Peak Endurance (Isobel Ross)

In this episode, we have a quick update on what we've been doing, we discuss why runner's should not rush the process and we talk about those people who put us down. All from the beer garden at the Merrijig Hotel! Cheers! Here is the link for the goal setting webinar: https://peakendurancecoaching.com.au/goal_setting

Elise began her journey on the 7th of December with a 50km ultramarathon starting from the summit of Mt Kosciuszko, followed by 250km of hiking along the Australian Alps Walking Track to end in Bright, Victoria.  What is Eating Disorders Families Australia? Created by families, EDFA focuses solely on supporting the families and carers of people with eating disorders. The belief is that families and carers are an important part of the treatment and recovery process for loved ones living with eating disorders. EDFA’s mission is to enable family members to be effective, supported, and recognised as an integral part of the recovery process. Elise is aiming to raise $30,000 for EDFA and 100% of donations will go to helping people with eating disorders and their families. Find Elise here: https://www.instagram.com/elisemarcianti/ Donate here: https://moving-for-the-mind.raisely.com/

today for the podcast I thought I would talk about 10 guiding principles of training. Once you’ve decided what race you are training for, there are 10 fundamental principles of training that you’ll want to keep in mind. Don’t forget to get onto the peakchocolate website to get 15% off at checkout with the code ISOBELROSS at checkout. It is sincerely the best chocolate around, and I am incredibly fussy with my chocolate (just ask Ron!!) Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more.

Today, I chat with Daniel (from The Trail Runners Epxerience podcast) and Ashley Druve (co-host at The Trail Runners Experience) about GSER, Barkleys and training principles in general. This is the first of what we hope to be a monthly series where we discuss a variety of training concepts in a round table format.  Please rate and review the podcast here. Visit my coaching website here. Happy New Year everyone! Make it a great one!

It is so important to listen to the messages your body is sending you. Your watch does not know everything :) The best feedback mechanism you have is yourself.

Welcome to the podcast! Episode 104 is a short bonus episode that involves you, the listener! I asked ‘why do you run’ and this podcast is the replies of friends and listeners. I think having an overall why as well as an important why for each event, helps to keep us motivated and focused for our runs. I hope some of these resonate with you, or that they inspire you to think of your own why. Either way, I hope you enjoy this different podcast! If you do enjoy this episode, please go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. It really helps grow the audience and the show. Thanks so much for your ongoing support! Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to https://www.wildearth.com.au/ to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you are looking to challenge your limits, you need to have structured, individualised training to help you get there. If you want to achieve your best, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program started. Enjoy the podcast!

Welcome to episode 188!! We're closing in on 200!! Today I interviewed Brooke Emma Rose. Brooke is one of the athletes I coach, and she has big plans! Hear all about them on this episode. Brooke's Instagram is here: https://instagram.com/brookemma.rose?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=.  Brooke’s TikTok is here: https://www.tiktok.com/@unapologeticallybrooke_?_t=8ZG28475fEngage your audience RB&_r=1 To register for my 'mastering your menstruation for female athletes workshop, go here: https://peakendurancecoaching.com.au/mastering-your-menstrual-cycle-for-athletes Peak chocolate. Use code ISOBELROSS  https://peakchocolate.com.au/ Health and High Performance: https://www.healthhp.com.au/

Episode 41 is with Travis Macy, a finisher of over 120 ultra endurance events in 17 countries. Travis is a speaker, author, coach, and professional endurance athlete. He is the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life, and he set a record for Leadman, an epic endurance event consisting of a trail running marathon, 50-mile mountain bike race, Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race, 10k road run, and Leadville 100 Run, in the Rocky Mountains. About 18 months ago, I read his book ‘The Ultra Mindset’, which outlines his 8 core principles for the ultra mindset. I thought it would be interesting to go through them with Travis in relation to ultra- running and also to life during COVID. I hope you enjoy our discussion. Travis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travismacypublicfigure/ Travis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travismacy/ Travis website: http://www.travismacy.com/ Don’t forget to get on over to apple podcast to rate and review! Thanks for your support. I really think this quarantine time is a great time to do for some self-reflection. In spite of everything feeling out of control in this moment of COVID, you are actually in a position of power within yourself and how you react to this situation. As they always say, control the controllables. You can do this with structured and well-planned training with Peak Endurance Coaching. Email me at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au and lets get your training moving in the right direction. Have a great week of training, stay safe, stay fit, look after your loved ones, and remember; we are all in this together.

Link to Travis' book here

Welcome to the podcast! Episode 101 is an interview with Bich Jennings. I met Bich when we were sweeping together at Archies earlier this year. We shared the trail for about 16 hours so had lots of time to chat. I thought she had such an interesting story that I invited her onto the podcast. If you enjoy this episode, please go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. It really helps grow the audience and help me get high profile athletes on the show. Thanks so much for your ongoing support! Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you are looking to challenge your limits, you need to have structured, individualised training to help you get there. If you want to achieve your best, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program started. Enjoy this interview with Bich! I hope you find her as interesting as I do! You can find Bich on Instagram here

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 121 is an interview with Kirrily Dear from Run Against Violence, and Mark Grima, from Team One Zero Six’s. For 19 days in 2017, solo ultra marathon runner, Kirrily Dear, ran 1300km from Broken Hill to Sydney to give a voice to the often silent victims of family violence.  Family and domestic violence,  whether physical or psychological, is increasingly being recognised as the social challenge of our time. Public conversation around the issue is building; however, we often overlook the children - those who hear and see the violence, or are directly targeted. Too often, these children don’t have the chance to tell their own story.  In 2017Kirrily asked the nation to stop and listen to these young people. Many people who experience family violence bear their pain in silence.  They fear the stigma and social isolation that may result from speaking out about their experiences.  Conversations break that silence and educate the community. People who experience violence can feel stigmatised and alone. They don't reach out for help for fear of their safety and what people will say and think. Every one of us has the power to change that. By starting conversations, we rip down those social barriers. That makes it much easier for people to ask for help and to heal from their experiences. Starting 30 August 2021, groups of up to 20 people can virtually walk or run 1300km from Broken Hill to Sydney. The route retraces the real-world 2017 StepsTogether Ultramarathon. More than 3000 people across the world have participated online in the Challenge. This year it is expected to be even bigger. I hope you enjoy this episode, so it would be wonderful if you could subscribe and write a review. This helps to boost the ratings of the show and thus increase its’ audience reach. I appreciate your help! Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you want to be the best athlete you can be, you deserve the best coaching you can get! Peak Endurance coaching has the personal touch you won’t get elsewhere that will help you achieve your running goals with customised plans that reflect your commitments in life and your athletic history. You will become fitter, faster and stronger whilst becoming part of the Peak Endurance Coaching community. Don’t waste a minute of your running journey, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program designed just for you started. Find Run Against Violence here and their Facebook page here. Enjoy my chat with Kirrily and Mark!

This podcast clarifies the need for speed work in the ultra-runner's training program. 

Hello and welcome back to the podcast! I hope your running and training is going well and if you are in Australia you are enjoying the cold weather, and we seem to be having a lot of it!! It’s been a busy couple of weeks for me. I ran the 42k at Wandi Cross. I ran this just as a training run and to have fun. I wanted to enjoy racing again without any pressure and boy I did. It was great! I loved the course: steep climbs, runnable downs and some steep slippery downs that ended up with me sliding on my butt! So much fun. Next up Ron and I are going to be sweeping the Surf Coast Trail marathon this weekend, so look out for us there! Thank you so much to the Mel Thek who gave the podcast 5 stars and said: For every runner I’ve been running on and off for over 10 years. I’m not elite just someone who runs for my health, fitness and enjoyment. I recently found Isobel and I can honestly say her podcasts and personalised programs are for everyone of every fitness level and ability. It makes running accessible to anyone. She makes every one feel like their running goals are achievable. Inspirational. Thank you so much Mel, I appreciate your review, I loved it and wanted to say that I find all my clients themselves inspirational as they work hard to achieve their goals!! Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Now, this week I will be talking to you about mental toughness training for ultra running which will be an outline for my mental toughness for ultra-running workshop. I will be giving you easy to implement, actionable strategies to help you become a mentally tough and resilient runner. Your outlook on racing and performances will improve. All this in a 90 minute to 2-hour workshop with time for questions at the end, as well as time for a cuppa and a catch up. Check out my website for all the registration details. Seriously, you do not want to miss this!! Thank you so much for joining me today, I hope it was informative and yo got a lot out of it. If you are interested in coaching, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au Don’t forget to follow me on socials: insta or Facebook Peak Endurance Coaching, or you can follow me personally Isobel Ross. If you want to get on my email list, and I recommend it if you want to get interesting newsletters with exercises, recipes and articles, head to my website peakendurancecoaching.com.au Also, please do me a solid and hit the subscribe button on your preferred podcast platform. A review would be mighty helpful and kind of you too!! I love your support! Wherever you are in the world have an awesome day, or evening or night! Have fun out there on the roads and trails! Catch you soon!!

Episode 81 is another interview the enigmatic Lazarus Lake. Laz (real name Gary Cantrell) is an endurance race designer and director. His unusual races include the Barkley Marathons, Big's Backyard Ultra, Barkley Fall Classic, and The Vol State 500K. In 2018, he walked across the United States, starting in Rhode Island and ending in Oregon. This year he organized the Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee (#GVRAT), which started on May 1st and ended four months later. During that period (123 days), the more than 19,000 participants - from all over the world - averaged over 5 miles per day to run (virtually from their hometown/country) a total of 635miles / 1021km, and so crossing virtually the entire state of Tennessee. I first met Laz at the 2018 Barkley Fall Classic, then again at the actual Barkley marathons in 2019. As you will find, he is a very interesting guy and lots of fun to talk to. Are injuries or persistent niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these now so that you can get back to preparing for the upcoming race season!! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience, to help you get back to your running best. Head to www.healthhp.com.au/run to book an appointment and ensure you have can run strong and free! You can also find them on instagram: HealthHighPerformance Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate the people who take the couple of minutes out of their day to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review me. I read all of my reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on it! Thanks so much!! If you enjoyed this episode, please do go on over and rate and review. I am aiming for 100 reviews by Easter next year! Will you help me achieve my goal? I don’t know about you, but I am already planning the races I want to do in the quickly approaching new year. If you are too, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to organise an individualised training plan. Enjoy the interview with Laz!

Episode 40 is a chat with the amazing Lucy Bartholomew. For such a young athlete she sure has accomplished a lot. It helps that she started racing at the young age of 15. Check out her website in the show notes to see all the races she has competed in and podiumed at. There are too many to mention, but a few from 2018 are 1st & Course Record Two Bays 56km, 1st Female & Course Record, Tarawera 60km and 1st Female & Course Record, Shotover Moonlight marathon. You can see the pattern! I hope you enjoy our conversation! Isn’t Lucy amazing? So mature for such a young woman. I think she is dealing with the set-backs of this time in a very positive manner. A take away for me is that she is seeing this year as a time to get stronger and fitter so she can have an even bigger impact in 2021. Fingers crossed UTMB goes ahead for her! As always, I would greatly appreciate your support by going over to Apple podcasts to subscribe, rate and review! If you want to be ready for the race season that is looming and looks huge for October, start your training now…it’s really not that far away! Send me an email at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.auand we can start getting you stronger and fitter now! Have a great week of training, stay safe, stay fit, look after your loved ones, and remember; we are all in this together. Lucy’s website: https://www.lucybartholomew.com/ Lucy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucybartholomew17/ Lucy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew/

After a 5-week break, we are back!!

