Podcasts about british athletics

Episode 181: In this episode of the Inform Performance podcast host Andy McDonald speaks to Dr. Chris Bramah, a leading physiotherapist specializing in running injuries and biomechanics. With vast experience in elite-level sport, Chris has worked with British Athletics and Team GB, supporting endurance athletes at the Tokyo 2020 & Rio 2016 Olympics, the 2017 London World Championships, IAAF Diamond League events, and global altitude training camps. Topics Discussed: The importance of movement quality assessment in injury prevention Sprint technique: Balancing risk vs. reward for performance and injury reduction Understanding the S-MAS (Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score) and its key parameters The workflow of an S-MAS assessment – How it's used in practice Case studies demonstrating real-world applications of S-MAS Limitations and future directions of sprint mechanics assessment The role of AI in revolutionizing movement analysis Tune in for expert insights into biomechanics, sprint mechanics, and the future of movement assessment in elite sports.

Send us a textThe year is coming to an end so we get together for a quick catch up on all of the recent news for the world of T&FFrom the Euro Cross Country to new announcements from WA and British Athletics as well as updates on the Ultimate Championships and talk of a potential Treadmill  Champs. We pack in a lot before our End of Year Review, coming soon!!!  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

Send us a textThis book is everything you'd want to know about parkrun. How it started, what countries it spread to, how it benefits mental and physical health, and why participants keep coming back to both run and volunteer. The book has 9 chapters: How it started… and how it's goingMeet the parkrunnersThe high-viz herosA day in the life of a parkrunWhy you should parkrun for your health and well-beingParkrun around the worldTraining, destination and challenge inspiration The future How to set up your own parkrunLucy Waterlow is an author, ghostwriter and journalist who has contributed to numerous titles including The Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mail, Women's Running and OK! magazine. She is the author of The Ultimate Guide to parkrun: Everything you need to know about the friendliest 5k in the world, and the co-author of the books: Nell McAndrew's Guide to Running, and Run Mummy Run: Inspiring Women to be fit, happy and healthy. She is the ghostwriter of ultra-runner Mimi Anderson's two memoirs: Beyond Impossible and Limitless. Lucy is also an experienced runner and a British Athletics qualified running coach. Link for 20% discount on Caffeine Bullet https://caffeinebullet.com/RUNNINGBOOKDiscount automatically applied and visible on checkoutSupport the showAny feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningbookreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviews_runningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningbookreviews/ Podcast webpage: https://runningbookreviews.buzzsprout.com If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can find some extras on our By Me a Coffee site! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/runningbookreviews

In episode 24 of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look at the various topics happening during the off-season.This week, some of the issues covered include, the coaching and environment changes for Laura Muir and Jake Wightman. What will that mean for them going into next season? Funding drops and upgraded medals.  Plus, the latest financial woes of British Athletics. As alway, listen, enjoy and share! Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaffInstagram - @eilidh400h Get in touch: theinsidetrackpod@gmail.com

It's 2010. Becky's a marathon runner, who's blind. She's after a new guide. Mark's a former 'Olympic Hopeful'. He's after a fresh chance at a medal.Together, they start training for the Paralympics…Tether, by Evening Standard Award-winner Isley Lynn, travels the miles and years of their partnership. It stars Mared Jarman and Tommy Sim'aan.Becky – Mared JarmanMark – Tommy Sim'aanNews Reporters – Cellan WynGemma and News Reporter – Anna SpearpointAccess Consultant – Margo CargillProduction Coordinator – Eleri McAuliffeSound Design by Nigel LewisDirected by Fay LomasA BBC Audio Wales production for Radio 4With thanks to Robert Matthews, Noel Thatcher, Nick Gleeson, George Ferguson, Carla Lever, Mike Lloyd, Metro Blind Sport, East London Vision, British Paralympic Association, British Blind Sport, Extant Theatre Company, Gareth Burrell, British Athletics, Irina Khapugina, International Paralympic Committee, Rafael Maranhao, Bethany Pitts, Lee Drage, Maisie Greenwood, Jon McLeod, Bruce Lynn.

“I've been helped and supported so much through my life, I want to give and help as much as I can to give back.”We're going to share with you a story of a person who is so incredibly willing to want to help others with so much drive,  enthusiasm, empathy and passion it is infectious.This story is about Akua. Akua is a Senior EUC Engineer at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and whilst she is a very accomplished Engineer, this is just one of the many things that Akua does and is involved in inside and outside of her professional work! It was through researching methods of support for neurodiverse people in her organisation when she recognised some of the common dyslexia and ADHD traits in herself. The more she read about Dyslexia and ADHD, she decided to be tested to discover she does in fact have dyslexia and ADHD!Now she shares her story with as many people as possible to help others find support for themselves.Outside her primary role at LSEG, Akua is a keen Diversity & Inclusion advocate, LSEG WIN Network Head of External Partnerships, WIN Tech Network Community Lead, UK Accessibility Lead, Mental Health Champion and UK Coordinator for the outreach programmes/fundraising activities at LSEG. As a STEM ambassador, she is passionate about raising the profile of Women in STEM. And if all that wasn't enough, Akua is also a Non-Executive Director, Neurodiversity advocate, Cajigo Technology Mentor, charity ambassador, fundraiser and a keen sports volunteer for Netball England and British Athletics.This is an absolutely amazing story that you do not want to miss!Key Topics:STEMNeurodiversity AdvocateEngineering and ITVolunteering,  Neurodiverse friendly theatre. -Proudly sponsored by neurobox. Working together with organisations and employees neurobox  builds neuroinclusive workplaces. They do this by creating awareness, improving wellbeing, and breaking down barriers through their tailored end-to-end support programmes.For more hacks tip and tricks for dyslexia and full show notes please visit Dyslexia Life Hacks.Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

