54:14) Postbiotics   (55:54) Should People be Using Probiotics? (59:17) Measuring the Microbiome(1:01:15) How Stabile is the Adult Microbiome? (1:03:04) Improving Gut Health without Probiotics(1:05:11) Fibre Recommendations (1:05:55) Gut Barrier Integrity and Exercise (1:08:45) Resistance Training for Gut Barrier Integrity (1:10:20) Mice vs Humans in Research (1:12:49) Fibre for Athletes and General Populations (1:17:03) Is There an “Athletic” Microbiome? (1:19:46) The Microbiome’s Impact on Sleep(1:22:26) Emily’s Training (1:24:40) What Excites Emily in Microbiome Research? (1:27:00) Specific Training Adaptations to Vinegar (1:29:15) Review   (1:30:41) Doctor’s Office - Peter Bol    (1:31:05) 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.Links to Emily:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilydow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilydow1/ Website: https://dremilydow.com/ Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7416-6853 Paper on Stryd and Thresholds https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/aop/article-10.1123-ijspp.2025-0579/article-10.1123-ijspp.2025-0579.xml Paper on FIbre in Athletes https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12106500/ 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/

In part 2 of the energy series, Aitor joins us again to discuss energy expenditure and why it is the lens with which to view everything at a first principles level. This follows on from the previous episode about building a performance environment, the core of which is about appropriate use of resources (energy). This is a bonus episode, and the following 3 episodes of the energy series will also be bonuses, and likewise released on a Tuesday, in addition to our normal episodes released on Fridays.  (00:00) Introduction(00:17) Announcement  (03:00) Interview Starts  (04:10) Quantifying Energy Expenditure  (10:00) Doubly Labelled Water (15:24) Normal Rates of Energy Expenditure (23:12) Components of Daily Energy Expenditure  (25:00) Limits of Energy Expenditure (34:24) Prescribing Training Based on Energy Expenditure  (36:30) Upper Limits of Energy Expenditure (47:43) Aitor’s Personal Doubly Labelled Water Experiment (56:54) Intake as the Limiter 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.Links to Aitor:Instagram: @aitorviribay X: @MVAitor Glut 4 Science Website: https://glut4science.com/ 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/

We have some great research to discuss in this episode including a paper looking at durability differences between men and women and another looking at who is the GOAT of running. Aside from this we look at Jimmy Gressier’s 1hr WR attempt, review some racing from Cocodona and Transvulcania and discuss the women’s rugby ball debate. We also cover a few listener questions including Strava PBs and post event illness. (00:00) Introduction(00:16) Medical Question(04:30) Xylon’s Update(06:28) Cocodona Review (11:26) Xylon’s Update Part 2 (13:06) David’s Update(14:37) Listener Question - Strava PBs (20:00) Community Shoutouts (21:41) Listener Question - Post Event Illness (24:35) Jimmy Gressier Attempts the 1hr WR (25:54) Changing Ball Size in Women’s Rugby (32:07) Winter Olympics Says No (33:55) Transvulcania Review (35:32) Tara Davis-Woodhall  (38:00) Vuelta Feminina & Paula Blasi(40:03) Who is the GOAT Runner? (51:34) Females Have Better Durability than Males (56:16) Doctor’s Office - Phil Sesemann (57:26) Seen On Social (59:11) 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.Link to Paper on Durability:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/sms.70299 Link to Paper on Determining the Running GOAT:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-026-02443-2 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/

After some community shoutouts we give a quick update on Cocodona 250 at the time of recording (Tuesday). We then discuss some of the happenings at the World Relay Championships before a quick look at the NBA. After this we briefly look at Surrey Cricket Club trying to get people to ‘work from the cricket’ and some of the news in the tech world. We then get to our interview with Melissa Muzeau. Melissa Muzeau is a PhD candidate at the University of Canberra where her research focuses on athlete profiling, and more specifically the integration of affect to the well-known physiological performance determinants in endurance sports. (00:00) Introduction(00:17) Medical Question(03:00) David’s update(09:40) Community Shoutouts (22:50) Cocodona 250 Update (25:12) World Relay Championships (33:08) NBA Craziness and Changes (39:18) Surrey Cricket Club’s Push for People to Work from the Cricket (40:20) Wahoo Partners with Coros & Zwift Buys Rouvy (43:18) Interview Starts (45:00) What Made Melissa Pursue a PhD?(47:40) Harder Better Stronger vs Smarter Better happier (49:40) Explaining Terms (54:00) Psychology as a Performance Dimension (55:16) Explaining ‘Motivation’ (56:49) Explaining ‘Arousal’(58:41) Integrating Components of Psychology into Performance (1:05:57) Are There Differences in the Way People Experience Effort? (1:11:04) Implications for Non-Athletes    (1:15:55) Findings From Supershoes on Trail (1:27:16) Future Predictions for Trail Supershoes (1:30:21) Physiological Load and its Impact on Motivation (1:36:04) Teamwork and Performance (1:39:22) Doctor’s Office (1:41:13) 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.Links to Melissa:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-muzeau-092783150/ Link to the Active Brain UC Research Group:https://www.linkedin.com/company/activebrainuc/ https://www.instagram.com/activebrainuc/ 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/

Before all the fallout from London Marathon, we get through our updates and community shoutouts. We are then on to the Canyons 100k, Liege-Baston-Liege and Allyson Felix’s comeback. Matthew Marquardt then drops in to explain how he solved his cramping problems. We finish off with the Doctor’s office and a sneaky cameo by Xylon’s new puppy Willow. (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(03:09) Xylon’s update(03:58) David’s update(07:08) Community Shoutouts (11:05) Canyons 100k (13:47) Liege-Baston-Liege (19:40) Allyson Felix’s Comeback (24:38) Matt Marquardt Joins Us to Discuss His Cramping (25:33) Matt’s Cramp History (29:34) Working Out the Cause of His Cramps (45:00) London Marathon (47:36) Women’s Race  (52:58) Men’s Race   (59:07) Thoughts on the Record     (1:04:10) What’s Next for Sawe?  (1:06:20) Will We See a Sub 4 Phenomenon? (1:07:49) Winners & Losers from London Marathon (1:13:22) Doctor’s Office - Geraint Thomas (1:14:14) What We’re Watching(1:14:53) Xylon’s New Puppy 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.Stryd Blogs on Project Stellahttps://blog.stryd.com/2026/04/10/project-stella-shatters-the-speed-project-record/ https://blog.stryd.com/2026/04/10/going-deeper-project-stella-breaks-record/ 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/

