160. Sleep, Nutrition + Gut Health with Rachel Cunard

Rachel Cunard joins us on the show today, as a holistic nutritionist and founder of Life Lab and Co.

Rach has a special interest in helping the everyday athlete perform and feel their best through wholefoods, gut health and optimising sleep.

Rach talks on;

- gut health, fibre, microbiome

- glucose, wholefoods and runners priorities

- sleep cycles + importance

- sleep hacks, habits + supplements

You can find Rachel on instagram @rachelcunard and check out her sleep supplement here https://lifelabandco.com/products/300g-sleep-pouch

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159. Sauna Therapy, cardiovascular health, athletic performance + depression

Today we chat about the myths and facts of sauna bathing. Lydia reviews the science to get the real data, so we can focus on the things that really matter when it comes to our health and fitness.

Lydia covers;

- acute affects of sauna therapy on the body; physiology + molecular changes

- medium to long term affects on heart disease and cardiovascular risk

- plasma volume enhancement for athletes

- researched dosages + timeframes

Research referenced:

- 10.1155/2018/1857413

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33211153/

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25432420/

- https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/sauna

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151. Sleep Science on Running Performance and Injury Risk + Heart Rate Variability followup Today Lydia covers how she went using Heart Rate Variability Data in her training and reviews the reserach on sleep science for athletes. Thank you so much for supporting the show!

Resources:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25028798/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23182016/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37462808/

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What's the deal with this whole strength training thing? If you're feeling confused or overwhelmed by what to do when it comes to getting strong, this episode is for you. 

Sophie talks about training phases, the fear of becoming bulky, specific exercise selection and progressions. 

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Claire is a running coach, exercise scientist, strength + conditioning coach and mother of three. We discuss Claires journey into running and her experience struggling to find a running group where she was supported and kept accountable. Claire tells us about her journey moving into coaching and creating a space for runners to feel supported and empowered.  Claire talks about what it's like running through pregnancy, training considerations, risks as well as her personal experience. Claire then teaches us about returning to running postpartum, things to pay attention to, physio clearances, pelvic floor and expectations. Claire speaks on core training, abdominal separation, balance troubles, hormonal changes, glutes and gym programming for the returning to running mum. This episiode is for both women thinking about having children or already have, or anyone who has a childbearing women in their life.  Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so much! Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au for 15% off! You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

Today Lydia takes us on a deep dive into the good ol classic Runners Knee or technically speaking 'Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome'. We break down the ins and outs of diagnosis, risk factors, treatment strategies and biomechanics. I speak on the most current up to date eveidence, and have linked some helpful resources for you below.  If you've ever had knee pain when running, and want to know how to fix it or not have it resurface again, then this ep has you covered! More reading and referenced material: https://patellofemoral.trekeducation.org/runners-with-patellofemoral-pain/  https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/18/1170 Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so much! Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au for 15% off! You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

Ep. 46 Andy Bryant - The Natural Podiatrist 👣 

Andy is well known for his movement in the barefoot podiatry and running community. Andy is a podiatrist based in Melbourne, specialising in analysing individual gait patterns, prescribing specific exercises to address the underlying causes of poor function/pain. and educating clients on how to improve their movement & health. 

Andy is passionate about promoting and helping people restore their most natural foot movement pattern and function in order to prevent injury and enhance performance. We chat about Andy’s career beginnings and how he shifted away from the more traditional orthotic-prescribing practitioner into a more active, movement-based practitioner.  

We cover the details of Andy’s approach to assessing the foot, what he looks for and how his perspective has changed over the years. Andy goes through some case studies and unpacks the importance of having strong feet for general foot health as well as injury prevention. He speaks on foot intrinsics, big toe position, shoe cushioning, lower limb load transfers in running and shoe pitch influences on biomechanics. If you’re interested in upgrading your anatomy and bio-mechanical knowledge of the foot, learning about influences of shoes on foot shape and the barefoot shoe continuum then this is the episode for you! 