Welcome to the podcast! Episode 96 is an interview with Luke Nelson, chiropractor at Health and high Performance. In this episode we discuss knee pain. Patellofemoral pain affects 1 in 10 males, and 1 in 5 females.  With the name “Runner’s knee”, it is the most common injury seen in runners with close to 50% of runners experiencing this condition. We discuss what it is, how to treat it, what exercises you can do to help it, taping for knee pain & how to keep training with knee pain! If you enjoy this episode, please go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. It really helps grow the audience and help me get high profile athletes on the show. Thanks so much for your ongoing support! Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you are looking to challenge your limits, you need to have structured, individualised training to help you get there. If you want to achieve your best, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program started. Enjoy this injury special with Luke!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 129 is an interview with Luke Nelson, chiropractor at Health and High Performance in Mont Albert Melbourne. Luke is a regular on the podcast and today he is talking to us about ankle sprains. If you are a trail runner you will probably have dealt with this, but it can even happen to road runners. Especially if you’re a bit uncoordinated like me!! I hope you find this episode informative. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, would you be able to do me a favour and subscribe and write a review? It truly doesn’t take much time, but it means so much to me! Not only does doing this help to boost the ratings of the show, but it also increase its’ audience reach, meaning more athletes like you get to listen. And it really makes my day reading the reviews! The link is here. Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance.Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! I have limited coaching places left. If you are planning a race in 2022, now is the time to get started on your training. To secure a place on team Peak endurance, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get the ball rolling. Enjoy the episode! I hope this informative episode has helped you if you have sprained your ankle. Of course, this podcast does not substitute for medical advice so please see your specialist if you are feeling pain. It is always best to get something officially diagnosed so you know exactly what you are dealing with. If you got value from this episode, I would love it if you could share it with a friend, either on social media or directly. If you do share it on socials, don’t forget to tag me so I can thank you!!! Have a great week of running and training and have fun out on the roads and trails!

Today’s podcast is a Hong Kong Four Trails special. The Hong Kong Four Trails is more of an event than a race. It requires participants to run all four of the Hong Kong Trails in under 60 hours. There is no winner, only finishers. My first guest is Stephen Redfern. He recently completed the Hong Kong Four Trails in a remarkable 54 hours. He certainly accomplished getting in under 60 hours! I first chat with him before the race, then after. He certainly had an adventure! My second guest is Andre Blumberg, the race director. He discusses with me the reasons for starting the race, and where he sees it going. Breaking 60 offical website: https://breaking-60.com/ Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peak-endurance/id1479052215 Peak Endurance coaching website: www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au

Episode 66 is an interview with Alex Hutchinson, the author of the book Endure; Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. In Endure Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D., reveals why our individual limits may be determined as much by our head and heart, as by our muscles. He presents an overview of science's search for understanding human fatigue, from crude experiments with electricity and frogs' legs to sophisticated brain imaging technology. Going beyond the traditional mechanical view of human limits, he instead argues that a key element in endurance is how the brain responds to distress signals-whether heat, or cold, or muscles screaming with lactic acid-and reveals that we can train to improve brain response. Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is not just good for our physical health, but our mental health too! It’s important on so many levels to all of us that we can keep running. Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/ Thank you so much for supporting the podcast! Rating, reviewing and sharing helps more people find the podcast. You can also go to my YouTube channel under my name Isobel Ross to see the video recordings of this and other podcasts. In next week’s episode, I chat with Rob Preston, member of the East Gippsland team that came third in the eco-challenge as seen on Prime. In these times, it’s more important than ever to have a structured plan to ensure you maximise your training. The benefit of online training is it doesn’t matter what state or country you are in; I can help you reach your athletic Peak! Staying committed to your training is one thing you can have control over. If you need an individualised plan, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to chat about a training plan. Have a great week of training and stay safe and well! Enjoy the interview with Alex.

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 174 is another interview with Lincoln Quilliam, founder and race director for the Kunanyi Mountain run. When I interviewed Lincoln, he was overseas in Scotland as part his work for the Churchill Fellowship. Churchill Fellowships offer a diverse range of people from all walks of life an opportunity to travel overseas for four to eight weeks to explore a topic or issue that they are passionate about. The topic of people’s proposed projects are limitless, as long as they provide a benefit to Australia and the person is willing to share their findings with the Australian community is evident. Lincoln went to Europe to investigate the key features and benefits of aspirational trail running destinations with the findings to help him apply these features and benefits to Australian trail running. We discuss the state of European racing in this pod. I sure hope you enjoy it! Don’t forget to show your support for the show by rating, reviewing and subscribing! The link is in the show notes. The link is here. In spite of saying no more poles clinics, I have been inundated by people needing to learn poles skills for their upcoming races. I have one last one for the year (I promise this is really the last one!!) and it is 6th November, go to my website or click the link in the show notes to join me to learn all about up how to use poles uphill, downhill, on the flats, how to stow or carry them when you are not using them, and how to actually run on the flat with poles. This session is guaranteed to help you in your next trail race or ultra!! the link is here Churchill Fellowship: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/project/to-investigate-the-key-features-and-benefits-of-aspirational-trail-running-destinations/ National association and 2032 games campaign: https://trailrunning.org.au/ www.skylinescotland.com Don't forget to get your Peak Chocolate discount here: https://www.peakchocolate.com.au/  15% off at checkout with the code ISOBELROSS Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance.

Ron and I headed to Wandiligong for the long weekend...and ran (And mostly hiked) some hills. The WandiCross is a race not to be missed, hear all about it!

Ugh, well that was fun...in no way at all!! 8 cheeseburgers over 42.2kms is no easy feat! Hear how horrible it was here on the pod! Enjoy!

Today we have another coaches roundtable! 

The questions we discuss are: 

What is the purpose of macro, mico and meso cycles in your training season?  

How do we plan for recovery after an A-race?  

How do we train mental toughness, and can we even do so? 

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We will be asking for question ideas for the next roundtable podcast! 

Please rate and review my podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peak-endurance/id1479052215 

Need coaching? Head to my website to check out what's available https://www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au/#/ or shoot me an email at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au 

Welcome to the podcast! Episode 99 is an interview with Luke Nelson, chiropractor at Health and high Performance. In this episode we discuss ITB syndrome. ITB syndrome tends to be a common new runner’s injury but is not only limited to beginner runners. Plenty of experienced runners have to deal with this, especially those of us who love getting out in the hills! In this podcast we discuss how to deal with this very annoying condition. When I was a new runner I made the classic mistake of upping my mileage too quickly and succumbed to ITB syndrome and was promptly told by my specialist at the time to take 6 months off running!! No such advice here; Luke gives you realistic advice, but as always we both advocate for seeing a specialist to have the condition diagnosed so you know exactly what you are dealing with! If you enjoy this episode, please go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. It really helps grow the audience and help me get high profile athletes on the show. Thanks so much for your ongoing support! If you are looking to challenge your limits, you need to have structured, individualised training to help you get there. If you want to achieve your best, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program started. Enjoy this injury special with Luke!

Hi and welcome to the Peak Endurance Podcast. My name is Isobel Ross and I am the coach at Peak Endurance Coaching. Today’s podcast is a coronavirus special. I know we are all sick of hearing about it, but we are at an historic moment in time. This is a big deal for the human race and we want to look back on it knowing we did the best we could for all of our society. That we cared about others and showed empathy for all people. I believe we will get through this, and hopefully we can look back on this time as a period where people came together to help one another and that we all maintained our dignity and strength in these difficult times. I know it feels totally out of control at the moment, but a good mantra is ‘this too will pass’ as all difficult times do. We will get through this and be better and stronger for it. The situation with coronavirus is changing daily, if not hourly. Please understand that when listening to this podcast; we recorded on the 17th March, you may be listening at a different date. Keep this in mind. I hope you got something out of this podcast. I think runners are naturally a resilient bunch and I know we are great at supporting each other. I wish you all the best and please take care of yourself and your loved ones. I hope to see you at a race in the not too distant future. Don’t forget to get on over to apple podcast to rate and review! Thanks for your support. World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 If you’re thinking of getting coaching for your next adventure, FKT or strava crown, shoot me an email at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.auWe can work together to help you reach your goals and be the fittest, happiest runner you can be! Have a great week of training!

Hi and welcome back to the podcast. My name is Isobel Ross and I am the coach at Peak Endurance Coaching. Episode 155 is another interview the brilliant author Matt Fitzgerald. I have previously interviewed him about his books 80/20 which discusses the concept of running easy for 80% of your training and hard for 20%, How Bad Do You Want It? Which delved into the topic of mindset and mental toughness and “The Comeback Quotient” which talked about athletes turning bad situations around. His latest book is called: ‘Run Like a Pro (Even if you’re slow), elite tools and tips for runners of every level. The Amazon link for the book is here. Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate those of you who have taken time to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review the pod. I read all of the reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on it! Thanks so much!! If you enjoyed this episode, please do go on over and rate and review Don’t forget to go to my website, peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get on my email list so you can get my newsletters full of interesting articles and tips! Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance. Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Enjoy the interview with Matt!

After a quick update on my 12 in 12 challenge, Ron and I discuss the important role of consistency when it comes to your running. Here is the link if you would like to purchase your own FLEXBEAM (use the code isobelross10 for 10% off!): ⁠https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam?ref=KMCXdB4lb-PEcS⁠ health and high performance: ⁠https://www.healthhp.com.au/⁠ Peak chocolate (use code ISOBELROSS for 15% off!): ⁠https://www.peakchocolate.com.au/

Episode 35 is a chat with the host of The Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie Sharpe Brodie is a physiotherapist and the owner of the Breakthrough Running Clinic. He aims to help runners expand their running knowledge and become faster, healthier, smarter runners. Ideal for injured runners & runners looking for injury prevention and elevated performance. This podcast covers tips and tricks to overcome your running injuries, interviews with leading researchers, other running podcast recommendations, reviewing running books and much more.  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast/id1494778818 In this interview, we discuss RED-s. Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) is a syndrome in which disordered eating (or low energy availability), amenorrhoea/oligomenorrhoea, and decreased bone mineral density (osteoporosis and osteopenia) are present. RED-S is the broader, more comprehensive name for what was formerly known as female athlete triad (or simply the triad), which was a condition seen in females participating in sports that emphasize leanness or low body weight.  As it was also seen in males, the name was changed to the comprehensive term RED-S.  RED-S is a serious illness with lifelong health consequences and can potentially be fatal. RED-S is a serious mental and physical condition, so please be mindful of this when trying to help someone that you suspect has this condition. Feel free to message me for tips on how to talk with someone about this. Not that I am an expert, but having experienced it I may be able to help with suitable ways to approach the topic. Please don’t forget to get on over to apple podcast to rate and review! It really does help me get more high profile guests on the podcast! Thanks for your support. ​ I know it feels like things will never return to normal, but before you know it, it will, and this time in quarantine will be a memory. A well-planned program will ensure you are fit, strong and ready to sharpen up for race season! I heard a great quote on a podcast recently that sums up my philosophy for training: “Sow whilst the others aren’t and you shall reap whilst the others can’t” Email me at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au and we can work together to help you reach your goals and be the fittest, happiest and healthiest runner you can! Have a great week, stay safe, stay fit, look after your loved ones and remember; we will get through this as we are all in this together.

Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. The link is here to give this pod a review. I have my next poles skills clinic on Sunday 6thNovember, 2-3.30pm. This course is invaluable for learning how to use your poles effectively when you are running and racing in the mountains. And to be honest, they are great for flats!  www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au Don’t forget to go to peakchocolate.com.au to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you with the code ISOBELROSS

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 131 is an interview with Shawn Butler author of the amazing sci fi book Run Lab Rat Run, which has Barkley marathons as one of its inspirations. So, if you love sci fi, and you love running, you are sure gonna love this book!! If you do enjoy this episode, would you be able to do me a favour and subscribe and write a review? I appreciate all your support! The link is here. Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance.Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! As I have so few coaching places left, I have started a new program, Peak Mindset Coaching. This is 1:1 coaching session conducted over zoom, and recorded for your benefit,  designed to specifically suits your needs of developing a peak performance mind set and approach to running. This will also be limited as it is a highly personalised service, so I recommend quickly getting onto my website peakendurancecoaching.com.au and filling out the form to get yourself on the waiting list! So what do you think? Interested in getting Shawn’s book? Head over to the show notes to get the link and buy thebook! If you think you have an interesting story to share, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au and you might end up being on the podcast too!! If you got value from this episode, I would love it if you could share it with a friend, either on social media or directly. If you do share it on socials, don’t forget to tag me so I can thank you!!! Have a great week of running and training and have fun out on the roads and trails! Enjoy the episode!

The book:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C7VNLST/

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58750659-run-lab-rat-run

Shawn:

https://www.facebook.com/shawncbutlerauthor/

https://twitter.com/ShawnButler

https://www.instagram.com/shawncbutler/

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 140 an interview with the amazing ultra-runner, Jane Trumper. She is the first woman to have completed the Aussie Grand Slam of Ultra Running with 4 races of 100 miles and over within 3 months of each other, Jane is also the first woman to have run across the Simpson Desert. She has also run 2,300 kms UK to Rome in 41 days, solo. We will hear all about these, as well as her recent finish at C2K just a week ago. ! If you’re not following the podcast on Insta and Facebook, what are you doing with your life?? You can also follow me, just search for Isobel with an O! If you got value from this episode, I would love it if you could share it with a friend, either on social media or directly. If you do share it on socials, don’t forget to tag me so I can thank you!!! It would also be absolutely amazing if you could subscribe to the pod on Apple podcasts and write a review, hopefully a good one! I hope these podcasts make a difference to you, just like your review would make a difference to me! The link is in the show notes! The link is here. Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance. Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! Do you want to know all about ultra-running and racing and all the tips and tricks to have your best race possible? I am finishing off creating a course that will give you all the info you need. Go to https://peakendurancecoaching.com.au/ultra-running-course-registration-of-interest to register your interest and I will let you know when it is ready! If you register your interest now, you will get 15% off the price when it goes live! Enjoy the episode!

Episode 69 is an interview with Bernadette Dornum. Bern has a background of triathlon and Ironman but then began competing more and more in adventure racing and multisport after racing the Hawaiian Ironman world champs in 2015. Her adventure racing team Thunderbolt AR were undefeated in the inaugural 4 round national series in 2017 and made the top ten in the Adventure Racing World Series ranking. While expedition racing takes up most of her time (and leave from work), often racing nonstop for 5+days, she still manages to combine it with the odd ironman, on or off road triathlon and always loves a good trail run. Bern is certainly someone who can never say no to a challenge and loves giving anything a go, getting stronger the longer it goes and the more sports or activities that are involved. FInd Bern on Facebook Like adventure racing, running can take you many places, both mentally and physically. But if you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance, it’s hard to be motivated to get out the door. If this is the case for you, come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/ There’s no doubt about it, these are strange times we are living through. Running gives our lives structure and focus. I provide personalised online coaching with regular coach contact. If you need an individualised plan, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get started. Don’t forget to make time to rate, review and share the podcast; subscribing helps too. All these things help get the podcast up in the ratings, which helps me get top names on the podcast. You can also go to my YouTube channel under my name Isobel Ross to see the video recordings of this and other podcasts. Enjoy the interview with Bern.

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 148 is an interview with Lincoln Quilliam, founder and race director for the Kunanyi Mountian run. Kunanyi mountain run is a brand new trail running festival down in Hobart – in fact, it’ll be the city’s first ever national scale trail running event – utilising the incredible kunanyi/Mt Wellington that is right on their doorstep. Lincoln comes on to chat about this,a nd Tassie trail running in general. Don’t forget to show your support for the show by rating, reviewing and subscribing! The link is in the show notes. The link is here. My coaching services are currently at full capacity. To get on the waiting list get onto my website www.peakeendurancecoaching.com.auand register your name, or go to the show notes for the link to the form. Here is the link: https://peakendurancecoaching.com.au/PROGRAMS#CoachingPrograms  Half way through the podcast my laptop froze and we dropped out. I think we restarted quite seamlessly to be honest!! Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. I can’t wait to get over to run the Kunanyi mountain run and if you see me, make sure you come up and say hi!! Chatting with Lincoln has certainly made me want to try out some more tassie trail running in the future. Sounds like a good running holiday destination to me!! Link to the race website is here If you want to get more awesome running info, make sure you join the Peak Endurance Running group on Facebook. It’s a great place for all things endurance running! Or go to my website www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au (the link is in the show notes) to get on my email list. Enjoy the episode!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 134 is an interview with Patrick Wilson, author of the book The Athlete’s Gut as well as assistant professor of exercise science and registered dietitian, The Athlete’s Gut combines the latest research on exercise and the gut with humorous descriptions and relatable, real-life anecdotes. After reading this book, athletes will better understand the inner workings of their own gut and will be equipped to implement strategies to perform—and feel—better.I recently read this fantastic book and knew I wanted you all to hear about it. I contacted Patrick and he was more than happy to come on the podcast and share his knowledge on all things the athlete’s gut. I know you will learn a lot, but I do really recommend buying the book too. The links will be in the show notes. If find this podcast informative and helpful, why don’t you make sure other athletes like you can find out about it by subscribing and leaving a review.  The link is here. Find Patrick on Twitter here FInd Patricks book at these links: https://theathletesgut.com/  Amazon VeloPress Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance. Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! Did you know that your mindset is the gateway to unlocking your fullest athletic and performance potential? You have the followed the training program to the letter, you are feeling the fittest, fastest and healthiest you have ever felt, and yet you are so strung out by nerves and negative self-talk that you fall apart on race day. Sound familiar? If so, 1:1 mindset coaching may be for you! I work with you 1:1 to develop your emotions and mind-set to support your goals. This 1:1 coaching is conducted over zoom, and recorded for your benefit,  designed to specifically suits your needs of developing a peak performance mind set and approach to running. I only work with limited clients at a time as it is a highly personalised service, so I recommend quickly getting onto my website peakendurancecoaching.com.au and filling out the form to get yourself on the waiting list! Enjoy the episode!

Welcome to the podcast! This is a bonus episode with listeners sharing with us the best advice for running that they have ever received. If you do enjoy this episode, please go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. It really helps grow the audience and the show. I appreciate your help! Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! Peak Endurance coaching will help you achieve your running goals through providing customised plans that reflect your commitments in life and your athletic history. You will become fitter, faster and stronger whilst becoming part of the Peak Endurance Coaching community. Don’t waste a minute of your running journey, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program designed just for you. Enjoy this special episode!

Just over a week ago, I ran in the Great Southern Endurance Run (GSER). This was a super tough event, not just because of the distance, but due to the rugged terrain through designated wilderness areas. It was a challenge for the body and mind. I  hope you enjoy this podcast where my crew interview me all about the race!

Episode 37 is another Coaches Roundtable. We really tried to avoid Coronavirus talk too much (as I think we’ve all heard enough) but it truly is hard to avoid, so you will hear some references to it. This episode we focused on goal setting for short and long term, as well as looking at rest/recovery again, especially in relation to these times. I really hope you enjoy the podcast! I really enjoyed this discussion, and it was interesting that it helped Daniel feel better; I hope it did the same for you. Now I know I said last podcast that my next podcast would be an interview with Mike Wardian. The sound quality was not so good so I will be re-recording the interview with him this week and putting it out on Friday. I’m sure it will be worth the wait! If you have any questions you would like me to ask him, DM me on socials or send me an email isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.auI would love your input. Please, don’t forget to get on over to apple podcast to subscribe, rate and review! It really helps the podcast to become more visible and helps me attract more high-profile guests. Thanks for your support. ​ I really think this quarantine time is a great time to do a life audit. How long have you been telling yourself you’re going to focus on your training, become more committed and focused? How often have you thought about how much you want to do a certain race, but haven’t because you don’t feel you would be able to manage it? Well, if this quarantine has taught me anything is that we can’t take anything for granted, and it can all be taken away from us in the blink of an eye. This will end, so start planning for the future now. Actually get committed and focused in your training now, decide to do that challenging race (next year obviously!!). You can do this with structured and well-planned training with Peak Endurance Coaching. Email me at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au and lets get your training moving in the right direction. Have a great week of training, stay safe, stay fit, look after your loved ones, and remember; we are all in this together.

Ron and I had a brilliant time running the Sri Chinmoy 100k in Canberra. It was an awesome loop of the city. We loved it (well, most of the time!!) This episode starts with us before the race, then following it with a post-race discussion. Enjoy!! Don’t forget to get onto the peakchocolate website to get 15% off at checkout with the code ISOBELROSS at checkout. It is sincerely the best chocolate around, and I am incredibly fussy with my chocolate (just ask Ron!!) Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more.

Hi and welcome back to the podcast. My name is Isobel Ross and I am the coach at Peak Endurance Coaching. Episode 175 is my fifth interview with the brilliant author Matt Fitzgerald. I have previously interviewed him about his books 80/20 which discusses the concept of running easy for 80% of your training and hard for 20%, How Bad Do You Want It? Which delved into the topic of mindset and mental toughness and “The Comeback Quotient” which talked about athletes turning bad situations around and his book  called: ‘Run Like a Pro (Even if you’re slow), elite tools and tips for runners of every level.’ His latest book is called ‘On Pace: Discover How To Run Every Race at your Real Limit’, which is obviously all about pacing when racing! I am a big believer in racing by feel, and you will be too after this interview! I will post the link to Matt’s book in the show notes. You can definitely get it on Kindle, and I think it’s showing now you might be able to get it in paperback! Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate those of you who have taken the time to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review the pod. I read all of the reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on it! Thanks so much!! If you enjoyed this episode, please do go on over and rate and review Don’t forget to go to my website, peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get on my email list so you can get my newsletters full of interesting articles and tips, or to get on board with coaching. Also, don’t forget to go on over to Peak Chocolate to get 15% off their amazing range of healthy chocolate that support your lifestyle and training. It’s nice to have something sweet and know that you’re not ingesting heaps of sugar! Join me in enjoying the delicious taste of Peak Chocolate by going to their website…the link is in the show notes!! Enjoy the interview with Matt! Link to Matt's book here<< Peak chocolate website here https://www.peakchocolate.com.au/ Are injuries or persistent niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these now so that you can get back to the pure joy that is running!! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience, to help you get back to your running best. Head to www.healthhp.com.au/run to book an appointment and get back to feeling how good it feels to run without pain or discomfort! You can also find them on instagram: HealthHighPerformance

As runners, we often focus on mileage, pace, and training plans. But there's one crucial element that can make or break your performance: nutrition. If you're experiencing any of these 13 warning signs, it's time to fuel up and revamp your eating habits. On this episode, we discuss the first 6

1. Constant fatigue: You're always tired, even after a good night's sleep.

2. Slow recovery: Your muscles ache for days after a run.

3. Frequent injuries: You're sidelined more often than you'd like.

4. Plateauing performance: Your times aren't improving despite consistent training.

5. Mood swings: You're irritable and your emotions are all over the place.

6. Weakened immune system: You catch every cold that comes around.

Today’s podcast is with the amazing Craig Harper. For those of you who haven’t heard of him, here is a snippet of his bio from his website craigharper.net Craig Harper is one of Australia’s leading presenters, writers and educators in the areas of health, high-performance, resilience, self-management, leadership, corporate change, communication, stress management, addiction and personal transformation. Craig has been an integral part of the Australian health and fitness industry since 1982 and in that time has worked as an Exercise Scientist, Corporate Speaker, Consultant, University Lecturer, AFL Conditioning Coach, Radio Host, TV Presenter, Writer and successful Business Owner. In 1990 Craig established Harper’s Personal Training, which evolved into one of the most successful businesses of its kind and inhabited the Australian fitness landscape for almost a quarter of a century. Craig currently hosts a successful Podcast called ‘The You Project’. He’s also completing a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, exploring the role of motivation in creating lasting change. I have been an avid listener of the You Project since last year when I was in Canada, not just because of the educational and informative content, but because of his strong Aussie accent! It was great to listen to when I was feeling homesick. I have found so much of what Craig presents on his podcast to be really helpful for me navigating through life. Check out his podcast and I’m sure you’ll agree! You just can’t be too sensitive about swearing! Craig and I talk about resilience, reframing and mental strength in this podcast. I hope you get a lot out of it! Please rate and review my podcast here. I really appreciate your support!!