Paris ‘24 is flying past! We're already on Day 9 of the Athletics at the Olympics Games and you can catch up with it all on Inside Track: The Official Podcast of World Athletics. On today's episode, Sanya Richards-Ross and Greg Rutherford catch up on the controversy OFF the rack after the 200m Finals, as Noah Lyles blames Covid for not crossing the line first, and gold medalist Letsile Tebogo claimed he can't be the face of Athletics because he is not an “arrogant or loud” person! Plus, our pair are joined by two very special guests; Former Marathon World Record holder and British Athletics long distance running super-star, Paula Radcliffe, who talks about the strangest things to happen to her during a race AND New Zealand Shot Put legend, Dame Valerie Adams, who discusses the challenges she faced when stepping out of the sport in 2022. Watch the full video version of this episode, explore the back catalogue and fine even more great Athletics insight via worldathletics.org/insidetrack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Running Technique Insight for Injury Prevention and Performance with Chris BrammerEpisode Highlights:Guest Introduction: Chris Brammer, a physiotherapist and researcher in biomechanics with a focus on running technique, injury prevention, and performance. Based in Manchester, UK, he has worked with British Athletics and Team GB, utilizing advanced biomechanics technology.Key Insights: Chris shares his extensive knowledge on how subtle changes in running technique can significantly impact performance and injury risk. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the individual runner's biomechanics and training routine.Assessment Process: Chris outlines a comprehensive approach to assessing running technique, starting with a detailed conversation about the runner's history and routine, followed by a treadmill analysis. Key focus areas include:Pelvis and Trunk Rotation: Excessive rotation can indicate braking forces or rotational instability.Trunk Lean: The "Goldilocks effect" - finding the right amount of forward lean to avoid overloading the knees or risking a fall.Overstride and Ground Contact: Critical for minimizing braking forces and optimizing running efficiency.Cadence and Biomechanics: Chris discusses the role of cadence in running efficiency and injury prevention, debunking the myth of the "perfect" cadence and explaining how slight adjustments can enhance performance.Practical Advice: Chris offers actionable tips for runners to assess their technique using simple tools like smartphones and wearables, and emphasizes the importance of focusing on major biomechanical factors rather than getting lost in minor details.Strength and Running Economy: The episode explores the relationship between muscle strength and running mechanics, highlighting the importance of a well-rounded strength training routine for injury prevention and performance enhancement.Take-Home Messages:Focus on obvious biomechanical issues and avoid overcomplicating assessments.Pronation is not inherently harmful and can actually aid in energy return.Changing foot strike patterns can increase injury risk and should be approached cautiously.Consult with a specialist running physio for personalized advice and accurate assessments.Connect with Chris Brammer:Website: Extra Mile HealthTwitter: @ChrisBrammerFor MORE Run Smarter Resources

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Guy Learmonth, professional 800m runner. Guy has had a very successful career so far, with a PB of 1.44.70, competing in the Commonwealth Games, multiple World Championships and in fact the 3rd fastest 800m time in Scottish history. However, it's safe to say that Guy has been a bit unlucky throughout his career. In a sport like running, you would expect the selection criteria to be black and white, however, in this episode, you will learn how this isn't always the case, and how politics and behind the scenes agendas are the determining factors in some cases. Guy explains how he has unfortunately missed out on selection for numerous British teams and championships, despite having met the qualification criteria. He has publicly accused British Athletics of "toxicity and nepotism", saying their decisions have been "absolute nonsense". Fergus and Guy cover many topics, including his upbringing and what got him into athletics, what it's like competing on the biggest stage in his sport, the life of a pro athlete, recovery, the rise of technology in running, his current issues with athletics, and much much more. Expect to learn what it takes to be a professional athlete. Expect to reflect on how you deal with setbacks. Expect to question the agenda of some sporting federations. Guy's Instagram: @glearmonth800Fergus's Instagram: @ferguscrawley Join The Modern Mind mailing list

Thank you to Ketone-IQ for sponsoring this podcast episode. Score 30% off: https://ketone.com/SWEATELITE Thank you to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this podcast episode. Score 15% off:  https://visit.pfandh.com/sweatelite-24 (auto-applies code to cart). -- -- --  In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, founder Matt hosts Callum Elson, a distinguished distance runner, coach, and content creator. Callum reflects on his remarkable progress in the past year, including breaking personal records and overcoming a severe injury at the World Indoor Championships. The discussion extends to broader topics like the role of British Athletics in the selection process, forecasts for upcoming Olympic events, and innovative changes in the sport. Callum also talks about the future of track and field with the introduction of privately managed events such as Diamond League and Grand Slam meets. Additionally, he sheds light on his projects, including 'The Distance Project' on social media platforms, where he shares inspiring athlete stories. The episode wraps up with Callum emphasizing the significance of Strava as a motivational training tool. Access the Private Podcast feed by Sweat Elite all about Training: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Topics: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:14 Callum Elson's Athletic Achievements 00:58 Challenges and Injuries 01:48 Sponsorship and Endorsements 03:36 Callum's Training and Improvement 10:23 Strength Training Insights 13:52 The Injury and Recovery Journey 22:51 Cross Training and Future Goals 27:27 Mental Resilience and Cross Training Benefits 31:19 Balancing Running with Other Ventures 31:55 Sponsorship and Endorsements 33:09 Podcasting and Content Creation 42:22 Olympic Predictions and Insights 46:43 British Athletics Selection Controversy 54:52 Future of Athletics and Personal Goals 57:52 Where to Follow and Final Thoughts

Following the announcement of the British Olympic team for Paris, Matt and Oli chat through all the selection decisions before welcoming Phil Norman to the podcast. Despite running 8:18.65, the 6th fastest British Steeplechaser of all time and Tokyo Olympian missed out on selection. Phil talks about his experiences with British Athletics selection policies over the years, as well as his training and career as a whole. Enjoy!  Presented by SportsShoes.com

What a weekend in Manchester! The weather's been bad for a second year running but the sporting success of the new and rising stars in British Athletics is a brilliant story to tell! 17 yo Phoebe Bell wins the 800m to book her place in Paris - she's on work experience at a primary school in Hertfordshire tomorrow Georgia Bell has come back to the sport she loves while working on cyber security, and beats Laura Muir in the 1500m. While Lina and her sister Laviai bag a spot in Paris just minutes apart. We round up the full weekend from Manchester and have the latest Team GB athletes picked for judo and Taekwondo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's bumper episode, Matt and Oli break down the British team for next week's European Championships in Rome, before welcoming Barry Fudge to the podcast (55:40). The former head of endurance at British Athletics chatted about working closely with Mo Farah during the peak of his career, and much more. Enjoy! 

