1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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/

Lots to review this week with many insights shared about what has been happening in the world of sport. We look at Sydney as the 7th World Marathon Major, UTMB takeaways, some interesting things to look for post the Diamond League Finals and things to look forward to at NYC Marathon. (00:00) Introduction(01:10) The Dog Ate Xylon’s Homework (03:37) Does Ballet Help Running? (05:03) Xylon Learns how to Breathe (09:30) David’s Update (11:17) Community Shoutouts (17:08) Sydney Marathon(25:03) UTMB Insight (40:43) Diamond League Finals Thoughts(48:53) NYC Marathon Fields (55:11) Doctors Office(58:02) 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.Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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 our interview, we cover a listener question and then take a look back at some Diamond League and forward to UTMB. We also discuss teenage phenoms Cooper Luteknhaus and Gout Gout. Finally we hear from Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio and Hannah Walker regarding weight in the Women’s peloton. Clara Koppenburg is a professional road cyclist known for her versatility and climbing strength. She was encouraged to start cycling by her father who is a team doctor. Armed with a sports science degree (University of Konstanz, completed in 2018), Clara blends intellect, athleticism, and commitment to her craft. What truly sets Clara apart is her courageous openness about her personal challenges. In a recent, deeply personal revelation, she shared her journey through an eating disorder, the loss of her menstrual cycle for six years, and her path to recovery. She declared, “I won myself back”, emphasizing that reclaiming her health was her greatest victory—even without big race wins. (00:00) Introduction(00:22) Medical Question(02:00) David’s Running  (04:44) David’s UTMB Experience (06:40) Xylon’s Update (11:05) Community Shoutouts (13:30) Listener Question - Adidas Treadmill Shoe (16:50) Cooper Lutkenhaus Signs a Pro Contract(19:49) Gout Gout Runs Sub 10 Seconds (21:29) Fastest Ever 100k Run(25:26) Diamond League Lausanne (28:30) Diamond League Brussels (39:48) David’s Tokyo World Championships Predictions (36:52) UTMB Observations (43:07) Weight in Women’s Cycling (44:15) Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio’s Thoughts (52:19) Hannah Walker’s Thoughts  (59:14) Interview Starts(1:01:11) Did Clara Expect the Response from her Instagram Post (1:04:04) How Is Clara’s Experience Day to Day Now vs When Suffering?  (1:12:28) What Made Clara Make a Change?   (1:17:00) How Does Clara Navigate the Performance Environment? (1:24:25) What Can Teams Do Better To Support Riders? (1:29:39) Should Cycling Have Screening Pre Race to Prevent RED-S?(1:36:12) Clara’s Lack of Body Dysmorphia (1:39:50) Clara’s Cookbook (1:42:50) Review (1:43:54) What We Will Be 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 ClaraInstagram: @clara_koppenburgIG Post Mentioned HereSubmit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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 our guest joins us, Xylon learns to tie shoelaces, we cover a listener question on heart rate during warm up and we review the Diamond League in Silesia. We then touch on the records from the Leadville 100 before a look at the Chicago and Sydney Marathon fields. Our guest, joining us to discuss her upcoming Sydney Marathon is Lisa Weightman is a 4 time olympic marathon representative, qualifying for her first olympics in her debut marathon in London 2008 running 2:32:32. Her marathon personal best is 2:23:15 from Osaka 2023, and she has run a 68:48 half marathon. Beyond her Olympic achievements, she won a Silver medal at the 2018 Delhi commonwealth games and a bronze in the 2010 New Delhi commonwealth games. She’s a a 3 time top 8 finisher at world marathon majors, twice national champion in the half marathon and the winner of the 2013 Melbourne marathon, 2010 Nagano olympic commemorative marathon and 2009 Christchurch half marathon.  (00:00) Introduction(00:16) Medical Question(02:47) David’s Update(05:15) Xylon’s Update(07:10) Xylon Learns to Tie Shoelaces(11:19) Community Shoutouts(12:56) Listener Question - Warmup Heart Rate(20:00) Brief Grand Slam Track Update (20:44) Diamond League Silesia Thoughts (35:33) Leadville 100 Records(38:00) Chicago Marathon Fields(42:51) Sydney Marathon Fields(43:44) Interview Starts (45:20) Why Lisa Chose Sydney Marathon(46:46) How Does Lisa Think About Majors vs Olympics & World Champs (50:22) Lisa Favourite Results (53:04) How Do Elites Get Into Marathon Majors? (55:15) Lisa’s Coaching Situation (1:00:36) Is Sydney Prep Any Different? (1:03:11) Longevity in the Marathon (1:10:05) Technological Changes in Marathoning Across Lisa’s Career(1:14:00) Fueling Plan for Sydney (1:14:00) Fueling Plan for Sydney (1:16:00) Thoughts on Balancing Work, Family & Sport(1:18:30) Advice to Young Runners (1:23:00) Thoughts on Running Boston Marathon (1:25:48) What Is Success In Sydney for Lisa? (1:28:00) Review (1:28:55) Doctor’s Office (1:30:00) 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 Lisa:Instagram: @lisaweightmanLinkedIn: Lisa WeightmanSubmit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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 episode this week. Most importantly we discuss yoghurt gate but we also touch on a bunch of community shoutouts, some NFL, Crossfit, T100, UK & US track & field and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift all before we get to our interview. Our guest is Kristi Storoschuk who is a PhD Candidate in Muscle Physiology at Queen’s University with the goal of contributing to our understanding of diet, food timing, exercise, and metabolism. She is passionate and curious about all things diet, lifestyle, metabolic flexibility, aging, and longevity. She is the lead author on a recent paper  (00:00) Introduction(00:18) Medical Question(2:52) David’s Morning(04:57) Xylon’s Update(06:20) David’s Update(10:46) Yoghurt Gate(15:37) Community Shoutouts(18:35) Announcement (19:33) NFL Finger Average(21:27) Crossfit Games Results (22:30) T100 London Results (30:09) Ines Fitzgerald Results(31:28) Alex Yee’s 5000m PB(33:23) USA T&F Trials(42:40) TDFF Results (52:19) Interview Starts(54:20) Caveats(55:05) Limits of Evidence(57:30) Health vs Performance(1:00:13) Intensity Domains in Health Research(1:05:00) Intensity Domains vs Exercise Guidelines(1:07:20) Zone 2; Claims vs Reality(1:09:26) Absolute vs Relative Intensity  (1:11:49) Paper Population(1:14:00) Stimulus and Adaptation (1:15:51) Intensity Prescription for Health(1:23:07) Kirsti’s Piano(1:24:20) 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.Kristi’s Paper on Zone 2 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-025-02261-y Links to Kristi:Instagram: @krististoroschukSubmit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow 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/