In our longest episode ever we cover a bunch of listener comments & questions before getting into the news of what’s been happening. This includes world records, young performers, changing allegiances and more. We then get to Rachel Entrekin, the winner and course record holder from Cocodona 250miler, who’s preparing to line back up for it. She shares amazing insights and great stories about the race and training in general with lots of take aways for listeners.  (00:00) Introduction(00:16) Medical Question(03:14) Xylon’s Update(06:01) David’s update(09:20) Community Shoutouts (16:04) Listener Question - Calf Raise Variations(22:10) Boston Marathon (30:14) Jane Hedengren’s New Records   (31:46) Ironman Texas (35:08) Women’s European 10k Record (36:21) 100mi Treadmill World Record (37:09) Gout Gout Update (38:59) 11 Athletes Being Blocked from Changing their Allegiance to Turkey (43:00) Interview Starts (46:00) Cats or Dogs(50:00) Racing Time vs Distance (52:49) Running With vs Without a Watch (59:07) Cocodona ‘24 vs ‘25 (1:03:18) Choosing Pacers & Crew(1:07:08) Rachel’s Iron Stomach (1:09:24) Rachel’s Debut Marathon & Trail Race (1:13:25) Rachel’s Crazy Race Frequency (1:17:37) Rachel’s Training(1:20:31) Does Rachel’s Physio Background Help(1:24:36) Pressure and Being a Favourite (1:32:54) What Are Rachel’s Goals for Cocodona? (1:40:40) Teeth Brushing in a Multiday Race(1:41:27) Sleep and Multiday Racing(1:44:47) Reentry into Reality After a Multiday Race(1:49:18) Pressure and Being a Professional (1:52:06) Does Tor des Geants Appeal to Rachel(1:56:25) Attitude as a Skill(1:59:49) Review  (2:02:09) Doctor’s Office - Magnus Ditlev  (2:02:44) Doctor’s Office - Fiona O’Keefe (2:02:53) Doctor’s Office - Ava Crean (2:03:06) Doctor’s Office - Emile Caress     (2:03:40) Doctor’s Office - Peres Jepchirchir  (2:04:25) 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.Link to Newsletter David Mentioned:https://healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/illness-training-and-data-vs-feelingsLinks to Rachel:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel__entrekin Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13127323 Substack: https://rachelentrekin.substack.com/ Article on Training for 200milers: https://ultrarunning.com/featured/how-to-train-for-200-milers/ 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/

We’ve had some great contributions from listeners in the last week which we get to in a mix of information, corrections and questions. Following this we touch on Paris marathon, Marathon des Sables, Paris Roubaix and a quick check in on Gout Gout before our guest joins us. Our guest this week is Associate Professor Kim Hébert-Losier is an expert in musculoskeletal lower-extremity health and assessment, analysing how humans move to prevent injuries, enhance performance and contribute to evidence-based practice. She is the Associate Editor for Sports Biomechanics, having been cited in excess of 4000 times and has authored over 140 peer-reviewed publications herself, including the paper she joins us on the back of today: “Economy benefits of running in advanced footwear technology shoes remain with plantarflexion fatigue”(00:00) Introduction(00:16) Medical Question(05:01) David’s update(07:45) Xylon’s Update(12:46) Community Shoutouts(18:32) Listener Contribution - Hyrox vs Half Marathon Times (20:58) Listener Question - Sweat Lactate (23:09) Listener Question - Impact of Socks on Performance (26:49) Paris Marathon (32:24) Athletes Announcing Upcoming Races(36:21) Marathon des Sables (38:21) Paris Roubaix(45:30) Gout Gout (47:40) Interview Starts  (49:25) Kim’s Marathon Time (50:04) Where and When did Kim Qualify for Boston?(51:40) What are Kim’s Marathon Shoes of Choice?(52:16) What Makes a Supershoe Responder?(57:53) What Makes a Supershoe Super? (1:00:28) Considerations and Cautions for Supershoe Use  (1:02:16) Softness in Shoes and Adaptation    (1:04:26) How Much Should We Use Supershoes Outside of Training? (1:07:28) How Long do Supershoes Last?   (1:08:45) Supershoes in Children(1:11:51) The Role of Rocker Position and Shoe Length of Supershoes (1:14:50) How Many Calf Raises Should Runners Be Able to Do? (1:17:55) What are we Actually Testing in Calf Raises Testing?(1:21:06) How Should We Complete Calf Raises? (1:26:06) How Do Runners Pick Shoes?  (1:33:45) How Should Runners Pick Shoes? (1:37:45) Shoe Rotation (1:39:40) Review (1:41:00) Doctor’s Office - Letsile Tebogo is Discharged      (1:41:27) Doctor’s Office - Sam Ruthe (1:44:10) Seen on Social  (1:48:29) 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.Link to the Article Discussed:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-026-06190-0 Links to Kim:Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1087-4986 University Profile: https://profiles.waikato.ac.nz/kim.hebert-losier X: @kimhebertlosierLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-hebert-losier-854794ab/ Calf Raise App (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calf-raise/id1507737701Submit 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/

In a bumper episode we cover off some great listener questions before touching on tonnes of running news. This included Sha’Carri Richardson, Collen Kebinatshipi, Kishane Thompson, Jimmy Gressier, Cassandre Beaugrande and Jane Hedengren. We then touch on a world record, a new world marathon championship and a shoe that detects its own wear. We close out with a discussion of the Ronde van Vlaandaren before some Doctor’s office and Seen on Social. (00:00) Introduction(00:17) Medical Question(04:29) Xylon’s Sporting History (06:50) Xylon’s Update(10:20) David’s Update(16:05) Community Shoutouts (23:08) Listener Question - Tapering & Niggles(31:15) Listener Question - Crank Length in Cycling (36:38) Sha’Carri Richardson at Stawell Gift (41:10) Collen Kebinatshipi joins the Sub 10/Sub 44 club (42:27) Kishane Thompson Runs a World’s Best (44:57) Jimmy Gressier’s European 5k Record(45:51) Cassandre Beaugrand’s French Record (47:11) Jane Hedengren’s NCAA Record (49:40) World Marathon Championships  (55:36) 100 100ks (58:03) Kiprun’s Smart Shoe (1:01:09) Ronde van Vlaanderen (1:08:40) Racing Trains (1:11:07) Doctor’s Office - Letsile Tebogo (1:11:59) Doctor’s Office - Justin Riele(1:13:01) Seen On Social(1:20:19) 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.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/

We have lots of running chat this week. We discuss Josh Kerr’s record attempt, Georgia Hunter Bell’s efforts in Australia, marathoners behaving badly and a new race in Germany. We also touch on some cycling things with a sport transfer and a new cycling show. Finally we head to France for a mess at their trail championships and finally to Berlin half marathon to discuss a pacer getting second. (00:00) Introduction(00:30) Medical Question(03:18) David’s Update(05:23) Xylon’s Update(09:08) Community Shoutouts (16:58) Josh Kerr and 222 Project(18:45) Decathlon Sign Emillien Jacquelin (23:38) Georgia Hunter Bell Loses to Claudia Hollingsworth (27:04) Marathoners Behaving Badly (28:40) 99 Laps Race(31:10) New Cycling Weekly Show (33:39) USA Half Marathon Championships Update (35:30) French Trail Championships Mess(40:36) A Pacer Gets Second in Berlin Half Marathon (47:38) Doctor’s Office - Connor Mantz(50:08) Seen On Social(54:20) 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.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/

