It’s been a huge week in endurance sport and specifically for Hiroki Kai who we talk about. We also discuss changes to qualification for the Ironman world championships, Challenge Roth result and private jet sponsorship controversy. We then recap the Eugene Diamond League with some insights and observations. Of course all our regular segments are here too.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:19) Medical Question

(06:52) David’s Update

(10:19) Xylon’s Update

(14:09) Treadmill Struggles vs Altitude

(16:30) Community Shoutouts

(21:45) Changes to Qualification for IM World Championships

(26:55) Challenge Roth

(30:34) Hiroki Kai’s Insane 6 Days

(34:04) Optimising Recovery

(40:00) Mathieu Van der Poel’s Private Jet Partnership

(43:01) Luxury Brands Entering Cycling

(44:34) Diamond League Eugene

(45:33) Field Event Bonanza

(51:01) Warning Shots in the 100m’s

(54:40) WR in the 5000m

(56:14) Strange 800m

(58:31) Ignoring the Pacer in the 3000m Steeple

(59:25) Bowerman Mile Crazy Finish

(1:02:06) Women’s 1500m WR

(1:05:37) Cycling’s Concussion Protocol Issues and Suggestion

(1:10:48) Doctor’s Office - Jasper Phillipsen

(1:12:39) Evolution of the Tour de France

(1:14:10) Women’s Cycling Calendar

(1:15:55) What We Are Watching

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