Bästa Hidden Stories podcaster (2025)

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Birthdays, Tokyo Marathon & Doping Test Failures 1:22:58

1d ago1:22:58

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The birthday episode is here! Before discussing some listener questions on flexibility and Lionel Sanders’ recent health results, we discuss half marathon plans and fueling. Following this we spend some time on listener voice notes and finally discuss the Tokyo Marathon and the positive doping test of a professional triathlete. (00:00) Introduction…

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Sodium Hyperhydration and Performance - Dr Sam Shepherd 1:21:45

8d ago1:21:45

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In this episode the guys discuss top earners in sport, some results from the track & field world and a drug ban. They then touch on some research and data on supershoes, specifically in trailrunning before being joined by Dr Sam Shepherd to discuss sodium hyperhydration and a paper on using it in women specifically. (00:00) Introduction (09:00) Dav…

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Questioning Limiters in Endurance - Dr Andrew Koutnik 1:31:19

15d ago1:31:19

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Another week another bunch of running records which we cover. After this we chat a bit about Tarawera Ultramarathon results and the Tyreek Hill vs Noah Lyles showdown before touching on a new form of doping - Mitochondrial Transplants. We then get to an interview with Dr Andrew Koutnik a researcher studying the influence of nutrition and metabolism…

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Training Models and Physiological Thresholds - Jem Arnold 1:14:23

22d ago1:14:23

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Xylon & David talk about some Millrose games results, national records falling in the 5k and Visma Lease a Bike’s use of TT helmets on the road before being joined by a guest to discuss training intensity distribution. Jem Arnold is a PhD candidate in exercise physiology at the University of British Columbia, where his research focuses on sport-rel…

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Youth Development, Neuromuscular Fatigue & Breaking Records 1:07:32

29d ago1:07:32

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In episode 49 we cover a spate of running records being broken, some discussion about broadcast rights and the power of the individual in sports. We also discuss the UCI’s ban on repeated carbon monoxide inhalation before discussing athletic development in the contact of Albert Philipsen before we grab some audio from a conversation we had with his…

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Is Music Performance Enhancing? 53:52

1M ago53:52

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Finally we cover the question of whether music is performance enhancing. But only after discussing Australian open broadcast rights, carbon plated racing flip flops, VR preparation for quarterbacks and some triathlon. (00:00) Behind the Scenes (00:50) Introduction (05:22) Xylon’s Update (07:40) David’s Training (12:13) Australian Open Broadcast Rig…

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Nature’s Bounty: A Quick Journey Through Delicious Fruits 5:11

1M ago5:11

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In this flavorful episode of Nature and Bounty, hosts Alex and Lily take you on a brief journey through the world of fruits! From vibrant tropical treasures like mangoes and dragon fruit to the refreshing zest of citrus and the sweet tang of berries, we explore how nature offers a delicious variety of flavors. Join us as we celebrate the diversity …

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Multi-year Training Plans & Spring Marathons' Elite Fields 1:18:01

1M ago1:18:01

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On this episode the guys review David’s testing results and answer a listener question about multi year training planning. They then cover some rapid fire happenings before reviewing the Houston marathon and previewing the spring marathons’ elite fields. (00:00) Introduction (00:45) Xylon’s update (08:33) David’s Testing Update and Training (18:23)…

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Athletes vs Influencers 1:22:16

2M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

Allison Lynch is a marketing and communications executive with 12 years of experience. This has included roles as Sr. Marketing Manager, US & Global Running and Coros and Senior marketing manager, running & women’s performance at Whoop. She joins us to discuss athletes vs influencers following a piece she wrote recently. (00:00) Introduction (03:03…

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Estimating Carb & Calorie Burn and Machine Learning for Talent Prediction 1:11:27

