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• Blood Donation & Infrared Sauna’s Impacts on Performance

  On this week’s episode we discuss a fascinating listener question on blood donation and its impact on performance before reviewing some of the weekend’s sport and training of the elites heading to the London Marathon. We then look at a few papers on Infrared Sauna and Marathon Fueling before a quick discussion of Wout van Aert’s knee.  (00:00) Introduction(00:50) Medical Fact Checking(05:56) David’s Update(11:05) Xylon’s Mood Swings(14:55) Community Shoutouts(26:15) Listener Question - Blood Donation (37:54) London Marathon Elite Training(41:11) Training to Bridge IMSA and T100 Singapore(45:16) IM 70.3 Oceanside(49:25) Coming Back from an Achilles Injury (51:14) Grand Slam Track Thoughts (56:09) Tour of Flanders(63:55) Infrared Sauna’s Impacts on Performance (70:06) Marathon Fueling and Performance (76:24) Doctor’s Office Wout van Aert(79:22) 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: 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/onepercentfuelplannerArticle on Infrared Sauna Usehttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sports-and-active-living/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1462901/full Article on Marathon Fueling https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40798-024-00801-w Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod?igsh=MW1tcGM4MHQ4bm5oaw== Follow us on X:@PodOnepercent Join the Strava Group:https://www.strava.com/clubs/onepercentbetterpod Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/

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• Torpedo Bats and Placebo Supershoes

  Episode 57 is here and it brings all the regular segments and topics. We discuss some questions about pre race and marathon fueling as well as doing some community shoutouts. We move on to some happenings from IM South Africa and in the USADA world. Then we discuss an article about cyclists getting bigger before our main two topics; the torpedo bats the Yankees are using and a study examining the placebo effect of supershoes. We finish off in the doctor's office as usual.  (00:00) Introduction(00:34) Medical Question(02:55) Pre Marathon Snacks(05:28) David’s Training(10:34) Xylon’s Update(16:27) Community Shoutouts(18:25) Listener Question Marathon Questions(23:14) Correction on Currency (23:48) IM South Africa Results (26:54) Shawnti Jackson Warned by USADA(31:21) Cyclists Getting Heavier to Perform Better (33:33) Will We See Heavier Tour de France Finishers?(37:55) Why Do Riders Have More Muscle These Days? (42:21) The Yankees Torpedo Bats (51:50) Supershoes and the Placebo Effect(60:00) Doctor’s Office Fabio Jakobsen (64:00) 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/onepercentfuelplannerArticle on Weight Gain in Cyclinghttps://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-training/inside-the-radical-weight-gain-theory-of-pro-cycling Article on Supershoes https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19424280.2025.2458330#abstract Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod?igsh=MW1tcGM4MHQ4bm5oaw== Follow us on X:@PodOnepercent Join the Strava Group:https://www.strava.com/clubs/onepercentbetterpod Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/

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• Only Fans, Coaches Behaving Badly & Stellar Performances

  Xylon is back! He and Dave cover a bunch of ground including reviewing the World Indoor T&F championships, Chianti by UTMB and Milan San Remo. They also discuss Kirsty Coventry’s election to IOC presidency, some coaches caught cheating and an athlete signing a contract with Only Fans. They finish off with some interesting folks in the doctor’s office and discussing Martin Van Riel’s crazy racing week upcoming. (00:00) Introduction(01:22) Medical Question(07:54) David’s Training(12:02) Xylon’s Update(17:57) Community Shoutouts(24:11) Vale George Foreman(26:33) Kirsty Coventry is the New IOC President(31:45) Sam Ruthe Runs 3:58 at 15yo(35:33) The Boston Celtics are Sold(39:30) Milan San Remo Review(54:43) World Indoor T&F Championships(57:12) Chianti by UTMB Review (59:04) Cheating in Ski Jumping(63:14) Coach Banned for Doping (73:13) Sabrina Stanley Signs with Only Fans(77:04) Doctors Office Rebecca Henderson(79:46) Doctors Office Morgan Pearson(81:20) What We’re Watching - Martin Van Riel’s Crazy ScheduleThanks 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/onepercentfuelplannerData on Sub 4min Milershttps://x.com/jsmoliga/status/1903111883579670557?s=46&t=rG4B7Qh26_UR3jOG6o_6-wArticle on Ski Jumper’s Suit Alterationshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/sports/skiing/norway-ski-jumping-cheating-scandal.html Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod?igsh=MW1tcGM4MHQ4bm5oaw== Follow us on X:@PodOnepercent Join the Strava Group:https://www.strava.com/clubs/onepercentbetterpod Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/

