Podcasts about pillar performance

In episode 385 of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer sits down with fellow physiotherapist Lewis Craig for a lateral ankle sprain masterclass. Drawing on material the pair recently presented at a Gold Coast orthopedic evening, Brad and Lewis cover the burden and prevalence of lateral ankle sprains, the three-part clinical assessment process, key differential diagnoses, rehabilitation phases, and preventative strategies including bracing and taping. The episode explores why lateral ankle sprains — despite their reputation as a minor injury — carry a significant risk of chronic ankle instability, and why a thorough, structured assessment is essential to a smooth recovery. Brad and Lewis unpack the different ligament and tendon structures that can be involved, the red flags practitioners need to rule out, the impairment categories drawn from Jay Hertel's model of chronic ankle instability, and how rehabilitation should progress from protection through to return to sport and long-term prevention. Show Sponsor: Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at https://www.pogophysio.com.au. And... PILLAR Performance is leading a new frontier in the sports nutrition industry through micronutrition innovation. Their Performance Health range is designed to support the crucial hours outside of training and racing, helping athletes return to the start line in peak condition. One of their newest releases is Collagen Repair, developed in collaboration with Gelita Laboratories and featuring the clinically trialled collagen peptide TENDOFORT. For 15% off your first purchase, head to pillarperformance.shop or, for North American listeners, thefeed.com and use the code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE at checkout. Pillar Performance continues to lead the way in sports nutrition through micro-nutrition innovation, now expanding into the Performance Health range. One of their newest releases, Collagen Repair, was developed with Gelita Laboratories (Germany) using a clinically trialled collagen peptide (Tendofort) to support tendon and ligament health in conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and patellofemoral pain. Head to Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at https://www.pillarperformance.shop (or https://www.thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase.   Partners / links mentioned: Ortho Tools (Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool / CAIT): mentioned in-episode as the online questionnaire resource Contact: Lewis Craig — l.craig@pogophysio.com.au In this episode, you'll hear: Episode context: Lewis Craig's return to the show after being last on around episode 109, and his progress toward finishing his Sports Masters through the University of Queensland The burden of lateral ankle sprains: why they're the most common musculoskeletal injury in sport across field and court sports, contact and non-contact alike Recurrence risk: why roughly 40% of people who sprain their ankle go on to develop chronic instability, and why the one-year mark is a key risk-reduction milestone Early predictors of chronic ankle instability: the Doherty 2016 study on single-leg landing and drop-jump testing at two weeks post-injury The three priorities of assessment: ruling out red flags and fractures, forming an accurate diagnosis, and identifying impairments Screening for fractures: mechanism of injury, the Ottawa ankle rules, weight-bearing ability, and key bony landmarks to palpate Differential diagnosis: ATFL and CFL sprains (70–80% of ankle sprains), peroneal tendon injuries, bifurcate ligament sprains, deltoid ligament tears, syndesmosis injuries, and talar dome injuries Why getting a clear mechanism of injury from the athlete is critical to an accurate diagnosis Identifying impairments: the ROAST consensus and Jay Hertel's updated model of chronic ankle instability — pathomechanical, sensory-perceptual and motor-behavioural impairments Clinical and objective testing: balance progressions, calf raise endurance and strength benchmarks, and power tests including triple hop, crossover hop and timed lateral hop The role of patient-reported outcome tools: the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) and FAAM, and why they're useful for tracking progress and motivation Rehabilitation framework: protection and appropriate early loading, followed by strength, stability and mobility phases Managing specific injury types: use of moon boots, orthotics, low-dye taping and ASO ankle braces depending on the structures involved Addressing dorsiflexion loss: why regaining ankle range of motion is often one of the hardest parts of rehab, and the Torillin infographic on identifying the source of restriction Late-stage rehab and return-to-sport: hopping, change of direction, and integrating exercises into an athlete's normal training week for ongoing prevention Bracing and taping as secondary/tertiary prevention strategies to reduce recurrence Long-term consequences of poorly managed ankle sprains, including links to post-traumatic osteoarthritis and eventual ankle surgery The biggest mistake athletes make: assuming rehab is "done" once they can run, despite still having deficits in power, change of direction and stability Lewis's top tip: get every ankle sprain properly assessed, no matter how minor Quotes / takeaways: "It's just a simple lateral ankle sprain... and then someone who goes missing for months at a time." "Four out of ten people who have an ankle sprain go on to develop a chronic instability." "The better quality of the assessment, the more likely there's an accurate diagnosis." "It's really hard to sprain your ankle when it's really well strapped or with an appropriate brace." "Once someone gets running... you can run in a straight line really well and have really considerable deficits still." "Get it assessed. Understand what you've done and understand what impairments you might have." Time Stamps: 00:17 – Episode introduction and breakthrough experience 00:23 – Episode 385 introduction: lateral ankle sprain masterclass with Lewis Craig 00:50 – Sponsor: PILLAR Performance and Performance Health 01:15 – Collagen Repair: formulation, TENDOFORT and collagen health 01:44 – 15% PILLAR Performance discount with code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE 02:19 – Welcoming Lewis Craig back to the show 02:48 – Lewis's tenure at Pogo Physio and progress on his Sports Masters at UQ 03:45 – Introducing today's topic: lateral ankle sprains 04:37 – How common and burdensome are lateral ankle sprains? 05:36 – The "she'll be right" attitude and why it's changing 07:02 – Lewis's personal history with recurrent ankle sprains 08:02 – Impact on Lewis's own running and trail running 08:28 – The one-year mark and recurrence risk statistics 09:26 – Predictors of chronic ankle instability: single-leg landing and drop jump 09:53 – The Doherty 2016 study explained 10:51 – The three priorities of assessment 11:21 – Ruling out red flags and fractures 12:45 – Why assessment quality drives rehab outcomes 13:14 – Screening for fractures: mechanism, Ottawa ankle rules, bony landmarks 14:39 – Deciding on imaging: x-ray or MRI 15:06 – Differential diagnosis: the many subcategories of ankle sprain 15:35 – ATFL and CFL: the most common ligament sprains 16:35 – Peroneal tendon injuries 17:04 – Bifurcate ligament sprains 18:04 – Deltoid ligament tears with lateral ankle sprains 18:33 – Syndesmosis injuries and mechanism differences 19:31 – Clinical tests for syndesmosis 20:01 – Talar dome injuries and other easily missed diagnoses 20:30 – Why getting a clear mechanism from the athlete matters 21:29 – Identifying impairments: what it means and why it's important 22:51 – Jay Hertel's model of chronic ankle instability 23:48 – Balancing patient education without causing fear 24:17 – Motor outcomes: strength, power and kinetic chain 24:43 – Assessment time and thoroughness at Pogo Physio 25:08 – Objective testing: dynamometers, balance and calf tests 25:38 – Balance test progressions as return-to-sport criteria 26:37 – Strength testing: inversion, eversion and calf raise endurance 27:07 – Power testing: triple hop, crossover hop and lateral hop tests 27:33 – Using objective markers to guide return-to-sport decisions 28:01 – Patient questionnaires: Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) and FAAM 28:57 – Coping vs non-coping athletes and objective scoring 29:25 – Moving into rehabilitation: individualised management 29:54 – Protection and appropriate early loading 30:20 – Moon boots and protecting specific structures 31:16 – ASO ankle braces for lower-grade sprains 31:45 – The strength, stability, mobility rehab framework 32:14 – Early loading phase: range of motion, balance and strength 32:43 – Addressing dorsiflexion loss 33:13 – The Torillin infographic on restriction sources 33:40 – Progressing balance and strength exercises 34:10 – Preventative efforts and integrating rehab into training 34:40 – Late-stage rehab and return-to-play criteria 35:39 – Bracing and taping to prevent recurrence 36:08 – Long-term consequences: osteoarthritis and ankle surgery risk 37:34 – Lewis's own experience with taping and bracing 38:02 – The biggest mistake athletes make in managing ankle sprains 39:29 – Lewis's top tip: get every ankle sprain assessed 40:27 – Where to reach Lewis Craig for questions 40:52 – Episode close and sponsor reminder 41:20 – Pogo Physio Telehealth Consultations and closing details THE TEAM: Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online. Your Hosts:

