1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

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1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

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

  1. 3D AGO

    Birthdays, Tokyo Marathon & Doping Test Failures

    The birthday episode is here! Before discussing some listener questions on flexibility and Lionel Sanders’ recent health results, we discuss half marathon plans and fueling. Following this we spend some time on listener voice notes and finally discuss the Tokyo Marathon and the positive doping test of a professional triathlete.  (00:00) Introduction (06:30) David’s half Marathon Fueling Plan (07:17) Lisbon Half Marathon Plans  (09:21) David’s Shoe Testing (16:29) Xylon’s News (21:17) Community Shoutouts  (22:40) Listener Question - Flexibility  (27:23) Listener Question - Lionel Sanders and Diabetes (37:39) Birthday Voice Notes  (53:53) Tokyo Marathon Insights  (61:24) Imogen Simmonds’ Doping Test (81:43) What We Will Be 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/theonepercentbetterpodcast 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/onepercentfuelplanner Article from Marco Altini on his Periodised Nutrition https://marcoaltini.substack.com/p/periodized-nutrition-for-endurance  Article on Ligandrol Pharmacokinetics https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4111291/  Article on Ligandrol Being Transferred by Sexual Contact https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9545268/  Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.com Follow 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: Happy Birthday by Rage Sound https://tunetank.com/track/4121-happy-birthday/

    1h 23m
  2. Sodium Hyperhydration and Performance - Dr Sam Shepherd

    FEB 28

    Sodium Hyperhydration and Performance - Dr Sam Shepherd

    In this episode the guys discuss top earners in sport, some results from the track & field world and a drug ban. They then touch on some research and data on supershoes, specifically in trailrunning before being joined by Dr Sam Shepherd to discuss sodium hyperhydration and a paper on using it in women specifically.  (00:00) Introduction (09:00) David’s Training and Shoes (12:06) Xylon’s Regression (14:00) Community Shoutouts (17:20) Top 100 Paid Athletes in the World  (22:24) Bobby Portis Junior Drug Ban (24:44) Shelby Houlihan’s Efforts at USA Indoor T&F Championships (26:24) Seville Marathon Results  (29:55) Carbon Plated Shoes in Trailrunning (34:30) Supershoes Benefits in Trailrunning  (37:29) Stack Height Effects on Gait   (44:19) Interview Starts (47:30) What is Sodium Hyperhydration? (49:11) What Else Can Be Used for Hyperhydration? (50:30) What Was Done in the Study?  (52:19) Importance of Female Specific Research (54:53) Sample Size in the Study (57:48) What Does Sodium Hyperhydration Look Like in Practice?  (61:04) The Importance of Practicing Hyperhydration (65:29) Who Shouldn’t be using Hyperhydration?  (67:53) Result of the Study (70:40) Football Chat  (73:16) Outro and Review  (74:03) Doctors Office 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/theonepercentbetterpodcast 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/onepercentfuelplanner Article on Running Economy of Supershoes in Trailrunning  https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol2/iss17/98/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZPDEl44Fa9j4rE5l8dTDOCO6GF_0SI3MSJzRWoDEJUatqCFOtfKODHJNM_aem_w1J6QnNgMyjt2tMpp73bfw Article on Stack Height Impacts of Running Shoes https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.11.19.624278v2#:~:text=High%20resulted%20in%20longer%20ground,High%20in%20comparison%20with%20Low.  Article on Sodium Hyperhydration in Women  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39591960/  Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.com Follow 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/