The taper is a period of reduced training volume and intensity leading up to a race. It typically occurs in the final two to three weeks before the event. The purpose of the taper is to allow the body to recover from the accumulated fatigue of training while maintaining fitness and maximizing performance on race day.

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 146 is an interview with Karl Meltzer, also known as Speedgoat Karl. He recently won his 45th 100-mile race and has maintained a 20-year streak of winning at least one 100-mile race every year. He has the record for the most 100-mile wins during a calendar year with six in 2006, four of them record performances, the final four in a period of eight weeks. Karl comes onto the podcast to talk to me about his longevity in the sport, what he does for training and gives us some tips for tackling your first miler. I really love working on this podcast and interviewing so many interesting people. I hope you enjoy listening! If you do, could you do me a huge favour and subscribe, rate and review?? It makes a huge difference to me not only personally, but helps the podcast audience grow and thus ensure I can keep getting amazing people to interview. Thank you! The link is in the show notes. The link is here. My recent goal setting webinar went incredibly well and I got some amazing feedback on how much the participants loved it and got so much out of it that I am making it available for purchase for a very limited time. For $35 you get the recording and PDF of the webinar, as well as the accompanying booklets. This offer is only available until Friday 11th February, and then the webinar will be removed from my shop to make way for some new products. So don’t miss out again!! Go to my website www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au(the link is in the show notes) and make 2022 your running year! Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Karl has a lot to teach us about race craft and longevity in the sport. I don’t know about you, but I want to be running for as long as possible and I think that means we all need to start listening to our bodies a bit more! I can’t wait to see how his quest for 100 100 milers go, I will be following along and look forward to interviewing him again on his journey. If you want to get more awesome running info, make sure you join the Peak Endurance Running group on Facebook. It’s a great place for all things endurance running! Or go to my website www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au(the link is in the show notes) to get on my email list Enjoy the episode!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 112 is an interview with Beau Miles. Beau describes himself as an ‘award -winning film maker, poly-jobist, speaker, writer, odd’ If you have seen his videos on YouTube or running festivals you would probably agree!! In this episode we discuss his new book “The Backyard Adventurer; Meaningful and pointless expeditions, self-experiments and the value of other people’s junk”. Check our his book here at Amazon. 

I am planning a new bonus episode that involves listener feedback again! I would like to know what is the best running advice you have ever received, and why was it so good or important? To be involved, get onto Facebook and private message me, Isobel.r with an audio message answering that question. I would love to get as many listeners on as possible and can’t wait to hear your answers! If you enjoy this episode, please go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. It really helps grow the audience and the show. Thanks so much for your ongoing support! 

Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you are looking to run further or faster than you ever have before, you need to have structured, individualised training to help you get there. If you want to achieve the best you are capable of, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program started. Enjoy the podcast!

Returning to training after an injury? Don't miss this essential episode of Peak Endurance Coaching. Learn from your injury and come back stronger!

A quick update from Ron and I, then we interview Kelvin Yip. Kelvin created Endu1 an endurance sports fuel and hydration product. We tried it and think it is amazing so thought we would share with you! Here's the link to the website. https://www.endu1.com/

Fuel your runs with... chocolate? Believe it! Join us as we chat with Raphael, founder of Peak Chocolate, the game-changing fuel for endurance athletes. Discover how this tasty treat is scientifically designed to boost your performance, hear success stories from real runners, and learn why traditional energy gels might be holding you back. Whether you're a weekend warrior or an ultra-runner, this episode will revolutionize your fueling strategy.

Ready to make your runs sweeter and stronger? Let's unwrap the power of Peak Chocolate!

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Understanding the natural ebb and flow of motivation in endurance sports

The power of discipline: How to keep running when motivation wanes

Exploring new trails and terrains to reignite your passion

Building a support network of fellow ultra runners and mentors

Understanding the difference between motivation and discipline in ultra running

Developing habits and routines that support consistent training

The power of accountability: Finding a running partner

The role of proper rest and recovery in sustaining long-term discipline

Episode 71 is an interview with Ryan Twist, podiatrist at Bayswater Foot and Ankle clinic. Ryan graduated from La Trobe University and has over 11 years of clinical experience. He gained extensive knowledge and skills as a Podiatrist from working both interstate and overseas. He has a special interest in Sports Podiatry, Sports Medicine, Biomechanics (human movement), Orthotics, Prolotherapy Injections and Footwear prescription. Ryan spent time in Canberra working as a Podiatrist at the AIS with elite and amateur athletes, as well as 12 months working in Glasgow where he was treating a large number of high risk diabetes patients under the guidance of the UK’s leading High Risk Diabetes clinic. Ryan participates in Ironman Triathlons and is passionate about all sports, which enables a more detailed approach and professionally structured return to sport program. He attends regular professional development courses so he can deliver the newest techniques to his clients and help them achieve their goals. Can I ask you a favour; would you be able to go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast? I don’t get paid to do this, I do it for the love of sharing great information but would greatly appreciate your reviews and support. It makes it all feel worthwhile! Like adventure racing, running can take you many places, both mentally and physically. But if you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance, it’s hard to be motivated to get out the door. If this is the case for you, come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/ You can find Ryan at Bayswater Foot and Ankle Clinic. I really think this quarantine time is a great time to do for some self-reflection. In spite of everything feeling out of control in this moment of COVID, you are actually in a position of power within yourself and how you react to this situation. As they always say, control the controllables. You can do this with structured and well-planned training with Peak Endurance Coaching. Email me at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au and let’s get your training moving in the right direction. Enjoy the interview with Ryan!

Episode 38 is an interview with Michael Wardian. Michael Wardian  is an American marathoner and ultra-marathoner. He won the 2008, 2009 and 2010 US 50 km championships and the 2011 US 50 mile championship. In 2008, he won the U.S. National 100 km championship. Mike is known for the large number of marathons and races he participates in, often with little to no recovery time. During a 45-day span in 2006, he won four out of five marathons he raced. In 2007, he ran 13 marathons (not including ultra-marathons), and seven marathons in a span of nine weeks (winning three).] March 2008 Mike won the National Marathon in Washington D.C. on a Saturday, and then finished third at a marathon in Knoxville, Tennessee the very next day. In 2008, Michael ran a total of 53 races. He set the world record for fastest marathon while pushing a jogging stroller from May 2007 to November 2009. In January 2017, Mike ran seven marathons in seven days on seven continents in a record average speed of 2:45. He is also a former record holder of the fastest Marathon on a treadmill, as well as setting the record for fastest indoor 200-meter track marathon record, with a time of 2:27:21 in 2010. To this unbelievable list of achievements (and believe me there are many more I didn’t mention) Michael can also add being the winner of the Quarantine backyard Ultra. He completed 63 laps in 63 hours with a total of 262.5 miles (which is 422.625 kms for those of us in Australia!!) Mike shares with us the details of the race, and how he is dealing with quarantine in general.  Mike on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelwardian/ Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikewardian/  Don’t forget to get on over to apple podcast to rate and review! Thanks for your support.  I really think this quarantine time is a great time to do for some self-reflection. In spite of everything feeling out of control in this moment of COVID, you are actually in a position of power within yourself and how you react to this situation. As they always say, control the controllables. You can do this with structured and well-planned training with Peak Endurance Coaching. Email me at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au and lets get your training moving in the right direction. Have a great week of training, stay safe, stay fit, look after your loved ones, and remember; we are all in this together.

Episode 57 is an interview with Buzz Burrell, one of the team who organises the Fastest Known times website. Buzz has helped popularize the term "Fastest Known Time", starting when they set the FKT on the John Muir Trail in the year 2000, a year after his FKT on the Colorado Trail. He manages Ultimate Direction, a manufacturer of adventure and running packs, and was previously employed by La Sportiva. Buzz's proudest accomplishment is not having died yet. The website can be found here Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? When you only have an hour to run you want to make sure that it’s enjoyable and that you are getting the most out of your time. Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/ Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! Rating, reviewing and sharing helps more people find the podcast and grows the audience. Which all helps when I’m contacting people to be interviewed!! You can also go my YouTube channel to see the video recordings of the podcast. With so many restrictions in place, it’s more important than ever to have a structured plan to ensure you maximise your training. Races will eventually return, but in the meantime there are many other challenges you can find, like planning an FKT! If you need an individualised plan, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to chat about a training plan. Enjoy the interview with Buzz

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 142 an interview with Shaun Kaesler, Race director from Western Australia. In this interview we chat a few of the many races he organises (and there’s a lot!!!), how he coped with lockdowns and trying to stay positive with races being so difficult during this time. We also talk about what running he has been doing. It’s a fun and interesting chat! If you’re not following the podcast on Insta and Facebook, what are you doing with your life??  You can also follow me, just search for Isobel with an O! If you got value from this episode, I would love it if you could share it with a friend, either on social media or directly. If you do share it on socials, don’t forget to tag me so I can thank you!!! It would also be absolutely amazing if you could subscribe to the pod on Apple podcasts and write a review, hopefully a good one! I hope these podcasts make a difference to you, just like your review would make a difference to me! The link is in the show notes! The link is here. Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you’re not on my email list, you want to be! Go to www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au to sign up to get articles and info on all things running and ultra running! Enjoy the episode!

Hi and welcome to the Peak Endurance Podcast. My name is Isobel Ross and I am the coach at Peak Endurance Coaching. This podcast is the second in a series on the different physical therapies that runners can use to help keep them running. Today I am talking to Leigh Iacovangelo (pronounced YACKA  VAN   G    LOW), a physiotherapist. Leigh is the clinical director and partner of RISE Health Group, A multidisciplinary allied health practice in Rowville and Scoresby. Leigh is an experienced physiotherapist whose current responsibilities include the assessment and management of 800+ athletes at the Rowville Sports Academy. He possesses an expanded skill set and knowledge in strength & conditioning and athletic development that aids in the development of performance or comprehensive rehabilitation programs. Leigh’s clinical approach is very broad and can include treatment approaches developed through postgraduate study in Pilates, dry needling and advanced exercise prescription. His reputation for clinical excellence resulted in his appointment as the Head Physiotherapist for the Australian Indoor Hockey Team since 2015 and a physiotherapist for Melbourne United Basketball in the NBL since 2019. He currently conducts high performance programs (strength & conditioning & rehabilitation) for professional golfers, Australian level hockey players and elite ultra-runners. Leigh is happy to see both novice and sub-elite athletes. Leigh clearly has a passion for what he does, and I can tell you from personal experience that he is an excellent physiotherapist. I found it interesting that he believes, like Luke Nelson, in the importance of calf strength. Something for all us runners to keep in mind! Don’t forget to get on over to apple podcast to rate and review! Thanks for your support. ​ If you’re thinking of getting coaching for your next A-race or adventure, shoot me an email at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au We can work together to help you reach your goals and be the fittest, happiest runner you can be! Have a great week of training!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 130 is an interview with Mark Grima, an everyday runner with an anything but everyday story! I got to know Mark through being invited onto his Team for Run Against Violence in 2020. He is an inspiring guy, and I hope you get lots of inspiration from this episode. If you do enjoy this episode, would you be able to do me a favour and subscribe and write a review? I appreciate all your support! The link is here. Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance.Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! As I have so few coaching places left, I have started a new program, Peak Performance Coaching. This is 1:1 coaching recorded over zoom designed to specifically suits your needs of developing a peak performance mind set and approach to running. This will also be limited as it is a highly personal service so I recommend quickly getting onto my website peakendurancecoaching.com.au and filling out the questionnaire to get yourself on the waiting list! Enjoy the episode!