Send us a Text Message.IntroductionAre you at the top of your game, or are you sitting on the bench watching others play, wishing you could be a Star Performer?Watching Mo Farah recently , listening to his conversation, I reflected on his performance at the British Athletics championships in GlasgowI was reminded of his amazing focus, discipline and resilience.What do top Performers like MO do differently to achieve Podium success?  They have a Performance Coach.  Mo's Performance Coach teaches him tools, tips and techniques to stay ahead of his competitors.In the business world, a Performance coach will give you tools, tips and techniques to achieve winning strategies in business.Part 2 Principles of CoachingSupport the Show.Become a Professional Performance based Speaker ?Download the attached 2 Ebooks My gift to you 24 Celebrity Speaking Tips https://bit.ly/3Wwnb5WThe Art of Speaking Framework https://bit.ly/3SGMXm8 About Sheena https://card.pramaze.com/sheena-walkerClick the above link to join my 6 week Signature Speaking Program Ongoing through 2024 Contact me for a Shaping Design call www.sheenawalker.comhttps://www.sheenawalker.com/book/© ℗. copyright Sheena Walker

"You are bang up to date on everything you need to know ahead of Paris 2024" Michael sums it up perfectly in our latest Paris 2024 episode - European Champions! A full rowing round up from Hungary includes Helen Glover, Rebecca Shorten, Esme Booth and Sam Redgrave the women's four gold medalists, and men's pair Tom George & Ollie Wynne-Griffith. British Boxing's been praised by the IOC for its role in helping Cindy Ngamba book her place in the biggest refugee team ever for Paris 2024. And Michael speaks to Georgia Bell a rising star on and off the track for British Athletics as the new outdoor season is now upon us! We're less than 3 months til the Olympic Games - tell your friends where you get the news you need to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Paul A. Jones MSc, BSc (Hons), FBASES, BASES Accredited, CSCS*D,CSci, FHEAPaul is a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics/ Strength and Conditioning (S&C) at theUniversity of Salford. Paul earned a BSc (Hons) and MSc in Sports Science fromLiverpool John Moores University and a PhD in Sports Biomechanics at theUniversity of Salford. He has over 23 years' experience in Biomechanics and S&Csupport to athletes and teams, primarily in athletics, football and rugby and was aformer sports science co-ordinator for UK disability athletics (now British Athletics).He is a Fellow of the British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES),has been BASES Accredited for over 18 years and is currently chair of the BASESaccreditation committee. Paul has also been a certified strength and conditioningspecialist (CSCS) with the NSCA for 20 years recertifying with Distinction on the last2 occasions (2017 & 2020). Paul has authored/ co-authored over 110 peer reviewedjournal articles and 14 book chapters mainly in change of direction biomechanics,assessment and development of change of direction speed and strength diagnostics.Paul has co-edited two books, ‘Performance Assessment in Strength andConditioning' and ‘Multidirectional speed in sport: Research to application' both byRoutledge and is a co-founder of ‘The Science of Multidirectional Speed' an onlineplatform that shares information on the theoretical basis and practical application ofmulti-directional speed.

Glasgow know how to put on a show - we experienced it first in 2014, where the first idea for this podcast came about when Michael and John met properly! Now a decade on, the Scottish City and the Brits put on a show on another super Saturday for British Athletics with a double gold for Josh Kerr in the 3000m and Molly Caudery in the Pole Vault, plus other personal bests amongst a host of world records and international stars! In this episode, Michael talks to them all - Josh, Molly, Laviai, Laura, Lake, Coleman and Tentoglou - the world and olympic long jump who's not happy with the 'take off zone' #understatement! Also after our News from the Games from Judo, Sailing, Para Table Tennis and Cycling - stick around for another world champion, you've never heard of until now! A real athletics story from Thea Lanford! This is ABF en-route to Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics - follow to not miss out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been quite a few days since the release of our latest podcast - Great British Bosses with Jon Ridgeon! Michael rounds up some of the reaction as John points out this isn't just about the future of the long jump, but all 'less popular events'. So here we go again then another bonus episode this week - and a switch from Aquatics to Athletics! We've reaction from three of the British Athletics stars who'll be competing at the World Indoors in Glasgow - Jemma Reekie, Laviai and Lina Nielsen! We do discuss swimming, cycling boxing and tennis in our News from the Games but if you're a brand new listener since the last episode - thanks and welcome! Stick around for Paris 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Conversations About Running we are joined by professional On Athlete, Amy-Eloise Neale. Amy is a British middle to long distance runner with an impressive track record, including a European Indoor Championship Gold medal

This week on the "Better with Running" podcast, hosts Chriso and Zacca dive into their latest training updates. Chris shares insights from his preparation for the upcoming 5k Track meet in Bendigo, including his choice of running shoes and the importance of showing up for races. Zacca recounts his experience at the Inside Running Podcast x Road to Osaka - Open marathon session, where he witnessed impressive workouts by renowned figures like run2pb Coach Brady Threlfall and his friend Elise Beacom. The episode's special guest is Lachlan Bromley, Senior Physiotherapist at Reload Physiotherapy. Zacca introduces the new partnership between Reload and Run2PB, and Lachlan discusses his journey as a physiotherapist, including his work with British Athletics. They delve into specific running-related injuries and the significance of strength training for injury prevention. There is a discussion on the very specific reload running assesments https://reload.physio/running with details here. The conversation concludes with details about various initiatives between Reload and Run2PB, such as the Reload x Run2PB Run Club led by coach Kate Avery. This monthly session, available to Run2PB athletes, takes place on the last Tuesday of every month at Princes Park, Carlton Victoria, starting at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit https://www.run2pb.co/reloadrunclub. Wrapping up the show, Zacca and Chriso discuss a compelling story from Canadian Running magazine about a Virginia man who earned free Chipotle for a year by achieving local legend status through a Strava challenge. Read more about it here: https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/virginia-man-wins-strava-challenge-gets-free-chipotle-for-a-year/?fbclid=IwAR2PuR2qHH-Wvwd_0Wq2ltYNZM5it-7vvbGssfrUyIuXrYKqYYTQ1bo05aY. More info: https://reload.physio/running Follow https://www.instagram.com/reload_run_club/ Run2PB Coaching: https://www.run2pb.co/

Nigel Mitchell has worked in clinical nutrition and elite sport for over 25 years and isclosely associated with cycling and endurance sports. As well as working with Team Sky and EF Education, Nigel has supported triathlon legends Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, British Athletics, Olympic Sailing and the GB Cross Country Ski Team. In a new series for the Cycling Legends Podcast, Chris Sidwells sat down with Nigel to talk about fuelling for fitness, exercising in the winter and the joy of turbo trainers.

