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Dave and Matt discuss some Athletics Integrity Unit news this week with one of the world's best 1500m and 5000m runners handed a suspension. Dave and Matt also discuss the US Olympic Marathon trials.

One of the most competitive Marathons in the United States of America takes place this weekend - the USA Olympic Marathon Trials. Both the womens and the mens fields are strong- Dave and Matt discuss the favourites, the dark horses and share some predictions.

A listener asks about racing the marathon and how to select your next one. Dave and Matt discuss.

Hendrik Pfeiffer ran 2:07:14 at the Houston Marathon last weekend to run an Olympic Qualifying time and become the 4th fastest German of all time. Hendrik raced 4 marathons between April 2023 and January 2014- running 2:12 or faster in all 4. He also raced 5 Marathons in 2022. Dave and Matt discuss.

What is VO2max? Is Garmin VO2Max accurate? How much is genetic vs trainable? What contributes to running performance? Dave and Matt discuss vo2 Max and it's importance in running. Show Notes: Article on Genes and Trainability of VO2max -  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5688475/  Article on Breaking 2 Project Physiology -  https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00647.2020?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org  Article on What it Would take to Break a 2hr marathon -  https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00563.2010?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org  Article on Marathon Physiology -  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.856875/full#B1 

In this episode Matt and Dave discuss social media and runners, prompted by an article in Trailrunner Magazine about influencers vs pros and some recent discussion of the topic. Show Notes Article Mentioned on Influencers vs Pros  https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/culture-people/where-is-the-line-between-athlete-and-influencer/

In this episode of Pro Running News Matt and Dave discuss age and running courtesy of a listener question. Does the recovery ability of youth trump the durability and experience of age?

In Episode 49 Dave and Matt discuss the build up to Ekiden - the world's most watched running event that happens every year between January 1 and 3. Interesting links: https://www.jrpass.com/blog/the-guide-to-the-incredible-sport-of-ekiden

Another year on and Valencia is still arguably the fastest marathon in the world. Covering all the regular things you'd expect: Race coverage, results, records, tactics, who would be happy, who'd be unhappy and everything else.

A listener of the show asks about burn out and taking recovery days and weeks. Dave and Matt discuss the question and answers in detail. We recently reached over 100 reviews on Spotify with a 4.9 rating. Thank you to all who have rated the podcast positively! Show Notes: Articles on HRV Guided Training -  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5991670_Endurance_training_guided_individually_by_daily_heart_rate_variability_measurements https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29809080/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031938421003413 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8507742/

There's been some recent discussions around the USA Olympic Marathon Trials start time changing with a majority of athletes proposing to USATF to change the start time from mid day to earlier in the day. Dave and Matt discuss the USA Olympic Marathon trials in details.

A listener of the show asks about balancing weight loss with training and the possible effects of RED-S and how to avoid it. Dave and Matt discuss. Show Notes -  Article on LEA and use of Continuous Glucose Monitors -  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-023-01910-4  Article on Prevalence of LEA -  https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#!/10799/presentation/3704  RED-S BMJ Article -  https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1073  Article on Body Composition Changes Across a Season in Elite Athlete Case Study -  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29140157/  Article on Evolutionary Aspects of Physical Performance in Energy Deficit -  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S109564332300106X  Article on Injury Free Time and Performance -  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26839047/  Project RED-S IG -  https://instagram.com/project_reds_?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== 

Dave and Matt discuss the 2023 New York Marathon in detail - reflecting on both the women's and men's elite fields, results, commentary, DNF's and more. We'd love it if you could rate the podcast for us on your podcast player. Thank you! Show Notes: NY Marathon Results: https://results.nyrr.org/event/M2023/finishers  Article on Solange Jesus' Pacing: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pacing-strategy-nyc-marathon-analysis-joseph-mestrallet-ycrgf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via 

Anne Haug - 2nd place finisher at the World Ironman Championships last month shared that she uses Protein in the form of Amino Acids to fuel during races rather than Carbohydrates which is what this episode is all about - Dave and Matt discuss. Show Notes: Article on Anne Haug's Kona Fueling -  https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/anne-haug-ironman-world-championship-kona-2023-reaction-analysis-nutrition Link to Dan Plews' Post About his Marathon Nutrition -  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy2UyTeuwbb/  Article on Amino Acid Metabolism -  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8015690/  Articles on Amino Acids Metabolism During Exercise -  https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/abstract/1987/10001/amino_acid_and_protein_metabolism_during_exercise.9.aspx  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10940342/#:~:text=Sustained%20dynamic%20exercise%20stimulates%20amino,or%20both)%3B%20some%20of  https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00007256-199009010-00003  https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-020-0251-4  Wikipedia Page on Gluconeogenesis -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluconeogenesis#/media/File:Amino_acid_catabolism_revised.png  Article on the Role of Fat Oxidation -  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5117036/  Article on Metabolic Changes with a Low Carb Diet -  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1150265/full  Rothschild Article on Pre-exercise Intake - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33198277/ 

