1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

We are thrilled to be joined by Mario Fraioli on this episode. Marios is a running coach, author, podcaster and runner. Mario has coached at the highest levels, been a lifelong runner and has been writing and podcasting about running for decades. We discuss many parts of running with Mario, from the running booms to the state of US distance running to great races and books for listeners to check out. (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(07:06) Second Question(08:22) Interview Starts(11:06) The Third Running Boom (12:36) The First Running Boom (13:30) The Second Running Boom (15:00) Social Media and Media in the Running Boom (16:48) Gate Keeping in Running (19:12) Performance vs Participation (21:42) Is Mario Positive or Concerned About Where Running is? (23:52) Navigating Social Media Information in Running(25:35) Mario’s Book (29:25) What Can Be Done to Improve Running Fan Numbers? (35:31) Races vs Time Trials(37:55) Storytelling(39:36) Sammy Wanjiru & His Impact on the Marathon (42:18) Great Races or Racers for People to Look Into (44:50) The State of US Distance Running?(47:15) Does the NCAA System Concern Mario as a Development Pipeline?  (49:14) How Does Mario Think Molly Seidel Will Go In Trailrunning? (52:19) Mario’s Thoughts on the State of Trailrunning (1:01:15) Mario’s Favourite Running Books  (1:10:53) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcast⁠If 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/onepercentfuelplanner⁠Thanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: ⁠https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4⁠Links to MarioWebsite: ⁠https://mariofraioli.com/⁠ Newsletter & Podcast: ⁠https://themorningshakeout.com/⁠ Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: ⁠[email protected]⁠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/

In this episode we are joined by Dr Marco Altini, an entrepreneur, data scientist, endurance coach and runner. He is the founder and head of product at HRV4Training, a tool that is today trusted by more than 200 000 users, including olympic medalists, professional teams and the hosts of this podcast. Additionally Marco is a data science advisor to Oura and a Guest Lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.   (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(05:44) Interview Starts (08:27) What is HRV (09:28) Can We Use HRV Through the Day to Measure Stress? (12:25) What Different Measures Can We Use to Measure HRV? (17:00) Pros and Cons of Morning vs Overnight HRV Measures (24:29) Athletes Using Wearables (29:19) How Does Marco Think About Competing with Wearable Industry Giants? (37:34) The Impact of Posture on HRV Measurement (43:03) What is ‘Good’ HRV? (48:03) Suppression of HRV (53:10) HRV Guided Training(55:42) Seasonality in HRV Data(58:03) Misconceptions Around HRV(1:03:36) Does High HRV Mean You Should Train Harder? (1:06:47) Post Workout HRV(1:11:25) 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Links to MarcoSubstack: https://marcoaltini.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altini_marco/ Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marco-Altini HRV4Training Website: https://www.hrv4training.com/ Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] 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/

After a listener question about Hyrox cannibalizing triathlon numbers we touch on a big marketing push for high school mile runners. We then get into our review of 2025 and of our predictions for it as well as looking forward to 2026 and making our predictions. (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(02:41) 2026 Initial Plans While Xylon is Away (06:21) Xylon’s Update  (08:44) David’s Update (11:54) Community Shoutouts (13:29) Listener Question - Hyrox taking numbers from Triathlon(19:38) Gauntlet Thrown Down to David(23:29) Diadora Offering a Reward to a Fast Highschool Mile(27:33) Favourite Sporting Moment of 2025 (30:37) Most Entherally or Engrossing Sporting Moment of 2025 (32:30) Performances of the Year, Men’s & Women’s(35:28) Most Surprising Performance of 2025 (37:25) Personal Sporting Goal Review 2025 & Preview 2026  (43:51) Sporting Event We Were Most Looking in 2025(45:50) Sporting Event You’re Most Looking Forward to in 2026 (47:53) Our Predictions for TdF & TdFF 2025 (49:17) Predictions for TdF & TdFF 2026 (51:39) Predictions for T&F World Championships 2025 & Ultimate Championships 2026(56:54) Predictions for IMWC 2025 (55:55) Predictions for IMWC 2026 (1:00:14) Predictions for Nations Cup Rugby 2026 (1:03:00) Predictions for FIFA World Cup 2026 (1:04:26) Sporting Landscape Changes and Trends in Review of 2025 & Preview 2026 (1:08:45) Trends We Will Start to See or Will Continue Review of 2025 & Preview 2026(1:15:44) Dream Podcast Guest (1:19:01) Seen on Social (1:20:23) Doctor’s Office - TJ Watt (1:22:11) What We’re WatchingThanks 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] 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/