We start the show by discussing our most controversial 2026 triathlon opinions. There is some simply outrageous opinions and plenty of strong feedback for each other. Kristian Blummenfelt, Sam Laidlow, Alex Yee, Hayden Wilde, Australia, Doping, Brett Sutton and so many other crazy topics get debated.  We then get stuck into picking which people have had better 2026's so far and why. Plus a whole bunch of training chat, like do long runs matter, is zone 3 better than zone 2, is diet important and much more. We have come back from our mid year break fresh, rusty, opinionated and ready for a big end to 2026!!! Pillar Performance: Use the discount code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at their website or if you're in North America use the TTH15 discount code at The Feed. Nerd Belts Discount code - TTH26 (for 15% off) Click here to buy yourself a Nerd Belt Lever Movement: Use the massive discount code TTH for 20% off your Lever system, just google "Lever Movement" to find their website. Precision Fuel & Hydration: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at their website. We would LOVE if you could tell Precision you heard about them from The Triathlon Hour in their "how did you hear about us?" question when purchasing - it helps support the podcast.

In episode 384 of The Physical Performance Show, Brad Beer and fellow physiotherapist Tim Studley tackle a wide-ranging Q&A on tibial bone stress injuries. Following the recent bone stress injury mini-series and two-part tibial bone stress injury masterclass, Brad and Tim answer listener questions covering chronic tibial stress responses, recurring shin pain, rehabilitation, plyometrics, strength training, anti-inflammatory medications, and how to reduce the risk of future bone stress injuries. The episode explores some of the practical clinical questions that arise when athletes are trying to understand persistent shin pain and return to running. Brad and Tim unpack the difference between tibial bone stress injuries and medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), explain how workload and tissue tolerance interact, discuss when to introduce single-leg strength and plyometrics, and highlight why a thorough assessment of both biomechanical and biological risk factors is essential for athletes with recurring bone stress injuries. Show Sponsor: PILLAR Performance is leading a new frontier in the sports nutrition industry through micronutrition innovation. Their Performance Health range is designed to support the crucial hours outside of training and racing, helping athletes return to the start line in peak condition. One of their newest releases is Collagen Repair, developed in collaboration with Gelita Laboratories and featuring the clinically trialled collagen peptide TENDOFORT. For 15% off your first purchase, head to pillarperformance.shop or, for North American listeners, thefeed.com and use the code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE at checkout. Show Sponsor: Pillar Performance continues to lead the way in sports nutrition through micro-nutrition innovation, now expanding into the Performance Health range. One of their newest releases, Collagen Repair, was developed with Gelita Laboratories (Germany) using a clinically trialled collagen peptide (Tendofort) to support tendon and ligament health in conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and patellofemoral pain. Head to pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase. Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at pogophysio.com.au.   Partners / links mentioned: Show sponsor: PILLAR Performance — 15% off your first purchase using code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE at checkout. PILLAR Performance: pillarperformance.shop North American listeners: thefeed.com Pogo Physio Telehealth Consultations: pogophysio.com.au     In this episode, you'll hear: Chronic tibial bone stress injuries: whether an experienced ultramarathon runner can adapt to a persistent Grade 2 stress response and continue running without progressing to a stress fracture Recovery strategies: what sauna, nutrition and strength training may—and may not—contribute to recovery from tibial bone stress injuries Nutrition and bone health: the importance of adequate calorie and micronutrient availability, and why recurrent bone stress injuries may warrant review with a sports dietitian Calcium supplementation: what is known about calcium availability and why there isn't a clear tibia-specific dose linked directly to bone stress injury recovery Recurring shin pain: why an athlete can continue experiencing medial shin pain despite controlled mileage and well-rounded strength training The three-part clinical framework: biomechanics, workload, and tissue capacity as key areas to investigate when shin pain keeps returning MTSS versus bone stress injury: why persistent posterior-medial shin pain may represent medial tibial stress syndrome rather than a bone stress injury Individual differences: why some runners seem more susceptible to shin pain and why comparing your injury history with other runners can be misleading Plyometrics and single-leg strength: when to introduce spring-based loading, hopping and jumping during tibial bone stress injury rehabilitation Rehabilitation progression: why single-leg strength work can begin relatively early while plyometrics are generally introduced later Training the opposite leg: why the unaffected limb should continue to be trained during rehabilitation Return to running with persistent shin pain: how MRI findings, symptom location and clinical presentation can help distinguish MTSS from tibial bone stress injury Strength training progression: moving from higher-repetition, lower-load work capacity training towards heavier strength and eventually rate-of-force and plyometric training Anti-inflammatory medications: what regular use of ibuprofen and diclofenac may mean for bone and skeletal health, and why they are unlikely to be the sole cause of a running-related bone stress injury Posterior tibial stress reactions: how running workload can exceed bone tolerance and how factors including bone geometry, bone quality, biomechanics and psychology may influence risk Preventing recurrence: why runners with a previous bone stress injury have a significantly elevated future risk and need to identify and manage their individual risk factors The role of the gym: why strength and conditioning can help restore muscle capacity, support bone health and prepare the tibia for the demands of running Hop testing: why a pain-free hop test is useful when assessing tibial bone stress injuries, while recognising that other diagnoses can also produce pain with hopping The 10 cm palpation rule: why longer areas of shin tenderness are more consistent with medial tibial stress syndrome than focal bone stress injury Clinical assessment: why practitioners need to consider gait, palpation, loading tests, biomechanics, workload, tissue capacity and differential diagnoses rather than relying on pain intensity alone. Quotes / takeaways: "Bone stress is not something that the body adapts to." "Most people are paying a tax, I always say, to play the game they want to play." "There's no recipes." "It's never just one thing." "You need running workload and that workload exceeds, in simple terms, bone's tolerance." "Once a runner's had a bone stress injury, they have much heightened risk, six to seven fold for the rest of their running life."   