Pro Running News
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Pro Running News is a new podcast series covering the current events of the professional running scene hosted by Matt Fox (Sweat Elite Founder) and David Lipman (Exercise Physiologist and Medical Doctor)
Location:
United States
Description:
Pro Running News is a new podcast series covering the current events of the professional running scene hosted by Matt Fox (Sweat Elite Founder) and David Lipman (Exercise Physiologist and Medical Doctor)
Language:
English
Website:
https://sites.libsyn.com/449826
Episodes
Announcement
3/6/2024
Sweat Elite Youtube:
https://youtube.com/@sweatelite?si=bI5WdW0kjzSXsjYp
Sweat Elite Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3Tm74baRP1IXwmPuk0TTxg?si=dD2Ta25fStq8bnZy08YoVQ
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sweat-elite-podcast/id1326102413
Matt’s Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox
Dave’s Substack:
https://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus
Dave’s New Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4bG2U3dciEduX8c3PUtkrQ?si=JTyf2UxoT12gB3EJARUVmA
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/1-better-hidden-stories-in-sport/id1733835329
Dave’s Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dlipman5
Duration:00:02:00
E56 - Whereabouts Failures and The US Marathon Trials
2/9/2024
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.
Duration:00:35:09
E55 - US Olympic Marathon Trials Preview
2/1/2024
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.
Duration:00:36:00
E54 - Choosing Your Next Marathon
1/27/2024
A listener asks about racing the marathon and how to select your next one. Dave and Matt discuss.
Duration:00:32:29
E53 - Hendrik Pfeiffer's Remarkable Road To A 2:07 Marathon
1/19/2024
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.
Duration:00:35:28
E52 - How Important is VO2Max
1/12/2024
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
Duration:00:27:39
E51 - Social Media & Runners - What is Influence?
1/5/2024
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/
Duration:00:31:13
E50 - Youth or Experience in Running, which dominates?
12/29/2023
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?
Duration:00:31:12
E49 - Ekiden - The Most Watched Running Event Annually
12/15/2023
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
Duration:00:34:56
E48 - Valencia Marathon 2023 Recap
12/4/2023
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.
Duration:00:24:38
E47 - How Often Should You Have Rest Days & Deload Weeks?
12/1/2023
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/
Duration:00:34:26
E46 - The USA Olympic Marathon Trials
11/24/2023
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.
Duration:00:31:26
E45 - Bodyweight and RED-S
11/17/2023
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==
Duration:00:34:11
Ep 44 - New York Marathon - A Tale of 2 Races
11/8/2023
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.
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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
Duration:00:38:39
Ep 43 - Can you use Protein Instead of Carbs?
11/3/2023
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/
Duration:00:26:35
Ep 42 - Are your Competitors Doping?
10/27/2023
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
Duration:00:29:20
E41 - Is the Half Marathon Disrespected?
10/20/2023
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/
Duration:00:27:45
E40 - Chicago Marathon - Echos of London & Pacing Lessons
10/13/2023
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
Duration:00:33:07
E39 - Evolution in World-Class Endurance Training Practices
10/6/2023
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
Duration:00:35:04
E38 - Berlin Marathon 2023 - New WR and the Questions it Brings
9/29/2023
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
Duration:00:33:30