In the latest episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan discuss the recent winners from the Scottish Athletics 4J Annual Awards Dinner. They give their views on the recent announcement from British Athletics regarding the departure of Stephen Maguire. Plus funding choices, the Ingebrigsten's and lots more. Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaffInstagram - @eilidh400h Get in touch: theinsidetrackpod@gmail.com

"Everyone's so different... For me, it's just getting B+ training in and hopefully getting A+ results because I'm not burning out. I can be consistent and get brilliant training blocks in throughout the year without burnout or anything. And I think that's got me to this point. It's nothing crazy, it's nothing fancy, it's just simplicity. You think in your head for the longest time that you need to be doing ‘this, this, and this'. And actually, it's just taking a step back like, and enjoying running for what it is… Take away the goals, take away the times. Just enjoy running for the simplicity of it and the results will hopefully show.” Calli Thackery just ran the second-fastest marathon by a British woman in her marathon debut at the McKirdy Micro Marathon in New York. She crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 22 min and 11 seconds. Only Paula Radcliffe is ahead of her on the all-time list. She's also now No. 3 on the all-time European list behind Radcliffe and Sifan Hassan. With this performance, Calli puts herself in a strong position as a contender for British Athletics' Olympic marathon selection but there are still about eight months to go until things are set in stone.  This has been a breakout fall for her since she won The Big Half in London in September and then took seventh at the World Road Running Championships in Latvia earlier this month.  In this episode, you'll hear why she decided to bet on herself by pursuing professional running after working a full-time job, why working with her coach and fiancé Nick Hauger has worked so well and her hopes for the Olympic year ahead. She'll also share some stories about growing up in a running family since her father Carl was a professional runner for Nike and Team GB and medaled at the 1993 World Half Marathon Championships.  Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Calli Thackery |  @callirianne on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

In this episode Fleur is joined by a sporting icon and one of the golden girls of British Athletics, Dame Denise Lewis.A former world class athlete and sports broadcaster, her inspirational chat with Fleur gives an insight into the mind of an elite sportsperson, and provides the inside scoop on what it takes to get to the top. They chat through why mental fitness is more important than the physical, what being born competitive looks like… and why Whitney Houston's music was the soundtrack to Denise's success.Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@simplybe for full video episodes.

In the first episode of The Inside Track, Susan and Eilidh discuss the 8 Scottish athletes that will be representing Great Britain at this months World Championships in Budapest. As well as sharing their views on the new British Athletics selection policy. Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaffInstagram - @eilidh400h Get in touch: theinsidetrackpod@gmail.com

Our Great Coach on this episode is Peter Eriksson . Peter is an Athletics coach who was formerly the head coach of the Olympic and Paralympic programs for both British Athletics and Athletics Canada. He started coaching in the early 80's after a reaching the world championships as a Speed Skater for his native Sweden. Under his leadership as Performance Director and Head Coach, the nations that he has worked with has generated over 240 medals at major International Competitions. He is also the most successful Canadian Athletics coach in modern history. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at feedback@thegreatcoachespodcast.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com

Charlie Pedlar, Ph.D. is a researcher at St. Mary's University in Twickenham, London. He started out as a research assistant for the British Olympic Association based at Northwick Park Hospital. He has since held positions as London Region Lead Physiologist at the English Institute of Sport (primary sport: British Athletics) and Chief Science Officer at Orreco. Charlie was the Director of the Centre for Health, Applied Sport and Exercise Science at St Mary's between 2009 and 2015. Whilst embedded in high-performance sport, Charlie completed his Ph.D. at Brunel University in 2007 entitled 'Sleep and Exercise during Acclimation and Acclimatization to Moderate Altitude in Elite Athletes, which involved a combination of field data collected during moderate altitude training camps and laboratory data, investigating responses to altitude in the GB national squads for Speed skating, Biathlon, Rowing, Kayaking, and Athletics.https://www.orreco.com/Papers discussed-A case study of an iron-deficient female Olympic 1500m runner. Blood biomarker testing for high-performance physiology and nutrition: current perspectives, limitations, and recommendations. Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop's Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Welcome back to The Big Run We have some incredible conversations and in-the-field reporting coming up over the coming days and weeks to get you primed for On's Track night series. A global string of events where fast times meet loud crowds to create a unique experience for the entire running community.  You can find out more at ⁠ontracknights.com⁠  As the OTN series continues on TBR, we move to London for the legendary Night of 10,000m PB's hosted by Highgate Harriers. The event takes place this Saturday, May 20th 2023 for FREE from 3 pm-10 pm at Parliament Hill athletics track. As the previews draw to a close it's time to get dialled into who to look out for at the sharp end of completion.  Joining me today is head of digital at Athletics Weekly, Jason Henderson for a deep dive into who's in with a shot at the meeting record and a share of that prize pot.  We'll also reflect back on the events 10-year history with some of Jason's highlights. Well, thats it, there's nothing left now but for the athletes to get a good night's sleep and for all you fans to get yourselves to parliament hill tomorrow from 3 pm for free for an event like no other. If you are unable to attend there will be a live stream from 3 pm via On Running's YouTube channel, British Athletics and European Athletics YouTube channel The Big Run will be there recording a special live that will go out the following Saturday so if you see me with the mic, come and say hello