Dave and Matt discuss Kenyan 2:02 Marathoner Titus Ekiru being banned for 10 years as well as a disturbing study about doping in recreational sports. [Apologies about the poor audio on Matt's side on this episode] Show Notes Marathoner Banned for Doping -  https://www.reuters.com/sports/athletics/kenyan-marathon-runner-ekiru-receives-10-year-doping-ban-2023-10-16/ Article on Doping Prevalence - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-017-0765-4  Article on Triathlon doping Prevalence -  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0078702&type=printable  WADA Survey -  https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Descriptive%20Report%20-%20Athlete%20Vulnerabilties%20-%2023-03-2022.pdf Article on Attitudes Towards Doping in Elite Adolescents -  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1440244021001456 

Dave and Matt discuss the Half Marathon, the relatively new series "SuperHalf's" that has recently had the Berlin Half Marathon join and the reasons why many elite Marathoner's do not race the Half Marathon. Show Notes: Super halves Website- https://www.superhalfs.com/en/ 

The 2023 Chicago Marathon featured a men's marathon world record, the 2nd fastest female marathon of all time and plenty of surprises. Dave and Matt break down the historic event that was the 2023 Chicago Marathon. Show Notes: Mens Results -  https://results.chicagomarathon.com/2023/?pid=list&search%5Bsex%5D=M&search%5Bage_class%5D=%25&event=MAR&favorite_remove=9TGG963828AFFB  Women's Results -  https://results.chicagomarathon.com/2023/?pid=list&pidp=start  Article on Kiptum's Training-  https://www.barrons.com/news/kiptum-s-coach-fears-intense-training-will-shorten-record-career-a94d00b1 

An expert panel of 25 acknowledged sport scientists asked the following 2 questions: Q1 - What are the most important trends related directly or indirectly to the training and improved performance of the world's best endurance athletes during the past 10–15 years? and Q2 - Which advances will contribute to further improving endurance performance during the next 10–15 years? Dave and Matt discuss the questions and answers provided by the panel in this episode of Pro Running News. Show Notes: Article - Sandbakk, Ø., Pyne, D. B., McGawley, K., Foster, C., Talsnes, R. K., Solli, G. S., Millet, G. P., Seiler, S., Laursen, P. B., Haugen, T., Tønnessen, E., Wilber, R., van Erp, T., Stellingwerff, T., Holmberg, H., & Bucher Sandbakk, S. (2023). The Evolution of World-Class Endurance Training: The Scientist's View on Current and Future Trends. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(8), 885-889. Retrieved Sep 6, 2023, from https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0131

The 2023 Berlin Marathon bought world records, national records and some surprising results from the elites. In this episode Dave and Matt discuss the mens race, the womens race (featuring the World Record), the new supershoes on the market and more. Show Notes: Article on Running Economy changes with Weight of Shoe -  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27327023/  Article Linking Running Economy changes to Performance Changes- https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2019.00079/full Articles Showing Inter-Subject Variability to the Same Shoes- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19424280.2022.2038691 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-018-1012-3  Article Suggesting Potential Differences between Biological Sexes in Response to Super Shoes-  https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00002.2021  Article Mentioned Regarding Running Economy Changes in Elites and Treadmill Impacting this- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-023-01816-1 Japan Running News Tweet Mentioned Showing Pacing of 2 Fastest Wormen's Marathons- https://twitter.com/jrnheadlines/status/1707195568722964699?s=46&t=rG4B7Qh26_UR3jOG6o_6-w

Episode 37 of Pro Running News covers lessons from the ultra endurance world and Courtney Dauwalter's other-worldly efforts in the world's three most prestigious 100 mile races. Breaking record at Western States 100 & Hardrock 100 as well as winning UTMB - all in the space of 10 weeks! Show Notes: Western States Course and Elevation Profile-  https://www.wser.org/course/maps/ Hardrock Course and Elevation Profile- https://hardrock100.com/hardrock-course.php Article mentioned on 120g/hr of Carbohydrates in Mountain Marathons- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32403259/

We recap the World Championships, our observations, thoughts and take aways. We also discuss things to watch for with respect to Paris 2024. We touch on Sport science, media coverage and of course training aspects of what we saw.

