1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

Aside from debuting a new segment, we get an update on the showdown in the women’s 800m at the moment before discussing 2 interesting happenings in the running world; a lawsuit against On running and the Edmonton marathon course measuring long. We then discuss Antoine Dupont’s historic signature rugby boot and the NYC marathon fields before looking at a few research papers. The first is on the role of carbohydrates in low energy availability and the difference between treadmill and overground running. We finish with a big doctor’s office.
 
(00:00) Introduction
(00:16) Medical Question  
(07:54) David’s Update 
(22:35) Gripes
(25:30) Women’s 800m showdown update
(28:21) Edmonton Marathon Course Mismeasure  
(30:35) Lawsuit Against On Running
(31:47) Antoine Dupont’s Signature Rugby Boot 
(34:15) NYC Marathon Elite Fields
(47:00) NIL and NFL Update  
(49:13) Low Energy Availability and Benefits of Carbohydrate
(54:49) Treadmill vs Overground Running  
(1:01:22) Doctor’s Office 
(1:11:05) What We’re Watching

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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. 
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Article on Carbohydrates and Underfueling 
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00207.2026 

Article on Treadmill Running
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021929026003593 

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In a broad episode we cover everything from NFL athletes going back to college to play, Canicross - a sport where you run towed by a dog, runners dystonia and some of the happenings from the European championships. We also discuss the Josh Kerr v Jacob Ingebrigtsen beef before a discussion of the merits of making TUEs public. 
 
(00:00) Introduction
(00:17) Medical Question - Twins 
(08:09) David’s Update 
(09:41) Xylon’s Update 
(17:06) David’s Copenhagen Training Plans 
(22:41) Community Shoutouts 
(27:10) Canicross 
(28:52) Listener Question - Dystonia 
(44:37) Corrections - UTMB Fields 
(46:16) NIL and NFL Athletes Returning to College 
(52:46) European Championships Observations 
(1:16:57) Jacob vs Kerr Beef 
(1:21:36) Seen on Social - Public TUEs 
(1:26:54) 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

Articles on Runner’s Dystonia
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27017145/ 
https://www.prd-journal.com/article/S1353-8020(13)00267-8/abstract
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14586919/ 

 
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After some great listener questions, we touch on the announced UTMB elite fields, the potential for women in the decathlon and some observations from the European track & field championships. We then touch on some doping news out of the USA. Before a look at the doctor’s office. 
 
(00:00) Introduction
(00:20) Medical Question - Twins 
(11:18) David’s Update 
(13:20) Xylon’s Update 
(16:08) David’s Data Progression and Race Prediction 
(18:27) Fitness vs Fatigue and Performance 
(21:20) Community Shoutouts 
(24:05) Strava and National Security 
(26:12) Where are They Now 
(27:53) Listener Question - Should Cyclists Run?
(32:07) Listener Question - Sleep Strategy in Prolonged Endurance Events  
(40:51) Corrections Corner - Zurich Diamond League 
(41:53) Corrections Corner - Badwater Shoe
(42:00) Badwater 135 
(44:22) UTMB Elite Fields 
(54:30) Women Doing Decathlon 
(56:06) European Athletics Championships 
(1:04:42) Jonah Koech Doping Ban
(1:13:28) Doctor’s Office 
(1:17:27) Seen on Social 
(1:18:22) 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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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
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After reviewing a hugely impressive year at the Badwater 135, and catching up with Tim Payne we quickly discuss Tadej Pogacar’s race plans and what it means for his legacy. We also touch on David Beckham and Sebastian Sawe’s race plans. Finally we discuss the Commonwealth games, including fast times in bad weather, some tactical nuances in the distance and relays and finally the history and future of the games with implications for the Olympics. 
 
(00:00) Introduction
(00:18) Medical Question 
(03:40) David’s Update 
(06:36) Xylon’s Update 
(11:30) Community Shoutouts 
(18:58) Heart Rate and Training Phase 
(26:40) David Beckham
(27:37) Tim Payne’s Paraguayan Debut 
(28:52) Women’s 800m Showdown 
(30:04) Sebastian Sawe’s Race Announcement 
(32:00) Tadej Pogacar Races the Vuelta for Legacy 
(34:55) Badwater 135 
(40:54) Cooper Lutkenhaus’ Outrageous Year  
(42:08) Commonwealth Games 
(1:05:25) Past and Future of the Commonwealth Games 
(1:12:39) What We’re Watching 

Thanks to Precision Fuel and Hydration for their sponsorship, use the link below to get 15% off your first order and support the podcast: 
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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
For 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.

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In a fairly diverse podcast we touch on changes to Boston marathon qualifying, 3D printing football boots and what this means for the footwear industry going forward and coach’s managing the media. We then discuss the Chicago marathon field and some thoughts on the format and goals of the new Ultimate Championship before giving some observations and thoughts on the Tour de France .
 
(00:00) Introduction
(00:18) Medical Question 
(04:50) Cramping Risk 
(08:30) Xylon’s Update 
(10:50) David’s Update 
(13:14) Question for Listeners - Kudos 
(17:18) Community Shoutouts 
(22:03) Where are They Now? 
(22:45) Listener Question - Nose Breathing 
(29:40) Boston Marathon Qualification Changes 
(33:42) Adidas 3D Prints a Football Boot 
(40:00) Jurgen Klopp’s Message to the Media
(44:15) Chicago Marathon Fields
(55:07) Thoughts on Ultimate Championships Format & Goals 
(59:47) Tour de France Observations 
(1:11:25) Doctor’s Office - Paul Seixas 
(1:11:55) Doctor’s Office - UAE Team Emirates XRG
(1:12:41) 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
For 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 

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