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Finally we cover the question of whether music is performance enhancing. But only after discussing Australian open broadcast rights, carbon plated racing flip flops, VR preparation for quarterbacks and some triathlon.Â
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(00:00) Behind the ScenesÂ
(00:50) IntroductionÂ
(05:22) Xylon’s UpdateÂ
(07:40) David’s Training
(12:13) Australian Open Broadcast Right and Youtube Wii TennisÂ
(16:28) Carbon Plated Flip FlopsÂ
(19:41) Jayden Daniels Using a VR HeadsetÂ
(26:30) Race Ranger Coming to Age GroupersÂ
(29:07) The Future of T100Â
(37:40) Music as a Performance EnhancerÂ
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Article on Carbon Plated Running SandalsÂ
https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/kenyan-runner-wins-marathon-in-carbon-plated-sandals/Â
IG Post on VR Headset Used by Jayden DanielsÂ
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFBvdmbSf-N/?igsh=eGw1ejJnbzdiczliÂ
Article on Race Ranger for Age GroupersÂ
https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/age-group/raceranger-age-group-amateur-trial-challenge-wanaka-2025Â
Article on T100 Contracted Athletes
https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/pto-t100-triathlon-world-tour-pallant-browne-pohle-contracted-triathletesÂ
https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/pto-t100-triathlon-world-tour-noodt-barnaby-contracted-triathletesÂ
Articles On Music as a Performance Enhancer
https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2019-75018-001.html
https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/6/2/33
https://www.jssm.org/jssm-23-258.xml%3EFulltextÂ
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3339578/Â
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1293783/fullÂ
https://submission-mtprehabjournal.com/revista/article/view/865
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53:52
Multi-year Training Plans & Spring Marathons' Elite Fields
On this episode the guys review David’s testing results and answer a listener question about multi year training planning. They then cover some rapid fire happenings before reviewing the Houston marathon and previewing the spring marathons’ elite fields.Â
(00:00) IntroductionÂ
(00:45) Xylon’s updateÂ
(08:33) David’s Testing Update and Training
(18:23) Community Shoutouts
(20:20) Listener Question - Multi Year Training PlanningÂ
(32:07) Coaches Pods in TennisÂ
(37:02) Alex Yee’s Valencia 10K EffortÂ
(39:06) Shelby Houlihan’s Ban EndsÂ
(43:20) Kishane Thompson’s 60m PB Â
(46:57) Houston Half and Marathon
(53:20) Boston Marathon Elite FieldsÂ
(60:55) London Marathon Elite FieldsÂ
(69:35) Puma’s Project 3Â
(73:53) Doctor’s Office - Ilona Maher & Remco Evenepoel Â
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David’s Article on Performance EnvironmentsÂ
https://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/high-performance-elite-and-professional
Boston Marathon Elite Fields
https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/pro-athletes/2025-boston-marathon-professional-teamÂ
Puma Project3
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a63394272/puma-project3-marathon-runners/Â
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1:18:01
Athletes vs Influencers
Allison Lynch is a marketing and communications executive with 12 years of experience. This has included roles as Sr. Marketing Manager, US & Global Running and Coros and Senior marketing manager, running & women’s performance at Whoop.Â
She joins us to discuss athletes vs influencers following a piece she wrote recently.Â
(00:00) Introduction
(03:03) David’s Training
(06:00) Xylon’s Documentary Work
(11:52) Interview Starts
(13:10) How did Allison get into Marketing?Â
(14:27) How did Allison End up Joining Whoop?Â
(18:14) How did Allison Start Working with Coros?Â
(20:58) What was Whoop’s Initial Strategy?
(26:07) How do Brands Think About Elite Athletes vs Influencers?Â
(29:23) What is the Strategy Allison Used with Elite Athletes to Create Campaigns?Â
(33:08) What are the Ethics of Influencers?Â
(37:28) Why Do People Relate to Infleuncers?Â
(42:00) What Are Elites vs Influencers EarningÂ
(43:20) What Do Companies Value from Elite Athletes?Â
(46:16) What Would a Company Expect in Return from an Influencer?Â
(50:33) Are We Seeing A Reduction in Influencer Marketing? Â
(54:25) Where is Sports Marketing Heading?Â
(63:22) Solving Elite Running’s Marketing Problem
(69:35) Advice for Athletes Working with Brands
(78:20) Outro and ReviewÂ
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Links to Allison:Â
Instagram: @allimary_
Website: https://www.allisonmary.com/Â
Article on Athletes vs Influencers
https://amatterofbrand.substack.com/p/influencers-vs-athletes-the-bubbleÂ
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1:22:16
Estimating Carb & Calorie Burn and Machine Learning for Talent Prediction
This week’s episode saw multiple listener questions answered including a discussion on prediction of caloric and carbohydrate burn from training data. There’s some quick fire talking points including the new TGL golf league, a women’s 5K world record and Netflix’s content strategy in sport. We then touch on the use of machine learning for talent prediction in football. Finally we look at injury and illness rates for the USA Olympic and Paralympic teams from the Tokyo games.Â
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(00:00) IntroductionÂ
(03:41) David’s Update and Training
(06:23) Xylon’s UpdateÂ
(17:30) Community Shoutouts
(33:30) Listener Question - Training on Tired Legs
(36:10) Listener Question - Heart Rate’s Relationship to CaloriesÂ
(41:10) Predicting Carbohydrate and Caloric Burn
(46:50) Netflix Secures Women’s Football World Cup
(48:32) TGL Golf LeagueÂ
(51:08) Women’s 5K World Record Broken Â
(51:44) Ilona Maher Debuts for the Bristol BearsÂ
(54:04) The Coaching RoundaboutÂ
(60:38) Machine Learning Prediction of Football Talent Selection
(64:20) Doctor’s Office - USA Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic Team Illness and InjuriesÂ
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David’s Newsletter Article on Calories
https://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/calories?r=34wgun&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueÂ
Article on New Golf League
https://www.foxsports.com.au/golf/unbelievable-product-pga-tour-star-says-venue-for-new-indoor-golf-league-feels-like-epl-stadium/news-story/e6118221a0b3fd235d259debe51c392cÂ
Article on Machine Learning and Youth Football Academy Success Prediction
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2024.2442850Â
Article on Predicting Carbohydrate & Energy Expenditure Â
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-024-02131-zÂ
Article on Injury & Illness at Tokyo Olympics from the USA
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23259671241304417Â
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1:11:27
Sport in Review and Preview
In this episode we review 2024 in sport, from surprises to favourite moments and much more. We then look forward to 2025 and make some predictions on winners and trends we will see.Â
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(00:00) Introduction
(03:50) Community ShoutoutsÂ
(06:30) Favourite Sporting Moment of the Year
(08:56) Most Enthralling Sporting Moment
(12:27) Performance of the YearÂ
(14:53) Most Surprising Performance of 2024
(21:27) Favourite Training Song of 2024Â
(23:21) Sporting Goals for 2025Â
(28:22) Sporting Event You’re Most Looking Forward to in 2025Â
(39:11) Predictions for TdF & TdFF WinnersÂ
(43:56) Predictions for 100m, 1500m and Marathon Winners at WCs
(50:48) Predictions for IMWC Winners
(53:58) Predictions for Changes to the Sporting Landscape  Â
(58:28) Trends we will see Start or Continue in 2025Â
(65:51) Dream Podcast Guest for 2025Â
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We often see the top layer or performance but its the lesser known stories, science and happenings where the real fascination and wonder lies. Join us as we discuss what is happening in sport, just that little bit deeper and differently to what you may expect.
Hosted by Xylon van Eyck & David Lipman