2M ago1:11:27

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This week’s episode saw multiple listener questions answered including a discussion on prediction of caloric and carbohydrate burn from training data. There’s some quick fire talking points including the new TGL golf league, a women’s 5K world record and Netflix’s content strategy in sport. We then touch on the use of machine learning for talent pr…

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Sport in Review and Preview 1:10:08

2M ago1:10:08

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In this episode we review 2024 in sport, from surprises to favourite moments and much more. We then look forward to 2025 and make some predictions on winners and trends we will see. (00:00) Introduction (03:50) Community Shoutouts (06:30) Favourite Sporting Moment of the Year (08:56) Most Enthralling Sporting Moment (12:27) Performance of the Year …

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Optimising Training During the Holidays 53:34

2M ago53:34

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In this Holiday Episode the guys discuss training during the holiday period and how to optimise it. In addition they cover a listener question on developing and quantifying durability as well as look at some research on faster marathoners habits and splitting up intervals like a Norwegian. (00:00) Introduction (03:44) Community Shoutouts (06:40) Li…

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Speedrunners push their limits to set records on the BART system 38:55

2M ago38:55

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There's a new sport gaining popularity across the globe, transit speedrunning, and today we'll take a deep dive into what it takes to speedrun BART. On the latest edition of BART's podcast series “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” Chief Communications Officer Alicia Trost speaks with three guests who have set records speedrunning BART.A speedrun is…

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Does RED-S Exist? (Yes) - Assistant Professor Alex Coates 1:28:26

3M ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Assistant Professor Alex Coates is the principal investigator at the “Exercise Physiology and Performance Lab” at Simon Fraser University. Her broad research interests cover applied exercise physiology, with a focus on understanding the impacts of varied exercise stimuli to systems level adaptations. This includes the areas of overtraining, under-f…

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Supplements & the Supplement Industry with Grant Jenkins 1:31:24

3M ago1:31:24

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Grant Jenkins is the general manager of Propel Health, an Australian based supplement company. He is an exercise physiologist and ASCA Master Coach. He joins us to discuss the supplement industry, manufacturing, safe in sport accreditations and much more. We discuss supplement advice for endurance athletes, developing athletes and positive doping t…

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Swearing, Sleep & Failure Points 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

In this episode the guys discuss some results from the Valencia marathon and address some listener questions about ultramarathon success and failure points. They go on to discuss swearing as a performance enhancer and the impact of orthorexia on sleep. (00:00) Introduction (04:00) David’s Update and Training (05:13) Xylon’s Update and Birthday (11:…

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Gold Zones 1:03:20

3M ago1:03:20

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Paul Francis is the CEO and Cofounder of FC 32. Paul’s career includes time with both the Italian and British Olympic federations, multiple NFL teams and numerous advisory board positions including Strava. He was Global head of sports science for Adidas and prior to this he worked in innovation for nike. He joins us to discuss developing elite envi…

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Should Foreigners be Allowed to Coach National Teams? 1:17:14

4M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Hein Kriek is a Professional rugby coach, currently working as head coach of the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport Rugby International Institute. He has coached professionally in multiple countries and joins us to discuss coaching in foreign cultures following the recent appointment of Thoms Tuchel to coach the English Men’s Football team. There’s lots…

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From North Philly to National Impact: Ray Collazo on Political Leadership and Empowering Communities 31:59

4M ago31:59

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In this compelling episode of Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott sits down with Ray Collazo, a national political strategist and activist, to discuss his transformative journey from a troubled childhood in North Philadelphia to becoming a leader in political organization. Ray shares his insights on the emotional toll of today’s political climate, the imp…

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Predicting your Half Marathon Time, Caffeine's Impact on your Sleep and Updates to the 2025 WADA list 1:07:44

4M ago1:07:44

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Episode 37 covers some updates to WADA’s banned list, the impact of caffeine on sleep and half marathon time prediction. We also briefly discuss Grand Slam Track’s venue announcements, Neymar hits the doctor’s office and we cover a bunch of community shoutouts and listener questions. (00:00) Introduction (01:50) David’s Background (10:04) David’s T…