Roger Black is a former athlete who competed internationally for Great Britain and England. During his athletics career, he won individual silver medals in the 400 meters sprint at both the Olympic Games and World Championships, two individual gold medals at the European Championships, and 4 × 400 metres relay gold medals at both the World and European Championships. In today's episode, Lewis and Roger discuss what it takes to excel in athletics, the benefits of competing with the very best in your field, and the role mentors play in an athlete's success.    [00:00] Roger's Journey to Professional Athletics [04:24] Getting Into Professional Sports at 18 [06:07] How Late Is Too Late for a Kid to Get Into Sports? [09:34] The Golden Era of British Athletics [11:45] Healthy Expectations For Young Athletes [15:32] Understanding the Parent-Athlete Relationship [18:31] The Value of Having a Seasoned Confidant in Your Life [22:08] Roger's Heart Condition [25:20] Qualities of a Great Mentor [31:05] The Best Type of MentorYou'll Ever Have [34:12] Roger's Experience Racing Michael Johnson [39:27] Finding Motivation as an Athlete [42:35] Benefits of Focusing on What You Can Control [47:32] What It's Like Competing with the Very Best [51:36] Why You Can Never Be Complacent in Sports [55:50] Embracing the Journey to Self Discovery [57:43] Parting Thoughts   Find Out More About Roger: Rogerblackfitness.com Roger's LinkedIn Roger's YouTube channel   Get my Free Friday email 'The Game Plan': ⁠https://www.lewishatchett.com/the-game-plan⁠ Join the MindStrong Community: ⁠www.lewishatchett.com/community ⁠Start the MindStrong Course: ⁠www.lewishatchett.com/mindstrong⁠ Connect with Lewis at: TikTok: ⁠@lewis_hatchett ⁠Instagram: ⁠@lewishatchett ⁠For more on the podcast visit ⁠http://www.lewishatchett.com/podcast⁠ Contact the show at ⁠podcast@lewishatchett.com

In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, instead of focusing on the training, planning, mindset, and tactics that go into the lead-up to a race or major event, Matt explores the equally critical yet often undervalued process of post-event decompression and assessment. Post-event is a huge part of the fabric of your athletic journey. Win, lose or draw, the experience can be a confusing and destabilizing time filled with distractions and complex emotions, both positive and negative. There is a natural desire to analyze your performance, find answers, process and move on to the next big thing. In today's discussion, Matt Welcomes Sports Psychologists Sarah Cecil and Danielle Adams Norenberg for an in-depth discussion around Emotional Decompression, a model around navigating the emotions following a major race or event. Danielle and Sarah both have extensive experience working with British Olympic athletes across various sports and set out to create a process for athletes to properly digest the experience and re-engage with the athletic journey and life in a healthy way. With their help, Matt takes a closer look at the evolving role of psychology in sport through the lens of their work with world-class athletes and the essential need to structure the process around the post-event experience. Together they break down the model of decompression step by step to deliver a highly accessible and actionable process that is sure to become an essential part of your performance journey. GUEST BIOS: Sarah Cecil Sarah is a Chartered Sport Psychologist and has worked in Olympic and Paralympic sports for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in helping athletes reach their ultimate goals. She was the psychologist for British Athletics in London 2012. Post 2012 she worked at the Team GB Intensive Rehabilitation Unit and on UK Sports coach education programs. Sarah was the UK Team psychologist at 4 Invictus Games from London to Sydney. She was the Team GB psychologist in Beijing in 2022. She has an extensive record of developing coaches, leaders, and staff in elite sports. Sarah sits on the UK Sports Mental Health Steering Group. Sarah also runs a private consultancy in addition to her role as Lead Sports Psychologist for the English Institute of Sport. More on Sarah Cecil Danielle Adams Norenberg Dr. Danielle Adams Norenberg is an HCPC registered applied sport psychologist and has been providing sports psychology support to high-performance athletes, teams, and sports for over 10 years. Danielle has successfully supported athletes and staff to deliver at Olympic, Paralympic, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games with specific Games provisions at Tokyo 2020 and Rio 2016. She also worked at the Team GB Intensive Rehabilitation Unit. In early 2022, Danielle took the Head of Psychology role at the English Institute of Sport (ElS) and leads the team of practitioners working across 20 sports. Danielle also delivers performance psychology for the English National Ballet and is the lead psychologist for British Triathlon. More on Danielle Adams Norenberg More on the Emotional Decompression Model Episode Timestamps 00:00 - 7:38 - Welcome and Episode Introduction 07:45 - 10:24 - Matt's News-ings 10:31 - 1:17:36 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 252: The Emotional Decompression Model: Navigating Emotions That Surround Performance Purple Patch Video Podcast and More The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Free Live Webinar - Optimize your IRONMAN and 70.3 Performance as a Time-Starved Athlete Purple Patch Coaching Consultation Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

This week's news stories begin with the Rugby World Cup Final which saw the New Zealand Black Ferns beat England's Red Roses 34-31 in a nail-biting battle between rugby's giants. Meanwhile the Rugby League World Cup Semi-Finals are taking place this week between Australia v Papua New Guinea and England v New Zealand. The Final will be held at Old Trafford in Manchester on November 19. In cycling Hannah Roberts wins her fourth world title in the 2022 BMX World Championships. In football, the USWNT rounded off the year with a win and loss against Germany in their two friendly games going 1-2 down and 2-1 up. In Spain, the European Champions England beat Japan 4-0 and face Norway on November 15 for their last friendly game of the year. England footballer Toni Duggan discusses challenges of being a pregnant footballer, which is becoming more common now in the professional game. We hear how British Athletics will be hosting a busy winter schedule of meets in Birmingham. And in tennis Switzerland broke their runner-up streak by winning the Billie Jean King Cup. And finally the Skiing World Cup season promises to get underway this week in Levi, Finland with a slalom race.Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy GillenRecorded: November 14, 2022WiSP Sports is the ONLY GLOBAL PODCAST NETWORK FOR WOMEN'S SPORT with more than 60 hosts, 1600+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. Every episode is a WiSP SPORTS ORIGINAL PRODUCTION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.We are ranked in the top 2% of more than 2.71 million podcasts worldwide. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at wispsports@gmail.com.

