1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

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 

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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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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: 
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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. Offers ends August 3 2026 

Previous Mile World Record from Hicham El Gerrouj 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvCsj7eJKKA 

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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 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
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 

Article from the Listener Question 
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2026/05/28/bjsports-2025-111351 

Article Discussed on Nomio
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aed2478 
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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/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
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 

David’s Article on Research on Women
https://healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/why-isnt-there-more-research-on-women 

Article on Sex Differences in Hitting the Wall
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-56334-7 

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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

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
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 

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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