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How BART’s Art Program uplifts community, culture, and the economy 29:43

4M ago29:43

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BART's innovative Art Program is making a huge difference in the transit experience of our riders. Since its inception in the 1960s, BART has prioritized bringing art and cultural experiences to stations. On our latest edition of “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART,” BART Art Program Manager Jennifer Easton discusses the wide range of projects her on…

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Authenticity in Leadership: Nancy Lee on Empathy, Feedback, and Growth 37:13

4M ago37:13

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In this episode of Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott sits down with Nancy Lee, an authenticity coach, to explore the power of leading with empathy and authenticity. Nancy opens up about her personal journey of feeling like she didn’t belong and how those experiences shaped her approach to leadership. She emphasizes the need for leaders to create safe sp…

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Determinants of Endurance Performance 1:12:09

4M ago1:12:09

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This week the episode focuses on a listener question about the determinants of endurance performance. Before this, we briefly recap the New York Marathon and cover our usual segments including the Doctor’s Office where we touch on concussion, concussion protocols and CTE. (00:00) Introduction (02:51) Xylon’s Injury Update (06:00) David’s Recovery f…

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Radical Self-Care and Authenticity: Amber Douglas on Empowerment and Inclusion 35:57

4M ago35:57

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In this episode of Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott is joined by Amber Douglas, creator of Girl Get Real, to discuss the transformative power of radical self-care and authenticity. Amber shares her journey to finding fulfillment and creating a platform that celebrates individuals for who they truly are. Together, they explore the challenges of being ta…

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Pacing, Triathlon Warmups & Tour de France Courses 1:12:53

4M ago1:12:53

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The guys debrief the big races from the weekend including Valencia half marathon and Kona Ironman, chatting pacing as part of this and some listener questions. They then discuss the Tour de France courses and have the usual segments. (00:00) Introduction (06:09) David’s Valencia Efforts (13:50) Pacing and How to Pace (21:37) Xylon’s Current Trainin…

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Revolutionizing HR: Employee Engagement with Tom Cook 33:21

4M ago33:21

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Join this insightful episode of Hidden Human as Kelly Meerbott explores the art of leadership with Tom Cook, Executive Director of the Delaware River and Bay Authority. Tom shares his philosophy of collaboration, the importance of trusting employees, and the challenges he’s faced, including handling a fraud incident with transparency and integrity.…

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Probiotics, AI Nutrition & Circadian Rhythm Affecting your Marathon 1:03:54

4M ago1:03:54

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This week’s episode starts with a recap of Cape Town Marathon and a view towards Valencia Half Marathon. We then tackle a listener question on potential downsides of heat training. After this we cover some thoughts from Chicago Marathon, some observations on brands in the running space and finally examine some papers on circadian rhythm and perform…

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Kindness in Leadership: Karen Walrond on Integrity, Calm, and Joyful Growth 43:52

5M ago43:52

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In this episode of Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott welcomes Karen Walrond, author and leadership coach, to explore the profound impact of kindness in leadership. Karen shares her personal journey of embracing authenticity in the corporate world and offers practical advice on navigating tough situations with integrity and calm. She highlights the power…

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Preparing for Kona with Pro Triathlete Matthew Marquardt 1:18:18

5M ago1:18:18

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Matthew Marquardt is a professional triathlete currently Ranked 19th in the PTO rankings and 9th in the IM Pro Series. He came 11th in the 2023 IM World Championships and joins us to talk about his preparation for Kona 2024 and how he balances being a professional triathlete with being a full time medical student. (00:00) Introduction (00:24) The H…

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Leading with Legacy: How Karla Trotman Transformed Electrosoft 42:38

5M ago42:38

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In this insightful episode of Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott sits down with Karla Trotman, CEO of Electrosoft, to explore her remarkable legacy journey in the electronics manufacturing industry. Karla delves into her role leading a family business that produces electronics for industrial and military defense products, sharing her experience of naviga…