This episode starts with some discussion of David’s achilles, before getting into some listener questions about recovery from injury. We then review the outcomes of the early finish option of the LA marathon, Garmin’s Whatsapp integration and the new qualifications standards from World Athletics including their implications. Following this we discuss Milan San Remo before a discussion of a naval officer’s strava faux pas and some NFL stars being beaten by flag football players. Finally we discuss the issue of TUEs following the ITA releasing their dashboard of TUEs. We finish with a busy doctor’s office and a bit of a discussion about IM 70.3 Geelong. (00:00) Introduction(00:12) Medical Question(04:21) David’s update(12:30) Xylon’s Update(15:55) Community Shoutouts (20:10) Listener Question - HR When Coming Back from Injury (29:52) LA Marathon Early Finish Update (31:32) Garmin’s Whatsapp Integration (33:17) New World Athletics Qualification Standards (35:22) Milan San Remo Review (40:37) Naval Officer Exposes Location of Ship via Strava (42:45) NFL Stars Lose to Flag Football Players (45:19) ITA Dashboard of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (1:02:41) Doctor’s Office - POTS Syndrome (1:02:41) Doctor’s Office - Milan San Remo Crashes (1:08:04) Doctor’s Office - Sifan Hassan (1:09:27) What We’re Watching(1:10:22) IM 70.3 GeelongThanks 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.Link to ITA TUE Dashboard:https://ita.sport/ita-tue-dashboard/ 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/

Please excuse the video issues for the parts outside of the interview (which has video). We have a huge episode this week; we cover a listener question about timezones and the world baseball challenge, then head to some news including Mondo Duplantis’ WR, some doping news from Georgian Rugby and Flotrack broadcasting UTMB. We then discuss Barcelona marathon, Grant Fisher’s debut at NYC half and Apple signing as the technology partner for London Marathon.We then head to our interview with Jimmy Whelan, a professional runner for Salomon who ran 61:37 on debut in the Valencia half marathon last year sending shockwaves through the endurance world. Jimmy spent 7 years in pro cycling prior to a brief foray into pro triathlon, finally finding his way back to his childhood love of running. (00:00) Introduction(00:12) Medical Question(03:14) Xylon’s Update(05:55) David’s update(10:11) Community Shoutouts (16:43) Listener Question - Timezone Change vs Lest Rest (22:45) Mondo Duplantis Breaks Another WR(23:26) Doping Bust in Rugby (26:23) Flotrack Becomes Broadcast Partner for UTMB World Tour(28:31) Fastest Ever Debut Marathon for a Woman (30:37) Grant Fisher’s Half Marathon Debut (33:37) Apple Becomes the Technology Partner for London Marathon (40:17) Interview Starts (41:37) Jimmy’s Sporting Background  (44:18) Pinch Me Moments for Jimmy (46:10) Jimmy’s Training (53:07) Why Does Jimmy do so Much Treadmill Work? (56:00) How Has Jimmy Found the Adjustment to Double Training Days (56:55) Does Jimmy Do Any Crosstraining? (58:18) How is Running in Barcelona?  (59:58) Lessons from Cycling Jimmy has Brought to Running (1:02:38) How Does Jimmy Find Race Frequency in Running vs Cycling?  (1:04:33) Dealing with Pressure  (1:08:03) Confidence (1:10:11) Content and Business as an Athlete (1:15:41) How Does Jimmy Know When He’s Getting Close to the Edge? (1:18:48) What Does Jimmy do for Recovery? (1:21:32) Upcoming Race Schedule (1:25:55) Goals for Berlin Half Marathon (1:28:56) Long Term Goals (1:30:48) Pre Race Nutrition (1:31:26) Altitude Camp Plans (1:35:37) Debut Marathon (1:38:00) Benefits of Cycling Career for Running (1:40:28) Review (1:41:58) 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.Links to Jimmy:Instagram: @jimmywhelannStrava: https://www.strava.com/pros/3356275 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4NB-c6SbjRCWAl_OhXXDg WADA Statement on Georgian Rugby case https://www.wada-ama.org/en/news/wadas-operation-obsidian-reveals-sample-substitution-georgian-rugby-and-breaches-georgian-anti#:~:text=A%20major%20joint%2Dinvestigation%20between,by%20WADA%20in%20the%20GeorgianSubmit 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/

After a few updates from things we discussed last week and a quick look at the LA marathon we discuss Strade Bianci, Ironman New Zealand and a half marathon world record at Lisbon half marathon. We then discuss some interesting topics for women in sport, including British athletes being required to pay for their own sex tests and Grayson Murphy’s new contract with Salomon. (00:00) Introduction(00:17) Medical Question(04:42) LA Marathon (07:05) David’s update(11:52) Community Shoutouts (19:12) USA Half Marathon Championships Update  (23:11) LA Marathon Medals for 18 Miles (26:50) Strade Bianci(33:58) Ironman New Zealand(38:05) Half Marathon World Record (39:35) British Athletes Being Required to Pay for Their Own Sex Tests (41:47) Grayson Murphy Signs with Salomon (44:02) Impacts of Superspikes on Sprints (50:11) Doctor’s Office(51:14) Seen on Social (56:26) 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.Article Discussedhttps://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/658/1429 Articles David Mentioned He’d Published on CGM https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/26/5/1624https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41773465/ David’s Newsletter Article Mentioned https://healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/earning-the-right 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/

After a big surprise, we discuss a listener question about training surfaces. Following this we touch on Louis Hincliffe’s decision to return to college and NIL implications, Keely Hodgkinson and Johannes Klaebo. We then discuss Tokyo marathon, the mess at the USA half marathon champs and the new European Marathon Classics. Finally we touch on a poll from the Athletic talking about the hardest job in coaching. (00:00) Introduction(00:42) Update(01:41) Xylon’s Update(14:00) David’s update(20:12) Community Shoutouts (21:35) Listener Question - Training Surfaces(25:37) Louis Hincliffe Heads back to College (28:00) Keely Hodgkinson(32:08) Johannes Klaebo going to Cycling (35:48) Tokyo Marathon (41:14) USA Half Marathon Championships Mess (45:35) Molly Seidel’s Golden Ticket (48:11) European Marathon Classics (51:42) The Hardest Coaching Job in World Sport (59:29) Doctor’s Office(1:08:00) Seen on Social (1:09:28) 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.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/

Petter Engdahl is a professional trailrunner and skier for the Team Adidas. Best known for his victory and course record at the CCC race at UTMB in 2022, Petter was 6th at the long trail world championships in 2025. Petter joins us on the back of the announcement he will be running the Boston Marathon. (00:00) Introduction(00:15) Xylon Update(01:45) Dave Update (03:27) Interview Starts(04:53) How Did Petter Get Into the Boston Field?(06:05) What Motivated Petter to Run Boston?(08:30) Tarawera 2026  (11:07) Has Petter Ever Run a Road Race? (13:28) What Are Petter’s Aspirations for Boston? (18:14) What Boston Specific Training Will Petter Do? (23:55) How Much Running Does Petter do in a Week? (24:24) How Much Does Petter Run in Winter Normally? (27:10) Petter’s Coaching and Training Setup?(29:40) Does Petter Normally Run on Roads? (32:31) Does Petter Do Any Crosstraining in Summer? (35:51) Crosscountry Skiing as a Crosstraining Tool (38:30) How Does Petter Think of Himself as an Athlete?(42:10) Trailrunning Archetypes (45:07) What Has Petter Brought from Skiing to Trailrunning? (47:42) Morning Intervals for an Afternoon Race(50:54) Petter’s Upcoming Race Plans(54:41) Petter’s Love for Representing Sweden (59:34) Fueling Boston vs TrailsThanks 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Links to PetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/petter_engdahl Strava: https://strava.app.link/vPKuz6uH40b Website: https://www.petterengdahl.com/ David’s Newsletter Article Mentioned https://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/sulforaphaneSubmit 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 Photo by Nora SerresRoyalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/

