1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

We have some great research to discuss in this episode including a paper looking at durability differences between men and women and another looking at who is the GOAT of running. Aside from this we look at Jimmy Gressier’s 1hr WR attempt, review some racing from Cocodona and Transvulcania and discuss the women’s rugby ball debate. We also cover a few listener questions including Strava PBs and post event illness. 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:16) Medical Question
(04:30) Xylon’s Update
(06:28) Cocodona Review 
(11:26) Xylon’s Update Part 2 
(13:06) David’s Update
(14:37) Listener Question - Strava PBs 
(20:00) Community Shoutouts 
(21:41) Listener Question - Post Event Illness 
(24:35) Jimmy Gressier Attempts the 1hr WR 
(25:54) Changing Ball Size in Women’s Rugby 
(32:07) Winter Olympics Says No 
(33:55) Transvulcania Review 
(35:32) Tara Davis-Woodhall  
(38:00) Vuelta Feminina & Paula Blasi
(40:03) Who is the GOAT Runner? 
(51:34) Females Have Better Durability than Males 
(56:16) Doctor’s Office - Phil Sesemann 
(57:26) Seen On Social 
(59:11) What We’re Watching

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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.

Link to Paper on Durability:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/sms.70299 

Link to Paper on Determining the Running GOAT:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-026-02443-2

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After some community shoutouts we give a quick update on Cocodona 250 at the time of recording (Tuesday). We then discuss some of the happenings at the World Relay Championships before a quick look at the NBA. After this we briefly look at Surrey Cricket Club trying to get people to ‘work from the cricket’ and some of the news in the tech world. We then get to our interview with Melissa Muzeau. 

Melissa Muzeau is a PhD candidate at the University of Canberra where her research focuses on athlete profiling, and more specifically the integration of affect to the well-known physiological performance determinants in endurance sports. 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:17) Medical Question
(03:00) David’s update
(09:40) Community Shoutouts 
(22:50) Cocodona 250 Update 
(25:12) World Relay Championships 
(33:08) NBA Craziness and Changes 
(39:18) Surrey Cricket Club’s Push for People to Work from the Cricket 
(40:20) Wahoo Partners with Coros & Zwift Buys Rouvy 
(43:18) Interview Starts 
(45:00) What Made Melissa Pursue a PhD?
(47:40) Harder Better Stronger vs Smarter Better happier 
(49:40) Explaining Terms 
(54:00) Psychology as a Performance Dimension 
(55:16) Explaining ‘Motivation’ 
(56:49) Explaining ‘Arousal’
(58:41) Integrating Components of Psychology into Performance 
(1:05:57) Are There Differences in the Way People Experience Effort? 
(1:11:04) Implications for Non-Athletes    
(1:15:55) Findings From Supershoes on Trail 
(1:27:16) Future Predictions for Trail Supershoes 
(1:30:21) Physiological Load and its Impact on Motivation 
(1:36:04) Teamwork and Performance 
(1:39:22) Doctor’s Office 
(1:41:13) 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.

Links to Melissa:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-muzeau-092783150/ 

Link to the Active Brain UC Research Group:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/activebrainuc/ 
https://www.instagram.com/activebrainuc/ 

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Before all the fallout from London Marathon, we get through our updates and community shoutouts. We are then on to the Canyons 100k, Liege-Baston-Liege and Allyson Felix’s comeback. Matthew Marquardt then drops in to explain how he solved his cramping problems. We finish off with the Doctor’s office and a sneaky cameo by Xylon’s new puppy Willow. 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:19) Medical Question
(03:09) Xylon’s update
(03:58) David’s update
(07:08) Community Shoutouts 
(11:05) Canyons 100k 
(13:47) Liege-Baston-Liege 
(19:40) Allyson Felix’s Comeback 
(24:38) Matt Marquardt Joins Us to Discuss His Cramping 
(25:33) Matt’s Cramp History 
(29:34) Working Out the Cause of His Cramps 
(45:00) London Marathon 
(47:36) Women’s Race  
(52:58) Men’s Race   
(59:07) Thoughts on the Record     
(1:04:10) What’s Next for Sawe?  
(1:06:20) Will We See a Sub 4 Phenomenon? 
(1:07:49) Winners & Losers from London Marathon 
(1:13:22) Doctor’s Office - Geraint Thomas 
(1:14:14) What We’re Watching
(1:14:53) Xylon’s New Puppy 

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.

Stryd Blogs on Project Stella
https://blog.stryd.com/2026/04/10/project-stella-shatters-the-speed-project-record/ 
https://blog.stryd.com/2026/04/10/going-deeper-project-stella-breaks-record/ 

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In our longest episode ever we cover a bunch of listener comments & questions before getting into the news of what’s been happening. This includes world records, young performers, changing allegiances and more. 
We then get to Rachel Entrekin, the winner and course record holder from Cocodona 250miler, who’s preparing to line back up for it. She shares amazing insights and great stories about the race and training in general with lots of take aways for listeners.  