    1h 22m
  3. Questioning Limiters in Endurance - Dr Andrew Koutnik

    FEB 21

    Questioning Limiters in Endurance - Dr Andrew Koutnik

    Another week another bunch of running records which we cover. After this we chat a bit about Tarawera Ultramarathon results and the Tyreek Hill vs Noah Lyles showdown before touching on a new form of doping - Mitochondrial Transplants.  We then get to an interview with Dr Andrew Koutnik a researcher  studying the influence of nutrition and metabolism on health, disease, and performance about a paper he was an author on; “Carbohydrate Ingestion Eliminates Hypoglycemia & Improves Endurance Exercise Performance in Triathletes Adapted to Very Low & High Carbohydrate Isocaloric Diets” (00:00) Introduction (07:17) David’s Heat Training (10:15) Xylon Turns a Corner  (14:00) Community Shoutouts  (17:12) Indoor Track Records  (21:30) New Half Marathon WR  (26:16) Tarawera Results  (29:50) Noah Lyles vs Tyreek Hill  (32:40) Mitochondrial Transplants  (40:30) Interview Starts (42:40) Importance of Science Communication  (46:02) What Was Done in the Study?  (48:20) Timeline of Adaptation to Low Carb Diets (53:05) Study Design  (61:20) Findings of the Study  (63:00) Study Population and Applicability  (74:00) Metabolically Unhealthy Athletes  (78:29) Outro and Review  (84:40) Doctor’s Office  (89:20) What We’ll Be 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/theonepercentbetterpodcast 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/onepercentfuelplanner Links to Andrew:  Instagram: @andrewkoutnikphd X: @AKoutnik Article on Mitochondrial Transplantation as Doping https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/14/new-doping-trick-why-scientists-fear-athletes-already-using/  David’s Article on Mitochondrial Transplants https://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/mitochondrial-transplantation Article Discussed with Andrew   https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpcell.00583.2024  Article Andrew Mentioned on Runners  https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1150265/full Article on Magnus Ditlev Andrew Mentioned https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/20/1/article-p161.xml  Andrew’s in Depth Breakdown of the Paper on Substack https://substack.com/inbox/post/154543219?r=40eopm&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true  Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod 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/

    1h 31m
  4. Training Models and Physiological Thresholds - Jem Arnold

    FEB 14

    Training Models and Physiological Thresholds - Jem Arnold

    Xylon & David talk about some Millrose games results, national records falling in the 5k and Visma Lease a Bike’s use of TT helmets on the road before being joined by a guest to discuss training intensity distribution.  Jem Arnold is a PhD candidate in exercise physiology at the University of British Columbia, where his research focuses on sport-related vascular conditions. He is also a physiotherapist, and endurance coach & consultant. (00:00) Introduction (06:18) David’s Training (10:52) Xylon Being Grumpy  (13:15) Millrose Games Results  (18:15) Cassandre Beaugrand Breaking the French 5K Record  (19:23) Visma Lease a Bike Using TT Helmets on the Road  (22:55) Interview Starts (24:40) What was the Paper Jem Contributed to?  (26:52) The Role of Science Communication as a Researcher   (28:47) What is Training Intensity Distribution?  (34:26) What did the Research Group Do?  (37:29) Which Sports Were Included?  (37:57) Training Constraints and Periodisation  (43:13) Reclassification of Participants in the Study (48:08) Results of the Analysis  (55:56) Thoughts on Why Different Levels of Athlete Respond Differently (59:05) Day to Day Variation in Thresholds and Equipment Measurement Variability  (70:30) Outro  (70:55) Doctors Office  (73:10) What we are 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/theonepercentbetterpodcast 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/onepercentfuelplanner Links to Jem:  Instagram:@jem_arnold X:@jem_arnold Bluesky:@jemarnold.bsky.social Article David Mentioned on Development  https://healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/development Article on Which Training Intensity Distribution is Best  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388557095_Which_Training_Intensity_Distribution_Intervention_will_Produce_the_Greatest_Improvements_in_Maximal_Oxygen_Uptake_and_Time-Trial_Performance_in_Endurance_Athletes_A_Systematic_Review_and_Network_Meta   Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address:podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.com Follow 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/

    1h 14m

  5. FEB 7

    Youth Development, Neuromuscular Fatigue & Breaking Records

    In episode 49 we cover a spate of running records being broken, some discussion about broadcast rights and the power of the individual in sports. We also discuss the UCI’s ban on repeated carbon monoxide inhalation before discussing athletic development in the contact of Albert Philipsen before we grab some audio from a conversation we had with his former coach about Albert. We finish off discussing ACL tears in the doctor's office.    (00:00) Introduction (00:39) David’s Update  (03:51) Adjusting Expectations as we Advance as Athletes (10:08) Xylon’s Update (13:30) Community Shoutouts (16:30) Instrumented Footballs (20:14) Grand Slam Track Broadcast Rights  (22:51) Australian Rugby Broadcast Rights (23:44) Records Tumble in the Running World  (27:23) The Power of the Individual in Sport (36:44) The Ban of Repeated Carbon Monoxide Inhalation by the UCI  (39:39) Albert Philipsen’s Big Volume and Athletic Development (45:20) Albert Philipsen’s Former Coach Gives Context for Albert  (56:20) Neuromuscular Changes During the Women’s Football World Cup  (61:40) Lisandro Martinez ACL Tear 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/theonepercentbetterpodcast 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/onepercentfuelplanner Adidas Football https://news.adidas.com/football/adidas-unveils-the-official-match-ball-for-the-fifa-club-world-cup-2025/s/d1098f52-7a1e-4c8c-9002-cf6b61be13b7  Article on Banning Repeated Carbon Monoxide Inhalation https://www.uci.org/pressrelease/the-uci-bans-repeated-inhalation-of-carbon-monoxide-and-introduces-measures/vvSYoDzCDZBPjA1dXNoWq  Article on Virat Kohli  https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/cricket-2025-virat-kohli-playing-for-delhi-wicket-video-watch-himanshu-sangwan-delhi-v-railways-ranji-trophy-bcci-rules/news-story/c0335a6e33a6a6a8a2cffda94071066c  Article on Neuromuscular Fatigue in Spanish Women’s Football Team During the WC  https://www.termedia.pl/Individual-changes-in-neuromuscular-performance-in-the-Spanish-r-nwomen-s-national-football-team-throughout-the-2023-World-Cup,78,55483,1,1.html  Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.com Follow 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/