In the first of a series we are calling ‘The Energy Series’ Aitor Viribay joins us to discuss how he is crafting a performance environment for Salomon’s professional trailrunning team. The lessons and insights have broad applicability including to the every day athlete! AItor Viribay is the Global sports performance director at Solomon, a consultant exercise physiologist at Girona football club, cofounder & chief scientific officer at Lab to field, cofounder & researcher at Methub and founder & director at Glut 4 science.   (00:00) Introduction(02:53) Interview Starts(05:23) Why Aitor was Brought to Salomon and his Remit(07:25) How Did Aitor Approach Implementation of Cycling Concepts to Trailrunning(11:21) Three Pillars of Impact for Trailrunning (19:18) How did Aitor Develop the Three Pillars of Need(25:04) Talent Identification in Trailrunning(28:55) Talent Development for Future Success(35:24) What Does a Year for a Salomon Athlete Look Like?  (43:52) Logistics as a Performance Advantage  (53:45) Education as a Performance Strategy(55:00) What has Aitor Brought Across to Trailrunning from Cycling 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Links to Aitor:Instagram: @aitorviribay X: @MVAitor Glut 4 Science Website: https://glut4science.com/ 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/

After some updates and a quick bit of what’s been happening we are straight into the interview with Pete McKnight. Pete McKnight is a performance consultant who advises a variety of professional teams and elite sporting organisations. In a career of over 25 years he has worked with organisations like Hiintsa Performance and Red Bull as well as having coached athletes for five Summer Olympics and two Winter Olympics. He is currently working in the UAE building pathways and systems to develop the next generation of Emirati athletes.  (00:00) Introduction(01:25) Xylon and Dave Updates (04:35) Femke Bol’s 800m debut(06:00) Brigid Kosgei Changes Allegiances to Turkey (06:43) Anta Sport Buys Largest Stake in Puma (07:21) Grant Fisher to Run NYC Half Marathon (08:21) Athletes Banned for Betting on T&F (09:17) Interview Starts (10:44) Pete’s Remit in the UAE (14:14) Building Sports Performance Systems (17:18) Success Timelines for New System Development(19:00) Role Modelling and Belief (22:09) What are the Highest Potential Sports for Short Term Success? (26:02) Talent Transfer (27:47) Talent Development System Design (32:15) Cultural Architecture  (36:20) Hiring Professionals (37:20) What are the Biggest Challenges Pete has had to Navigate(46:07) The Biggest Surprise Working in the UAE(50:05) Surprising Cultural Nuances in the Culture of the UAE  (50:53) How Did Pete’s Role in the UAE Come About? (56:50) How Did Pete Decide Taking the Role was a Good Idea? (1:00:13) Why Did Pete Step Out of Working as a Practitioner and How did He Develop the Skillset Outside of it 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Links to Pete Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petejmcknight  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petemcknight/ 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/

Jonah Rosner is an Elite Running scientist and founder of Athletes Built in Science where he helps runners and hybrid athletes achieve their best performances.  He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Boston and a Masters in Exercise Physiology from the University of Texas in Austin. He is known for efforts in educating the running community where he posts science based content on instagram and in his newsletter which is read by almost 30 thousand runners.  (00:00) Introduction(03:14) Interview Starts(05:20) Jonah’s Running(06:50) Jonah’s Running Coach and Why He Has a Coach(10:35) Why Gaining Mass and Endurance at the Same Time is Hard (17:38) Planning a Training Week to Facilitate Strength Training and Endurance (22:51) Gaining vs Maintaining Adaptations(27:50) Minimum Effective Dose of Strength Training in Runners(34:14) What Has Jonah Learned from Force Plate Testing Runners?  (36:58) Does Jonah Use Isometrics in Runners he Works with? (38:53) What is Blood Flow Restriction Training?(43:08) Blood Flow Restriction Training for Recovery (47:28) Blood Flow Restriction Training for Warmup(48:25) Blood Flow Restriction Training for Endurance Performance (56:51) Gait Kinematics and Biomechanical Load Using Stryd 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Links to Jonah:Instagram: @rosnerperformanceJonah’s Newsletter: https://marathonscience.beehiiv.com/subscribe 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/

We have lots of happenings to catch up on and to help with this Dave is joined by a previous guest host Dan Squires. The guys chat about Strava’s IPO and its implications, NN Running’s rebrand, the Houston marathon and thoughts on race frequency. They then touch on some track news, Winter Olympics via Quinn Simmons’ aspirations there, review the Valencia 10k and discuss Molly Seidel’s trail debut. Finally they look at the Boston marathon fields and discuss some lesser hyped runners there. (00:00) Introduction(01:30) Medical Question (04:00) Dan Update (07:30) Disillusionment with UTMB Organisation (09:35) Dave Update (14:53) Community Shoutouts (16:30) Reflecting on 100 Episodes and Podcast in General (20:30) Strava Prepares for IPO (27:28) Chat GPT and Claude Having Access to Apple Health & Health Connect(28:32) NN Running Becomes DSM-Firmenich(32:11) Houston Marathon (35:14) US Olympic Trials Thoughts (37:57) Gabby Thomas Running 400ms (40:45) Noah Lyles v Vernon Norwood (44:06) Quinn Simmons Wants to Medal in Summer & Winter Olympics (50:17) Valencia 10k (56:55) Molly Seidel Wins Bandera 50k and Sets CR (1:00:55) Des Linden to Marathon des Sables (1:02:12) Shelby Houlihan on the Trails (1:05:38) Boston Marathon Fields (1:13:43) Seen on Social/Dan’s Not a Fan (1:20:18) Doctor’s Office - Xylon (1:21:06) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Links to Dan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansonlyrans Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thebackstraightpodcast 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/

This week we discuss the absolute carnage that is the professional coaching realms at the moment. Coaches seem to be on the hot seat from the minute they’re hired and we seem to see a continuous merry-go-round of coaches and jobs. We are joined by Hein Kriek to discuss what has changed in the world and the factors that are driving the phenomenon. Hein Kriek is a Professional rugby coach, currently working as head coach of the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport Rugby International Institute and the head coach of Hamilton RFC.  Hein’s coaching history includes; Director of Rugby Maritzburg College, Technical director of rugby Netherlands, assistant coach to Czech Republic rugby national team, Forwards Coach Mpumalanga Rugby Union (Pumas) and head coach of South African Schools. (00:00) Introduction(04:38) Interview Starts (07:20) Are We Actually Seeing More Coaches Fired? (08:01) Where is the Impatience Coming From? (09:08) The Role of Private Equity (09:50) Societal Changes and The Changing of Fans (12:30) Seasons vs Quadrennal Cycles (13:30) Coaching in Different Environments (17:08) Developing Depth in a Squad (20:08) Changing Sporting Aspirations and Incentives  (22:10) Losing the Dressing Room (29:15) The Role of the Coach and Organisational Alignment (34:04) How Much Impact Does a Coach Have? (39:23) Coaching Different Generations (44:06) Evolving as a Coach(47:07) Focus Challenges in Athletes  (49:02) Player Empowerment (54:50) Club vs Country Coaching (56:30) Disconnects Between Coaches and Players (59:30) Professional Coaches Getting Younger (1:03:25) Staying Current with What’s Happening 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.David’s Newsletter Article on Coachinghttps://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/what-is-coaching 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/