You can find Andy on instagram @andybryant_podiatrist

Thanks again for all of your support!  Please leave us a review, subscribe & follow us on insta @strongerstride. Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au  You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

Alright, here we are!  Today's episode is a little different to our regular uploads... We will be taking you through a follow-along running session today! So grab your shoes and get ready for a run with us!  Today's session is:  10min warm up jog 6 x 3mins @ tempo effort (between 10km & half marathon race pace)  w/ 90sec recovery job between efforts 5min cool down jog  We would love any feedback on this style of episode please! (There is a questions box below if you're on Spotify) Please leave us a review, subscribe & follow us on insta @strongerstride   If you need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au   You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

Ep. 56 - Adam Didyk Adam Didyk is the Athletics Australia Pathways Transition Lead, Australian Olympic Team Coach (Athletics - Endurance) Tokyo 2021, SA Performance Advisor, a husband and a father among many other things.  In this conversation, Adam gave us a deep insight into his journey as a coach and the things that he has learnt along the way. He shares his beliefs around ensuring his athletes are well-rounded on and off the track through a holistic approach to not only training but their careers and family life.  Adam opens up about his experience with Jess Stenson (née Trengove) leading up to the recent 2022 Commonwealth Games where Jess won Gold in the Marathon. He shares the details of why they work so well together and how a few words that he shared moments before the race helped her get through. We also discuss what you should look for when seeking out a coach, and how for Adam, it is much more about building a trusting relationship than simply writing a program.  You can find Adam on Instagram @adamdidyk and @teamtemporun *Interview starts at 19.20* Thanks again for all of your support!  Please leave us a review, subscribe & follow us on insta @strongerstride  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au  You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

In today's episde, Lydia discussing the current research on knee osteoarthritis (OA) and how it relates to the running population.  If you've ever been told that "running will ruin your knees!", then this episode should arm you with plenty of info to dispel these myths.  Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so much!  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

Further reading: 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27519678/ 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3606891/

https://www.thrivephysioplus.com.au/get-active/why-running-can-actually-help-with-your-osteoarthritis/ 

Ep 54: Training updates, race re-caps, our thoughts on deloads, favourite shoes and MORE. Thanks again for all of your support!  Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so much!  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

Sophie is back with another solo ep.  Taking a leaf out of Lydia's book, Sophie breaks down what an Exercise Physiologist's role is within the Health Care & Fitness Industry.  She also answers some hard-hitting WYR's so thank you to Cam, Chris, Sota, Peter, Michael & Max for sending those through.  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au Thanks! 

Ep. 52 - Chris Huang. Making his mark as a successful young triathlete, Chris was training more hours each week than most of us work at a regular job. He came to the realisation that pursuing this ambition was no longer worth the investment of time, energy and finances. He decided to take a step back from racing and along the way picked up a camera. Now working as a full-time photographer, working with runners and sportspeople, Chris has been able to combine two of his passions. He’s also pretty bloody good at it! Check out his work on instagram @chrishuang95 or www.chrishuangphoto.com to see what the fuss is all about. Thanks again for all of your support!  Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so much!  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

150. James Constantine | Sydney Marathon Major We were lucky enough to get to talk to Sydney Marathons marketing manager and household name in Sydney's running community; James Constantine! We got to learn more about who James is, how he came into running and his role creating the best possible marathon experience Sydney can offer. We covered; - mental health and running - merging the athletics scene and recreational running - what actually is the Abbotts World Major and how is Sydney achieving this You can find James on insta @that.guy.who.runs and register to be a volunteer at Sydney Marathon here https://sydneymarathon.com/volunteers-3/general-volunteers/ Thank you so much for supporting the show! You can find us here: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discount Codes: TAILWINDSTRONG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tailwindnutrition.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Tailwind's premium Hydration and Rebuild products! STRONGERSTRIDE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.solemechanics.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes ⁠⁠ STRONGER15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skorcha.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% of Skorcha Sunscreen

Have you ever been confused about what a physiotherapist actually does? Or when the right time is to see one? Well not anymore! Today Lydia covers what it means to be a physiotherapist in Australia, what sort of injuries they treat, techniques used, expectations and outcomes. Thanks again for all of your support!  Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so much!  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

Ep 50 TURBO RUNNERS + UTMR RACE PREVIEW   

Will Woollams aka ‘Turbo Legs’ joined us on the pod to chat all things Ultra Trail Mount Randwick 25km (UTMR25). A run that began as a solo challenge to fill the racing void during the peak of Covid cancellations in 2020.  