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• That Running Episode

  Dave has a ring-in cohost in Xylon’s absence and this episode is quite running centric. Dave and guest host Dan review their recent race efforts with learnings, they then discuss fast running from Gout Gout, Jimmy Gressier and Jake Smith. They then touch on Eliud Kipchoge being used as a marketing tool, the Barkley Marathons and NYC Half Marathon results. Dave then interviews Rhodri Williams, who’s been running a mile for each point Wales lose by in the 6 Nations before Dan rejoins Dave for the doctor’s office featuring Xylon amongst others and they discuss a huge weekend upcoming in sport.  (00:00) Introduction(02:38) Who is Dan(06:45) Dan’s Medical Question for Dave?(08:57) How Dan and David Met(11:36) Community Shoutouts(13:51) Dan’s Barcelona Review(22:26) Dan’s Trail Running(25:10) Dan’s Marathon Fueling(30:20) Dave’s Lisbon Review (37:20) France Win the 6 Nations(38:54) Gout Gout Breaks 20 secs(41:48) Jimmy Gressier Breaks the European 5k Record(43:43) Eliud Kipchoge is Running Sydney Marathon(47:01) Jake Smith Wins Bath Half(48:10) Barkley Marathons(49:43) NYC Half Marathon Results (54:10) Interview with Rhodri Starts(55:45) How Did Rhodri Decide to Do this Challenge?(57:43) How was Week 1 with the Big French Loss?(59:34) Italy Week(61:25) Ireland Week(64:13) Scotland Week (66:53) Did This Change the Way Rhodri Watched Matches?(68:19) England Week(70:14) Total vs Expectations(72:40) Rhodri’s Running History(76:10) What is Looseheadz?(79:40) What is Next?(84:38) Changes After Going Viral?(86:24) Audience Capture (90:36) Doctor’s Office - Antoine Dupont(91:17) Doctor’s Office - Tadek Pogacar (93:41) Doctor’s Office - Xylon(94:38) What We Will Be 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/onepercentfuelplannerDave's Article on Developmenthttps://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/developmentNYC Half Marathon Resultshttps://results.nyrr.org/event/H2025/finishers#page=1 Links to DanDan’s Podcast - Back Straight Podcast Dan’s Running IG - @dansonlyransDan’s Strave - https://strava.app.link/svtZYB4hTRb Links to RhodriInstagram @therealrhodriWebsite: https://contentisking.co/ Donate hereSubmit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod?igsh=MW1tcGM4MHQ4bm5oaw== Follow us on X:@PodOnepercent Join the Strava Group:https://www.strava.com/clubs/onepercentbetterpod Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/

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• Rugby's Origins, Bifurcation and International Expansion

  After a brief chat about some recently cycling we are joined by journalist Mike Mehall Wood to discuss the origins of rugby league and rugby union, including the sociocultural factors that played into it, the week to week product and international expansion. Mike is a rugby league journalist currently writing for Roar Rugby League. He has previously written for Forbes, VICE, LADbible, Dazed and HighSnobiety over a long career. He holds a degree in politics and cultural studies from the university of Leeds with a focus predominantly on the relationship between nationalism, ethnicity and culture.(00:00) Introduction(03:47) Classics Season(12:42) Women’s Cycling Development and Depth(27:53) Interview Starts(30:20) What is a Cricket Tragic? (32:04) What is the Difference Between Rugby League and Rugby Union?(38:10) Does Rugby Union Take Inspiration from Rugby League Rules?   (39:46) Differences in Competitions Between Rugby League and Rugby Union(45:53) How Did Rugby Union and Rugby League Split? (51:07) Have Any Players Transitions Between the Sports(58:34) Why is There No Rugby League in South Africa? (61:20) Body Sizes in Rugby League and Rugby Union (63:05) What Are Salaries in Rugby League?(64:56) International Rugby League 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/onepercentfuelplannerLinks to Mike: X/Twitter: @mikemeehallwood Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod?igsh=MW1tcGM4MHQ4bm5oaw== Follow us on X:@PodOnepercent Join the Strava Group:https://www.strava.com/clubs/onepercentbetterpod Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/

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