Kate Smyth is an Australian marathon runner.  She set her personal best time of 2:28:51, by finishing second at the 2008 Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon in Japan. At age thirty-five, she competed at 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where she successfully finished the race with a time of 2:36:10. Kate also ran in the marathon at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, coming in seventh place. Taken from her website, athlete sanctuary; it says that Kate developed her passion for natural medicine during her career as an elite endurance athlete competing in the women’s marathon for Australia at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games and becoming one of the all-time fastest women in Australia. Her journey was not without challenges and she required the assistance of many holistic health practitioners from around the world, to overcome and manage multiple injuries, chronic fatigue and coeliac’s disease to progress from fun runner to Olympian in just eight years. She still runs most days albeit retired from serious competition. During her sporting career Kate identified the need for an holistic service tailored to the unique requirements of athletes and set about creating an innovative sports naturopathy service which offers natural, effective and non-invasive treatment options to athletes. Kate came onto the podcast to discuss the nutritional issues directly related to runners. Enjoy! So, what did you think? I was surprised to learn that 2 litres is the minimum you should drink! I thought I was doing so well to drink 1 and ½!! I need to work on that one obviously! What did you learn? Please let me know! Also, if you got value out of this podcast and would like me to interview Kate again, email or DM me or comment on the podcast post your questions and I will try to get those covered! I really enjoy creating this podcast, but of course it is truly a labour of love. The only payment I receive is your support in the form of subscriptions, ratings and reviews! The time I put in and the cost of the equipment I use is all mine, so I truly appreciate when you show that I am giving you some value. Thank you all. I am in the process of accepting new athletes into my coaching programs. If you are interested in getting some quality structured coaching, I have limited spaces available. Email me on Isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.auor DM me on socials. Kate's website is here: https://athletesanctuary.com.au/ Have a great week, restrictions are easing but remember to keep doing the right thing!

Episode 72 is an interview with Julie Emmerman. Dr. Julie Emmerman is a sport psychologist who currently works with numerous individuals on men and women’s world tour pro cycling teams, is a contract employee with USA Cycling’s High-Performance division, and provides consultation with team directors. Julie also worked with Garmin-Slipstream (EF Education First is the current incarnation) Pro Tour team from 2008-2010, one of the team’s most successful periods to date. In addition to cycling, her clientele includes NHL, track and field Olympians, professional triathlon, golf, and MMA. She is passionate about being able to play a role in the professional and personal lives of so many. I chat with Julie about how to deal with the prolonged lockdown in Melbourne, but also how to deal with the anxiety around Covid in general. We also talk about how to deal with racing anxiety. Julie is also a highly accomplished athlete herself. In 2019 she took 8th in the US Pro Women’s Time Trial. In 2018, she won Silver at the Master Track National Championships. She is also the current American national record holder for the Masters Time Trial.

Find Julie here: http://julieemmerman.com/

 Can I ask you a favour; would you be able to go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast? Doing this helps the podcast grow, which is greatly appreciated. Navigating Covid is a lot like trying to get to the end of an ultra. It takes focus and a positive mindset. We can see a sports psychologist to help with this mindset, but who can help us when our injuries or niggles are holding us back? The specialists at Health and High Performance can do so as they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you run your best. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/ In spite of everything feeling out of control in this moment of COVID, you are actually in a position of power within yourself and how you react to this rather crappy situation. As they always say, control the controllables and focu on the future. You can do this in your running with a structured and well-planned training program with Peak Endurance Coaching. Email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au and let’s get your training moving in the right direction. Enjoy the interview with Julie!

Episode 56 is an interview with a friend of mine, Mosi Smith. I met Mosi through Nikki Wynd when he was out in Australia last year to run the GSER. He has run many amazing races and just recently participated in a very interesting challenge. Mosi completed the Diesel Day Grit Check in 62 hours. This was charity event in the last man standing vein, with Mosi being the last man standing after 62 long hours. But I’ll let him tell you all the details!  Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? When you only have an hour to run you want to make sure that it’s enjoyable and that you are getting the most out of your time. And Health and High Performance are still open! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run  FInd them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/  So far over $23k raised in conjunction with the event. Homepage: https://www.bigfishfoundation.org/ Donation: https://www.bigfishfoundation.org/donate Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! Rating, reviewing and sharing helps more people find the podcast and grows the audience. Which all helps when I’m contacting people to be interviewed!! You can also go my YouTube channel to see the video recordings of the podcast. With so many restrictions in place, it’s more important than ever to have a structured plan to ensure you maximise your training. Races will eventually return, but in the meantime there are many other challenges you can find. If you need an individualised plan, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to chat about a training plan.

Episode 93 is an interview with George Dyer. Over 11 days in June 2020, George ran over 560km to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. He started with a 100km run at Knox Athletics Track on 7 June and recently completed a ‘Great Train Run’, which saw him run the entire length of the metropolitan train network. The effort was inspired by the early passing of George’s mother, at age 60, from breast cancer. George decided to dedicate the month of June to fundraising, with his two daughters, Ashley and Taylor, who dyed their hair pink. I first heard about George through a friend of mine, Jodie Street. One of her friends has breast cancer and they ran a portion of one of his runs with him. Jodie and I were out running a few weeks ago and we passed George. We stopped to chat and when I heard about George’s run, I knew I had to interview him! In collaboration with Wild Earth, every month I will bring a short interview with Anderson (Ando) Moquiuti. He will keep us up to date on the latest gear for trail or ultra running, or pretty much any other adventure you could imagine! Our first interview is in this episode, I hope you find it interesting!  Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance, located in Mont Albert in Melbourne. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure!  Thank you so much for supporting the podcast! I really appreciate all the people who have taken the time to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. Then Girl gave five stars and says I’ve just found this podcast, from the Two Bays FB page... what a great range of topics and super informative, love it! Marchil also gave 5 stars and says Really enjoy this podcast and the variety in content, so good to have access to so many wonderful guests and the host who really knows her stuff! Next an unknown user says “In-depth running information and local and international guest, highly recommended.” If you enjoy this episode, please do go on over and rate and review. At Peak Endurance coaching, I coach you to run any distance on any surface, be it road, track or trail, from beginners to advanced athletes. If you are interested, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au so that I can help you with a structured, individualised plan that takes into account your life and your running needs. The link to the video George and I spoke about is here. Enjoy the interview with George!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 177 is an interview with Paul Watkins, also known as The Rogue Scholar. Paul describes himself as a mountain climber, ultra runner, adventurer, speaker, business owner, pharmacist, husband, father, nerd and son. That’s a lot of hats! Paul and I discuss what that all means, and also how he won the 2019 Arctic Ultra 614km and his new book Lost and Found: Why we need adventure. Paul's links are here: www.paulwatkins.com.au  Instagram I really love working on this podcast and interviewing so many interesting people. I hope you enjoy listening! If you do, could you do me a huge favour and subscribe, rate and review?? It makes a huge difference to me not only personally, but helps the podcast audience grow and thus ensure I can keep getting amazing people to interview. Thank you! The link is here. I have my next poles skills clinic on Sunday 6thNovember, 2-3.30pm. This course is invaluable for learning how to use your poles effectively when you are running and racing in the mountains. And to be honest, they are great for flats!  www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au Don’t forget to go to peakchocolate.com.au to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you! Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Enjoy my chat with Paul!

This week I had the honour of interviewing the amazing Dr. Zulia Frost who is Trained in BOTH Western Medical Science and Eastern Philosophy and is the Co-Founder of Recharge Health Ltd who are at the forefront of innovative health technologies and the creators of FLEXBEAM, a portable redlight therapy device. Here is the link if you would like to purchase your own FLEXBEAM (use the code isobelross10 for 10% off!): https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam?ref=KMCXdB4lb-PEcS health and high performance: https://www.healthhp.com.au/ Peak chocolate (use code ISOBELROSS for 15% off!): https://www.peakchocolate.com.au/

Welcome to the podcast! Episode 95 is an interview with Caroline Bertrand. This is the second time Caroline has been on the podcast. She was last on in early 2020 when she won the Two Bays 56km female event. This time we caught up to talk about here second place in the 2021 edition of the race, but our chat turned into so much more than that. We discuss what it takes to get through difficult times, and how emotionally difficult times adversely affect our running. Also, how important it is to take this into consideration and to be kind to ourselves. I truly hope you find this interview interesting and of value. Thank you so much to everyone who supports the podcast! I really appreciate all the people who have taken the time to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. Littleminivista gave five stars and says I love Isobel’s podcasts. So much great information and advice for running and training. And I love hearing the stories she tells about events. She’s an inspirational runner and makes me want to push my own boundaries. Thank you so much for that review! If you enjoy this episode, please do go on over and rate and review. Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! As racing comes back with a vengeance, I am getting busier and busier. I have now only a few athlete spots left. If you are interested in a structured, individualised training, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au Enjoy the interview with Caroline!

Welcome to the podcast! Episode 103 is an interview with me about my latest big run. I am joined by guest hosts Ron Tait and Tracey Davies, both whom were members of my crew. This was a really tough run for me and a totally new experience; further than I have ever gone before, and an individual challenge rather thana race. In this episode we delve into what motivated me to undertake this epic challenge, how I kept going when I wasn’t feeling the best, and what it takes to crew someone over such a long time. Since recording the interview, the course has been accepted as an official FKT course, and I now officially hold the record for Solo female, supported. This is very exciting news for me, and makes all the work worthwhile! I hope you enjoy the podcast! If you do enjoy this episode, please go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. It really helps grow the audience and the show. Thanks so much for your ongoing support! Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you are looking to challenge your limits, you need to have structured, individualised training to help you get there. If you want to achieve your best, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program started. Enjoy the podcast!

Jason Karp is a well-known and respected American running coach. Jason is an incredibly knowledgeable person who has written many books, including The Inner Runner, Run Your Fat Off, 14- Minute Metabolic Workouts, Running a Marathon For Dummies, Running for Women, 101 Winning Racing Strategies for Runners, 101 Developmental Concepts & Workouts for Cross Country Runners, and How to Survive Your PhD. Today we talk specifically about the information in his book 'Running for Women', which you can purchase here.  Jasons website is www.run-fit.com and you can also look for him on Facebook and Instagram. I would like to apologise in advance for the sound quality of my voice. It was the first time I had used skype for an interview and it was on my old phone so it can be difficult to hear me at times. Thankfully, Jason is easy to understand and you won't miss any of the important information.

This podcast is a collaboration with Andrew and Zac from the Breaking the Barrier Podcast. The other week we made a very amateur attempt at a Beer mile and this is our conversation and analysis of our attempt. I hope you have a good laugh at us! We all sure need one! The link to the YouTube video of our run will be in the show notes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvqCaZ5VRF4&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1BozRcHO4rnkTi9CrzUgTDCfaVOvljbaRpWCGexaINvsmQwkz-oGesLlc  I hope you enjoyed our conversation! Of course, we did our attempt before any lockdowns were in force. Please don’t forget to get on over to apple podcast to rate and review! Thanks for your support. ​ isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au I know it feels like things will never return to normal, but before you know it, races will start up again. You don’t want to be behind the 8-ball and have to work on your base from scratch. A well-planned program will ensure you are fit, strong and ready to get into race season! We can work together to help you reach your goals and be the fittest, happiest runner you can be! I am currently working on creating different online workouts designed to keep your running body strong. There will be different series on fitness, strength and injury prevention exercises. These workouts will help to keep you ready to get back into full training when lockdown ends and the races start up again!! These workouts will be on Patreon so keep an eye on my Facebook or Instagram pages for more details. Have a great week and remember; we are all in this together.