Dr Peter Tierney is a performance consultant who is currently consulting & advising a range of health & performance oriented individuals & companies. Peter has previously worked with Leinster rugby, the FA, Lululemon and Chelsea football club. He holds a BSc Health & Performance Science, MSc in Research and a PhD all completed from University College Dublin. In addition to this he holds a Professional Diploma in Data Analytics & Statistics. Peter joins us to discuss insights from tech and wearables as well as learnings for endurance athletes from team sports. (00:00) Introduction(05:32) Interview Starts (07:27) Olympic Weightlifting (11:05) What Did Peter Learn from Team Sports Tech that He’s Bringing To Endurance Sports(15:08) Perception vs Data (22:16) Recovery Points Systems (27:32) Resource Constraints and Individualisation(30:49) Training Constraints (31:55) Weekly Organisation of Training(38:35) Lessons for Endurance Sports Strength Training from Team Sports (47:40) Force Plate Testing for Endurance Athletes (1:02:36) 10-3-2-1 Sleep Formula (1:04:30) S.H.I.T Recovery Framework (1:07:43) What Wearables Does Peter Use and How Does he Use Them?(1:13:45) Wearable Advice for Users(1:19:37) What’s on the HorizonThanks 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Article Mentioned Peter Wrote for PF&H https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/nutrition/how-to-carry-your-fuel-for-an-ultramarathon/ Links to Peter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpetertierney/ X: https://x.com/drpetertierney Newsletter: https://peterytierney.substack.com/ Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Peter-Tierney-2 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/

In this episode we are joined by Professor Brinnae Bent to discuss AI in sport. Brinnae is a faculty member teaching AI and Cybersecurity at Duke University, director of the Duke TRUST Lab, and Executive Director of Tensor & Trust a trustworthy AI strategic consulting firm.(00:00) Introduction(00:17) Medical Question(09:32) Interview Starts (11:40) What are Projects in the AI Realm in Sport that Excite Brinnae?  (17:24) What is on the Far Horizon for AI in Sport? (21:51) Brinnae’s Insights from her Oura Ring? (25:35) What Concerns Brinnae About AI use in Sport? (30:17) Brinnae’s Disagree Bot(36:25) Using AI as a Coach(39:35) Can AI Help with Talent ID?  (45:30) Digital Safety and Privacy (49:38) Who Should Own Your Wearable Data?(52:50) Improving Data Utility (56:43) What did Brinnae want to be When Growing Up?  (59:11) What Ethical Guardrails Does Sport Need For AI? (1:01:21) Overtraining because of AI(1:01:42) Discrepancies in AI Resources in Sport 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Links to BrinnaeWebsite: runsdata.org Newsletter: https://spillthegptea.substack.com/ 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/

We are thrilled to be joined by Mario Fraioli on this episode. Marios is a running coach, author, podcaster and runner. Mario has coached at the highest levels, been a lifelong runner and has been writing and podcasting about running for decades. We discuss many parts of running with Mario, from the running booms to the state of US distance running to great races and books for listeners to check out. (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(07:06) Second Question(08:22) Interview Starts(11:06) The Third Running Boom (12:36) The First Running Boom (13:30) The Second Running Boom (15:00) Social Media and Media in the Running Boom (16:48) Gate Keeping in Running (19:12) Performance vs Participation (21:42) Is Mario Positive or Concerned About Where Running is? (23:52) Navigating Social Media Information in Running(25:35) Mario’s Book (29:25) What Can Be Done to Improve Running Fan Numbers? (35:31) Races vs Time Trials(37:55) Storytelling(39:36) Sammy Wanjiru & His Impact on the Marathon (42:18) Great Races or Racers for People to Look Into (44:50) The State of US Distance Running?(47:15) Does the NCAA System Concern Mario as a Development Pipeline?  (49:14) How Does Mario Think Molly Seidel Will Go In Trailrunning? (52:19) Mario’s Thoughts on the State of Trailrunning (1:01:15) Mario’s Favourite Running Books  (1:10:53) Review 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/theonepercentbetterpodcast⁠If 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/onepercentfuelplanner⁠Thanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: ⁠https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4⁠Links to MarioWebsite: ⁠https://mariofraioli.com/⁠ Newsletter & Podcast: ⁠https://themorningshakeout.com/⁠ Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: ⁠[email protected]⁠Follow 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/

In this episode we are joined by Dr Marco Altini, an entrepreneur, data scientist, endurance coach and runner. He is the founder and head of product at HRV4Training, a tool that is today trusted by more than 200 000 users, including olympic medalists, professional teams and the hosts of this podcast. Additionally Marco is a data science advisor to Oura and a Guest Lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.   (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(05:44) Interview Starts (08:27) What is HRV (09:28) Can We Use HRV Through the Day to Measure Stress? (12:25) What Different Measures Can We Use to Measure HRV? (17:00) Pros and Cons of Morning vs Overnight HRV Measures (24:29) Athletes Using Wearables (29:19) How Does Marco Think About Competing with Wearable Industry Giants? (37:34) The Impact of Posture on HRV Measurement (43:03) What is ‘Good’ HRV? (48:03) Suppression of HRV (53:10) HRV Guided Training(55:42) Seasonality in HRV Data(58:03) Misconceptions Around HRV(1:03:36) Does High HRV Mean You Should Train Harder? (1:06:47) Post Workout HRV(1:11:25) Review 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Links to MarcoSubstack: https://marcoaltini.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altini_marco/ Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marco-Altini HRV4Training Website: https://www.hrv4training.com/ 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/

After a listener question about Hyrox cannibalizing triathlon numbers we touch on a big marketing push for high school mile runners. We then get into our review of 2025 and of our predictions for it as well as looking forward to 2026 and making our predictions. (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(02:41) 2026 Initial Plans While Xylon is Away (06:21) Xylon’s Update  (08:44) David’s Update (11:54) Community Shoutouts (13:29) Listener Question - Hyrox taking numbers from Triathlon(19:38) Gauntlet Thrown Down to David(23:29) Diadora Offering a Reward to a Fast Highschool Mile(27:33) Favourite Sporting Moment of 2025 (30:37) Most Entherally or Engrossing Sporting Moment of 2025 (32:30) Performances of the Year, Men’s & Women’s(35:28) Most Surprising Performance of 2025 (37:25) Personal Sporting Goal Review 2025 & Preview 2026  (43:51) Sporting Event We Were Most Looking in 2025(45:50) Sporting Event You’re Most Looking Forward to in 2026 (47:53) Our Predictions for TdF & TdFF 2025 (49:17) Predictions for TdF & TdFF 2026 (51:39) Predictions for T&F World Championships 2025 & Ultimate Championships 2026(56:54) Predictions for IMWC 2025 (55:55) Predictions for IMWC 2026 (1:00:14) Predictions for Nations Cup Rugby 2026 (1:03:00) Predictions for FIFA World Cup 2026 (1:04:26) Sporting Landscape Changes and Trends in Review of 2025 & Preview 2026 (1:08:45) Trends We Will Start to See or Will Continue Review of 2025 & Preview 2026(1:15:44) Dream Podcast Guest (1:19:01) Seen on Social (1:20:23) Doctor’s Office - TJ Watt (1:22:11) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Submit 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/