(00:00) Introduction
(00:16) Medical Question
(03:14) Xylon’s Update
(06:01) David’s update
(09:20) Community Shoutouts 
(16:04) Listener Question - Calf Raise Variations
(22:10) Boston Marathon 
(30:14) Jane Hedengren’s New Records   
(31:46) Ironman Texas 
(35:08) Women’s European 10k Record 
(36:21) 100mi Treadmill World Record 
(37:09) Gout Gout Update 
(38:59) 11 Athletes Being Blocked from Changing their Allegiance to Turkey 
(43:00) Interview Starts 
(46:00) Cats or Dogs
(50:00) Racing Time vs Distance 
(52:49) Running With vs Without a Watch 
(59:07) Cocodona ‘24 vs ‘25 
(1:03:18) Choosing Pacers & Crew
(1:07:08) Rachel’s Iron Stomach 
(1:09:24) Rachel’s Debut Marathon & Trail Race 
(1:13:25) Rachel’s Crazy Race Frequency 
(1:17:37) Rachel’s Training
(1:20:31) Does Rachel’s Physio Background Help
(1:24:36) Pressure and Being a Favourite 
(1:32:54) What Are Rachel’s Goals for Cocodona? 
(1:40:40) Teeth Brushing in a Multiday Race
(1:41:27) Sleep and Multiday Racing
(1:44:47) Reentry into Reality After a Multiday Race
(1:49:18) Pressure and Being a Professional 
(1:52:06) Does Tor des Geants Appeal to Rachel
(1:56:25) Attitude as a Skill
(1:59:49) Review  
(2:02:09) Doctor’s Office - Magnus Ditlev  
(2:02:44) Doctor’s Office - Fiona O’Keefe 
(2:02:53) Doctor’s Office - Ava Crean 
(2:03:06) Doctor’s Office - Emile Caress     
(2:03:40) Doctor’s Office - Peres Jepchirchir  
(2:04:25) 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.

Link to Newsletter David Mentioned:
https://healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/illness-training-and-data-vs-feelings

Links to Rachel:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel__entrekin 
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13127323 
Substack: https://rachelentrekin.substack.com/ 
Article on Training for 200milers: https://ultrarunning.com/featured/how-to-train-for-200-milers/ 

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We’ve had some great contributions from listeners in the last week which we get to in a mix of information, corrections and questions. Following this we touch on Paris marathon, Marathon des Sables, Paris Roubaix and a quick check in on Gout Gout before our guest joins us. 
Our guest this week is Associate Professor Kim Hébert-Losier is an expert in musculoskeletal lower-extremity health and assessment, analysing how humans move to prevent injuries, enhance performance and contribute to evidence-based practice. She is the Associate Editor for Sports Biomechanics, having been cited in excess of 4000 times and has authored over 140 peer-reviewed publications herself, including the paper she joins us on the back of today: “Economy benefits of running in advanced footwear technology shoes remain with plantarflexion fatigue”

(00:00) Introduction
(00:16) Medical Question
(05:01) David’s update
(07:45) Xylon’s Update
(12:46) Community Shoutouts
(18:32) Listener Contribution - Hyrox vs Half Marathon Times 
(20:58) Listener Question - Sweat Lactate 
(23:09) Listener Question - Impact of Socks on Performance 
(26:49) Paris Marathon 
(32:24) Athletes Announcing Upcoming Races
(36:21) Marathon des Sables 
(38:21) Paris Roubaix
(45:30) Gout Gout 
(47:40) Interview Starts  
(49:25) Kim’s Marathon Time 
(50:04) Where and When did Kim Qualify for Boston?
(51:40) What are Kim’s Marathon Shoes of Choice?
(52:16) What Makes a Supershoe Responder?
(57:53) What Makes a Supershoe Super? 
(1:00:28) Considerations and Cautions for Supershoe Use  
(1:02:16) Softness in Shoes and Adaptation    
(1:04:26) How Much Should We Use Supershoes Outside of Training? 
(1:07:28) How Long do Supershoes Last?   
(1:08:45) Supershoes in Children
(1:11:51) The Role of Rocker Position and Shoe Length of Supershoes 
(1:14:50) How Many Calf Raises Should Runners Be Able to Do? 
(1:17:55) What are we Actually Testing in Calf Raises Testing?
(1:21:06) How Should We Complete Calf Raises? 
(1:26:06) How Do Runners Pick Shoes?  
(1:33:45) How Should Runners Pick Shoes? 
(1:37:45) Shoe Rotation 
(1:39:40) Review 
(1:41:00) Doctor’s Office - Letsile Tebogo is Discharged      
(1:41:27) Doctor’s Office - Sam Ruthe 
(1:44:10) Seen on Social  
(1:48:29) 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.

Link to the Article Discussed:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-026-06190-0 
Links to Kim:
Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1087-4986 
University Profile: https://profiles.waikato.ac.nz/kim.hebert-losier 
X: @kimhebertlosier
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-hebert-losier-854794ab/ 
Calf Raise App (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calf-raise/id1507737701

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