Time Stamps: 00:00 – Episode introduction and breakthrough experience 00:23 – Episode 384 introduction: Q&A on tibial bone stress injuries 00:53 – Sponsor: PILLAR Performance and Performance Health 01:20 – Collagen Repair: formulation, TENDOFORT and collagen health 01:49 – 15% PILLAR Performance discount with code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE 02:18 – Episode begins: listener Q&A following the bone stress injury series 03:24 – How the listener questions were gathered and why these themes matter 03:53 – Chris' question: chronic Grade 2 tibial bone stress injury in an experienced ultramarathon runner 04:23 – Can the body adapt to bone stress and allow an athlete to run through it? 05:49 – Why symptomatic bone stress requires an appropriate deload 06:16 – Sauna, nutrition and other recovery techniques 07:11 – Micronutrients, calories and optimal skeletal health 08:07 – Strength training and progressive restoration of tibial capacity 08:33 – Calcium intake and the importance of sports dietitian review for recurrent injuries 09:57 – Zane's question: recurring medial shin pain despite controlled mileage and strength training 10:52 – Why some runners continue to struggle despite avoiding obvious training spikes 11:51 – The three key areas: biomechanics, workload and tissue capacity 12:19 – MTSS versus tibial bone stress injury 12:46 – Biomechanical strategies and the example of professional triathlete Josh 13:39 – Strength and conditioning relative to the demands of professional triathlon 14:07 – Why recurring shin pain may require a more individualised assessment 15:03 – Why comparing yourself with runners who appear injury-free can be misleading 15:33 – "Paying a tax" to participate in the sport you love 16:02 – Isaac Fishlock's question: when to introduce plyometrics and single-leg strength 16:28 – Plyometrics as a late-stage rehabilitation tool 16:57 – Why bones need spring loading and high rates of loading 17:26 – Introducing single-leg strength early and training the unaffected leg 17:55 – Why the opposite leg may also be at increased risk after deloading 18:18 – Are there strength or pain benchmarks before introducing plyometrics? 18:45 – Why rehabilitation progression needs to be individualised 19:15 – Rhonda Gainsford's question: persistent medial shin pain with a negative MRI 19:45 – Why persistent symptoms can point towards MTSS rather than bone stress injury 20:13 – What an MRI showing no bone stress response can tell you 20:42 – Focal versus longer-length tenderness along the shin 21:10 – Can the runner return to running? 21:41 – The Coil Crew's question: heavy reps versus endurance work for calf raises 22:10 – Starting with higher-repetition, lower-load work capacity 22:41 – Progressing towards heavier strength work 23:09 – The three-pronged calf framework: endurance, maximum strength and spring 23:39 – Clinical benchmarks for calf endurance and reactive strength 24:09 – Ryan Williams' question: can regular ibuprofen or diclofenac cause a stress response? 24:37 – Anti-inflammatories, collagen synthesis and potential effects on skeletal health 25:03 – Why anti-inflammatories are unlikely to independently cause a running-related bone stress injury 26:01 – How a posterior tibial stress reaction develops 26:31 – Running workload versus bone tolerance 27:00 – Bone geometry, bone quality, adolescent sport and other risk factors 27:29 – Why bone stress injuries are multifactorial 27:57 – Reducing future risk through biological and biomechanical risk stratification 28:26 – The heightened recurrence risk following a previous bone stress injury 28:54 – Does going to the gym reduce the risk of future stress reactions? 29:22 – What the research says about strength training and injury prevention 29:50 – Restoring calf size, strength and muscle characteristics after deloading 30:15 – Building an individualised strength and conditioning program 30:42 – Osteogenic exercise and addressing obvious strength deficits 31:10 – Lenny P's question: symptoms greater than 10 cm and a positive hop test 31:37 – Other causes of pain with hopping, including calf injury and MTSS 32:06 – The 10 cm palpation finding and what it suggests 32:35 – Why pain intensity is not a reliable guide to bone stress injury severity 33:04 – Q&A conclusion and invitation for further questions 33:33 – Future expert episodes on femur, foot, ankle and sacral bone stress injuries 33:58 – Episode close and PILLAR Performance sponsor reminder 34:26 – Pogo Physio Telehealth Consultations and closing details.   THE TEAM: Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online. Your Hosts:

Monday 27th July 2026 It's Vici & Simon (along with Chris' impersonation of Deeks on the trail) this week as we cover the State Cross Country Short Course Championships down in Burswood and the WA Coastal Running Festival up in Burns Beach. Vici gets ready for this week's Perth half with Garmin telling her that she's peaking, whilst Simon finishes a full week of training after some gardening leave and rounding the week off with a sneaky WA Coastal Running Festival run that was definitely silly.  Thanks to everyone who has joined us on our community trail runs in the lead up to Transcend. Our next community run is this Wednesday with a run with The Running Centre featuring a Brooks wear test and Pillar Performance.  Jack Sirett, Christie Lori, Ben Leeson, Joel Gray and Bryce Turvey feature in our Weapons of WARP. Go listen to RATSALAD on Spotify.    Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: warunningpodcast@gmail.com  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

That's a wrap on the 2026 Tour de France! Max Gawn and Alex close out three weeks of daily coverage with the final stage into Paris — Mathieu van der Poel's incredible late attack on Montmartre, Jasper Philipsen's runner-up salute, and Tadej Pogačar sealing his dominant overall win. They reflect on the best Tour in years, run through the tip competition winners, and look ahead to the Tour de France Femmes starting next weekend.Massive thanks to everyone who tuned in daily — you guys are the best. This community made three weeks of racing even better.In this episode:Van der Poel's Montmartre masterclass and the sprint for the linePogačar's dominant GC win and the GOAT conversationReflecting on the best Tour de France in yearsTip competition winners and prize giveawaysWhat's next: Tour de France Femmes with Amy Gaze and Brodie ChapmanThanks to our partners: Giant, Pillar Performance, Café du Cycliste, Knog, Oakley, Quad Lock, and TDU.

