1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

1% Better Podcast

Episodes 127
Avg. Duration 1h 12m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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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S2 Ultramarathons and Bowel Cancer

Jun 12, 2026 1h 28m

We cover a couple of listener questions and interactions before a quick discussion on the new CBA in the WNBA. We then touch on some new UCI regulations before looking at a paper on ultramarathons…

Ketones - Aitor Viribay Energy Series pt 5

Jun 09, 2026 1h 7m Bonus

In the final part of the energy series, Aitor joins us to discuss ketones and their use. He brings a wealth of experience and anecdotes from his time working with professional athletes in addition to…

Should Olympians Get Paid? + Ninja Warrior Goes Olympic & NCAA Goes Pro

Jun 05, 2026 1h 17m

In a wide ranging episode we discuss some blazing NCAA sprint times and what the professionalisation of college athletics means for the USA. We then cover the controversy around Kirsty Coventry's…

Lactate & Lactate Supplementation - Aitor Viribay Energy Series pt 4

Jun 02, 2026 1h 20m

In part 4 of the energy series, Aitor joins us to discuss lactate and exogenous lactate. He brings a wealth of experience and anecdotes from his time working with professional athletes in addition to…

Knicks, Wemby & The Fight for Tennis's Soul

May 29, 2026 1h 8m

In a wide ranging episode we discuss a format change to the Tour Down Under, another Diamond League and some craziness in the NBA. This leads us to a discussion of which are the teams where it’s…

Carbohydrates - Aitor Viribay Energy Series pt 3

May 26, 2026 1h 8m Bonus

In part 3 of the energy series, Aitor joins us to discuss carbohydrates and carbohydrate intake. He brings a wealth of experience and anecdotes from his time working with professional athletes in…

Gut Health and the Microbiome in Athletes - Assistant Professor Emily Dow

May 22, 2026 1h 34m

After some early discussions thanks to both some research and listener questions and input we briefly touch on Zegama, the Shanghai diamond league and the Football World Cup before jumping into the…

Energy Expenditure - Aitor Viribay Energy Series pt 2

May 19, 2026 59m Bonus

In part 2 of the energy series, Aitor joins us again to discuss energy expenditure and why it is the lens with which to view everything at a first principles level. This follows on from the previous…

The GOAT Formula, Female Durability & Cocodona's New Record

May 15, 2026 1h

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…

Is Enjoyment of Suffering Linked to Performance? - Melissa Muzeau

May 08, 2026 1h 43m

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…

Sub 2 & Solving Cramping

May 01, 2026 1h 15m

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…

Mutliday Endurance Events & Pro vs Amateur - Rachel Entrekin

Apr 24, 2026 2h 6m

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…

What Makes Super Shoes Work? - Assoc. Prof Kim Hébert-Losier

Apr 17, 2026 1h 50m

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,…

Why Athletes Feel Niggles During Taper & The Science Behind Shorter Cranks

Apr 10, 2026 1h 22m

In a bumper episode we cover off some great listener questions before touching on tonnes of running news. This included Sha’Carri Richardson, Collen Kebinatshipi, Kishane Thompson, Jimmy Gressier,…

A Pacer Came 2nd?! The Wildest Running Stories This Week

Apr 03, 2026 57m

We have lots of running chat this week. We discuss Josh Kerr’s record attempt, Georgia Hunter Bell’s efforts in Australia, marathoners behaving badly and a new race in Germany. We also touch on some…

TUEs, Strava Privacy & Injury Management

Mar 27, 2026 1h 12m

This episode starts with some discussion of David’s achilles, before getting into some listener questions about recovery from injury. We then review the outcomes of the early finish option of the LA…

What Pro Cycling Can Teach Running - Jimmy Whelan

Mar 20, 2026 1h 43m

Please excuse the video issues for the parts outside of the interview (which has video). We have a huge episode this week; we cover a listener question about timezones and the world baseball…

Data vs Feel, Sex Tests & Short Cut Marathons

Mar 13, 2026 1h 3m

After a few updates from things we discussed last week and a quick look at the LA marathon we discuss Strade Bianci, Ironman New Zealand and a half marathon world record at Lisbon half marathon. We…

Training Surfaces & The Worst Coaching Job in the World

Mar 06, 2026 1h 13m

After a big surprise, we discuss a listener question about training surfaces. Following this we touch on Louis Hincliffe’s decision to return to college and NIL implications, Keely Hodgkinson and…

Boston Marathon and Balancing Crosstraining - Petter Engdahl Professional Trailrunner

Feb 27, 2026 1h 4m

Petter Engdahl is a professional trailrunner and skier for the Team Adidas. Best known for his victory and course record at the CCC race at UTMB in 2022, Petter was 6th at the long trail world…

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