Today I discuss how you can prep your drop bags for your long race. Here is the website link for the protein drinks I spoke of: https://www.independenceaustralia.com/ If you have any tips, please add them in the comments!

Episode 88 is a third interview with the brilliant and prolific author Matt Fitzgerald. Last time I interviewed him about his book How Bad Do You Want It? which discusses the mindsets required for running well. This interview focuses on his latest book The Comeback Quotient, A get Real Guide to Building Mental Fitness in Sport and Life. I will read you the online description of his book: A good comeback makes a great story. In The Comeback Quotient, sports journalist Matt shares the stories of top athletic comebacks, to give you inspiration and tools for your own comeback in sport or life. Every sports fan loves a great comeback. Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it? In The Comeback Quotient, Matt supplies the answer to both questions. He identifies these mega-achievers of astounding athletic comebacks as 'ultrarealists,' men and women who succeed where others fail by fully accepting, embracing, and addressing the reality of their situations. From ultrarunners like Rob Krar to triathletes like Mirinda Carfrae to rowers, skiers, cyclists, and runners all over the world, Fitzgerald highlights and speculates on just what makes these comebacks so compelling. As for whether anyone can stage his or her own great comeback, the answer is a resounding yes: Anyone can become an ultrarealist to some degree. In the tradition of How Bad Do You Want It?, The Comeback Quotient combines gripping sports stories with mind-blowing science to deliver a book that will forever change how you perceive the challenges you face, giving you the inspiration and the tools to make the next great comeback you witness your own. Are injuries or persistent niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these now so that you can get back to the pure joy that is running!! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience, to help you get back to your running best. Head to www.healthhp.com.au/run to book an appointment and get back to feeling how good it feels to run without pain or discomfort! You can also find them on instagram: HealthHighPerformance Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate the people who take the couple of minutes out of their day to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review me. I read all of my reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on it! Running on a Cattle Station gave 5 stars and says “Loved the Maggie Guteryl podcast. Listened to it on my long run today. She sounds so relatable. It was really interesting to hear about her different racing experiences with Bigs and Barkley” Thanks so much!! If you enjoy this episode, please do go on over and rate and review. I am aiming for 100 reviews by Easter this year, which isn’t long! I am currently at 40 reviews, so need lots of support to get to 100! At Peak Endurance coaching, I coach you to run any distance on any surface, be it road, track or trail, from beginners to advanced athletes. If you are interested in a personally tailored training plan, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get the ball rolling. Enjoy the interview with Matt! Link ot his book on Amazon is here You can find Matt here

Episode 47 is an interview with Matt Fitzgerald about his book 80/20 Running. Matt is an award-winning endurance sports journalist and bestselling author of more than 20 books on running, triathlon, fitness, nutrition, and weight loss, including Brain Training for Runners and Racing Weight. His byline appears regularly in national publications including Men's Journal, Outside, and Women's Running. Matt is an experienced running and triathlon coach and certified sports nutritionist. New research proves that runners of all experience and ability levels improve most when they do 80 percent of their training at low intensity. Yet the typical recreational runner does less than half of his or her training in this intensity zone. In his book 80/20 Running, Matt makes the case for slowing down to get faster and shows runners how to break out of the moderate-intensity rut. I believe deeply in this principle and see too many runners getting into this rut. Listen to this podcast with an open mind and reap the benefits in your running! His book 80/20 Running is on Amazon. Matt's website is: https://mattfitzgerald.org/ I hope you now have a greater appreciation for the benefits to slowing down on many of your runs. The grey zone is to be avoided at all costs! Let me know your thoughts either in the comments on the podcast Instagram page or by DM. Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate the people who take the couple of minutes out of their day to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review me. I read all of my reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on this podcast! Thanks so much!! Next week’s interview is one I am very excited about! I chat with Kelly Starrett, an expert on mobility and helping runners improve their range of motion, and thus their running. I’m sure you’ll get a lot of out that one too!  I don’t know about you, but I am already planning the races I want to do in the quickly approaching next few months. If you are too, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.auto organise an individualised training plan. Have a great week of training!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 149 is an interview with Chris from a company called Ultraworking. Ultraworking is a startup researching peak performance. They study biochemistry, ops and psychology to understand what makes people perform at highest levels. Chris comes onto the podcast to discuss these concepts as they apply to athletes and ultra runners. Don’t forget to show your support for the show by rating, reviewing and subscribing! The link is in the show notes. The link is here. My coaching services are currently at full capacity. To get on the waiting list get onto my website www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au and register your name or go to the show notes for the link to the form. I had an issue with my laptop again!! I don’t know why it seems to hate zoom at the moment, but I am working on it to find out what’s going on. Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance . Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. I love talking high performance and how we can optimise everything we do. I hope you got some great ideas from this one. The link to the resources we discussed are here https://www.ultraworking.com/endurance  Next weeks podcast is Ron and I talking about my Barkley preparation. By the time it goes out, I will already be in the States at Frozen Head State Park!! Exciting times ahead!!! If you want to get more awesome running info, make sure you join the Peak Endurance Running group on Facebook. It’s a great place for all things endurance running! Or go to my website www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get on my email list. Enjoy the episode!

Episode 79 is a very interesting and pertinent chat with Scott Douglas. Scott is a veteran running, fitness, and health journalist who has held senior editorial positions at Runner’s World and Running Times. Much of his writing translates sport science research and elite best practices into practical guidance for everyday athletes. He is the author or coauthor of several running books, including Running Is My Therapy, Advanced Marathoning, and Meb for Mortals. In this interview we discuss his book ‘Running is My Therapy’ and how running helps runners with their mental health. I loved the book, and found it all very appropriate in this time of Covid. Are injuries or persistent niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these now so that you can get back to the simple joy that is running!! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience, to help you get back to your running best. So to be at your running best go to www.healthhp.com.au/run to book an appointment and get back to feeling how good it feels to run without pain! Find them on instagram: HealthHighPerformance Scott Douglas' website is here  Please don’t forget to get on over to apple podcast to rate and review with your honest and (hopefully positive!!) feedback. I currently have 27 reviews and am aiming for 100! Can you help me achieve my goal?? I am in the process of accepting new athletes into my coaching programs. If you are interested in getting some quality structured coaching, I have limited spaces available. Email me on Isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au or DM me on socials. I hope you enjoy the interview with Scott!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 180 is an episode where Ron and I chat with one of Scott Beams. Ron and I met Scott when I asked for pacers for my 7 Peaks FKT. Scott stepped up to the plate and was brilliant in his pacing duties. He then helped in my fundraising run for Red Nose Day when I ran from Bourke St Mt Buller to Bourke St in the city. He has also helped many other people achieve their running goals. In this episode we discuss how he got into running, his training, nutrition and sleep schedules. Scott definitely has an unconventional approach, but it clearly works well for him! We recorded this interview when we are in Bright for the Four Peaks race. Scott is a funny and incredibly kind person as I am sure you will get from this interview. Do you love the pod? I really hope so! If you do, did you know that it is super super easy to go onto Apple Podcasts and give the show 5 stars (if you think it deserves it, which I hope you do!!) and wrote a short review. I don’t get paid to do this (in fact it costs me!!) but knowing that it means something to YOU makes me keep plugging away at it.  The link to Apple podcasts is here. Due to popular demand, I am holding my Goal Setting webinar again!! If you want to get your goals sorted and streamlined for 2023 now is your chance. This webinar covers not only setting goals for the year, but for your races as well! We will also talk about how to develop the habits to help you achieve your goals. The webinar goes for 90 minutes to 2 hours and is interactive with question time available. You will also be given workbooks, and a recording of the event to go back to. All this for only $70!! Go to the website www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au and head to the shop to register. Don’t forget to please support my sponsors: Health and High Performance to keep those niggles and bay and get you back running healthy and strong and the best chocolate out there as it not only tastes good but it’s good for you! Peak Chocolate! Go to https://peakchocolate.com.au/   to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you! Enjoy this fun chat with Scott!

Well, number one is done! Hear how it went and what we learnt that you can apply to your training! Here is the link if you would like to purchase your own FLEXBEAM (use the code isobelross10 for 10% off!): https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam?ref=KMCXdB4lb-PEcS health and high performance: https://www.healthhp.com.au/ Peak chocolate (use code ISOBELROSS for 15% off!): https://www.peakchocolate.com.au/

Hi and welcome back to the Peak Endurance podcast. My name is Isobel and episode 162 is an interview with Sean Bell. Sean is a runner for Run for Wishes and an ASICS Australia Sound Mind Sound Body ambassador. He is a 24 year old from Melbourne, Victoria, with an extraordinary passion for using his running to light up the lives of others. Sean believes his purpose is to inspire others to realise how precious life is, so that they spend more time with the people they love and chase their dreams now, because we are not promised tomorrow. Sean was planning a 14,000km run starting on Sunday February 27, 2022, to raise money and awareness for Make-A-Wish® Australia. However, covid put paid to that, so Sean did what we’ve all done, and changed his plans. Instead, he thought he would do a test run for the big event and that’s how the idea for his run from Cairns to Melbourne was born. In this podcast I chat with Sean and Steve (one of his support crew) about how the run went. You can help Sean raise money for the make a wish foundation by going to the website seanbellrunforwishes If you want to achieve the best you are capable of, check out my website to find out about my live event! I will be presenting on how to develop your mental strength to get through those tough training blocks and those tough ultras. Go to www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au to register before it’s too late and you miss it! Enjoy the interview! Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is meant to be an enjoyable (yes even when you’re doing speed work!!) and stress-relieving activity. But it’s not when it hurts for all the wrong reasons!! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/

Episode 80 is another interview the brilliant author Matt Fitzgerald. Last time I interviewed him about his book 80/20 which discusses the concept of running easy for 80% of your training and hard for 20%. This interview focuses on his very popular book How Bad Do You Want It? I bought this a long time ago and loved it. This book is all about the mindset required for running well. Are injuries or persistent niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these now so that you can get back to the pure joy that is running!! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience, to help you get back to your running best. Head to www.healthhp.com.au/run to book an appointment and get back to feeling how good it feels to run without pain or discomfort! You can also find them on instagram: HealthHighPerformance Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate the people who take the couple of minutes out of their day to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review me. I read all of my reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on it! Thanks so much!! If you enjoyed this episode, please do go on over and rate and review. I am aiming for 100 reviews by Easter next year! Will you help me achieve my goal? I don’t know about you, but I am already planning the races I want to do in the quickly approaching new year. If you are too, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to organise an individualised training plan. Next week’s interview is one I am very excited about! I chat with Lazarus Lake about how comes up with such interesting race concepts, and what he thinks it will take for a female to complete the fun run or even the full race at Barkley. Make sure you tune in for that one!! Enjoy the interview with Matt.

Phew! That was one tough race! But race number 6 is done! Only 6 to go...

