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1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

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Tour De France
Nutrition
Hydration
Running
Precision Fuel and Hydration
Endurance Sports
Heat Training
Athletic Performance
Endurance Training
Triathlon
Sports Science
Music
Olympics
Comrades Marathon
Marathon Training
Coaching
Gold Zones
Supplements
Exercise

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 & Dr David Lipman

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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 ... more

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 mea... more

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.... more

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... more

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Casper Stornes
Ironman world champion (2025 Frankfurt)
Professional triathlete
Episode: Winning Frankfurt, Happiness in Training and Lifechanging Wins - Pro Triathlete Casper Stornes
Kristian Hogenhaug
Professional triathlete and coach
Professional triathlete, coach
Episode: Winning Challenge Roth, Curiosity & Experimentation - Professional Triathlete Kristian Hogenhaug
Aitor Virube
Global Sports Performance Director at Salomon; Human Performance Consultant; researcher and founder involved in multiple ventures
Salomon; Real Sociedad; Lab de Field; MetHub; Glut 4 Science
Episode: Ketones - Aitor Viribay Energy Series pt 5
Aitor Virebe
Global Sports Performance Director at Salomon; Human Performance Consultant; CSO at Lab2Field; founder/director roles
Salomon, Lab2Field, Medhub, Glut 4 Science
Episode: Lactate & Lactate Supplementation - Aitor Viribay Energy Series pt 4
Emily Dow
Assistant Professor, Nutrition Scientist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist
University of Arizona
Episode: Gut Health and the Microbiome in Athletes - Assistant Professor Emily Dow
Aitor Virobet
Guest expert discussing energy expenditure and measurement methods
Episode: Energy Expenditure - Aitor Viribay Energy Series pt 2
Melissa Muzeau
PhD candidate researching affect in endurance performance; collaborator with On Running; former co-founder/CTO/CEO of Sport Testing
University of Canberra; Active Brain Group; On Running; Inside
Episode: Is Enjoyment of Suffering Linked to Performance? - Melissa Muzeau
Matthew Marquardt
Professional Ironman athlete
Ironman South Africa
Episode: Sub 2 & Solving Cramping
Rachel Entrekin
Professional ultra trail runner for Norda, Precision Fuel and Hydration, and more
NordA/Precision Fuel and Hydration
Episode: Mutliday Endurance Events & Pro vs Amateur - Rachel Entrekin

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David Lipman
Co-host; physician/medical expert; plays a key role in guiding discussion and medical context across episodes.
Xylon van Eyck
Co-host and primary guide of conversations; introduces topics and provides host perspective.

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Gut Health and the Microbiome in Athletes - Assistant Professor Emily Dow
Q: How much vinegar do you eat?
Dow explains she consumes vinegar daily for taste, and her research used vinegar as a postbiotic intervention in a strength training study to explore cognitive and physical outcomes, noting cognitive improvements and gains in fat-free mass when vinegar was consumed, though mechanisms remain to be fully elucidated.
Is Enjoyment of Suffering Linked to Performance? - Melissa Muzeau
Q: Why is individual profiling important as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach to training?
There isn't a single best profile; athletes regulate effort differently, so strategies should be tailored to each person's affective response and perceived effort to optimize performance.
Is Enjoyment of Suffering Linked to Performance? - Melissa Muzeau
Q: How do you define affect and motivation in the context of endurance performance?
Affect is described as the combination of affective balance and activation during exercise, while motivation is about how much effort one is willing to put in; together they influence pacing and endurance outcomes.
Is Enjoyment of Suffering Linked to Performance? - Melissa Muzeau
Q: So what made you decide to pursue a PhD and focus on the affective aspects of performance?
Melissa explains that after Sport Testing closed, she wanted to explore psychological and cognitive aspects to show athletes are more than bodies moving; she sought a lab and brand collaboration (On Running) to pursue this line.
Sub 2 & Solving Cramping
Q: What is the guest's current thinking on the cramping problem and the most promising approach so far?
The guest describes a phased, data-driven process, starting with hypotheses around wetsuits, electrolytes, and sodium, moving to Active Release Therapy for nerve-related aspects, and ultimately finding that a reduced carb-load during heavy events has shown potential in reducing cramps, though they stress that outcomes are individualized and require careful testing.

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A science-forward sports podcast that probes beneath elite performance to explore physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and psychology shaping athletic outcomes. Episodes routinely feature researchers, medical professionals, and high-level athletes who unpack topics like lactate metabolism, carbohydrate fueling, gut health, running economy, and footwear science, blending rigorous explanation with practical takeaways for training, racing, and injury prevention. Sponsorships and real-world athlete experiences are woven in, offering listeners actionable insights while spotlighting the stories behind performance data and technology. The format tends to balance deep-dive interviews with timely commentary on current racing news, industry trends, a... more

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