In a huge episode, we discuss Courtney Dauwalter’s marathon efforts as well as Valencia marathon. Additionally we discuss rule changes and proposed rule changes in long jump and from FIFA. We also talk about a new sponsor for Hyrox and the implications of it as well as the IM 70.2 women’s WR being broken and why triathletes taking ‘gap years’ is helpful. We then get to our interview with Dan Jones. Dan Jones is a professional ultra trail runner who has 3 wins at Tarawera 100k, a top 5 at CCC race at UTMB and 3 top 5s at Western states, amongst a host of other impressive performances in trailrunning. (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(03:38) David & Xylon Updates(09:10) Community Shoutouts (12:41) Courtney Dauwalter’s CIM Marathon(13:52) Hyrox Partners with Lucid (14:51) IM 70.3 Women’s WR(17:01) World Athletics Drops the Takeoff Zone Concept from Long Jump (19:32) FIFA New Rule Trial (25:18) Valencia Marathon (33:46) Interview Starts (36:30) Dan’s ‘Multisport’ Background(39:00) Does Dan Have Any Thoughts of Returning to ‘Multisport’ Racing? (40:00) Cross Training (42:22) What Does a Training Week for Dan Look Like? (44:45) How Does Training Change Across a Year? (48:07) Who’s in Dan’s Support Team(50:05) Why Western States?(51:55) What Are Areas for Improvement for Dan at Western States? (53:46) Improvement in Heat Training(55:14) How is Dan Thinking About Racing in the Second Half of the Year? (57:58) How Does Dan Monitor Training Adaptation and Recovery? (1:01:27) Training in Kenya  (1:04:14) Does Dan Have Any Road Marathon Desires? (1:05:04) Is Dan Interested in Road Ultramarathons? (1:06:30) Do PTL or Tor des Geants Interest Dan? (1:07:27) Aid Stations at Western States and Gut Training  (1:11:08) Intensity of Running at Western States  (1:12:50) Pack Dynamics and Pacing (1:16:08) Balancing Family on Race Day (1:17:43) Review(1:18:36) Doctor’s Office - Pickel ball (1:21:16) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Stryd Blog on Workouts of the year:https://blog.stryd.com/2025/12/03/top-stryd-training-sessions-of-2025/ Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Links to DanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.c.jones/ Substack: https://danielcjones.substack.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/6265193 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/

We have a few announcements, including a competition this week. Following this we follow up on the Premier League salary cap measures which have been put in place and then discuss a paper on adoption of wearables by coaches. We then move to our interview with Alfie Manthorpe, a professional distance runner who was the top British finisher at the Valencia half marathon. (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(03:23) Holiday Updates (08:00) Community Shoutouts (09:05) Xylon’s Update (12:27) Premier League Salary Cap Measures(19:13) Wearable Adoption and Use by Coaches(26:48) Interview Starts (29:05) What Does a Training Week Look Like for Alfie (31:10) How Does Training Change Across a Year for Alfie?(33:07) Why is Alfie Self-Coached?(35:35) Intensity Control on Double Threshold Training(36:30) What Drove Alfie’s Success This Year?(37:52) Alfie’s Age and Knowledge  (40:37) How Does Alfie Feel About his Valencia Result?(42:55) What Events are on the Horizon for Alfie?(44:46) Cross Country’s Role in Alfie’s Season and Future(45:42) Using Carbon Shoes in Training (48:50) Choosing Sponsors and Footwear Sponsors  (50:50) What Would Change Next Year for Alfie? (52:47) Marathon Potential(55:20) Alfie’s Heat Training(1:00:27) What Changes in Training for Alfie in Prep for a Marathon? (1:04:12) Has Alfie Had Media Training? (1:06:25) Review(1:08:10) Doctor’s Office - Heather Cerney(1:15:38) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Paper on Wearable Technology Adoption by Coacheshttps://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40798-025-00919-5 Links to AlfieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfiemanthorpe/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJxu6Z0yi6a7TjfNUjSfew TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alfierunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5805471 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/

After recapping some of Xylon’s life choices, we discuss some outrageous Lebron James stats before a quick cricket discussion. We then move on to some discussion of refereeing and following this discuss a paper on the evolution of endurance performance and coaching. Finally Dr Jose Areta joins us to discuss a paper of his. Jose Areta is an Associate Professor in Exercise metabolism and nutrition at Liverpool John Moores University currently specializing on the endocrine, metabolic and physiological effects of low energy availability and how these may affect performance. Jose kindly joined us to discuss his recent publication: “Endocrine, Metabolic, and Skeletal Muscle Proteomic Responses During Energy Deficit With Concomitant Aerobic Exercise in Humans”(00:00) Introduction(00:17) Medical Question(02:37) Xylon’s Bad Life Choices (05:47) David’s Update (08:49) Community Shoutouts (13:14) Lebron James Longevity(15:17) The Ashes (18:07) Referees in Rugby (25:12) Evolution of Endurance Coaching and Performance (30:27) Interview Preview (31:33) Interview Starts (33:10) Context for the Paper(35:48) Idea Behind the Paper (37:53) What was Done in the Paper (41:08) What Does a Study Like This Cost? (42:07) How Long did the Study Take? (44:07) How Much Would Including Women Have Cost? (46:02) What Did the Authors Find? (50:41) What was the Fat Free Mass Loss Comprised of?(56:01) Muscles and Mitochondria vs Collagen(1:00:27) Would a Similar Pattern be Expected with a More Moderate but Longer Term Energy Deficit?(1:02:43) What is the Next Step in the Research?(1:07:29) Energy Deficit and Performance (1:09:32) Would Results be Different with Different Exercise Modalities?(1:14:17) Review (1:18:52) Doctor’s Office - Hannah Williams(1:22:05) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Paper on Endurance Coaches on the Evolution of Athlete Training and Performancehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41248624/ Links to JoseResearch Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jose-Areta X:  https://x.com/jlAreta Jose’s Paper We Discussedhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12582342/ 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/

We have a bumper episode for you this week, starting with people running - Jim Walmsley in a road 10k and pro cyclists in their offseason. We touch on some previous topics which are back in the news; salary caps for cycling and Imogen Simmonds’ race plans. We then discuss hydration testing to prevent weight cutting in E-sports, the mes at T100 Dubai and Valencia Marathon fields. We finish with an interview around concussion and brain health in general with Associate Professor Tommy Wood.  Associate Professor Tommy Wood is Neuroscientist, Researcher, and Athletic Performance Consultant. He currently works in the department Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington where his laboratory focuses on brain health across the lifespan – conducting research that focuses on ways to treat a range of brain injuries. (00:00) Introduction(00:57) Medical Question(05:15) Xylon’s update(06:07) David’s Update (09:37) Community Shoutouts (13:44) Listener Question - Heat Training for Cold Performance (17:30) Jim Walmsley Runs a Road 10k(18:24) UCI Proposes Salary Cap (19:45) Imogen Simmonds Returns to Racing (20:23) Cyclists Running (23:12) Women’s 100 mile World Record Broken(24:12) UCI Does HydrationTests Before E-Sports World Championships (26:20) T100 Doha Mess (32:30) Valencia Marathon Elite Fields  (37:22) Interview Starts (39:50) Are Concussions Related to Brain Diseases? (44:31) Will We See More Cases of Brain Disease in the Future? (48:39) How Does Tommy Think About Capacity of the Brain?  (54:32) Core Buckets of Brain Health and Healthy Brain Aging (1:07:18) Strength vs Endurance Training for Brain Health(1:14:55) Are We Nearing a Diagnostic Concussion Test (1:20:26) Review(1:21:04) Seen on Social  (1:23:14) Doctors Office(1:26:10) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Link to Video David and Xylon Mentioned from Rouleur ​https://youtu.be/VnisQrdf8KQ?si=FGdSb4j3IaiJKFx5Paper on Takotsubo cardiomyopathy triggered by wasabi consumptionhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6768342/ Links to TommyWebsite: https://www.drtommywood.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywoodTommy’s Concussion Paper Mentionedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39125311/ Podcast on Heading the Soccer ball/Football Mentioned https://open.spotify.com/episode/0G7ZtR3EAtPwK0CiSx0n6H 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/