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 120 is another interview with Luke Nelson, chiropractor at Health and high Performance. In this episode we discuss hamstring Tendinopathy. A hamstring tendinopathy is an over use injury of the high hamstring tendon where it attaches to the ischial tuberosity (sit bone of the buttock). Typically, this condition occurs in runners who have suddenly increased their training volume/intensity, or started hill running. Those with a developed hamstring tendinopathy will complain of a deep, annoying buttock pain during activities such as hill walking, running and/or prolonged sitting/driving. I hope you enjoy this episode, so it would be wonderful if you could hit subscribe and write a review. This helps to boost the ratings of the show and thus increase its’ audience reach. I appreciate your help! Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you want to be the best athlete you can be, you deserve the best coaching you can get! Peak Endurance coaching has the personal touch you won’t get elsewhere that will help you achieve your running goals with customised plans that reflect your commitments in life and your athletic history. You will become fitter, faster and stronger whilst becoming part of the Peak Endurance Coaching community. Don’t waste a minute of your running journey, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program designed just for you started. Enjoy this injury special with Luke! I hope this informative episode has helped you if you are feeling the effects of hamstring tendinopathy. Of course, this podcast does not substitute for medical advice so please see your specialist if you are feeling pain. It is always best to get something officially diagnosed so you know what you are dealing with. Have a great week of training and racing if you’re lucky enough!

Episode 35 is a chat with Brooke Stratton. Brooke is an Olympic athlete who is the current Australian & Oceanic Record Holder in long jump. Brooke started her career at the Nunawading Little Athletics centre at the age of 5. She competed at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing and later at the 2016 Summer Olympics finishing seventh. Her personal best in the event is 7.05 metres set at the Perth Track Classic on March 12, 2016, breaking the 14-year-old Australian record held by Bronwyn Thompson. She was selected for the Australian Athletics team (in long jump) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Queensland placing 2nd Brooke Stratton is not my usual athletic interviewee as she is not an ultra runner. However, I felt that her story is very relevant to all distance, trail and ultra runners. Brooke was, until very recently, preparing herself for her A-event of the year; the Tokyo Olympics. As devastating as it is for us when our local 50k is cancelled, Brooke’s situation puts our own in perspective. I cannot even begin to imagine what it would be like to prepare for an event for years and to have that cancelled. I thought a chat with an Olympian would be the best way to find out. I hope you enjoy our conversation

Ron joins me for this episode as we discuss sweeping the 100k solo and two-day athletes from Kings Hut to the finish line. We also talk about having an off-season, and how although it doesn't come naturally to Australian athletes, mainly because we don't have such cold winters. Eny the pod!! health and high performance: https://www.healthhp.com.au/ peak chocolate: https://peakchocolate.com.au/ peak endurance coaching: https://peakendurancecoaching.com.au/

Ron and I chat about me running the BVRT which was 100k number 4, and then go on to chat about a post I saw on Insta about the 10 things all runners love.. Enjoy!!

In this episode, Ron and I discuss the factors you need to take into consideration when thinking about your next race. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 143 is a follow up interview with Tom Dade, He comes on to talk to us about all the races he did towards the end of this year. It is amazing! Hear how he coped, dealing with a DNF and his 2022 plans If you haven’t already, make sure you head to my website and register for the goal setting webinar that’s coming up on the 12 th January. I’ve had people ask if they can access it if they are not able to attend on the actual date. And the answer is yes!! If you register now you will be sent a recording of the webinar whether or not you can attend on the actual date. The only difference will be that you won’t be able to participate in the live Q and A, other than that it will be the full webinar with booklets, checklists and a PDF of the webinar itself. All this for only 35, or $55 if you pay for two tickets at once! If you want to set up your 2022 right, get on board and lets focus on setting some amazing goals! The link is here. The link is here. to rate, review and subscribe Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance . Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you want to get more awesome running info, make sure you join the Peak Endurance Running group on Facebook. It’s a great place for all things endurance running! Enjoy the episode! Tom is such a friendly genuine person, and it really comes across in the podcast don’t you think? Make sure you say hello to him when you see him at a race! If you’re not on my email list, you want to be! Go to peakendurance.com.au to sign up for tips on running, mindset and healthy nutrition! Have a great week of running and training and have fun out on the roads and trails!

This podcast is an interview with Dave Proctor, a Canadian ultra runner. I met Dave when I was living in Calgary in 2018. He is a lovely guy as I’m sure you’ll find when you listen to the interview. Dave works as a massage therapist in Calgary and has achieved many records in the ultra-running world. As part of Outrun Rare, Dave attempted to run across Canada in 201 but was thwarted by injury. He was planning to attempt this epic run again this year, but COVID-19 put an end to that, as it has to the entire race season around the world. Dave talks about this and how he has pivoted his disappointment into the creation of another challenging event! Listen on to find out all the details of this event that you can be a part of!!! Well, are you up for the challenge Australia?? I won’t be as my nerve injury is now preventing me from running too long. But I will definitely be watching on! I do hope you get involved. The link for the even will be in the show notes. Outrun rare website: https://outrunrare.com/ Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.proctor.750 Quarantine backyard Ultra: https://personalpeak.ca/quarantinebackyard/?fbclid=IwAR0QEJT7UDpu8qgPFlx7hEDUJ3zz70lXVqpiu91JAuOOPYv4veWLEqI7l98  Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveoutrunsrare/ Don’t forget to get on over to apple podcast to rate and review! Thanks for your support. If you’re thinking of getting coaching for your next A-race or adventure, shoot me an email at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au I know it feels like things will never return to normal, but before you know it, races will start up again. You don’t want to be behind the 8-ball and have to work on your base from scratch. A well-planned program will ensure you are ready to get race ready! We can work together to help you reach your goals and be the fittest, happiest runner you can be! I will post workout videos on Patreon this week for a small monthly fee. These workouts will help to keep you fit, strong and ready to get back into full training when that time arrives!! Have a great week of training!

We race on the trails, so shouldn’t we train on the trails? Well yes, but not all the time! This podcast explains the benefits of so running on the road!

Ron and I did a Double Donna the other day, 2 x up and down a 17km road with just over 1000m climbing each lap. Listen is as we unravel.

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 119 is an interview with Louise Burke. Louise is a sports dietitian with 40 years of experience in the education and counselling of elite athletes. She worked at the Australian Institute of Sport for thirty years, first as Head of Sports Nutrition and then as Chief of Nutrition Strategy. She was the team dietitian for the Australian Olympic Teams for the 1996-2012 Summer Olympic Games. Her publications include over 350 papers in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and the authorship or editorship of several textbooks on sports nutrition. She is an editor of the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Louise was a founding member of the Executive of Sports Dietitians Australia and is a Director of the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition. She was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2009 for her contribution to sports nutrition. Louise was appointed as Chair in Sports Nutrition in the Mary MacKillop Institute of Health Research at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne in 2014 and took up this position in a full-time capacity in 2020. I have been a fan of Louise’s ever since I was a cyclist and read her book ‘The Complete Guide to Food for Sports Performance’. That is where I started to develop my love of all things nutrition. I found this chat so incredibly informative; I really hope you do too.

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Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. 

Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you want to be the best athlete you can be, you deserve the best coaching you can get! Peak Endurance coaching has the personal touch you won’t get elsewhere that will help you achieve your running goals with customised plans that reflect your commitments in life and your athletic history. You will become fitter, faster and stronger whilst becoming part of the Peak Endurance Coaching community. Don’t waste a minute of your running journey, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program designed just for you started. Enjoy this incredibly informative chat with Louise!

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Episode 54 is an interview with Stacy Sims, author of the book ‘Roar’. Stacy T. Sims, Ph.D., is an applied researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. Prior to being launched into industry, she served as an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist at Stanford University from 2007 to 2012, where she specialized in sex differences with environmental and nutritional considerations for recovery and performance, specializing in women's health and performance. With the unique opportunities Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. As a direct result, she has been named: One of the top 50 visionaries of the running industry (2015)  One of the top 40 women changing the paradigm of her field (2017) by Outside Magazine. One of the top four visionaries in the outdoor sports industry (2017) by Outside Magazine - Genius Issue  One of the top four individuals changing the landscape in triathlon nutrition (2017) by Triathlete Magazine A regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences, including those hosted by US Olympic Committee, High-Performance Sport NZ, and USA Cycling, is a Senior Research Associate at AUT University and resides at the beach in Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand with her husband and young daughter. 

Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these so that you can get back to the simple joy that is running!! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience, to help you get back to your running best. So to get back to achieving the results you want and are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run 

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 Let me know your thoughts about the podcast either in the comments on the Instagram podcast page or by DM. Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate the people who take the couple of minutes out of their day to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review me. I read all of my reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on this podcast! Next week's episode is an interview with Amy Bender, a sleep specialist who works with Canadian athletes. It's a very interesting conversation! Make sure you stay committed and consistent with your training. If you are focused on improving as an athlete, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au  to organise an individualised training plan. Stay well, and have a great week of training!

Episode 86 is an interview with the amazing athlete Maggie Guterl. Maggie made headlines when she won Big’s Backyard Ultra in 2019, a ‘last man standing’-style event run by Lazarus Lake (organiser of the infamous Barkley Marathons) which sees runners cover a 6.7km loop on repeat. Each lap must be completed within an hour and starts again on the hour and after that, it’s a battle to see which competitor outlasts the rest. Maggie completed 60 laps to cover a mind-boggling 402.5kms and win it outright – the first woman to do so. Maggie has also competed for Team USA at the IAU 24-Hour World Championships, she’s won the Brazos Bend 100-miler outright, come second at the Georgia Death Race and 8th at Western States, amongst other things. IN this interview we discuss her win at Bigs and what it will take to succeed at Barkley in 2021. I used to think that to get running injuries sorted, one needed to see a physio. How wrong was I! I have been seeing Luke Nelson, chiropractor at Health and High Performance in Mont Albert. Luek is a sports chiropractor who specialises in runners. He has been amazing at helping get on top of the niggles I have had since GSER back in 2019. Let Luke help you get on top of any niggles or injuries you may have now, so that you can enjoy running again and get back to preparing for the upcoming race season or just so that you run pain free! Come in and see Luke or any of the other  specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience, to help you get back to your running best. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run to book an appointment. I assure you, you won’t regret it! You can also find them on instagram: HealthHighPerformance where they regularly post informative videos on how to prevent injuries and develop flexibility and strength. IN fact, Luke and I have a new podcast interview all about Plantar Fasciitis coming out soon! Thank you so much for supporting the podcast! Rating, reviewing and subscribing helps the podcast to grow and more runners like yourself find it. If you enjoy this episode, please do go on over and rate and review. I am aiming for 100 reviews by Easter next year! Flyingcharpie gave 5 stars and says “High quality guests and the interviews flow really well, hoping there’s many more to come!!!”. Thank you so much! I hope you love this interview with Maggie! Bars T also gave 5 stars and says “What an awesome podcast show , I’ve listened to so many of these episodes and have become a smarter and stronger runner from these episodes . So many cool people sharing their knowledge , great podcasts .” Thanks Bars, I really appreciate the review. If you are interested in taking your running to the next level, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to organise an individualised training plan. I would love to help you achieve your Personal Best! Enjoy the interview with Maggie! Find Maggie here and on Instagram and on Facebook