Physical Performance Show – Episode 382 Show Notes In this episode of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer sits down with Pogo Physio's Tim Studley for Part 2 of their two-part mini-series on shin pain and tibial bone stress injuries. Having covered diagnosis and differentiation between MTSS and tibial bone stress injuries in Part 1, this episode shifts focus to management — mechanics, return-to-run programming, strength and conditioning, footwear, and terrain considerations for runners recovering from (or trying to prevent) tibial bone stress injury. Show Sponsor: Pillar Performance continues to lead the way in sports nutrition through micro-nutrition innovation, now expanding into the Performance Health range. One of their newest releases, Collagen Repair, was developed with Gelita Laboratories (Germany) using a clinically trialled collagen peptide (Tendofort) to support tendon and ligament health in conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and patellofemoral pain. Head to pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase. Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at pogophysio.com.au. Listen in as we delve into the following: Biomechanical vs. biological risk factors, and why running intensity matters more than mileage for bone Cadence, overstriding, and how a heel-strike pattern increases tibial loading Foot pressure distribution, lateralised loading, and how footwear/orthotics can help A case study: how cadence cueing, orthotics, heel raises, and calf strengthening resolved recurrent tibial bone stress injury Managing anterior tibial cortex injuries: why they're high-risk, slow to heal, and often need surgery Moving from time-based to symptom-led (optimal load) management for posterior-medial tibial bone stress injuries The five evidence-based criteria for returning to running after a tibial bone stress injury Why a 10% increase in pace can cut a bone's fatigue threshold by 50% Structuring intensity and volume in a return-to-run program to avoid a "double whammy" of risk Strength and conditioning phases: contralateral leg work, weight-bearing progressions, and pre-running plyometrics Clinical strength benchmarks for calf raises, leg press, hamstring curls, and hip abduction Footwear considerations: heel wedges, rocker-bottom shoes, and the debate around carbon plates Surface and terrain: why stiffer surfaces and flat terrain are preferred during return-to-run Treadmill running and its effect on distal loading What's next: an upcoming Q&A episode, and future instalments covering the femur, sacrum, tarsal bones, and calcaneus Quotes "Muscle loads bone." — Brad Beer "That runner doesn't need to be strong. They need to be uber strong." — Brad Beer, quoting tendon researcher Ebonie Rio "A 10% increase in pace reduces the fatigue threshold of a bone by 50%." — Brad Beer Timeline 00:00 – Introduction & sponsor: Pillar Performance 02:26 – Running mechanics and tibial bone stress injury risk 03:18 – Cadence, overstriding, and heel-strike patterns 05:43 – Foot pressure distribution and medial tibial bending 07:39 – Case study: footwear, orthotics, and cadence cueing 08:37 – Overview of bone stress injury management complexity 09:35 – Anterior tibial cortex injuries: high risk, slow healing, surgery 11:30 – Shift from time-based to symptom-led management 14:49 – Balancing speed of return with recurrence risk 15:48 – Five evidence-based return-to-run criteria (Sheeran & Reid, 2024) 18:11 – Why intensity is a greater risk factor than volume 20:35 – Strength and conditioning: matching capacity to running demands 22:29 – Three-phase strength progression: pre-, during-, and post-weight bearing 24:52 – Clinical strength benchmarks for return to running 26:16 – Return-to-run walking milestones and symptom monitoring 27:16 – Pain tolerance guidelines: the "any pain, stop" rule for bone 27:45 – Footwear considerations: heel wedges, rocker-bottom shoes, carbon plates 28:42 – Surface and terrain considerations 29:40 – Treadmill running and distal loading effects 30:39 – What's next: Q&A episode and future bone stress injury series 33:01 – Episode close & sponsor mentions THE TEAM: Join The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online at pogophysio.com.au. Your Hosts:

Ironman in 2026 is WILD. Marten Van Riel sends a warning To Kristian, Gustav & Casper. Marquardt is a threat. Trevor Foley was on the podium before it all came crashing down. Paula Findlay puts on a masterclass ahead of a strong field, now onto the real test - Kona! And Chelsea Sodaro's 4 hour marathon has us all questioning whether she still has what it takes. We LOVE Ironman Lake Placid and whether you watched the race and want some friends to debrief it with or couldn't tune in and need to be caught up, today's podcast is for you. Try NOMIO for yourself. Discount code - TTH15 (for 15% off). In Europe - https://drinknomio.com In America - go to thefeed.com and search “Nomio” In Australia - go to aidstation.com.au and search “Nomio” Pillar Performance: Use the discount code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at their website or if you're in North America use the TTH15 discount code at The Feed. Lever Movement: Use the massive discount code TTH for 20% off your Lever system, just google "Lever Movement" to find their website.

A wild one from the mountains — Carapaz nearly stole the stage before Vingegaard, of all people, paced Pogačar back into contention. Alex and Max break down a genuinely funny piece of race tactics, a big GC shakeup, and one more sad Charmig update before previewing a brand new climb for Stage 15.In this episode:How Vingegaard's high-pace gamble backfired and gifted Pogačar and Del Toro a one-twoDecathlon's surprise move to burn UAE's domestiques mid-stageRemco's rescue mission for Lipowitz and Ayuso, and what it means for the podium battleParet-Peintre and Carapaz emerging as the real threats in the mountains classificationCharmig's heartbreaking time-cut elimination, and another Alpecin withdrawalThe ongoing "old Green Edge energy" storyline after Jayco's win, and more fuel for the Aussie team pitchMerch envy — why isn't there a Vice Struffer or Uno-X t-shirt stand at every stage?Listener voice notes continue, plus a proposed Alpe d'Huez shoey on Dutch CornerStage 15 preview: a brand new HC summit finish at Plateau de SolaisonTonight's prize: a Pillar Performance starter pack up for grabs