In today's episode, James speaks to Kevin Currell, the director of Performance Support and Science at the English Institute of Sport since 2017. Kevin has acted as a lead nutritionist for both British Athletics and British Triathlon.   English Institute of Sport (EIS)  is an organization that provides sport science and medical support services to elite athletes through a nationwide network of expertise and facilities. They deliver a range of performance impacting sport science and sport medicine services to Olympic and Paralympic sports along with a select number of non-Olympic sports including England Netball, Premiership Rugby Union, Women's Rugby, and Cricket   In a nutshell, James and Kevin speak about: How Kevin's love for sports and aptitude for Sciences has shaped his career Kevin's research work as a performance nutritionist  How they support athletes in getting their 2nd wind career plus on their health and wellbeing His biggest highlights in human  performance  Kevin's transition from an expert practitioner into the world of leadership  Groundbreaking insights on how he keeps his mental health in check … and so much more!    Check out Performance Support and Science: Website:www.eis2win.co.uk  LinkedIn: English Institute Of Sports    Connect with Kevin: LinkedIn: Kevin Currell    Connect with James: Instagram: @james_ventures Facebook: Coordinate Sports FB Page LinkedIn: James Moore Coordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

In this conversation we talk with Laura Penhaul around the transcontinental Race Across America 3000-mile race, making it longer and more gruelling than the tour de France and one of the toughest bike races in the world. Laura Penhaul is passionate about helping teams or individuals to perform at their best and she draws on her extensive experience, both personally and professionally, in high performance sport and expedition. Laura was the Team Leader of the Coxless Crew who set 2 World Records in January 2016. They rowed unsupported across the Pacific. 9,000 miles, taking 9 months to complete and 4 years to prepare for. Laura previously was Lead Physiotherapist for the Paralympic Programme of British Athletics and worked at Vancouver, London and Rio Paralympic Games. Currently she is Lead Physiotherapist for the Olympic British Sailing Team. https://www.laurapenhaul.com/

This week I am joined by Hugh GilmoreHugh has worked with All Ireland winners, world champions and Olympians delivering sport and performance psychology to organisations such as  British Weightlifting, Paralympic Powerlifting, Weightlifting Ireland, Northern Ireland Netball and British Athletics, as well as a wide range of elite coaches and business professionals seeking personal development. I have followed Hugh's work for a while and was particularly interested in his insight into Motivational InterviewingAs we all know influencing behaviour change is not easy and while we are told the questioning approach is a great way to do this, I think to do it skill fully is challenging and that is where I believe Motivational Interviewing has some gold.If you would like to find out more about motivational interviewing check out Hugh's Website https://podiumpsychology.com/ where there is information about his online courses.I hope you enjoy the podcast and as always it would be great if you could subscribe and share it with your mates. 

Welcome to this special series of preview podcasts to celebrate the Night of the 10,000m PB's return.  In our final episode of this preview series, I took a trip to Zurich to learn more about headline partner On running's brand new European Athletic and speak with George Mills who is taking on the Emsley Carr Mile on May 14th and spend some time with On co-founder Olivier Bernhard. George's fellow OAC members include: Cari Hughes – a fellow Brit who has a 1500m best of 4:16.19, Tom Elmer – multiple Swiss 1500m champion with a best of 3:37.84, Noah Baltus – Dutch under-20 champion with a 3:41.69 PB. , Marta Garcia – a 4:08.43 1500m runner from Spain who is combining athletics with medical studies, Fabiane Meyer – still only 19, the German was fifth in last year's European under-20 women's 1500m final. After a track session with OAC head coach Thomas Dreißigacker, we had a chance to learn more from the founders and have some time with the athletes.  Have a listen to join me on this day trip to Switzerland to find out more. ------ So we have reached the end of our preview specials. This means it's time for the main event, I hope you can join the fun at parliament hill from 3 pm on May 14th.  If not, you can catch the action on a stream in the UK courtesy of Vinco Sport, British Athletics and on the BBC red button from 8pm.   US & Canada can watch via Runnerspace all other territories - British Athletics  ------ With the support of Like The Wind Magazine and Select Imagery from Curated for Runners.  Like the Wind is an independent journal telling stories about running. Since issue 1, Like the Wind has been published quarterly, with 31 issues under its belt. It is sold mainly through subscriptions, to readers in 40 countries. The strapline of the magazine is: it's why we run (not how to run) and so there are no product reviews, training plans or nutrition tips. Instead, Like the Wind explores topics such as the environment, social issues (like racism or gender inequality), mental health and – quite often – the simple joy of running. Like the Wind will be producing a special edition programme for Night of the 10,000m PB's for all attendees to the event on May 14th  Like the Wind can be found at www.likethewindmagazine.com where people can subscribe and on Instagram and Twitter as @likethewindmag. --------   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebigrunpodcast/message

Welcome to this special series of preview podcasts to celebrate the return of the Night of the 10,000m PB's. From Monday to Friday there will be a brand new episode talking to key figures of the events past and future as we look forward to the return of the Glastonbury of Athletics on May 14th. The Big Run is proudly supported for this special Run of podcasts by Like the Wind Magazine. In today's episode, I jumped on the phone with Cherry Alexander. Cherry is the head of major events for British Athletics. And has been key to brining to fruition many major athletics events over the years. She will be present on May 14th to lead the integration of the British Championships as well as taking part in some of the entertainment. --------- With the support of Like The Wind Magazine and Select Imagery from Curated for Runners. Like the Wind is an independent journal telling stories about running. Since issue 1, Like the Wind has been published quarterly, with 31 issues under its belt. It is sold mainly through subscriptions, to readers in 40 countries. The strapline of the magazine is: it's why we run (not how to run) and so there are no product reviews, training plans or nutrition tips. Instead, Like the Wind explores topics such as the environment, social issues (like racism or gender inequality), mental health and – quite often – the simple joy of running. Like the Wind will be producing a special edition programme for Night of the 10,000m PB's for all attendees to the event on May 14th Like the Wind can be found at www.likethewindmagazine.com where people can subscribe and on Instagram and Twitter as @likethewindmag. -------- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebigrunpodcast/message