We run through the UTMR course lap, elevation gain and start list. Will also gives us an insight into his top picks to take out the win on the big day.   

We discuss the origins of Turbo Runners Run Club, their weekly run program and some of the exciting community events they’ve got in the works. Stay tuned.   

Check out Turbo Run Club on Instagram @turbo.runners and @turbo.legs or here: https://turborunners.com.au/pages/about-turbo-runners 

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Soph is back again with another solo ep! Lot's of random stuff in this one; would you rathers, training update and plenty more rubbish to keep you company on your run!  Thanks again for all of your support!  Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so much!  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

Ep. 48 - Tania Dalton

Health Coach, personal trainer and healthy ageing advocate. Tania Dalton completed her first ironman at age 52 and is passionate about de-stigmatising menopause and helping women age better. We discussed what's it's like training for an Ironman as a post-menopausal woman, the challenges with joint pain, body composition changes, bone density and recovery. 

Tania breaks down some misconceptions and speaks about how we can change the narrative for an ageing athlete.  

This ep is not just for those who are peri or post menopausal but anyone who takes an interest in optimising training, with sustainability in mind. 

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The beginners HOW TO GUIDE for trail running! Short and sweet, nothing technical in this one. Just the bare basics to get you started in the bush! TSSP x

Ep. 46 Peter Hancock - Swimming 3k days in a row! Peter Hancock is a marathon swimmer, ultra runner and environmental ecologist. Everyday, for over 3000 days now, Pete has gone for a swim. Living in Armidale, this means many icy mornings, in the dark with sub zero temperatures regularly over winter. What's even crazier is Pete never wears a wetsuit! We hear in detail about what it takes to endure the cold water, hypothermia considerations, cold water adaptability and marathon swimming logistics. We chat about mental toughness, consistency, endurance and community. Pete teaches us about the marine life he has seen over the years, night swimming and dangerous critters he has to watch out for.  Pete talks about his training leading up to some of his longest swims and what's next on the cards. Pete has been an active podcast listener and friend for almost a year now, so it was super special to have him on the show! We hope you enjoy hearing a slightly different perspective on endurance and grit. We feel the mental fortitude it takes to do what Pete does can be transferred across many different areas in life, and expect it may inspires you to take on a new challenge or push into uncharted territory. As always don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast. We love your support. Tailwind Nutrition Australia have been kind enough to give you a discount on their Hydration and Rebuild products! Head to www.tailwindnutrition.com.au and use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at checkout You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au TSSP x

In this episode, Sophie discusses some key principles when look at Running Biomechanics

- Running economy

- Coordination & Capacity

- Phases of the Gait Cycle

- Over-striding, pronation, hip drop etc. 

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Ep. 44 Brad Farley Photography - The Ability to Endure Brad was generous enough to give us an hour of his time to yarn about running and photography. Brad is an ultra runner and endurance sports photographer with a passion for capturing the raw and relatable stories from from our favourite athletes and recreational runners. Brad spoke to us about his journey into running, photography and the process of capturing powerful emotions in just a single frame. Brad recently completed the West Mac Monster 65km and he talked us through the event and how it's inspired him to set more ambitious goals for the coming year and beyond. Brad was vulnerable and open in sharing about his deeper why and how his mental health journey has built him the resilience it takes to endure. We can’t t wait to hear what you think, as always don't forget to like and subscribe to the pod. TSSP  x

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Have you ever thought about why you run, and then really dug to the core of it?? Well today's ep is all about encouraging you to look within and get to the essence of why you do what you do. Cant wait to hear what you think, please leave a review and subscribe to the pod! TSSP x

Ep. 42// Tom O'Halloran from Mechanics of Movement

Everything you've ever wanted to know about your achilles and MORE!

Tom is a Physiotherapist with a special interest in lower limb biomechanics and strength & conditioning. He is passionate about improving people's movement, whilst developing sustainable rehabilitation to maximise health and performance. In this ep we delved into all things achilles; what is it? anatomy breakdown, how it functions, it's role in running and more.

Tom explained how we can optimise our training to improve the function of our achilles to reduce injury risk and improve performance. We talk about some of the common misconceptions, what often goes wrong for runners and the most important things to include in a lower limb rehab program.