In episode 381 of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer — sports and exercise physiotherapist — sits down with Pogo physiotherapist Tim Studley for the first instalment of a two-part mini-series on shin pain and tibial bone stress injuries, following on from their earlier three-part bone stress injury series. This episode is essential listening for runners, coaches, and clinicians alike, unpacking how to tell the difference between medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS/shin splints) and a true tibial bone stress injury — two conditions that can feel identical but require completely different management. Brad and Tim walk through the physiology of bone loading, the palpation tests that separate a "safe to keep running" diagnosis from one requiring an MRI, and the loading tests used to stress-test the tibia safely in clinic. Show Sponsor: Pillar Performance continues to lead the way in sports nutrition through micro-nutrition innovation, now expanding into the Performance Health range. One of their newest releases, Collagen Repair, was developed with Gelita Laboratories (Germany) using a clinically trialled collagen peptide (Tendofort) to support tendon and ligament health in conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and patellofemoral pain. Head to pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase. Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at https://pogophysio.com.au. Listen in as we delve into the following: The prevalence of tibial bone stress injuries and why the shin is the most common bone stress site in runners Why bone stress injuries occur: workload errors, loading frequency vs. magnitude, and individualised risk factors The continuum from "happy bone" to stress reaction to frank stress fracture Why pain magnitude doesn't reliably predict injury severity The heterogeneity of bone innervation and why the periosteum is key to understanding pain Differentiating MTSS from tibial bone stress injury — and why the management is entirely different The 10cm palpation rule: a clinical prediction rule for when to suspect bone vs. soft tissue Why the anterior (front) shin is a higher-risk, non-union-prone injury site The loading-test ladder: double leg calf raise → single leg calf raise → single leg hop → side-to-side hop → forward hop The role of muscle-bone synergy: how calf strength and girth influence tibial bone stress risk Recovery timelines by injury grade, and why MRI matters for prognosis and athlete buy-in A real case study: a triathlete's navicular injury, deconditioning, and return to tibial bone stress injuries Quotes "You can go from hero to zero really quickly with bone."  "Higher levels of pain don't necessarily mean a worse injury."  "Muscle loads bone."  Timeline 00:00 – Introduction & sponsor: Pillar Performance 02:15 – Introduction to Tim and Brad's conversation 02:27 – Prevalence of tibial bone stress injuries 03:56 – Why bone stress injuries occur: workload and biomechanics 05:22 – Symptom patterns: bone stress injury vs. other shin pain 07:42 – Heterogeneity of bone innervation and pain variability 10:10 – Why pain severity doesn't predict injury severity 11:07 – MTSS vs. bone stress injury: two schools of thought 12:06 – Brad's clinical experience and personal injury history 13:59 – Cardinal signs and symptom progression in MTSS 15:23 – The three-legged stool: history, physical exam, imaging 16:19 – The 10cm palpation rule explained 19:43 – Applying the rule in practice 20:42 – Anterior shin pain: a higher-risk presentation 21:39 – Loading tests: from calf raises to forward hopping 24:07 – Individualising the loading-test progression 26:03 – Does the 10cm rule apply anteriorly? 26:55 – History as the biggest predictor of reinjury 27:53 – MRI, prognosis, and grading via the Fredericksons scale 29:15 – Reading hesitancy and movement quality in loading tests 31:10 – Why bone stress injuries aren't purely about vertical impact 33:03 – Calf girth and bone stress risk correlation 34:56 – Case study: a triathlete's navicular injury and recovery 35:58 – Episode close & sponsor mentions THE TEAM: Join The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online at pogophysio.com.au. Your Hosts:

WELL, not all adventures end on a high note but that doesn't mean it was a waste. Challenge ROTH 2026 was quite the event which saw another course record broken, crazy wind another year without wetsuits and of course, tremendous energy. Nick of course did a lot to prepare, however may have missed some notes along the way and of course...ended with the dreaded DNF. What was the cause? He is still working that out with our fellow experts but you can hear ALLLL about it plus our Training Peaks CTL numbers. Thank you to Training Peaks, Pillar Performance and SILCA Velo for supporting this episode.   Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Training Peaks - rts26 for 20% off premium membership Silca - realtrisquad2026 - 15% off   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas  

Stage 9 brought the biggest breakaway fight of the race so far, a genuinely baffling UAE tactical decision, and a redemption stage win for MVDP heading into the first rest day. Alex and Max break down the chaos and set up week two.In this episode:Every team's attempt to get in the break — and why UAE's pacing made no sense to anyone, including their own ridersTrek's on-the-fly pivot after realising UAE had done the work for themPidcock's brutal mechanical and a big statement ride regardlessBernal vs. Johannessen — an unexpected top-10 GC battle brewing at IneosBling's remarkable week of near-misses without a single EF-style support riderSprint fines, Girmay copping heat in the press, and Caleb Ewan's growing commentary reputationFull rest day GC, points, mountains and youth jersey breakdownAnnouncing our new voice note segment and what's coming on the rest dayLast night's Pillar Performance winner revealed

Barcelona put on an absolute show — 36 degrees, brutal wind, and a street circuit that turned into a proper GC selection race. Alex was trackside for the carnage, Max is calling it from Melbourne, and this one's got everything.In this episode:Brandon McNulty's ridiculous shift on the front — basically a one-man UAE train for 25kmA break that was never getting there, and why Q36.5 still sent a man up the roadThe final climb: who cracked, who attacked, and a corner that had Max white-knuckling his chairRemco's positioning headache and how close the sprint for it actually wasGC carnage: Ineos in chaos, an unlikely name now their top rider, Tiberi a bit lost Del Toro's team car chaos — the mechanical that had him waving down his own car like a fanStage 3 preview: bushfire smoke near Girona, 4,000m of climbing towards Andorra, and why the break might actually stick this timeLast night's Pillar Performance winner and how to get into today's Giant sunnies comp

The European Heatwave caused CARNAGE for the Ironman world this weekend. Ironman France/70.3 Nice were cancelled last minute and there was some mysterious circumstances around that which we ponder. Ironman Frankfurt then almost followed suit except instead of being cancelled it got shortened. We discuss everything surrounding that. We then recap the actual race for you and catch up on what we missed in triathlon over the past week. Try NOMIO for yourself. Discount code - TTH15 (for 15% off). In Europe - https://drinknomio.com In America - go to thefeed.com and search “Nomio” In Australia - go to aidstation.com.au and search “Nomio” Precision Fuel & Hydration: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at their website. We would LOVE if you could tell Precision you heard about them from The Triathlon Hour in their "how did you hear about us?" question when purchasing - it helps support the podcast. Pillar Performance: Use the discount code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at their website or if you're in North America use the TTH15 discount code at The Feed. Nerd Belts Discount code - TTH26 (for 15% off) Click here to buy yourself a Nerd Belt