In episode 35 Dave and Matt discuss the fast Chicago Marathon fields and how both the mens and womens races might play out. They also question if the home-town bonuses are fair and good for the sport. Enjoy! Pro Running News will no longer publish weekly - every monday. Instead, Pro Running News will now publish ad-hoc. Thank you for your support and understanding. Show Notes:Chicago Marathon Fields Press Release https://assets-chicagomarathon-com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/072523_Bank-of-America-Chicago-Marathon-Press-Release.pdf  

Please enjoy Part 2 of all things sensors and technology for runners- featuring core temperature sensors, continuous glucose monitors, power meters, respiratory rate shirts, respiratory muscle trainers, moxy monitors and the vo2 master. Show Notes:Article on Core sensor and Hockey Players https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36939844/  Abstract Running Power for Economy Testing  https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/10799/presentation/3503  Article on Respiratory Muscle Training for Performance https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/13/6703 Article on Respiratory Muscle Training in Intermittent Sports https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/12/4448 Article with References to Muscle Oxygenation and Threshold Prediction https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/muscle-oxygen-sensors-research-2023/

Runners have more devices and technology available to them than ever before. What sensors and technology should runners use? Dave and Matt discuss the different types of sensors and devices on the market and who they might benefit. Show Notes:Article on Core sensor and Hockey Playershttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36939844/  Abstract Running Power for Economy Testing  https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/10799/presentation/3503  Article on Respiratory Muscle Training for Performance https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/13/6703 Article on Respiratory Muscle Training in Intermittent Sports https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/12/4448 Article with References to Muscle Oxygenation and Threshold Prediction https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/muscle-oxygen-sensors-research-2023/  

In this episode Dave and Matt discuss Velocity Based Training, Matt's experience at EuroTrip (the European version of The Speed Project - a 400km point-to-point road relay through 3 countries in Europe) and some recent research on the benefits of pre-race pooping. Show Notes:Article on Performance Post Defecation: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15502783.2023.2206380  

Dave and Matt discuss the running and track & field race and event coverage and the impact the media rights have on the accessability of the coverage.  Show Notes: World Mountain Running Championships https://www.youtube.com/@wmtrc2023_innsbruckstubai/streams  Survey on Earnings of Trailrunners https://ultrarunning.com/featured/what-do-professional-trail-and-ultrarunners-earn/

This week Sifan Hassan annouced that she'll be lining up at the Chicago Marathon in the first week of October. The Chicago Marathon is just 6 weeks after the World Athletics Championships in Budapest where the reigning Olympic Champion will likely attempt to win two or three of the distance events on the track. Dave and Matt discuss the uniqueness of this racing schedule and how Sifan might approach training over the coming months. Show Notes  Chicago Marathon Women's Field Announcement https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-label-road-races/news/chepngetich-hassan-sisson-chicago-marathon Budapest Timetable https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-championships/budapest23/timetable  Paris Olympics Timetable https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/track-field-2024-paris-olympic-games

In this week's Pro Running News episode we answer a listener question from Jack about running technique and the importance of focusing on it in training and racing. Can technique be improved? And if so, how? Dave and Matt discuss. Show Notes:Paper on Fatigue and Technical changeshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-35345-8  Paper on Running Gait in Middle Distance Runners  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-89858-1  Paper Explaining Running Economy  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4555089/  Paper Reviewing Modifiable Biomechanical Components of Technique  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4887549/  Paper Suggesting Visual Technique Evaluation Doesn't Correlate with Economy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32930647/  Paper Showing Worse Running Economy when Concentrating on Altered Technique  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30307374/   

How fast would a 4:00 miler run if they switched into superspikes? What are the pros and cons of wearing shoeshoes in training? Dave and Matt dive into the research and discuss these topics in Episode 28. Show Notes: Article about the Papers Shown at the Conference -  https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/supershoe-research-acsm-conference-2023  Abstract Superspikes vs Others https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/10799/presentation/3504 Abstract Running Power for Economy Testing https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/10799/presentation/3503  White Paper on Running Power ​​https://www.stryd.com/running-power-definition  Abstract Training in Supershoes vs Flatshttps://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/10799/presentation/3505 List of Sub 4min Milers https://trackandfieldnews.com/u-s-sub-400-milers-club-chronologically/   

