1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

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 

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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

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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 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: 
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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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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, Cassandre Beaugrande and Jane Hedengren. We then touch on a world record, a new world marathon championship and a shoe that detects its own wear. We close out with a discussion of the Ronde van Vlaandaren before some Doctor’s office and Seen on Social. 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:17) Medical Question
(04:29) Xylon’s Sporting History 
(06:50) Xylon’s Update
(10:20) David’s Update
(16:05) Community Shoutouts 
(23:08) Listener Question - Tapering & Niggles
(31:15) Listener Question - Crank Length in Cycling 
(36:38) Sha’Carri Richardson at Stawell Gift 
(41:10) Collen Kebinatshipi joins the Sub 10/Sub 44 club 
(42:27) Kishane Thompson Runs a World’s Best 
(44:57) Jimmy Gressier’s European 5k Record
(45:51) Cassandre Beaugrand’s French Record 
(47:11) Jane Hedengren’s NCAA Record 
(49:40) World Marathon Championships  
(55:36) 100 100ks 
(58:03) Kiprun’s Smart Shoe 
(1:01:09) Ronde van Vlaanderen 
(1:08:40) Racing Trains 
(1:11:07) Doctor’s Office - Letsile Tebogo 
(1:11:59) Doctor’s Office - Justin Riele
(1:13:01) Seen On Social
(1:20:19) 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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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.

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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 cycling things with a sport transfer and a new cycling show. Finally we head to France for a mess at their trail championships and finally to Berlin half marathon to discuss a pacer getting second. 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:30) Medical Question
(03:18) David’s Update
(05:23) Xylon’s Update
(09:08) Community Shoutouts 
(16:58) Josh Kerr and 222 Project
(18:45) Decathlon Sign Emillien Jacquelin 
(23:38) Georgia Hunter Bell Loses to Claudia Hollingsworth 
(27:04) Marathoners Behaving Badly 
(28:40) 99 Laps Race
(31:10) New Cycling Weekly Show 
(33:39) USA Half Marathon Championships Update 
(35:30) French Trail Championships Mess
(40:36) A Pacer Gets Second in Berlin Half Marathon 
(47:38) Doctor’s Office - Connor Mantz
(50:08) Seen On Social
(54:20) 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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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.

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