Twelve days from the Tour and the big one lands live on the pod. Luke Plapp gets the call pre-episode to confirm he's officially in the Tour de France team. We get into his week off the bike, the Girona TTT camp, and how the build's shaping up.Then the usual Monday wrap:Wout van Aert ruled OUT of the Tour — the elbow infection and the hole it leaves in VismaPogačar's monster return at the Tour de Suisse (Max does the maths on 7.2 w/kg for 25 minutes)Van der Poel's surprise time trial, his €500 "shirt off" fine, and a rough week for the UCI on safetyThe sprinters light up the Baloise Belgium Tour — Girmay's upset opener, with Merlier, Magnier, Kooij and Philipsen all grabbing a stageRed Bull bossing it in Slovenia, Pidcock taking the Andorra climbers' race, Quinn Simmons' one-man show at US nationals, and a big rap for the Giro Next GenThe LA28 Olympic course finally revealed — and who it suitsStill no reply from LeBron, MaxThen Max's Top 5 cycling formats, presented by Pillar Performance — and yes, he's got gravel at number two. Take it up with him.Coming up this week: Jimmy Whelan on the pod this arvo, and Bass from the Unibet Rockets later in the week. Missed Matt Hauser last week?

After 5 long years of waiting Gustav Iden FINALLY joins us on The Triathlon Hour. This was a podcast we thought might never happen because Gustav almost never does these long format, sit down podcasts. Gustav is the 2022 Ironman Kona World Champion, 2019 & 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Champion, PTO Canadian Open champion and went on a 4 year undefeated streak from 2019-2022 in long course triathlon. We ask him all the training, racing & life questions we've been waiting to and that we know YOU want to hear. This podcast was worth the wait.  Try NOMIO for yourself. Discount code - TTH15 (for 15% off). In Europe - https://drinknomio.com In America - go to thefeed.com and search “Nomio” In Australia - go to aidstation.com.au and search “Nomio” Precision Fuel & Hydration: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at their website. We would LOVE if you could tell Precision you heard about them from The Triathlon Hour in their "how did you hear about us?" question when purchasing - it helps support the podcast. Pillar Performance: Use the discount code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at their website or if you're in North America use the TTH15 discount code at The Feed.  

Lucy Charles-Barclay, the Ironman World Champion, multiple Ironman 70.3 World Champion and all-round superstar joins us to give you as many of her training secrets as you've ever heard before. Lucy said before the podcast that whatever I asked, she would give us all the details about - so we took advantage of that! Lucy also gives us some great behind the scenes insight that she'd never talked about before with her racing & life. This was an in-depth chat with the triathlete everyone loves.  Try NOMIO for yourself. Discount code - TTH15 (for 15% off). In Europe - https://drinknomio.com In America - go to thefeed.com and search “Nomio” In Australia - go to aidstation.com.au and search “Nomio” Precision Fuel & Hydration: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at Precision Fuel & Hydration Pillar Performance: Use the discount code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at their website or if you're in North America use the TTH15 discount code at The Feed. Nerd Belts Discount code - TTH26 (for 15% off) Click here to buy yourself a Nerd Belt

Most founders think their product is different. But if your marketing sounds like everyone else's — better ingredients, better results, better formula — your customer hears nothing. Because when everything sounds the same, nothing stands out. Here's the problem: customers don't just buy outcomes. They buy belief that your way of getting there is different. And without a unique mechanism, you're leaving that belief on the table — and handing the sale to whoever communicates their difference more clearly. In this episode, I break down the concept of unique mechanisms — what they are, why the fastest growing DTC brands all have one, and how to find and articulate yours even if you think you don't have one yet. Here's what you'll take away: What a unique mechanism actually is — and why naming the process, not just the outcome, is what makes a product feel proprietary How IMAÉ's "90-plus clinically dosed ingredients across nine organ systems" turns a supplement into a category of one Why Instant Hydration's Sel Gris sourcing and Pillar Performance's triple magnesium are textbook examples of mechanism done right How WHOOP repositioned from fitness tracker to "recovery-based performance system" — and why that framing is the whole game The four questions to ask yourself right now to uncover the unique mechanism you already have but aren't communicating Why most founders already have something differentiated — they just can't articulate it clearly enough to make customers believe it If your ads aren't converting the way they should, or your product feels like it's competing on price instead of value, this episode will show you exactly what's missing — and how to fix it before your next campaign. If you're loving this solo series, I'd love to hear your feedback. Email me directly at nathan@foundr.com — I read every reply. Hope you enjoy it. WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/operators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

Lock in for your essential fortnightly triathlon catch-up! We debrief the epic battles on course at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga and Ironman 70.3 Aix-en-Provence from this weekend and also the chaos & drama of Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast last weekend. WTCS in 60 seconds makes its debut + all the usual banter you've become used to.   We bring you raw, unfiltered insight and opinions. Buckle up. Let's get into it!   Nerd Belts Discount code - TTH26 (for 15% off) Click here to buy yourself a Nerd Belt Lever Movement: Use the massive discount code TTH for 20% off your Lever system, just google "Lever Movement" to find their website. Pillar Performance: Use the discount code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at their website or if you're in North America use the TTH15 discount code at The Feed.  