Show Notes: Candice's Instagram: https://instagram.com/runcandicerun?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Aleksandr Breaks World Record: https://worldathletics.org/news/report/aleksandr-sorokin-breaks-world-100km-record-vilnius  Aleksandr's Instagram: https://instagram.com/ultrarunner_aleksandr_sorokin?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Aleksandr's Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/26934035?hl=en-GB  World Atheltics Statement on Changes to Qualification: https://worldathletics.org/news/press-releases/world-athletics-council-competition-decisions 

Beta alanine, bicarb, creatine, glycerol, beetroot - have you been using any of these supplements in training? Dave and Matt discuss the pros, cons and interesting facts about some of the lesser known supplements that may be beneficial for runners to consume. Show Notes: AIS Supplement Fact Sheets and Framework https://www.ais.gov.au/nutrition/supplements  Creatine Paper https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37096381/   

A listener of the show asks Matt and Dave about supplements for runners and the hosts dive deep into the topic, speaking more specifically about Carbohydrates, Protein, Electrolytes and Caffeine in part 1 or 2. Stay tuned for part 2 next week where the hosts discuss Creatine, Beta Alanine, Ketones and many more less commonly consumed supplements that may be beneficial for runners. Show Notes: AIS Supplement Fact Sheets and Frameworkhttps://www.ais.gov.au/nutrition/supplements

Most of us train Monday to Sunday with specific types of training sessions on specific days, for example - Intervals on Tuesday and Long Run on Sunday. Is there a better way to structure a training plan? Dave and Matt discuss this topic in detail on Episode 24 of Pro Running News. We'd love it if you could leave a positive rating/review of Pro Running News on your podcast player if you've been enjoying it, thank you!

In Episode 23 Dave and Matt discuss a few minor topics to hit the running headlines over the last few weeks - an ultra runner caught cheating using a car, a runner caught using a random backyard as a toilet and conflict at a press conference.  Show Notes: Ultramarathon Runner Caught Cheating https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65322631 Boston Runner Poops in Someone's Yard https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a43646468/boston-runner-takes-a-pit-stop-in-yard/ Eliud Kipchoge Boston Marathon Post Race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHT_bgtxRVM  Rotterdam Marathon Results https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7192007?eventId=10229534&gender=W https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7192007

There were big surprises in both the mens and womens races at the London Marathon 2023 - Dave and Matt discuss how it all went down on April 23rd. Show Notes: Race Results https://www.watchathletics.com/article/12421/london-marathon-2023-results  Kelvin Kiptum Newshttps://nairobinews.nation.africa/london-marathon-champion-kelvin-kiptum-in-nike-qiadon-sportswear-controversy/ Eilish McColgan Story https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-12008057/amp/London-Marathon-bosses-hold-peace-talks-Eilish-McColgan-ahead-years-event.html   

Dave and Matt share thoughts and opinions on the 127th Boston Marathon that took place last Monday. Who would have picked Eliud Kipchoge to place 6th and Emma Bates to look like winning with 2 miles to go? Show Notes: Results: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/results Fields: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/pro-athletes/2023-boston-marathon-professional-team   

Dave and Matt answer a question sent in by a listener of the show about training on the treadmill vs training on other surfaces - which is the best use case for each type of training run? * We apologise for the slight audio disruption in the last 5 minutes of the recording * Show Notes: Studies on Physiology of Treadmill grade vs Outdoor running https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8887211/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-019-01087-9 Study on Differences Between Treadmill Types https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27575734/  Study on Motorised vs Non-Motorised Curved Treadmill https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30084302/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34065387/  Studies on Road vs Trail Running https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10002259/  - Beginners https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36515604/ - Elites Level vs Uphill Running in Trailrunners https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30676150/  Energy Cost of Uphill Running in Well Trained Athletes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34853187/  Technical Uphill vs Treadmill of same Gradient https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34663199/   