In today's episode of the mi-brand HQ podcast, I am speaking to Akua Opong Akua works as a Senior Analyst within the Corporate Technology team at London Stock Exchange Group. This focuses on overseeing and maintaining the company hardware and software systems, resolving technical issues acting as an escalation point for the first line support team through the ITIL framework. This involves onboarding staff, providing IT inductions, audio/video support, account migrations, laptop deployments and supporting hybrid working as part of the return to office project. As part of her work, she mentors new starters in the team, including interns and graduates, and provides technology guidance to colleagues across the Group. Akua is process driven and enjoys project work, as well as sharing knowledge through technical documentation. Outside of her main role, Akua is a keen diversity and inclusion advocate, a mental health champion within the LSEG Wellbeing Committee and a community lead for LSEG's Women's Inspired Network. She is passionate about raising the profile of women in STEM and is a Cajigo Mentor. Akua is a neurodiversity advocate (self identifies as Dyslexic and has ADD), a fundraiser, Team London ambassador, Covid vaccination advocate plus a charity volunteer and a keen sports volunteer for Netball England and British Athletics. She was a finalist for the Outstanding Woman in STEM Precious Awards 2020. She has featured in Investment Week, Forbes and been a panellist for One Tech World conference 2021 discussing Harnessing Neurodiversity in Tech. In 2021, Akua also featured in the Tech London Advocates – Black Women in Tech the Voices in the shadows book. In 2021, Akua has received the highly commended Role model of the year at the Women in Tech Excellence awards, Women Tech Network Mentor of the year, nominated for the Globant rising star and TechWomen100 2021 winner through WeAreTheCity. In today's episode Akua shares – Her journey to becoming a STEM Ambassador & advocate for Neurodiversity in the workplace The meaning behind her career, vs ‘just a job' About the importance of giving back and creating opportunities for others Why focusing on developing skills and experience rather than the salary, are essential for career progression Her passion for mentoring others and being fulfilled in her life and career You can connect with Akua on LinkedIn at – https://www.linkedin.com/in/akua-opong/ The Life Leadership Podcast – with Leila Singh, is all things Coaching, Career & Personal Branding! This podcast is for ambitious career professionals, especially aspiring executives, working in the technology industry, wanting to uncover your real potential, create new possibilities and accelerate your career - to BE DO & HAVE more, whilst redefining your success, in work, relationships, health and much more. Life Leadership: Creating a life and career of choice, fulfilment and new possibilities! As well as discussing common coaching topics and challenges that my clients overcome, I will also explore aspects of career advancement and personal branding in the workplace.  And of course, continue to interview high-achieving leaders and execs in the tech space, who have carved out a successful career in their field, overcome challenges, and are openly willing to share their career journey, learnings and insights with you. Please SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, leave a REVIEW and SHARE with those that may benefit from this content. If you would like to learn more about working with me, Direct Message me on LinkedIn or email me at ⁠⁠⁠hello@leilasingh.com⁠⁠⁠ Connect directly with me here - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/leila-singh/⁠⁠⁠ Register here to receive your copy of The mi-brand Personal Brand Playbook - ⁠⁠⁠www.leilasingh.com/go/playbook⁠⁠⁠

Derek Evely has taken a career path unique in Olympic sport. As an athletics coach, he has coached professionally at all levels along the developmental continuum and is widely regarded as a foremost expert in both youth development training / programming and elite training methodology. As a coach he has produced three World Junior Championship medalists, of which two went on to become Olympic Medalists. He was the development coach for Gary Reed (IAAF World Championships 800m Silver Medalist), Dylan Armstrong (Beijing Olympic Shot Put Bronze Medalist) and Sophie Hitchon (2016 Olympic Hammer Throw Bronze Medalist). He has coached numerous national age class, junior and senior record holders, including Sultana Frizell, the current Canadian Record Holder in the women's hammer throw. From 1998 - 2012 has was a national team coach for both Britain and Canada to every major championship on the global calendar including the Olympic Games, IAAF World Championships, European Championships, Pan American Games and Commonwealth Games. He was the Loughborough High Performance Training Centre Director for British Athletics leading into the 2012 Olympic Games where he coached the youngest athlete on the British Athletics Team (Hitchon) to her first Olympic final. From 2005 to 2009 he was the Sport Science Manager for the Canadian Athletics Coaching Center. Currently, he consults and coaches with federations and individuals worldwide on all aspects of developmental and high-performance programming and is the owner / operator of EveltrakSport.com, a sport training and information resource for coaches, trainers, teachers and parents. He is also the host of EvelChat, the EveltrakSport.com coaching podcast.  In this episode Derek discusses:  His time at the GB athletic training centre. The Bondarchuk classification system. Why a common language is important to ensure clear communication among coaches. Why the process of writing down your training framework is vital. You can follow Derek's work via his Instagram account: @eveltrak , Twitter @eveltrak and his website: www.eveltraksport.com . To learn more about the LTAD Network check out www.ltadnetwork.com or follow on Instagram: @ltadnetwork or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltadnetwork . You can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our www.athleticevolution.co.uk , Instagram: @athleticevouk and Twitter: @athleticevouk .