In a wide ranging episode, we discuss people transitioning sports, review the Ironman 70.3 world championships and examine some research on carbohydrate intake in elite marathoners. We also discuss salary caps and their implications for global leagues as a few leagues evaluate them. (00:00) Introduction(00:18) Medical Question(05:06) David’s Update(06:51) Xylon’s update(11:00) Community Shoutouts (15:52) Juju Watkins Invests in NSWL Expansion Side(17:38) Tom Evans Running Valencia Marathon (19:58) Louis Rees-Zammit Transitions back to Rugby (24:29) Springboks vs France (27:08) Kipchoge and NYC Race Earnings (32:30) Marbella 70.3 World Championships (40:40) Salary Caps  (53:00) Research on Elite Marathoners Using 120g/hr of Carbohydrates  (1:00:17) Doctor’s Office(1:03:33) Seen on Social (1:06:49) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for their sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Article on 120g/hr of Carbs in Elite Marathonershttps://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/japplphysiol.00665.2025 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/

Xylon and David give their updates before discussing the Women’s Cricket World Cup, Kipchoge’s plans going forward (and that shirt), they review NYC marathon and discuss the potential for weightloss drugs to be banned (including one on the horizon). They also discuss some interesting research on cooling and marathon durability. (00:00) Introduction(00:18) Medical Question(03:33) David’s Update(07:19) Xylon’s update(10:35) Sickness and Weather(15:44) Community Shoutouts (26:15) Women’s Cricket World Cup(28:48) Development of Women’s Sport and Fans (33:08) Effects of Cooling the Head, Neck & Face(38:44) Kipchoge’s Plans (41:00) Kipchoge’s Cooling Top (42:46) Weightloss Drugs Being Banned for the LA Olympics  (49:00) Aligning The World Rugby Calendar(54:44) Durability in Marathons(1:00:57) New York Marathon(1:08:27) Increasing Numbers of Women Running sub 3(1:11:17) Doctor’s Office - Victor Wembanyama (1:12:45) Doctor’s Office - Eli Katoa (1:15:22) Seen on Social (1:17:43) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for their sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Article on Head, Neck and Face Coolinghttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/20/6/article-p743.xml Article on Marathon Running and Durability https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2025.2567780#d1e392 Article on Ozempic in the Olympicshttps://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/weight-loss-drugs-glp1-olympic-gamesDavid’s Newsletter Article on Ozempichttps://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/ozempicSubmit 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/

In a huge episode we cover a bunch of news, including changes to the NYC marathon fields, Molly Seidel’s running plans, Valencia half marathon results and Capetown Marathon happenings. We then discuss the Imogen Simmonds case verdict, some Rugby World Cup Qualification drama and Big’s Backyard Ultra World record. We then get into the more significant discussions of the episode; the Treadmill World Championships aka “Run X” and World Triathlon approving fitness racing and Swim Run as triathlon disciplines. Finally we interview Dr Lindsey Hunt around heat training. Lindsey is a senior sports scientist at Precision Fuel and Hydration specialising in endurance exercise performance optimisation with a focus on extreme environments. He currently oversees the Precision Performance Lab, which delivers physiological testing, heat training, and personalised fueling and hydration strategies for athletes of all levels. (00:00) Introduction(00:17) Medical Question(02:52) Xylon’s update(05:00) David’s Update (07:56) Community Shoutouts (10:08) Listener Comments on Ketones(16:19) Valencia Half Marathon(19:35) NYC Marathon Field Changes (21:30) Capetown Marathon (27:31) Imogen Simmonds Cleared of Wrongdoing (31:14) Molly Seidel Goes to Trailrunning(32:11) Big’s Backyard Ultra (32:44) RWC Qualification Controversy(33:37) Treadmill World Championships - “Run X”(37:38) World Triathlon Approves Fitness Racing and Swim Run as Disciplines (39:36) Interview Starts  (42:08) Does Heat Training Help in the Cold (43:21) Is There a Lower Bound of Cold Where Heat Training Would Stop Helping? (44:18) Is Body Size a Consideration for the Benefits of Heat Training? (47:06) Risks of Heat Training(48:49) How Should We Dose Heat Training? (51:53) Intensity and Duration of Heat Training(54:34) Caffeine and Heat (1:01:36) Supplements and Heat Tolerance(1:04:17) Sweating and Sweat Rate in Heat Training (1:08:11) Common Mistakes with Heat Training(1:12:25) Advice for Heat Training(1:15:54) Review (1:17:15) Doctor’s Office(1:19:55) Seen on Social (1:21:48) What We’re Watching(1:22:33) Sports EquinoxThanks 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Lindsey’s Article on Caffeine and Thermoregulatory Responseshttps://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00172.2021 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/

In this episode we review some world records, look at another scathing doping survey and check in on Amsterdam marathon results - including looking at why cyclists struggle to convert to runners. We then chat about 2026 plans for both Athlos and the T100 as well as looking at an interesting article about US colleges recruiting Kenyan runners. We also chat to Eloise du Luart about her experiences with heat training and look at the UCI press release about ketone use.  (00:00) Introduction(00:17) Medical Question(04:00) David’s Update (04:53) Xylon’s update(08:00) Community Shoutouts (12:50) Heat Training with Pro Athlete Eloise du Luart (20:49) Remi Bonnet Break VK WR (23:55) 24hr Women’s WR Broken (26:16) Commonwealth Games Athletes Doping(28:10) Amsterdam Marathon Results (30:44) Tom Dumoulin in Amsterdam  (34:17) Geraint Thomas Starts Running(35:33) Americans Added to the Valencia Marathon Field (38:25) Differences in Taper for Elites and Amateurs (40:04) UCI Press Release on Ketones(47:32) Where’s the Line for Doping?(49:45) Athlos’ Plans for 2026 (51:53) T100 Changes for 2026(57:46) Colleges Scouting Kenyan Runners (1:03:00) Doctor’s Office (1:04:25) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for their sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Article on Colleges Recruiting Kenyan Athletes  https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/09/20/kenya-athletes-colleges-recruitment-ncaa/ UCI Press Release on Ketoneshttps://www.uci.org/pressrelease/uci-declaration-concerning-the-use-of-ketone-supplements-by-cyclistsStryd Blog on Dakotah Popehnhttps://blog.stryd.com/2025/10/17/inside-the-data-dakotah-popehn-finishes-7th-place-overall-2nd-american-sets-a-personal-best-at-the-chicago-marathon/ 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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We start off with a discussion of the performance cycle of sports teams before discussing a world class performance to break the SA 10k record. We touch on some Hyrox, Kilian Jornet’s States of Elevation and the potential for cross country to join the winter Olympics. In other Olympic news we discuss some events in the T&F being held outside of the stadium before more in-depth discussions of the Strava vs Garmin situation and a Kona preview with Pro Triathlete Eloise du Luart. We then debut a new segment; ‘seen on social’ before finishing with the Doctor’s office and a brief chat about  Connor Mantz’s chances of breaking the American marathon record. (00:00) Introduction(01:00) Medical Question(05:00) David’s Update (07:24) Xylon’s Update(12:35) Community Shoutouts (16:20) Cycles and Patterns in Team Performance  (23:33) SA 10K Record Broken(26:11) Hyrox World Record Broken(31:53) Kilian Jornet States of Elevation(24:45) Cross-Country Joining the Winter Olympics (36:37) LA Olympics Having T&F Events Outside the Stadium(38:07) Strava Sues Garmin(43:23) Kona Preview with Pro Triathlete Eloise Du Luart (59:04) SOS - HR PRs (1:01:15) Doctors Office Phill Bowden(1:05:14) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Article from David’s Newsletter on Talent https://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/what-is-talentSubmit 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/