This week I will be talking to you about the layout of a running program as an athlete prepares for a race. A running program needs to be well planned if it is to meet the objectives of the runner and to elicit their physiological best. Thank you so much for joining me today, I hope it was informative. If you are interested in coaching, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au Don’t forget to follow me on socials: insta or facebook Peak Endurance Coaching, or you can follow me personally Isobel Ross. If you want to get on my email list, and I recommend it if you want to get interesting newsletters with exercises, recipes and articles, head to my website peakendurancecoaching.com.au Also, please do me a solid and hit the subscribe button on your preferred podcast platform. A review would be mighty helpful and kind of you too!! I love your support! Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Wherever you are in the world have an awesome day, or evening or night! Have fun out there on the roads and trails! Catch you soon!!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 179 is an episode where Ron and I chat with one of my good friends that I met whilst I lived in Canada. We recently caught up with her and ran with her a couple of times on our trip earlier this year. Lourdes is always doing an amazing race in some far-flung location and recently she ran Tor Des Geants. This is a race I REALLY want to do so I thought I would get her on the pod to chat about this amazing event. As you will hear, she has had many ups and downs this year running all over the world, the lucky thing. In fact, she messaged me after we recorded to say she forgot one race, the Blackfoot 50 miler in May. I was meant to do that race back in 2018 but had to go home to Australia as my mum had just had a stroke. Difficult times. But anyway, keep that in mind when you hear her talk about all her races. Lourdes is such a great person, so easy-going and chatty. If you’re listening with kids in the car, please be warned the f-bomb may have been dropped. It was part of the conversation and to be honest isn’t that word just part of conversation now!! And my interviews tend to be fun conversations with awesome people, so it happens! Ron and I had so much fun chatting with Lourdes, she is hilarious as you will find out! Do you love the pod? God I hope so!! If you do, did you know that it is super easy to go onto Apple Podcasts and give the show 5 stars (if you think it deserves it!!) and wrote a short review. I don’t get paid to do this (in fact it costs me!!) but knowing that it means something to YOU makes me keep plugging away at it.  The link to Apple podcasts is here. Due to popular demand, I am holding my Goal Setting webinar again!! If you want to get your goals sorted and streamlined for 2023 now is your chance. This webinar covers not only setting goals for the year, but for your races as well! We will also talk about how to develop the habits to help you achieve your goals. The webinar goes for 90 minutes to 2 hours and is interactive with question time available. You will also be given workbooks, and a recording of the event to go back to. All this for only $70!! Go to the website peakendurancecoaching.com.au and head to the shop to register. Don’t forget to please support my sponsors: Health and High Performance to keep those niggles and bay and get you back running healthy and strong and the best chocolate out there as it not only tastes good but it’s good for you!, Peak Chocolate! Go to peakchoclate.com.au to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you! Enjoy Ron and I chatting with Lourdes!

Update to the 12 in 12...it's now 7 in 7. Find out why!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 141 an interview with Patrick McKeown, World- renowned author and breathing practitioner. His book ‘The Oxygen Advantage®’ is based on years of scientific research and tailors breathing exercises for anyone seeking to improve their fitness and sports performance. Already in its 3rd print run in the UK since September 2015, ‘The Oxygen Advantage®’ is set to revolutionise how we train, by addressing dysfunctional breathing patterns and simulating high altitude training through specific breath holding exercises as devised by Patrick.I read this book a few years ago, and this chat was a great reminder of all of the benefits of focusing on our breathing. I found this chat so informative and interesting. I hope you love listening to it as much as I did recording it! ! If you’re not following the podcast on Insta and Facebook, what are you doing with your life?? You can also follow me, just search for Isobel with an O! If you got value from this episode, I would love it if you could share it with a friend, either on social media or directly. If you do share it on socials, don’t forget to tag me so I can thank you!!! It would also be absolutely amazing if you could subscribe to the pod on Apple podcasts and write a review, hopefully a good one! I hope these podcasts make a difference to you, just like your review would make a difference to me! The link is here. Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance.Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you’re not on my email list, you want to be! Go to www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au to sign up to get articles and info on all things running and ultra running! Patrick's website is here Buy his book on Amazon here Enjoy the episode!

This podcast is the third in a series on the different physical therapies that runners can use to help keep them running. Today I am talking to Stuart Hinds, a leading Australian soft tissue therapist with over 27 years’ experience in professional practice. He regularly lectures on remedial soft tissue techniques at Victoria University (Melbourne, Australia), and is internationally recognized for his work with the Australian Olympic Teams (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012). Stuart has pioneered his own technique for treating hip pain and dysfunction (the NAT Hip Technique) and regularly publishes articles in local and international industry journals and mainstream publications relating to soft tissue treatments and musculoskeletal dysfunction. In 2016, Stuart was awarded a lifetime membership with Massage & Myotherapy Australia for his significant support and contribution to the industry. A big take away for me was that Stuart does not think massage rollers are the best alternative for massage. Spiky balls are much more effective. However, in this time of COVID-19, anything is better than nothing. Stuart can be found for massage here: http://www.bstt.com.au  I hope you are all coping well with Quarantine. These are difficult times. Keep up your training to ensure you are healthy, both phycially and mentally.  If you’re thinking of getting coaching for your next race or adventure, shoot me an email at isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au  I know it feels like things will never return to normal, but before you know it, races will start up again. You don’t want to be behind the 8-ball and have to work on your base from scratch. A well-planned program will ensure you are ready to get race ready! We can work together to help you reach your goals and be the fittest, happiest runner you can be! Don’t forget to get on over to apple podcast to rate and review! Thanks for your support.   Stay safe, look after your loved ones and have a great week of training! Remember, we are all in this together!

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 176 is an interview with Karin Traeger. Karin is the chief executive of the non-profit Yarra Riverkeeper Association set out to be the first known person to run the whole length of the river, from its source to the sea. Karin believes “Water is life, and the Birrarung/Yarra River is Melbourne's living entity connecting us to country”. Ron and I chat with Karin to find out how her run went, and what she discovered along the way. I really love working on this podcast and interviewing so many interesting people. I hope you enjoy listening! If you do, could you do me a huge favour and subscribe, rate and review?? It makes a huge difference to me not only personally, but helps the podcast audience grow and thus ensure I can keep getting amazing people to interview. Thank you! The link is in the show notes. The link is here. I have my next poles skills clinic on Sunday 6thNovember, 2-3.30pm. This course is invaluable for learning how to use your poles effectively when you are running and racing in the mountains. And to be honest, they are great for flats! Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Peak Chocolate website is here https://www.peakchocolate.com.au/   Get 15% off at checkout with the code ISOBELROSS Enjoy our chat with Karin!

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Episode 74 is an interview with John Kelly.  John made trail running history on April 3, 2017 by becoming the 15th person to ever complete the Barkley Marathons. The Barkley Marathons in Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee is known to the toughest endurance challenge ever with over 160 kilometres of tough terrain, sheer drops and thick forest.  He grew up exploring the dense mountains and forests around his family’s rural home in Morgan County, TN, constantly trying to keep up with his older brother and cousins. John ran during high school where he describes himself as a good, not great runner. During college and grad school he took a full decade off from the sport. After grad school he rediscovered his love of the mountains hiking the John Muir Trail with his wife Jessi. john ended up running the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon, calling it an absolute disaster. He decided he could do better, so he got himself a Boston qualifier. As it was some time before he could actually run Boston, he decided to give ultras a go, and then also tried triathlons because he loved cycling too. It was this background in a variety of disciplines that led to John creating the Grand round, which involved running the three most difficult rounds in the UK (The Bob Graham, Paddy Buckley and Charlie Ramsay) and cycling between them. Can I ask you a favour; would you be able to go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast?  Doing this helps the podcast grow, which is greatly appreciated. Jen1977 gave five stars and said, "I love listening to Isobel whilst out running my local trails, her podcasts have taught me so much. Keep up the great work chick!” Thanks so much Jen, that is really lovely. How is your running going? If you are plagued by niggles and injuries, head to the specialists at Health and High Performance can do so as they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you run your best. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/ I don’t know about you, but I’m really looking forward to getting back to racing. To be ready for when this happens, you need to be working on getting stronger, fitter and faster now. You can do this with a structured and well-planned training program with Peak Endurance Coaching. Email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au and let’s get your training moving in the right direction. Enjoy the interview with John!

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Ron and I chat to Phil Gore, who recently got the world record for lasting 102 hours in The Cow Gully Backyard Ultra. You can find Phil here: His blog: https://phil5kaday.wordpress.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/phil.gore.ultrarunner/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phil.gore.148

Welcome to the podcast! Episode 163 is another interview with Marijke Walshe. Marijke has just run and won the unreasonable East 100miler (her first 200 miler by the way!!). This is a stunning course that tackles the best the Blue Mountains have to offer. With around 4,649m vert, it’s got enough climbs to make it a challenge. Marijke managed it in 23 hours and 51 minutes for an amazing finish well ahead of second.  Marijke joins Ron and I on the podcast to share about her unusual training, and how she got this race done. Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Inka Avalanche video here Peak chocolate website here. And the discount code for 15% off is ISOBELROSS  Enjoy!! If you are looking to run further or faster than you ever have before, you need to have structured, individualised training to help you get there. If you want to achieve the best you are capable of, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program started. Also, check out my website to find out about my next poles skills clinic on Saturday 30th July in the Dandenong ranges 2-3.30pm. Get in quick to secure your spot! ! Go to peakendurancecoaching.com.au Enjoy the interview with Marijke

The ability to reframe failure is your ability to bounce back from a difficult or not planned for situation that could be deemed as a failure. Reframing means to look at something in a different way. Now I’m not talking about seeing failure as a success per se, this is not about ‘participation medals’ and ‘everyone’s a winner’ mentality. I’m talking about looking for the positives in a situation that you initially feel is a failure. Examples would be: not hitting your time or pace target in a race or training run, getting injured, not getting into the race you had your heart set on. To be honest the list is potentially endless and I have experienced them all. The thing to remember is these feelings don’t last forever and you can come back from this and become a better runner and perhaps person in the process. Here is the link if you would like to purchase your own FLEXBEAM (use the code isobelross10 for 10% off!): ⁠https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam?ref=KMCXdB4lb-PEcS⁠ health and high performance: ⁠https://www.healthhp.com.au/⁠ Peak chocolate (use code ISOBELROSS for 15% off!): ⁠https://www.peakchocolate.com.au/

Ron and I give you our usual update, then discuss the top 8 things (that turn into 9) that runners over 50 should NOT do

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Thank you for joining me today! Episode 182 is an interview with Nigel Hill. I last interviewed Nigel in 2021 when he won DU. Nigel is such a humble, unassuming guy who is also a phenomenal runner. Ron joins me to chat with Nigel about his win at the GSER 100 mile race recently, training leading up to the event, his strategy going into the race and how that panned out, and his view on the wintery weather. I think you’ll really enjoy this one! I love it when people tell me how much they love the podcast! I would love it even more if they went onto Apple Podcasts and gave the show 5 stars and wrote a short review. In that way, they are helping the podcast grow, and don’t you want to help a runner out!!?? I don’t get paid to do this but knowing that it means something to YOU the listener makes me keep plugging away at it. Also, reviews tell Apple podcasts that people are listening and that they should show it to other listeners. In this way, the podcast grows. I just saw the podcast is doing really well in Lebanon. Thank you to everyone from Lebanon who is listening!!  The link to Apple podcasts is here. Lots going on with Peak Endurance Coaching. I have my Goal Setting webinar on January 11th, which will help you get your goals and habits set to slingshot you into your best year yet! Then starting on the 15th January I have my new 28-Day stretching and mobilisation challenge. This will be a cracker. Twice weekly live online stretching and mobility classes (that will be recorded for you to do again!), as well as daily stretching poses means this one is great value for money at only $85 and streamlined for 2023 now is your chance. Then my mindfulness challenge is now a start any time program that you get now! Weekly videos and daily prompts get you turning the mindfulness practice into a daily habit. Go to the website www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au to find out more about all of these! Don’t forget to please support my sponsors: Health and High Performance to keep those niggles and bay and get you back running healthy and strong and the best chocolate out there as it not only tastes good but it’s good for you! Peak Chocolate! Go to https://peakchocolate.com.au/   to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you. I am loving their NEW milk chocolate mix, it is absolutely divine, really gives me my chocolate hit without the guilt! Enjoy this interview with Nigel

With the help of a running program from Peak Endurance Coaching, Brooke ran 1600km from the Pilbara to Perth. It was an amazing journey and she comes on the podcast to tell us all about it. Her links are here; https://www.instagram.com/brookemma.rose/?hl=en https://www.mycause.com.au/p/301161/impact-to-ignite