Make sure you've got your pen and paper handy for this one as there's lots of practical tips, Tom gives some great examples of things you can try at home to test your achilles function and build it's capacity. 

We loved having Tom on, not only is he an absolute wealth of knowledge but he is fantastic at breaking down complex topics into easy to understand language.

Let us know what you think and don't forgot to leave us a review!

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In this episode, Sophie Lane opens up the discussion about finding "balance" within sport. Is it even possible? Or worth striving towards? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Send them through Spotify or Instagram!

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In this episode, Sophie discusses her philosophies and principles around programming and training structure. 

Spoiler alert! There is no perfect program. But there are a few key things that you need to consider when putting together your own training program. 

If you're a little lost with your training or you're not sure where to start, send us a message on instagram or contact us via our NEW website! 

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Ep 40// Kate Walton 👟 We were stoked to have Kate Walton, National Saucony Sales Manager join us to yarn about all things SHOES! One of our absolute favourite topics! In this ep we chat about how to fit your perfect pair of joggers, specifying shoes for the type of run and the origins of Saucony. Kate runs us through the current Saucony range and breaks down the main differences between models. Kate chats about the importance of shoe rotation, durability and lifespan. Saucony have been working hard to reduce their environmental impact and have recently launched shoes made with recycled and biodegradable materials. Kate talks on the balance of maintaining shoe performance whilst shifting towards a more eco friendly shoe. Can’t wait to hear what you think. 

*Interview starts at 23:10

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Ep2 of our solo series with Lydia talking all things competition. Is it healthy? Is it necessary? When can it be good and detrimental. Would love to hear your thoughts on this one team, send us a message on insta or leave a review! TSSP x

Luke Murfitt from Evolve Human Performance joined us on the podcast this week to chat all about strength training for runners. Luke is an online strength + conditioning coach who specialises in running. In this ep we breakdown the basics of programming in the gym and delve into some practical examples. We talk about the common training myths and some non negotiables for runners. We can’t wait to hear what you think of this one and how you go trying out some of Luke’s advice. As always, don’t forget to subscribe to the pod and leave us a review. TSSP X

Hey team! Here is the first episode in our solo series!

Soph discusses her thoughts after a run that didn’t go to plan, as well as the mental challenges that come with long distance running.

We cant wait to hear what you think of this topic. Please leaves us a review and subscribe, we love the support! 

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Margaret English-Aurisch is not your average 71 year old. She doesn’t miss a day whether she is running, walking, stand up paddle boarding, doing a weights session or dancing through a Zumba class! Health and fitness had always been a priority for her, although it hasn’t always been smoothing sailing. Margaret has had her fair share of health concerns throughout the years which makes her running feats even more remarkable. Margaret is one of the original Terrigal Trotters (no.17) and a well known and loved member of the Central Coast running community. At the end of 2020 Margaret broke the NSW Masters Age Category 3000m record with a time of 15.51, and has since made plans to lower the record again. Margaret has a passion for movement of all kinds and is looked up to by many as a running role model. We loved getting to know Margaret a bit better, she spoke about her journey into the running world, her sporting background and some of the shifts she’s noticed across running clubs over the past 40 years. We hear about her usual training week, sustainability in sport and of course her favourite pair of running shoes. We cant wait to hear what you think of this conversation. Please leaves us a review and subscribe, we love the support! Use our code STRONGERSTRIDE here for 15% off Vivobarefoot.   Use our code TAILWINDSTRONG here for 10% off Tailwind.  TSSP x

Ep 35 with Head Environmental Technician and Community Advocate for the Seabin Project, eco-ultra runner and owner of BLAEK Store, Tom Batrouney. 

It was a privilege to have Tom on the show to discuss his journey as a runner and passion for protecting our natural world. Tom is just a few days out from commencing Project: Run Forever, where he will be running laps around Many Dam in a plight to raise funds and awareness for eco organisations Seabin Project and For Wild Places. As long as he continues to receive donations, Tom will continue to run laps of the 10km Many Dam course. 

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Tom encourages us to stand with him in solidarity for a future that protects and respects nature, by joining in running or donating to the cause. The funds will be making a real impact, split between two critical land and ocean based environmental groups. 