We are back and covering off the latest happenings in the sporting world. We cover Jan Frodeno doing a 55k trail race, a hot day at the Berlin Marathon and a quick review of the world championships cycling in Kigali, Rwanda. Then we touch on the Boston Marathon cutoff time before some scientific papers. The papers look at traditional fueling vs CGM informed fueling and whether the benefits of supershoes persist after hours. (00:00) Introduction(00:21) Medical Question(03:58) Xylon’s Update from Time in Rwanda(09:30) David’s Update (15:00) Community Shoutouts (19:00) Listener Question on Altitude (22:45) Jan Frodeno Does Nice by UTMB Race(24:26) Berlin Marathon Results (27:44) Cycling World Championships in Rwanda(35:41) Boston Marathon Entry Cutoff (37:51) Traditional vs CGM Based Fueling(44:39) Do Supershoes Still Work as Well After Hours(51:55) Doctors Office Josh Kerr(53:25) Doctors Office Tyreek Hill (57:55) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Article on Continuous Glucose Monitor Use for Fueling https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12466181/ Article on Supershoe Improvements Being Durable at 80mins https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12464892/ 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/

We have a special guest host this week, Kristi Storoschuk joins the podcast again to help David while Xylon is away. After a listener question on fueling they jump into some research. They discuss some fascinating papers including the impact of heat on carbohydrate and glycogen utilisation rates, the effects of a 7 day fast on performance and a paper looking at whether endurance athletes have more daughters. They then step into Kristi’s world and look at a paper on mitochondria and why they are more than just the powerhouses of the cell!  (00:00) Introduction(00:44) Medical Question(01:40) Kristi’s Madeira Trip(02:38) Kristi’s PhD Update(03:29) Kristi’s Training Update (06:01) Community Shoutouts Listener Question on Fueling(13:21) Heat and Dehydration’s Impact on Carbohydrate & Glycogen Use (24:10) Effect of Sport on Sex of Offspring(32:04) Performance Impacts of 7 Days of Fasting(45:04) MitochondriaThanks 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Review on Carbohydrate & Glycogen Use in Heat https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-025-02294-3 Article on Sports and Sex of Childrenhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-05445-8 Article on 7 Days of Fasting Performancehttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-55418-0 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/

We start this week off with some NYC Marathon news before diving into some recent doping happenings. After this we review the Ironman World Championships in Nice before a look at the World Track and Field Championships. Finally we have our interview with Joseph Mestrallet. Joseph Mestrallet is a data scientist ,CEO and Founder of Enduraw. Additionally he is currently the team manager at Nutri-pure, where he works with multiple elite athletes with a deep conviction: mathematics are the keys to reach the last few percent of performance. Joseph is the data scientist who helped engineer wins at UTMB for Tom Evans and Ruth Croft.  (00:00) Introduction(00:25) Medical Question(03:40) David’s Update and Time in Nice (08:00) Community Shoutouts (12:53) NYC Marathon Announces Sifan Hassan and Eliud Kipchoge (16:33) Joyline Chegnego Positive Test (19:15) Raven Saunders Whereabouts Failures (20:40) Diribe Welteji Test Refusal and Ban Upheld by CAS (21:58) Sebastian Sawe Extra Testing Pre Berlin (23:49) Ironman World Championships Nice (29:05) Track & Field World Championships (30:15) Predictions Update (32:34) Falls in the Races (32:24) False Starts and the Starter(35:24) Discuss Body Types  (37:38) Field Event GOATs(39:23) Why is the USA so Successful (41:21) World Championships Broadcast (42:18) Narrow Margins of Victory (43:28) Observations from the Marathons (49:09) Other Observations from the World Championships(52:30) Interview Starts (55:55) What Other Projects has Joseph Worked on? (59:24) What Data Does Joseph Collect for his Planning? (1:01:32) What Goes Into Wholistic Performance? (1:08:09) How Close was Joseph’s Pacing Plan to Actual Performance? (1:10:29) What Sort of Testing did Joseph do to Prepare the Pacing Plans? (1:14:00) Predictions Margins of Error (1:16:17) What Live Data was Joseph Giving During the Race?(1:19:27) Is This Data Informed Preparation Against the Spirit of Trailrunning? (1:20:17) What Live Data was Joseph Giving During the Race?(1:23:24) How is Joseph Thinking about AI in his Work? (1:30:00) Doctors Office(1:31:06) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Article on Joyline Chepnego Banhttps://iancorless.org/2025/09/12/joyline-chepngenos-ban-the-complex-web-of-doping-management-and-responsibility/ Links to Joseph Enduraw Website: https://enduraw-data.com/ Enduraw Strava Integration: https://enduraw-data.com/services/enduraw-dashboard  Enduraw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enduraw.data/ Joseph's Website: https://joseph-mestrallet.com/ Joseph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephmestrallet/ 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/

We start off with a listener question about recovery runs before diving into the Hayden Wilde shoe saga and a mess at the Tokyo World Championships track & field with the warm up track. We then discuss whether the women’s & men’s races being on the same day for Paris Roubaix is going to be good for the women or not before briefly previewing the Ironman World Championships. We finish with two research papers, one on use (or overuse) of thyroid hormones in Olympians and one on the training characteristics of Boston Marathon runners. (00:00) Introduction(00:50) Medical Question(03:40) David’s Update (05:20) Xylon’s Update (12:26) Community Shoutouts (20:48) Listener Question - Recovery Runs(24:20) Hayden Wilde Shoe Drama(29:40) Tokyo Track & Field Warmup Track Mess(33:22) Paris Roubaix Men’s & Women’s Race on the Same Day(38:00) Nice IMWC Things to Watch For(44:55) Thyroid Hormone Use in the Olympics (47:28) Training Characteristics for Boston Marathon Runners(55:15) Doctors Office(59:35) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Article on Thyroid Hormone Usehttps://analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/dta.3923 Article on Boston Marathon Training Characteristics https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-025-02304-4Submit 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/