{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f3fb5c75-b943-4f5d-bd87-27c91611dd24/6aeaf14919fd85a19dce1139?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Andreas Almgren's Perfect New York Debut / Peter Attia’s Zone 2 U-Turn / Is More Ball in Play Good for Rugby?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6100856531fd81f125b34dac/1793781471422-7532ade5-355b-4906-855d-3e8423f8d712.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Become a Supporter and join us on Discourse. It costs less than a race entry, and lasts a lot longer!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Show notes</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>This week, Andreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon on debut, Peter Attia changes his mind on zone 2 training, and we ask what makes an expert credible:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>(00:00:19) <a href=\"https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/11/andreas-almgrens-reinvention-is-complete-as-he-wins-nyc-marathon-debut-in-20601-with-blistering-finish/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Andreas Almgren wins New York in 2:06:01 on a perfect marathon debut,</a> ending a run of 54 straight Major wins by African-born men. His second half, under 1:02, is perhaps the fastest ever run in NYC. Ross reckons that makes him a 2:02 marathoner, and we debate whether he should try the 10,000m and the marathon at the 2028 Olympics in LA</li><li>(00:17:51) <a href=\"https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/11/sheila-chepkirui-wins-nyc-marathon-jess-mcclain-ends-eight-year-american-podium-drought-with-surprise-second/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chepkirui wins the women’s race</a>, Jess McClain runs the tangents (and maybe the hills) better than anyone, and we grumble about TV coverage that missed Almgren’s decisive move</li><li>(00:26:11) <a href=\"https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/rugby-union/berserk-england-prop-ellis-genge-condemns-world-rugby-over-sudden-hipdrop-ban/news-story/6a07b989cd03560f5c3a9fc422cb8a6a?giftid=wk47mVGrz7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ellis Genge calls rugby’s constant law changes “berserk”</a>. Ross explains why the game has to react to trends like the hip drop tackle, and a lively debate ensues about whether Rugby needs more ball in play to attract and retain fans</li><li>(00:41:39) Peter Attia admits zone 2 isn’t needed for people training a couple of hours a week. We revisit what drives mitochondrial adaptation, then ask how to tell a credible expert from a confident one, and why a simple message, lacking nuance, is always the biggest red flag</li><li>(00:54:57) The <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/26/doubles-players-sign-open-letter-pleading-with-tennis-chiefs-to-protect-format\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ATP considers halving doubles</a>, <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7710250/2026/10/21/tennis-doping-rules-wada-code-2027-whereabouts-contamination/?unlocked_article_code=1.NlE.hL4c.SygLD3VWiZeW&amp;source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&amp;smid=url-share-ta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tennis tightens whereabouts at tournaments</a>, and the 2027 WADA Code redefines contamination. Is this the “Sinner rule”?</li><li>(01:05:42) Follow-ups on the human-powered Channel crossing and our listener Anna’s ride around Australia, then, sadly, a <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/03/24-year-old-woman-dies-after-collapasing-in-final-stages-of-new-york-city-marathon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">runner’s death in New York</a>, a footballer killed on the field in Spain, and Jack Campbell’s injury in the NFL</li></ul>","author_name":"Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch"}