Project Run Forever is taking place at 7am April 8th, Manly Dam. We discuss all the details of the even in the podcast, as well as more about Seabin and the work they do. If you want to get involved you can check out the event details above or reach out to Tom on his instagram @tbphotog Let us know what you think of this ep, and we hope to see you in Manly supporting Tom and Project: Run Forever. 

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We've got a quick one for you today, discussing the challenges of the mental and emotional aspects of being injured. When you have something that you love taken away from you it can be really difficult to not let that bring you down. Lydia opens up abut her recent experience returning to running following an injury and we have a conversation around identity, ego and comparison culture. 

As always, don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast, leave us a 5 star review or share the pod with a friend.

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Blake Withers; sports podiatrist, clinical educator, researcher, podcaster and triathlete joined us to chat the science on orthotics, toe yoga and footwear.   We couldn’t really have anyone more qualified to chat about feet and footwear so listen closely, we think you’ll learn a lot from this conversation. We defined terms and simplified some often misunderstood concepts. Blake is great at applying the most recent evidence into practical scenarios and is passionate about teasing out every last detail when it comes to running literature.   We unpack some of the myths around foot weakness and orthotics, suitable foot types, motion control and weight shift. Blake speaks on ‘Toe Yoga’ and we are reminded again how important it is to view running trends with a skeptical eye. Of course our favourite topic was discussed, footwear! Pitch, stack height, stiffness, toe box shape and more were dissected.    You can reach out to Blake on his instagram or podcast at @thesportsmedicine project or at Achieve Podiatry in Newcastle.    Use our code STRONGERSTRIDE at https://www.tailwindnutrition.com.au/ for 15% off.  Thank you so much for your ongoing support, we cant wait to hear what you learn from this one!  TSSP   x

Dan Price, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health and Wellness Speaker, Movember Ambassador, father of two and ultra runner, joined us for a conversation. We were privileged to have Dan share his story around mental health and the power that community and human connection hold to change your life. Dan shares his journey through navigating high-school, professional life, relationships and beyond. We discuss people pleasing, setting boundaries and the importance of having a good support network. Dan draws parallels between the challenges we face in ultra running and our day to day and believes many of the lessons learnt on the trails have been valuable much beyond. We unpack the challenges of acting in opposition to the ego and finding the balance of training hard, saying yes and recovery for both the mind and body. If running is your outlet how can you ensure we don't over do it? We really dive deep in this ep and Dan shares some hard-hitting truths around his relationship with dedication and prioritising mental health. This episode really highlights the capacity of movement as a vehicle to share vulnerability, which Dan is incredibly passionate about developing through the ultra running community. You can find out more about Dan on his instagram @danpricey1985 .  The interview starts 10 minutes in. Please note, there is mention of suicide in this conversation. If this topic is sensitive to you, please call Life Line on 13 11 14, or you may decide to skip this one. Thank you as always for all your support, it really means alot. Please don't forget to like and subscribe or reach out to Dan on his socials @danpricey1985  TSSP x

In this conversation with Dave Stewart (Daventures), we recap the recent Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB and preview the upcoming The Coastal Ascent presented by Salomon as part of The Golden Trail Series.

The three of us will be MC's at TCA so we thought it was a good chance to catch up and chat about what we love; trail running!

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Ep 29 Running to save the rainforest.   

We were joined by two incredibly gutsy and determined ultra-runners to chat about their adventures running the Australian Alps Walking Track. Matt and Giles covered over 700kms raising funds for the Bob Brown Foundation, in a plight to protect the endangered Takayna Rainforest in Tasmania. Devastatingly 95% of Takayna is open to mining leases, and 86% is currently threatened by logging. The Bob Brown Foundation is working on the front line to protect and restore this temperate and culturally rich landscape.    

Matt and Giles passionately share their journey of reconnection to the wilderness, a message of hope and devotion. We delve into the details of their 16 day feat from nutrition, gear, navigation and recovery, as well as touching on the lows, the highs and lessons learnt.   

Through sharing and documenting their expedition they hope to inspire listeners to connect to nature and protect our incredible country.    

Check out Matt & Giles on instagram; @ut_mbg @gilespenfold @655fortakayna or hit the link in our bio for the donation link for Takayna.    

We cant wait to hear what you think, as always please dont forget to like and review. We love your feedback and your support goes a long way! 