Dave and Matt discuss some updates to the banned substances list including pain killers, russian drugs and an amendment to the rules around Cannabis. Show Notes:  WADA List of Major Changes to the Banned Substance List: https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/2022-09/2023list_explanatory_list_en_final_26_september_2022.pdf WADA Full List: https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/2022list_final_en_0.pdf  USADA Information on changes to the 2023 prohibited List: https://www.usada.org/athlete-advisory/key-changes-2023-prohibited-list/ PAINKILLER & ENDURANCE SPORTParacetamol impacts on Endurance Performance:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/9/9/126 Painkillers and Sport Performance: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318722082_Analgesics_and_Sport_Performance_Beyond_the_Pain_Modulating_Effects Endure by Alex Hutchinson (mention and reference to multiple studies on painkillers and endurance):https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/153850202X  

Exogenous Ketones and the benefits are being studied closely right now and many professional athletes have recently discovered this new supplement and have incorporated Ketones into their diet. What are Ketones and do they really raise EPO levels? David and Matt discuss. Show Notes: Paper discussed: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/ajpendo.00264.2022  Paper Comparing Types of Ketones: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19390211.2023.2179152?needAccess=true  Paper on Ketone Body Metabolism during Exercise: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP273185  Papers on Ketones and Muscle Glycogen Synthesis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5556006/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28588499/  Paper on Ketones and Attenuated Overreaching Symptom: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP277831  Paper on Ketones and Appetite: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5813183/  Paper on Ketones as Signalling Molecules: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8922216/

Dave and Matt discuss doping again a couple of days after Zane Robertson's 8 year suspension was confirmed for testing positive for EPO. The two discuss Zane's interesting excuse, other interesting excuses provided by elite athletes upon returning positive tests and some interesting facts about the testing proceedures.  Show Notes: Article on Zane's Ban https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/kiwi-olympian-zane-robertson-suspended-eight-years-for-doping/LOQE4ZZU6JEXFND2LAZF6HVGNI/  Article on Peter Bol's Team https://wwos.nine.com.au/news/athletics-news-2023-peter-bol-bernard-lagat-drug-test-controversies-lead-to-james-templeton-raising-alarming-question/b1e8114d-ea33-48f4-be37-355d8b85657d?ocid=Social-WWOS  Articles on Testing for Synthetic EPO https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18583375/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6790592/  Article on WADA Testing Procedures https://www.embopress.org/doi/full/10.15252/embr.202154431  WADA Document on EPO Testing https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/td2022epo_v1.0_final_eng.pdf  Podcast Episodes with Zane Post Announcement https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PFFz2YqU73GPGu7kS4V8f?si=2DF7D815-3FF0-4040-9ECF-A354D2EAC307&utm_source=system-ua-share&nd=1  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sC8jQ2uQtSs4AnAq2JA1B?si=07A29292-D17A-4152-A90C-C6BA90B23DB9&utm_source=system-ua-share&nd=1  Interesting excuses https://www.casino.org/blog/10-worst-doping-excuses-in-history/ https://www.vegasodds.com/worst-doping-excuses-in-sports/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/ridiculous-doping-excuses/  

In this episode: Dave and Matt discuss the terminology used for runners being able to back up and recover well between races and training sessions and why "strong" might not be the best way to describe most professional runners. Show Notes: Lisa's World Athletics Profile: https://worldathletics.org/athletes/australia/lisa-weightman-14271094 Article with Summary of Durability and Training Intervention: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1128111/full  Article (paywall) on Durability: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33886100/  Article on Fat Oxidation Rate Differences between Well and Recreationally Trained Runners: https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/1/1/e000047  Article on Fat Oxidation Rate Differences between Well and Recreationally Trained Athletes: https://peerj.com/articles/3769/#p-7  Article on Training Status and Fuel Selection: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/pdf/10.1152/jappl.1999.87.4.1413 Article on Adaptations in Muscle to Endurance Exercise: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6373687/ Podcast on Durability Specifically: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts295/   

Dave and Matt discuss the Norwegian approach to training (running and triathlon) and the inclusion of Double Threshold Days - what are they, who should consider incorporating them and more. Show Notes: Most Comprehensive Dissection of Double Threshold Training: https://www.mariusbakken.com/the-norwegian-model.html  Paper on Intensity Distribution and Different Thresholds: https://sportsci.org/2009/ss.htm     

Dave and Matt discuss some ideas around how to improve the sport (increase viewership, athlete salaries, popularity) of running via introducing more running teams and team events such as the Ekiden Relay's which is Japan's premier road running event each year. Show Notes: Ekiden: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekiden Sound Running Cross Country Event: https://www.runblogrun.com/2022/11/teams-ready-to-clash-at-sound-runnings-fitness-bank-cross-champs-december-1-2022-from-world-athletics.html Tempo Journal Article https://tempojournal.com/article/the-spirit-of-the-ekiden/   

