1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

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 Watching

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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.com
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Links to Casper
Instagram: @casperstornes
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@casperstornes-triathlet 
Strava: https://strava.app.link/eoxaQSheo4b 

Article on Cardiac Screening
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7029244/ 

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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 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/1pb
If 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): 
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Thanks 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.com

Links to Kristian
Instagram: @mr_hoegen 
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5387978 

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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 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/1pb
If 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-planner

Thanks 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.com

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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 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: 
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Thanks 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.com

David’s Newsletter on Broccoli Sprouts
https://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/sulforaphane?

Washington Post Article on Bowel Cancer and Ultramarathons
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/05/21/marathons-ultramarathons-may-be-linked-colon-cancer-heres-why/? 
Original Article Washington Post Article Refers to
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877782126001037 

Carbohydrate Periodisation Article David Mentioned
https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/aop/article-10.1123-ijsnem.2026-0032/article-10.1123-ijsnem.2026-0032.xml 

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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/1pb
If 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): 
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Thanks 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.com

Links to Aitor:
Instagram: @aitorviribay 
X: @MVAitor 
Glut 4 Science Website: https://glut4science.com/ 

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