Xylon and David give their updates before discussing the Women’s Cricket World Cup, Kipchoge’s plans going forward (and that shirt), they review NYC marathon and discuss the potential for weightloss drugs to be banned (including one on the horizon). They also discuss some interesting research on cooling and marathon durability.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:18) Medical Question

(03:33) David’s Update

(07:19) Xylon’s update

(10:35) Sickness and Weather

(15:44) Community Shoutouts

(26:15) Women’s Cricket World Cup

(28:48) Development of Women’s Sport and Fans

(33:08) Effects of Cooling the Head, Neck & Face

(38:44) Kipchoge’s Plans

(41:00) Kipchoge’s Cooling Top

(42:46) Weightloss Drugs Being Banned for the LA Olympics

(49:00) Aligning The World Rugby Calendar

(54:44) Durability in Marathons

(1:00:57) New York Marathon

(1:08:27) Increasing Numbers of Women Running sub 3

(1:11:17) Doctor’s Office - Victor Wembanyama

(1:12:45) Doctor’s Office - Eli Katoa

(1:15:22) Seen on Social

(1:17:43) What We’re Watching

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Article on Head, Neck and Face Cooling

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Article on Marathon Running and Durability

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Article on Ozempic in the Olympics

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