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BONUS EP!! Running 57kms around a 20m long backyard, does this interest you? 

Sophie Lane, like most other Aussie's, was stuck at home in isolation and wanted something to keep her busy. She tried out a few laps of her backyard and then wondered how far she could get. On January 16 Soph decided to complete her own backyard ultra, inspired partly by our recent chat with @Chrismurphy and egged on by the Stronger Stride community. 

She started at midnight with the plan of 30 mins running, 30 mins recovery, continuously for 24 hours around a narrow 20m courtyard. We chat all the details from the idea to execution, hydration, logistics, sleeping, chaffing, potatoes and more! If you're keen to hear what went through Soph's mind over the 24 hours then tune in! Out now on all streaming platforms! 

Tailwind Nutrition Australia have been kind enough to give you a discount on their Hydration and Rebuild products! Head to www.tailwindnutrition.com.au and use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at checkout for 15% off.

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Thank you as always for your continued support, we are so grateful for you! Please don't forget to like and subscribe, or share the pod with a friend! TSSP x

Luke Nelson, award winning Chiropractor with 17 years experience in establishing a leading practice in Melbourne and current President of Sports Chiro Australia, joined us to discuss everything you need to know about the hip and running! If you've ever complained of tight hip flexors, sore hamstrings or weak glutes then this ep is FOR YOU! 

Luke's special interest is in treating sporting injuries and in particular running injuries (knee pain, ITB, Achilles pain, plantar heel pain). His unique approach takes a variety of different assessments and treatment techniques to get to the source of your problems and get you back on track.  A keen fitness enthusiast himself, Luke has completed 5 marathons, an ultra-marathon, and 2 Iron Man triathlons. 

In this conversation we cover basic hip anatomy, biomechanics, the stretching vs strengthening debate as well as some at home tests you can try out to see how strong your hips are! We delve into some of the risk factors, causes and treatment for hip bursitis and proximal hamstring tendinopathy. 

*Interview starts at 19.30

If you want to hear more from Luke you can check him out on insta @sportschiroluke or on his website https://www.healthhp.com.au/ . 

Tailwind Nutrition Australia have been kind enough to give you a discount on their Hydration and Rebuild products! Head to www.tailwindnutrition.com.au and use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at checkout for 15% off. 

You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au

As always don't forget to like and subscribe or leave a review! 

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In this episode we are joined by Backyard Ultra legend, Chris Murphy. 

After some major health issues, Chris decided that he needed to prioritise his health and fitness and was introduced to Park Run by a friend. Within a few years this then turned into a half marathon, a 28km trail run and then UTA100. Chris clearly has a talent for ultra-endurance and has since found his groove in the Backyard Ultra scene. In 2021, after setting the Australian Record, Chris qualified to compete at Big's Backyard Ultra in the USA. 

Chris has got some incredible stories to share from this journey and was lucky enough to get to spend some time with "Laz" who you may be familiar with from The Barkley's Marathon. Chris is a great example of someone who is extremely determined, living by his motto, "I can only pull out if I've got a bone sticking out." 

This is just the beginning for Chris, with some big things coming up this year and another attempt at Big's Backyard Ultra potentially on the horizon. You can find Chris on Instagram @cmurphyrun 

Tailwind Nutrition Australia have been kind enough to give you a discount on their Hydration and Rebuild products! Head to www.tailwindnutrition.com.au and use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at checkout 

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We hope you enjoy this conversation, please review, subscribe and follow us on instagram @strongerstride

Thank you so much for your support, we love hearing your feedback so please don't hesitate to send us a message! 

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Get your running back on track! Ep. 027 w/ Greg Pearson Former professional footballer, founder of My Alter Athlete and online running coach, Greg Pearson came on the pod to discuss coaching and training. We dive into realistic goal setting, tracking progress, periodised training, structuring sessions and the mentalitiy behind reaching your potential. Greg explains some common running jargon such as fartlek, tempo, threshold and explains the purpose of each of them in your training program. We discuss the importance of deload weeks and explain how to incorporate them into your training. Further Greg delves into his philosophy on pushing the limits, avoiding injury and adhearing to the plan. Let us know what your take-aways are from our conversation with Greg via our instagram @strongerstride or email strongerstride@gmail.com You can reach out to Greg on his instagram @gregcpearson or get in touch here [https://linktr.ee/myalterathlete](https://linktr.ee/myalterathlete) As always please dont forget to share the show with a friend or on social media, subsribe and write a review. We are so grateful for all the support we recieve and are so excited for all that’s to come this year. Thank you for being a part of the Stronger Stride family! TSSP x

Cheeky lil bonus ep to round out the year. Join us as we debate Strava politics, slow runs and comparison culture. Jump onto our instagram to join the discussion, we can't wait to hear from you.