    1h 8m

  6. JAN 31

    Is Music Performance Enhancing?

    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.    (00:00) Behind the Scenes  (00:50) Introduction  (05:22) Xylon’s Update  (07:40) David’s Training (12:13) Australian Open Broadcast Right and Youtube Wii Tennis  (16:28) Carbon Plated Flip Flops  (19:41) Jayden Daniels Using a VR Headset  (26:30) Race Ranger Coming to Age Groupers  (29:07) The Future of T100  (37:40) Music as a Performance Enhancer  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/theonepercentbetterpodcast 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/onepercentfuelplanner Article on Carbon Plated Running Sandals  https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/kenyan-runner-wins-marathon-in-carbon-plated-sandals/  IG Post on VR Headset Used by Jayden Daniels  https://www.instagram.com/p/DFBvdmbSf-N/?igsh=eGw1ejJnbzdiczli  Article on Race Ranger for Age Groupers  https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/age-group/raceranger-age-group-amateur-trial-challenge-wanaka-2025  Article on T100 Contracted Athletes https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/pto-t100-triathlon-world-tour-pallant-browne-pohle-contracted-triathletes  https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/pto-t100-triathlon-world-tour-noodt-barnaby-contracted-triathletes  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%3EFulltext  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3339578/  https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1293783/full  https://submission-mtprehabjournal.com/revista/article/view/865 Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.com Follow 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/

    54 min

  7. JAN 24

    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.  (00:00) Introduction  (00:45) Xylon’s update  (08:33) David’s Testing Update and Training (18:23) Community Shoutouts (20:20) Listener Question - Multi Year Training Planning  (32:07) Coaches Pods in Tennis  (37:02) Alex Yee’s Valencia 10K Effort  (39:06) Shelby Houlihan’s Ban Ends  (43:20) Kishane Thompson’s 60m PB   (46:57) Houston Half and Marathon (53:20) Boston Marathon Elite Fields  (60:55) London Marathon Elite Fields  (69:35) Puma’s Project 3  (73:53) Doctor’s Office - Ilona Maher & Remco Evenepoel   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/theonepercentbetterpodcast 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/onepercentfuelplanner David’s Article on Performance Environments  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-team  Puma Project3 https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a63394272/puma-project3-marathon-runners/  Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.com Follow 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/

    1h 18m
  8. Athletes vs Influencers

    JAN 17

    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.  She joins us to discuss athletes vs influencers following a piece she wrote recently.  (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?  (14:27) How did Allison End up Joining Whoop?  (18:14) How did Allison Start Working with Coros?  (20:58) What was Whoop’s Initial Strategy? (26:07) How do Brands Think About Elite Athletes vs Influencers?  (29:23) What is the Strategy Allison Used with Elite Athletes to Create Campaigns?  (33:08) What are the Ethics of Influencers?  (37:28) Why Do People Relate to Infleuncers?  (42:00) What Are Elites vs Influencers Earning  (43:20) What Do Companies Value from Elite Athletes?  (46:16) What Would a Company Expect in Return from an Influencer?  (50:33) Are We Seeing A Reduction in Influencer Marketing?   (54:25) Where is Sports Marketing Heading?  (63:22) Solving Elite Running’s Marketing Problem (69:35) Advice for Athletes Working with Brands (78:20) Outro and Review  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/theonepercentbetterpodcast 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/onepercentfuelplanner Links to Allison:  Instagram: @allimary_ Website: https://www.allisonmary.com/  Article on Athletes vs Influencers https://amatterofbrand.substack.com/p/influencers-vs-athletes-the-bubble  Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.com Follow 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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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

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