What are the hidden costs of “toxic productivity?” And how does it sabotages women's performance in their careers, relationships, and athletic endeavors?Psychotherapist, digital wellness expert, and author Israa Nasir, MHC-LP shares practical strategies to spot burnout, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim balance without sacrificing ambition. You'll leave with a clear roadmap to shift from relentless hustle to sustainable success—and learn why embracing mediocrity can actually boost productivity.You can get started by setting three concrete boundaries this week: time‑box high‑impact projects, schedule intentional rest, and say no to at least one non‑essential request.Key TakeawaysRecognize the red‑flag signs that productivity has become toxicUse a simple audit to map out tasks, identify value‑aligned activities, and eliminate low‑impact workApply “benefit‑finding” and radical acceptance to reframe unavoidable obligationsImplement the “good‑enough” principleWith over a decade of experience helping individuals and organizations combat burnout, Israa Nasir, MHC-LPbrings evidence‑based insights on mental health, performance psychology, and sustainable achievement.Links & ResourcesBook: Toxic ProductivityIsraa's Substack, The Well Guide Instagram, @well.guideIf you found these insights valuable, hit subscribe so you never miss a episode, leave a review to help fellow entrepreneurs discover the show, and send this to a friend who needs to hear it.Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverseSign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Eternal: Get 15% off services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.co/ Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ PILLAR Performance: use code FEISTY for 15% off first-purchases at https://pillarperformance.shop/, or https://thefeed.com/ for North American listeners. Wahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: Wahoo: Learn more at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Luke Plapp calls in fresh off a third place finish at the Tour de Hungary — long travel, wet roads, and a GC that got away thanks to a cancelled stage and 50km/h crosswinds. We break down the drama of stage four, the cinema of stage five, and what Cosnefroy bonus second dominance.Then it's a full Giro d'Italia wrap through stage nine — Narvaez back to winning ways, the Arrieta and Afonso cobblestone chaos, Felix Gall's blockhouse charge, Ciccone in pink, and why Jumbo-Visma look completely dialled in. Plus the transfer rumour mill is spinning — Hindley to Visma, Turner to Soudal, Frigo to UAE and more.Maxi's top five this week? The most overrated things in cycling as a spectator — from "racing on instinct" to neutralised starts, the most combative rider award, and watts per kilo obsession.Presented by Giant Bicycles and Pillar Performance — use code STANLEY15 for 15% off at Pillar Performance.

You probably *think* you're eating enough. But are you?In today's episode, Dr. Erin Ayala talks with performance dietitian and eating‑disorder specialist Rebecca McConville about Low Energy Availability (LEA) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED‑S) — and how even athletes (especially female athletes!) who think they're fueling enough might not be for the amount of activity they're doing.Rebecca breaks down the science behind LEA/RED‑S, shares practical strategies for athletes and coaches to identify and prevent under‑fueling, and explains how to create sustainable, performance‑enhancing nutrition plans.Key takeaways:LEA/RED‑S is actually a continuum of under‑fueling that can affect athletes of any size, not just “thin” competitors.Early warning signs include subtle changes in mood, sleep, menstrual cycles, bone health, and performance plateaus.Use the “energy bank” analogy (deposits vs. withdrawals) to understand deficits.Practical fueling hacks: portable “snacker boxes,” energy‑dense smoothies, and scheduled micro‑meals for busy women.A year‑long recovery roadmap (baseline assessment → acute intervention → long‑term monitoring) helps sustain health and performance.Rebecca McConville is a performance dietitian, eating‑disorder specialist, and author of Finding Your Sweet Spot. She helps athletes recognize, diagnose, and treat LEA/RED‑S through evidence‑based nutrition and holistic coaching.Links & ResourcesRebecca's website & email: AskMe@BeccaMcConville.comRead the book: Finding Your Sweet SpotFollow her on Instagram: @rebeccaeddietitian Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverseSign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Eternal: Get 15% off services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.co/ Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ PILLAR Performance: use code FEISTY for 15% off first-purchases at https://pillarperformance.shop/, or https://thefeed.com/ for North American listeners. Wahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: Wahoo: Learn more at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr If you found this episode valuable, subscribe to the Feisty Women's Performance Podcast, leave us a 5‑star review, and share it with fellow athletes or coaches. Follow Rebecca on Instagram for more nutrition tips, and join our community to stay updated on future episodes that highlight thought leaders and subject matter experts in the women's health & performance space.

The current Ironman World Champion Casper Stornes joins Jack for the first time! They discuss the training Casper did with Kristian Blummenfelt & Gustav Iden in the lead up to winning the Ironman World title as well as going inside the race with stories we guarantee you haven't heard before. Casper talks very openly about everything he has been doing in training this year, his diet, his competitors and a few secrets he hasn't shared before. If you want a podcast that takes you inside the mind of a world champion, where you can tell he's not hiding anything, this is the one. Try NOMIO for yourself. Discount code - TTH15 (for 15% off). In Europe - https://drinknomio.com In America - go to thefeed.com and search “Nomio” In Australia - go to aidstation.com.au and search “Nomio” Precision Fuel & Hydration: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at Precision Fuel & Hydration Lever Movement: Use the massive discount code TTH for 20% off your Lever system, just google "Lever Movement" to find their website. Pillar Performance: Use the discount code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at their website or if you're in North America use the TTH15 discount code at The Feed.

There's SO much to catch up on. For starters, everyone is talking about Lionel Sanders rejoining The Norwegian Method - we give our opinions on it. We then recap Singapore T100 & bring you some details of what is bubbling behind the scenes with the big name pro's and the T100. Greg & Appo give us the play-by-play on what happened in their sprint finish for 1st at St Anthony's triathlon (warning: it's hilarious) and we bring you up to speed on lots of other things that are happening in the triathlon world at the moment!  Nerd Belts Discount code - TTH26 (for 15% off) Click here to buy yourself a Nerd Belt - Or just search "Nerd Belts" on Google and find them that way. Pillar Performance: Use the discount code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at their website or if you're in North America use the TTH15 discount code at The Feed. Try NOMIO for yourself. Discount code - TTH15 (for 15% off). In Europe - https://drinknomio.com In America - go to thefeed.com and search “Nomio” In Australia - go to aidstation.com.au and search “Nomio”