As always, don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast, leave us a review or share the pod with a friend.

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2021 WRAP UP IS HERE 🎉 Listen as we dive into the highlights, the lowlights and everything in between for 2021. We talk about the key takeaways from all our guests as well as our own personal learnings. We hope you enjoy this one guys. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us all year, we are genuinely so grateful for everyone of you! We are so excited for next year and have so much in the works to make 2022 even bigger and better! As always don’t forget to like and subscribe or write a review. It really makes a difference in helping us keep growing as a podcast! Also don’t forget if you’re after a discount on your @vivobarefootausnz head to www.solemechanics.com.au and use the code STRONGERSTRIDE to save 15%! 

ULTRA COASTATHLON FROM BYRON 2 BONDI Elle Kuhta from 'Byron2Bondi' shares with us her experiences as she runs over 900km along the eastern coastline of Australia from Byron Bay to Bondi Beach. Elle set off on an adventure to challenge herself both physically and mentally, whilst raising awareness about ocean safety and plastic waste. Elle has not only been raising funds for Surf Life Saving Australia but has also made a Pledge For The Planet against using single use plastic for the whole journey. What a feat! In this conversation, Elle shares with us how she came up the idea, training for the event, fueling, logistics, recovery, gear and more. We ask Elle about how she navigates the mental battles as well as discuss what her biggest challenges have been so far. We’d love you to show Elle some support by following along through instagram  @byron2bondi or through her fundraising pages here https://linktr.ee/ekuhta Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! We love feedback! Thankyou for your continued support! TSSP x

BAREFOOT RUNNING w/ Suey Cooper 

Suey Cooper, director and owner of Sole Distribution and Vivobarefoot Australia. Suey is both an expert and advocate for all things barefoot. Vivobarefoot Australia makes footwear designed to promote and restore natural movement patterns, whilst sourcing many of their fabrics from recycled materials and working towards a more circular shoe economy. We learn about shoe messaging, deceptive marketing and the risks of the conventionally 'supportive' runner. 

Suey tells us how she came across Vivobarefoot and why she made the transition to a more functional and flexible shoe. Suey talks on shock absorption, running biomechanics and ground feel. We discuss injury prevention as well as performance and learn about how flexible footwear can restore strength and improve running form. Suey explains how you can transition to more barefoot shoes and the importance of defining your goals and seeking professional advice. 

Vivobarefoot have strong environmental policies and are passionate about creating sustainable footwear that empowers people to live their healthiest lives. Wherever possible they source recycled and vegan fabrics as well offer a shoe swap service where you can return old shoes for a discount on a new pair. There were many practical take-aways from this conversation with Suey, it might even inspire you to try out some barefoot running! 

We by no means suggest that everyone should transition to barefoot running although we do hope that this episode encourages you to ask more questions about what you put on your feet! We can't wait to hear what you think, please like, comment, share, subscribe, all the usual things! 

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NASAL BREATHING + OXYGEN EFFICIENCY + RUNNING PERFORMANCE Tom, from Breath Performance Physio is a qualified Physiotherapist who specialises in restoring both health, and performance through the breath. Tom has worked as a physio with a variety of sporting teams and has a keen interest in running and swimming. Tom is also an Advanced Oxygen Instructor, we unpack what this means in our episode. We delve into breathing biomechanics, the Wim Hof Method, Nasal Breathing vs Mouth Breathing, plus break down the anatomy + physiology of the breath. Tom goes through some practical assessments you can try at home as well as explains how you can progress your breath practice to improve your running efficiency and performance. We absolutely loved having Tom on, make sure you check out his Instagram @breathperformancephysio We can’t wait to hear what you think of this one, don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe to the pod. TSSP x

147. Heart Rate Variability Training Optimisation For Runners

What is heart rate variability and does it matter?? We cover it all in this ep from a science backed lens with some advice on how to get started tracking and implemmenting yourself. Have you every wondered what the stress score actually means on your garmin, whoop band or oura ring? What is a readiness for training and is it all hocus pocus??