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The Business of Football & Revolutionising the Women's Game with Christie Jenkins 1:21:17

5M ago1:21:17

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We are joined on the podcast by Christie Jenkins, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer at F32 a multi-club football ownership group focused on world class player development. We discuss her journey, including competing in 3 sports at an international level and background in finance. We also discuss Women's sport and what the future looks like, inc…

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Unleashing the Mermaid: Empowering Women in a Sea of Challenges 35:56

5M ago35:56

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Join Kelly Meerbott as she sits down with Sharron Lynn Cooks, a community affairs and public relations consultant at Making Our Lives Easier LLC. They discussed the unique challenges women face, including the importance of reclaiming sexual power and financial independence. Lynn shares insights on her upcoming virtual Heauxlistic Mermaids Retreat i…

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Underfueling in Football, Carb Requirements and body weight, IMWC & Pogacar 1:14:15

5M ago1:14:15

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The guys discuss the IMWC in Nice and Pogacar’s superhuman effort before a research paper on underfueling in the premier league and fuel requirements at different body weights. They answer some listener questions about training intensity and race shoes on pro’s and finish off with October’s 1% Better Challenge. (00:00) Introduction (02:03) Xylon’s …

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Leadership in Healthcare: Dr. Lily Girson on Advocacy and Empathy 28:50

5M ago28:50

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Leaders are born for many reasons — and in this episode of Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott sits down with Dr. Lily Girson, a board-certified physician and now the visionary founder of Mindful Medicine and Wellness. Discover Dr. Girson’s journey from traditional medicine to establishing a practice that marries Western and Eastern approaches and patient…

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Competing Safely in Endurance Events 59:40

5M ago59:40

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Dr Amy Boalch joins the podcast this week to talk about safe participation in endurance events and common problems seen by event medical staff. Amy is the project lead for the race ready app, a medical doctor and currently undertaking her masters in medical education. She shares best practice advice for how to hydrate and manage pain in endurance e…

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Disrupting Journalism: Aundrea Cline-Thomas on Authentic Storytelling 42:02

5M ago42:02

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You do not want to miss this episode of Hidden Human as Kelly Meerbott interviews Aundrea Cline-Thomas, founder of Mountain Court Media. Hear about her bold career pivot from traditional journalism to creating a disruptive media space. Aundrea discusses the importance of authentic storytelling in leadership, her work on a YouTube series with former…

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Interference Effect, Carbohydrates for Recovery & Physiology of Backyard Ultras 1:01:49

6M ago1:01:49

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This week the community really shone and we answer a number of listener submitted questions, some about previous episodes some not. From there we discuss Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s debut half marathon and then it is onto some scientific papers. One on the physiology of backyard ultras and the other on recovery and carbohydrates. We finish up with some co…

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Crafting Impact: Alexy Posner on Strategic Storytelling in Media 40:00

6M ago40:00

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This week, Kelly Meerbott sits down with Alexy Posner, founder of AP Brand Group to explore the world of athlete and talent management. Alexy shares her unique approach to holistic brand management, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, social impact, and intuitive decision-making. She shares her leadership evolution, transitioning from a han…

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Adapting to Training 1:10:53

6M ago1:10:53

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This week is all about adapting to training. The guys discuss not ice bathing post training, longitudinal changes due to sprint training, life long cardiac changes in an elite marathon runner and the use of power data in anti doping. They also touch on magnesium supplementation and the race between Mondo Duplantis and Karsten Warholm, which landed …

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The Future 1:18:26

6M ago1:18:26

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In our episode this week the guys discuss some of the changing landscape of sport; be it the body changing in response to strongman, the evolution of trailrunning, projects vs racing or U20 progression through to open racing. They briefly discuss the use of exogenous ketones, the benefits of group training and of course debut September’s 1% better …