In Episode 13 of Pro Running News: Dave and Matt answer a listener question about elite runners and their use of modified/custom insoles. Dave is the man to ask questions about training and racing shoes and the rules at the elite level - so he gets stuck right into this one. Show Notes: World Athletics Shoe Regulations-https://worldathletics.org/news/press-releases/new-athletic-shoe-regulations-approved-2022  

In this episode of Pro Running News Matt and Dave discuss the impacts of requiring to take time off during a Marathon build up. How much will time off potentially effect your end result at the Marathon? Show Notes:  Article on time lost and impact on marathon times:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2022.1096124/full?&utm_source=Email_to_authors_&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=T1_11.5e1_author&utm_campaign=Email_publication&field=&journalName=Frontiers_in_Sports_and_Active_Living&id=1096124 

In this episode of Pro Running News we discuss Athlete Managers. What do managers actually do? What are their true responsibilities relating to athletes, brands and competition? And has their job become much more complicated with the new World Athletics points qualifying upgrade? Show Notes:  Link to World Athletics Rules Around Athlete Representativeshttps://www.worldathletics.org/about-iaaf/documents/book-of-rules   

Welcome back to Pro Running News. In this episode we discuss the current trend of 800m-1500m-5km athletes stepping up to the Marathon in light of the stacked fields at the London Marathon and Boston Marathon taking place in April. Please review our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts if you're finding the podcast useful. Show Notes: London Marathon Women's Fieldhttps://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/news-and-media/latest-news/greatest-ever-field-assembled-for-elite-womens-race  London Marathon Men's Fieldhttps://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/news-and-media/latest-news/four-of-the-fastest-men-in-history-to-go-head-to-head  Boston Marathon Women's Fieldhttps://www.baa.org/global-medalists-national-record-holders-olympians-and-paralympians-among-127th-boston-marathon Boston Marathon Men's Fieldhttps://www.baa.org/127th-boston-marathon-mens-field-feature-abbott-world-marathon-major-champions-olympic-paralympic  Eilish McColgan WA Profilehttps://worldathletics.org/athletes/great-britain-ni/eilish-mccolgan-14275729 Sifan Hassan WA Profilehttps://worldathletics.org/athletes/netherlands/sifan-hassan-14489606 

In episode 9 of Pro Running News we discuss the topic of GPS and answer the questions: How are marathon courses measured? How are marathon courses run? How does GPS work? Show Notes: Dissecting GNSS systems  https://blog.bliley.com/the-differences-between-the-5-gnss-satellite-network-constellations https://www.gps-repeaters.com/blog/gnss-vs-gps-whats-the-difference/  Comparing GPS to Other GNSS https://www.educba.com/gnss-vs-gps/ Why GPS is sometimes inaccurate https://www.gps-repeaters.com/blog/four-reasons-why-gps-is-sometimes-inaccurate/  Info on the GPS system https://www.gps.gov/systems/gps/performance/accuracy/  DC Rainmaker Breakdown of Marathon Course Errors https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/03/racing-line-understanding-how-courses.html  Breakdown of Marathon Course Measurement https://www.justrunlah.com/2014/08/10/how-are-long-distance-race-courses-and-marathons-measured/ 

In this Episode of Pro Running News we discuss the recent increased cost of Strava subscription with a broader view of Strava. Is Strava a training tool or social media app? How could they change their pricing model putting different features behind a pay wall? And of course the pros and cons of Strava as well as some recent privacy issues surrounding Strava.  Show Notes DC Rainmaker Article on Strava Price Changes:www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/01/strava-raises-prices-doubling.htm  Verge Article on Strava Price Changes:https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/13/23553453/strava-subscription-increase-fitness  Outside Article about Molly Seidel and Strava Privacy Concerns:https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/culture-running/people/molly-seidel-strava-privacy/  Sophie Mullins Tweet: https://twitter.com/runswritescode/status/1614277426745409538?s=46&t=JCS8dxLikgTkqAbxi0aedg  Article on Impacts of Strava on Running Behaviour:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378873322000909

On Episode 7 of Pro Running News we discuss the World Marathon Majors. We look at the different levels of classification of road races, what is required for the different status' given to events and look at the majors specifically. We discuss why you may or may not want to run a major and what some of the alternatives are.  If you're enjoying the pod, we'd love a review. Thank you for listening.