Lydia covers;

- auntommic nervous system 101; parasympathetic and sympathetic responses, vagus modulation, influences on recovery + training absorption

- what is heart rate variability, how it impacts training adaptations, performance and possibly injury prevention

- research backed protocols for heart rate variability training, the benefits and limitations

- how can you get started at home, woops vs oura vs garmin.

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https://www.hrv4training.com/

https://www.hrv4training.com/quickstart-guide.html

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Ep. 21 w/ Bradley J Dryburgh Brad aka ‘The Captain’ is a 25 year old podcaster, runner and story-teller from Wollongong who was born with a life-threatening illness called Cystic Fibrosis. Brad’s mission is to raise awareness for CF and inspire the CF community to not just maintain hope but aspire to realising their dreams and greatest potential. In our chat with Brad we learn what exactly CF is and Brad's health story from his childhood up until now. Brad delves into how he got into running and why he started #42forCF. Brad shares many running anecdotes and explains the special considerations he must make as a CF runner. We hear about Brads commitment to following his passions in his professional life and beyond. Brad has a podcast called 'Alot to Talk About' which we discuss as well as Brad gives us a very well thought out response when we ask him about his favourite running shoes. This one is not to miss! Our conversation with Brad was both inspiring and entertaining. Brad is humble, energetic, determined and above all resilient. We cant wait to hear what you think! You can find Brad on socials @ brad and check out his podcast @ alottotalkabout . Find the #42forCF fundraising page in our bio link and support Brad this weekend in his marathon! As always team, please don't forget to like and subscribe to the pod, leave us a review and tag us in your instagram stories! TSSP x

Ep 20 w/ Joasia Zakrzewski 2021 Ultra Great Britain women’s winner + record holder, Commonwealth Games competitor, run coach, medical doctor and all round well accomplished and incredibly modest running fiend. In our conversation we chat all about Joasia’s recent running achievements including her win at Ultra Great Britain, the Australian 24-hour Track Invitational breaking 4 seperate records and another victory in the 240km Coast to Kosciusko. Joasia shared her experiences in overcoming injury, listening to her body and her choice to no longer follow a rigidly structured training program. Joasia is passionate about REDS and we get to hear her personal experience working through this and her thoughts around the importance of increasing its awareness. She shares on some of the signs and symptoms, the link with eating disorders, why it’s an issue for endurance athletes and who to seek for help. Of course we couldn’t finish an episode without asking Joasia on some advice on shoe selection, hang around right til the end to hear this! Thank you so much for all the love, we feel so grateful to have such an engaged running community diligently supporting the show. Feel free to send us a message, leave a review, send a DM, email or whatever takes your fancy! Enjoy! TSSP X

Ep 19 w/ Tyson The Trainer    Tyson Brown is an online personal trainer and nutritionist who simplifies the current evidence on nutrition science to bring practical advice and strategies to his clients. Tyson provides his audience with concise and straight forward content that cuts through the misinformation we commonly see trending on social media.       In our chat we discuss goal setting, practical tips, motivation and identity based habits. We hear Tyson's thoughts surrounding the 'listen to your body' mentality and discuss importance of trusting the process and adhering to your plan. Further we delve into sustainable progress tracking progress, fuelling for low HR running and day-to-day eating essentials for runners to improve recovery + prevent injury. Tyson goes through some practical examples for runners meals, including carb and fibre timing, macronutrients to consider, digestion, energy intake, food volume and general health.       We also delve into the myths surrounding leanness for performance and the importance of longevity and promoting generally healthy eating and training. Tyson talks on his approach where he considers spiritual, mental, physical and social health as all equal components required for long term health and sustainability in goal setting.       You can find Tyson on instagram @tysonthetrainerr or on his podcast called Nutrition Talks With Tysonthetrainer       Don't forget to follow us on instagram @strongerstride and subscribe to the podcast!       TSSP x