We have lots of happenings to catch up on and to help with this Dave is joined by a previous guest host Dan Squires. The guys chat about Strava’s IPO and its implications, NN Running’s rebrand, the Houston marathon and thoughts on race frequency. They then touch on some track news, Winter Olympics via Quinn Simmons’ aspirations there, review the Valencia 10k and discuss Molly Seidel’s trail debut. Finally they look at the Boston marathon fields and discuss some lesser hyped runners there.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:30) Medical Question

(04:00) Dan Update

(07:30) Disillusionment with UTMB Organisation

(09:35) Dave Update

(14:53) Community Shoutouts

(16:30) Reflecting on 100 Episodes and Podcast in General

(20:30) Strava Prepares for IPO

(27:28) Chat GPT and Claude Having Access to Apple Health & Health Connect

(28:32) NN Running Becomes DSM-Firmenich

(32:11) Houston Marathon

(35:14) US Olympic Trials Thoughts

(37:57) Gabby Thomas Running 400ms

(40:45) Noah Lyles v Vernon Norwood

(44:06) Quinn Simmons Wants to Medal in Summer & Winter Olympics

(50:17) Valencia 10k

(56:55) Molly Seidel Wins Bandera 50k and Sets CR

(1:00:55) Des Linden to Marathon des Sables

(1:02:12) Shelby Houlihan on the Trails

(1:05:38) Boston Marathon Fields

(1:13:43) Seen on Social/Dan’s Not a Fan

(1:20:18) Doctor’s Office - Xylon

(1:21:06) What We’re Watching

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Links to Dan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansonlyrans

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thebackstraightpodcast

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This week we discuss the absolute carnage that is the professional coaching realms at the moment. Coaches seem to be on the hot seat from the minute they’re hired and we seem to see a continuous merry-go-round of coaches and jobs. We are joined by Hein Kriek to discuss what has changed in the world and the factors that are driving the phenomenon.

Hein Kriek is a Professional rugby coach, currently working as head coach of the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport Rugby International Institute and the head coach of Hamilton RFC.

Hein’s coaching history includes; Director of Rugby Maritzburg College, Technical director of rugby Netherlands, assistant coach to Czech Republic rugby national team, Forwards Coach Mpumalanga Rugby Union (Pumas) and head coach of South African Schools.

(00:00) Introduction

(04:38) Interview Starts

(07:20) Are We Actually Seeing More Coaches Fired?

(08:01) Where is the Impatience Coming From?

(09:08) The Role of Private Equity

(09:50) Societal Changes and The Changing of Fans

(12:30) Seasons vs Quadrennal Cycles

(13:30) Coaching in Different Environments

(17:08) Developing Depth in a Squad

(20:08) Changing Sporting Aspirations and Incentives

(22:10) Losing the Dressing Room

(29:15) The Role of the Coach and Organisational Alignment

(34:04) How Much Impact Does a Coach Have?

(39:23) Coaching Different Generations

(44:06) Evolving as a Coach

(47:07) Focus Challenges in Athletes

(49:02) Player Empowerment

(54:50) Club vs Country Coaching

(56:30) Disconnects Between Coaches and Players

(59:30) Professional Coaches Getting Younger

(1:03:25) Staying Current with What’s Happening

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David’s Newsletter Article on Coaching

https://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/what-is-coaching

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Dr Peter Tierney is a performance consultant who is currently consulting & advising a range of health & performance oriented individuals & companies. Peter has previously worked with Leinster rugby, the FA, Lululemon and Chelsea football club. He holds a BSc Health & Performance Science, MSc in Research and a PhD all completed from University College Dublin. In addition to this he holds a Professional Diploma in Data Analytics & Statistics. Peter joins us to discuss insights from tech and wearables as well as learnings for endurance athletes from team sports.

(00:00) Introduction

(05:32) Interview Starts

(07:27) Olympic Weightlifting

(11:05) What Did Peter Learn from Team Sports Tech that He’s Bringing To Endurance Sports

(15:08) Perception vs Data

(22:16) Recovery Points Systems

(27:32) Resource Constraints and Individualisation

(30:49) Training Constraints

(31:55) Weekly Organisation of Training

(38:35) Lessons for Endurance Sports Strength Training from Team Sports

(47:40) Force Plate Testing for Endurance Athletes

(1:02:36) 10-3-2-1 Sleep Formula

(1:04:30) S.H.I.T Recovery Framework

(1:07:43) What Wearables Does Peter Use and How Does he Use Them?

(1:13:45) Wearable Advice for Users

(1:19:37) What’s on the Horizon

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Article Mentioned Peter Wrote for PF&H

https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/nutrition/how-to-carry-your-fuel-for-an-ultramarathon/

Links to Peter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpetertierney/

X: https://x.com/drpetertierney

Newsletter: https://peterytierney.substack.com/

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Peter-Tierney-2

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In this episode we are joined by Professor Brinnae Bent to discuss AI in sport.

Brinnae is a faculty member teaching AI and Cybersecurity at Duke University, director of the Duke TRUST Lab, and Executive Director of Tensor & Trust a trustworthy AI strategic consulting firm.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:17) Medical Question

(09:32) Interview Starts

(11:40) What are Projects in the AI Realm in Sport that Excite Brinnae?

(17:24) What is on the Far Horizon for AI in Sport?

(21:51) Brinnae’s Insights from her Oura Ring?

(25:35) What Concerns Brinnae About AI use in Sport?

(30:17) Brinnae’s Disagree Bot

(36:25) Using AI as a Coach

(39:35) Can AI Help with Talent ID?

(45:30) Digital Safety and Privacy

(49:38) Who Should Own Your Wearable Data?

(52:50) Improving Data Utility

(56:43) What did Brinnae want to be When Growing Up?

(59:11) What Ethical Guardrails Does Sport Need For AI?

(1:01:21) Overtraining because of AI

(1:01:42) Discrepancies in AI Resources in Sport

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Links to Brinnae

Website: runsdata.org

Newsletter: https://spillthegptea.substack.com/

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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

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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.

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=Q4⁠

Links to Mario

Website: ⁠https://mariofraioli.com/⁠

Newsletter & Podcast: ⁠https://themorningshakeout.com/⁠

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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

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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.

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=Q4

Links to Marco

Substack: 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/

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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 Watching

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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.

Thank you to Core for the sponsorship.

Core is a Core body temperature sensor that helps and guides you along your heat training path.

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