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If it’s Not Doping What is it? 1:13:12

6M ago1:13:12

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In addition to answering a listener question about the impact of technology on sprinting, this week we discuss the use of theming in coaching. We also talk about the NYC marathon elite field, with many backing up from the Olympics and implications for this and we look at a paper quantifying the impact of steroid use. In response to requests we also…

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Lessons from Switzerland could improve your ride on Bay Area transit 23:39

6M ago23:39

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The accuracy of Swiss timing is well known across the globe. But it’s the precision, coordination, and prioritization of their transit system that has the potential to benefit riders here in the Bay Area. On the latest edition of our podcast series, “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART.” Chris Filippi, speaks with BART Manager of Strategic and Policy …

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Muscle Memory & Immunity 1:00:44

7M ago1:00:44

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In our 25th weekly episode, we cover some crazy performances from the sporting world before diving into some research on immunity with nutrition. We then touch on muscle memory and some of its implications for doping. As usual we finish with a look at the Doctor’s office, the 1% Better Challenge for August and what we will be watching. (00:00) Intr…

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GOATs and Super Subs 1:05:51

7M ago1:05:51

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Our focus this week is on people who have GOAT arguments and the super subs who stepped up at the Olympics. We also discuss Olympic medals and happiness as well as discussing some listener questions, our 1% Better challenge for August and a visit to the Doctor’s Office. (00:00) Introduction (00:56) David’s polarized training in Chamonix (02:08) Xyl…

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Everything you need to know about the women's Tour de France 1:00:59

7M ago1:00:59

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Show Notes: In this bonus episode, we talk to Hannah Walker. Hannah is a sports broadcaster and commentator who specializes in cycling. She has covered all of the major tours, including being one of the inaugural commentators for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. In addition to this she has commentated on the World Championships and was the lea…

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Interesting observations from the Olympics 54:11

7M ago54:11

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Show Notes: This week’s episode see’s Xylon recounting his experience at the Paris Olympic Games while David flew to London to run with a gold medalist. (00:00) Introduction (00:36) David’s crazy last 24 hours (03:00) Xylon’s travels are becoming exorbitant (03:43) Xylon was in Paris at the opening night of the athletics (04:25) Shoutout to a silve…

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Preparing a Crossfit Athlete 1:07:10

7M ago1:07:10

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This week’s episode see’s both Xylon and David on the road, but getting their training done. They also chat to Sean Seale about preparing a Crossfit athlete for the Crossfit Games. (00:00) Introduction (00:31) David Being a Guinea Pig for Science (01:03) Xylon’s Recent Travels (02:18) Xylon’s Running (03:43) David’s Running (05:00) Nutrition in Reb…

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How African cycling can become a global player 1:24:29

8M ago1:24:29

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Off the back of Biniam Girmay’s historic performance at the Tour de France, Xylon and David discuss African cycling as a means to further discuss talent identification, cultivation and cultural challenges in sport. They also chat to professional cyclist Merhawi Kudus, one of the first black Africans (along with Daniel Teklehaimanot) to ride in the …

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Is Carbon Monoxide Performance Enhancing and Should it Be Banned? 1:06:33

8M ago1:06:33

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In this episode we cover peaking in sport, whether going to live sporting event is good for your health and changes to the qualifying through the rounds of the Olympic Track Events. We then quickly visit the doctor’s office which is full of Sprinboks before discussing Carbon Monoxide in sport, how it works, is it performance enhancing and should it…

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From Cancel Culture to Class Anxiety: Ernest Owens on The Future of Journalism 56:17

8M ago56:17

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In this episode, Kelly Meerbott sits down with award-winning journalist Ernest Owens to discuss his career journey and the importance of creative control and inclusivity in journalism. They delve into his insights on navigating career paths, the challenges faced by nonprofit journalists, and the impact of canceled culture and class anxiety on socie…

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