In a huge episode, we discuss Courtney Dauwalter’s marathon efforts as well as Valencia marathon. Additionally we discuss rule changes and proposed rule changes in long jump and from FIFA. We also talk about a new sponsor for Hyrox and the implications of it as well as the IM 70.2 women’s WR being broken and why triathletes taking ‘gap years’ is helpful. We then get to our interview with Dan Jones. Dan Jones is a professional ultra trail runner who has 3 wins at Tarawera 100k, a top 5 at CCC race at UTMB and 3 top 5s at Western states, amongst a host of other impressive performances in trailrunning. (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(03:38) David & Xylon Updates(09:10) Community Shoutouts (12:41) Courtney Dauwalter’s CIM Marathon(13:52) Hyrox Partners with Lucid (14:51) IM 70.3 Women’s WR(17:01) World Athletics Drops the Takeoff Zone Concept from Long Jump (19:32) FIFA New Rule Trial (25:18) Valencia Marathon (33:46) Interview Starts (36:30) Dan’s ‘Multisport’ Background(39:00) Does Dan Have Any Thoughts of Returning to ‘Multisport’ Racing? (40:00) Cross Training (42:22) What Does a Training Week for Dan Look Like? (44:45) How Does Training Change Across a Year? (48:07) Who’s in Dan’s Support Team(50:05) Why Western States?(51:55) What Are Areas for Improvement for Dan at Western States? (53:46) Improvement in Heat Training(55:14) How is Dan Thinking About Racing in the Second Half of the Year? (57:58) How Does Dan Monitor Training Adaptation and Recovery? (1:01:27) Training in Kenya  (1:04:14) Does Dan Have Any Road Marathon Desires? (1:05:04) Is Dan Interested in Road Ultramarathons? (1:06:30) Do PTL or Tor des Geants Interest Dan? (1:07:27) Aid Stations at Western States and Gut Training  (1:11:08) Intensity of Running at Western States  (1:12:50) Pack Dynamics and Pacing (1:16:08) Balancing Family on Race Day (1:17:43) Review(1:18:36) Doctor’s Office - Pickel ball (1:21:16) What We’re WatchingThanks 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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 Blog on Workouts of the year:https://blog.stryd.com/2025/12/03/top-stryd-training-sessions-of-2025/ Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Links to DanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.c.jones/ Substack: https://danielcjones.substack.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/6265193 Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] 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/

We have a few announcements, including a competition this week. Following this we follow up on the Premier League salary cap measures which have been put in place and then discuss a paper on adoption of wearables by coaches. We then move to our interview with Alfie Manthorpe, a professional distance runner who was the top British finisher at the Valencia half marathon. (00:00) Introduction(00:19) Medical Question(03:23) Holiday Updates (08:00) Community Shoutouts (09:05) Xylon’s Update (12:27) Premier League Salary Cap Measures(19:13) Wearable Adoption and Use by Coaches(26:48) Interview Starts (29:05) What Does a Training Week Look Like for Alfie (31:10) How Does Training Change Across a Year for Alfie?(33:07) Why is Alfie Self-Coached?(35:35) Intensity Control on Double Threshold Training(36:30) What Drove Alfie’s Success This Year?(37:52) Alfie’s Age and Knowledge  (40:37) How Does Alfie Feel About his Valencia Result?(42:55) What Events are on the Horizon for Alfie?(44:46) Cross Country’s Role in Alfie’s Season and Future(45:42) Using Carbon Shoes in Training (48:50) Choosing Sponsors and Footwear Sponsors  (50:50) What Would Change Next Year for Alfie? (52:47) Marathon Potential(55:20) Alfie’s Heat Training(1:00:27) What Changes in Training for Alfie in Prep for a Marathon? (1:04:12) Has Alfie Had Media Training? (1:06:25) Review(1:08:10) Doctor’s Office - Heather Cerney(1:15:38) What We’re WatchingThanks 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/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf 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/onepercentfuelplannerThanks 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.Thank you to Core for the sponsorship. Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path. Check out their new Core 2 Sensor here: https://corebodytemp.com/collections/products/products/core2?utm_source=onepercentbetter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Q4Paper on Wearable Technology Adoption by Coacheshttps://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40798-025-00919-5 Links to AlfieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfiemanthorpe/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJxu6Z0yi6a7TjfNUjSfew TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alfierunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5805471 Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] 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/