Our Great Coach on this episode is Frank Dick. Frank Dick is the current President of the European Athletics Coaches Association. From 1970 until 1979 he was Scottish National Athletics Coach. Then in 1979 he was appointed as the British Athletics Federation's Director of Coaching. In this position Frank led the British Athletics team into its "golden era" with Olympic gold medalists such as Daley Thompson, Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe. And ultimately victory in the European Cup in 1989. His contribution to sport and coaching was recognized with the awarding of an OBE in 1989 and an induction to the UK Coaches Hall of Fame in 1999. He has also coached athletes from other sports such as F1 driver Gerhard Berger, Ice Skater Katarina Witt, Tennis player Boris Becker and Golfer Justin Rose. Amongst the many other successes on his impressive resume are a Fulbright Scholarship in 1965, the publication of 4 books, stints as chair of the British Association of National Coaches, and British Institute of Sports Coaches , the appointment as High Performance Director for the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, and strategic planning consultant for the England Rugby Leadership Team under Eddie Jones. Frank is a master coach, and a fabulous story teller and some of the key parts of this interview for me were His view that the great coaches have curiosity and try to look at the world differently to learn new things. They are also challenging and do this through asking good questions. His thoughts on learning faster than the competition, and holding your self to the same expectations around learning that you have for your athletes. And that Teams are selected for their diversity, and from that you must create harmony and so your job as a coach is often as the conductor of the orchestra. This was a great conversation, I left feeling inspired and educated. And I hope you enjoy it as much as Jim and I did. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us and comment on all our Great Coaches here Twitter @CoachesGreat Facebook @TheGreatCoaches Instagram @the_great_coaches_podcast YouTube The Great Coaches Podcast LinkedIn The Great Coaches Podcast

Apologies for the audio difficulties and the quality of the recording. We're working on it to stop this from happening in the future. Poora Singh is the owner of the successful osteopath clinic in Birmingham named The Edgbaston Performance Clinic. He is the Consultant Osteopath for Aston Villa Football Club, Birmingham City Football Club. He is the Lead Therapist for The PGA European Challenge Tour and he is the Senior Osteopath for British Athletics. This has also led to him being selected as part of the Medical Team in the Rio 2016 Olympics, and the current Tokyo 2020 Olympics. 0:00 - Intro 5:30 - What does an Osteopath do? 9:03 - First day as an Osteopath 22:52 - How athletes train to get an extra edge 31:42 - How Poora began treating footballers 50:27 - How Poora made it into team GB's treatment team 1:01:00 - Is Birmingham the REAL second city? 1:05:19 - Quickfire questions Follow Us On: Instagram - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-insta Facebook - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-facebook Spotify - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr Also available at all podcasting outlets.

Laura Penhaul is two-time Guiness World Record holding ocean rower, physiotherapist and performance manager for high performing athletes.She was the team leader of the Coxless Crew, setting two World Records in January 2016 as they rowed unsupported across the Pacific for 9,000km from California to Cairns. It took 4 years to prepare for the challenge and 9 months to complete it.Laura has supported athletes through Vancouver, London and Rio Paralympic Games and previously was Lead Physiotherapist for the Paralympic Programme of British Athletics, and the British Ski Team. She is now the Founder of Adaptive Performance, and in 2017 provided Performance Management support to Mark Beaumont as he circumnavigated the World in less than 80 Days by bike.She is now co-hosting a podcast with Mark and they have written a book together, both called Endurance, giving an insight into the teams behind successful athletes and giving everyday sportspeople the chance to learn to access the support that they may not otherwise know about.In this chat we cover why she chose to take on one of the world's toughest ocean challenges, how useful it is to understand your own body literacy and how self-awareness is key to good teamwork and leadership. And what she learned from nine months at sea in a 8m boat.We touch briefly on the huge and exciting topic of the sports science specifically in women's bodies, training and sport. How to manage good mental and physical wellbeing, spotting the signs of stress, overwhelm and breakdowns, hopefully before you hit rock bottom, but crucially after you have been there to stop it happening again.Then we discuss how she managed herself and her own wellbeing while supporting Mark Beaumont on his astonishing achievement of cycling round the world in less than 80 days.It's a varied conversation and I feel like we only brushed the surface of so many exciting topics. Since recording this podcast I was delighted to learn that Laura got engaged – massive congrats to her and her fiancé Matt. You can follow her on IG on @laurapenhaulThe website for her business Adaptive Performance is www.adaptive-performance.comLaura and Mark Beaumont's book is called “Endurance – How to Cycle Further” and is available at https://shop.globalcyclingnetwork.com/endurance-how-to-cycle-further-book Laura and Mark's podcast, also called Endurance, is released every Thursday anywhere you normally get your podcasts!

In this episode, we focus on how to navigate our Jiu-Jitsu journey by exploring career goals, the interplay of BJJ as a martial art and a sport, and the role of competition in long-term progression. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In this chapter, we discuss the basic principles linked to planning for competition, by looking back at how Lachlan Giles prepared for ADCC 2019 and comparing it to how other sports prepare for elite-level competition. Part 1 focuses on what Lachlan learned from competing at ADCC 2015 and 2017 and looks at how to break the year down into periods, macrocycles and mezocycles and why it can be beneficial to do so. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

Part 2 focuses on how Lachy broke down the last 8 weeks before ADCC into 3 mezocycles and also discusses the concept of ‘sports form' and how training could be individualized further. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.

Part 3 focuses on Lachy's broad plan for the skill development macrocycle before diving in to look at his daily training and how it changed as he moved from a focus on skill development to competition preparation. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In this chapter, we focus on the role of Strength and Conditioning in Jiu-Jitsu and how it differs for recreational versus competitive grapplers. Part 1 introduces the wider concept of physical preparation, whether S&C is essential for success in BJJ and who can benefit most from training away from the mats. The panel includes: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu-Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In Part 2 we answer questions from Instagram with a focus on S&C for the recreational grappler. Topics include: · Which body parts should I focus on? · When and how often should I do S&C? · Is cardio training useful for BJJ? · Barbells, dumbbells or kettlebells, which are best for BJJ? The panel is made up of: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu-Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In Part 4 we turn our attention to S&C for competitive grapplers. Topics include: The importance of planning for the competitive grappler Recommendations for those with and without experience in S&C How to undertake a needs analysis The simple S&C planning process all competitors should know. The panel includes: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In Part 5, we look at the S&C program Liv used to prepare for the 2019 ADCC European Trials. Topics include: Requirements and challenges of building muscle mass for grapplers ACL rehabilitation protocols without surgery The role of warm-up prior to lifting sessions. The panel includes: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu-Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. You can follow Ben on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/B_kingsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.king_sc/ Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In Part 6, we look at the main lifting sessions Liv performed prior to the 2019 ADCC European Trials. Her program included three lifting sessions per week from January to March 2019 with the goals for each month changing as she got closer to competition. The panel includes: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu-Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. You can follow Ben on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/B_kingsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.king_sc/ Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.