It's a taboo topic too often overlooked in women's cycling: saddle sores.Dr. Melissa Mauskar, a dermatologist specializing in vulvar health, unpacks the medical science behind saddle sores, debunks common myths, and offers practical advice for prevention and treatment. If you've ever Googled "saddle sore remedies" at 2 a.m., this episode is a must-listen—your comfort on the bike depends on it!Key Takeaways:Understand the different types of saddle sores and their causes, including friction and inflammation.What are effective home remedies and when should you seek professional help?The importance of proper saddle fitting and how anatomy affects saddle sore risksAnd don't be afraid to start open conversations about vulvar health and break down stigmas.Dr. Melissa Mauskar is a dermatologist specializing in vulvar health and the treatment of skin conditions among female cyclists. With her expertise, she aims to empower women to discuss these often-taboo topics openly.Episode resources:Follow Dr. Mauskar on Instagram: @drmelissamauskarLearn more about the Feisty Women's Performance Podcast: Feisty Women's PerformanceIf you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to our podcast for more valuable insights and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us continue to bring essential conversations to the forefront. Share this episode with someone who could benefit from it so we can normalize discussions about women's health together.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KvLxR75DAz0 Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverseSign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Eternal: Get 15% off services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.co/ Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ PILLAR Performance: use code FEISTY for 15% off first-purchases at https://pillarperformance.shop/, or https://thefeed.com/ for North American listeners. Wahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: Wahoo: Learn more at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Eden Morris, a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and intuitive eating counseling, is helping us dive into the culture of nutrition and fueling workouts — and how that can often lead to disordered eating.What is intuitive eating? It's learning to trust your body's cues and adapting a healthier mindset for *your* nutrition needs instead of sticking to rigid rules.Key Takeaways:Understanding intuitive eating and how to incorporate the principles into your routineThe importance of fueling your body effectively for optimal performancePractical strategies for overcoming food fears and building a healthier relationship with nutritionEden Morris is a registered dietitian and sports nutrition expert who focuses on helping athletes develop a healthy relationship with food. With a background in psychology and nutrition, Eden combines evidence-based practices with personal experiences to empower athletes to thrive both physically and mentally.Links and Resources: Visit Eden's website: Teton Performance NutritionFollow Eden on Instagram: @gardenofeden_rdIf you found this episode valuable, please subscribe to our podcast for more insights and expert advice. Leave us a review to help others discover our content, and don't hesitate to connect with us on social media for updates and discussions!Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverseSign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Eternal: Get 15% off services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.co/ Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ PILLAR Performance: use code FEISTY for 15% off first-purchases at https://pillarperformance.shop/, or https://thefeed.com/ for North American listeners. Wahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: Wahoo: Learn more at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Today we talk ALL things Ironman Texas. There were so many stories filled with drama and craziness to come out of the race, as well as some truly unbelievable performances (and some disastrous ones too). Ironman Texas had everything so grab a hot drink, put on your runners or get in your car while we analyse, discuss and debate them all. Precision Fuel & Hydration: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at Precision Fuel & Hydration Pillar: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at their website or if you're in North America use that discount code at The Feed. Lever Movement: Use the massive discount code TTH for 20% off your Lever system, just google "Lever Movement" to find their website.  

Jonas Schomburg has become one of the best long course triathletes in the world and along the way has gained a reputation for training hard and longer than any other triathlete in the world. Rumours of 40 hour training weeks and insane sessions have spread throughout the long course world over the past 18 months so we decided it's time we finally got him on the podcast and got ALL the details about how he trains. We ask about every single little detail so that after listening to this we can all go from hearing whispers and rumours to knowing exactly what Jonas Schomburg does and why he is so good. Precision Fuel & Hydration: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at Precision Fuel & Hydration Pillar: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at their website or if you're in North America use that discount code at The Feed. Lever Movement: Use the massive discount code TTH for 20% off your Lever system, just google "Lever Movement" to find their website.  

In today's podcast Jack, Vicky, Greg & Appo are back to give you the most comprehensive recap that they possibly can of what happened on the weekend at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside! Precision: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon Pillar: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use  The Feed  for North American customers Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever

The day you've all been waiting for is here, the main podcast is back!!! Jack, Vicky, Greg and Appo join you to discuss/give you their opinions on everything that's been happening in triathlon recently. Like always they  take the mickey out of themselves and everyone else along the way and bring the best mix of fun & opinonated triathlon conversation back into your life that they can. Nord VPN:Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee! Pillar: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use  The Feed  for North American customers Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever

Today's podcast lifts the lid on a protocol the Norwegian triathletes, runners, cyclists & cross country skiers have been using over the past 10 years that the rest of the world hasn't caught up with yet. If you take your training seriously and want an easy way to increase your VO2 max - this is the pod for you. Secret Link - https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/JP289874 Nord VPN:Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee! Precision: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon Pillar: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use  The Feed  for North American customers Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever

Fred gives us the secrets you need in training to ride well over Ironman 70.3 and Ironman distance as well as giving the specifics of how you should be doing your ride intervals to maximise them. He tells us the #1 mistake he thinks everyone makes in their training and we discuss volume vs intensity. We then get educated on how to train for running as a triathlete with run session specifics, the marathon vs half marathon training differences, brick sessions and treadmill training vs outdoor training. Then we discuss his favourite athlete, who the 20m draft rule will help and hurt, who is the athlete to watch in 2026 and lots of other general triathlon chat! Nord VPN:Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee! Precision: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon Pillar: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use  The Feed  for North American customers Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever

After winning his second Ironman 70.3 World Championship Jelle Geens joins the podcast to give all the details about his training in the lead up to the race. After listening to this you can copy 99% of what he did in your own training or just get an appreciation for what he did. Jack also talks to Jelle about the rest of his 2025 season and plans for 2026. Nord VPN:Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee! Precision: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon Pillar: Use the code TTH15 to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use  The Feed  for North American customers Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever

Daniel Baekkegard has finished on the podium of the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, the podium of T100 races and won multiple Ironman's. However it has felt like over the past 2 years he has gone missing slowly, bit by bit. Both in terms of racing results but also social media, Youtube, podcasts. Well as it turns out lots has been going on in Daniel's life, both professionally and personally and finally we get to hear all about it. Nord VPN:Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee! Precision: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon Pillar: Use the code TTH to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use  The Feed  for North American customers Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever

It's been way, way too long but finally Marten Van Riel is back on the podcast. Epic training conversations about his high volume approach, love for long rides with long intervals in them and so much more. Combined with raw talk about his mental health battles and personal hardship in 2025. This is the kind of podcast that we started making them for when we did back in 2021. For you to get to know exactly how a world class athlete trains while also getting to know who they really are. Nord VPN:Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee! Precision: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon Pillar: Use the code TTH to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use  The Feed  for North American customers Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever

The things we love most about Taylor Knibb is her honesty, her detailed & analytical story telling and her contagious energy. Today's podcast has all of that in spades. Taylor goes through her 2025 year in detail we've not come close to hearing anywhere else. From a tough start to the year with burn out, stress and T100 contract negotiations to the crazy events that unfolded when she collapsed with 2km to go whilst in the lead of the Ironman World Championships in Kona, we go into it all. Taylor was as honest and open as you'll likely ever hear her and all we can do is thank her for that because it made for a podcast that's a bit different from your standard one. We hope you enjoy it. Nord VPN:Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee! Precision: Use the code TTH26 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon Pillar: Use the code TTH to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use  The Feed  for North American customers Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever

This week we starts things off by discussing zone 2 training, how to be a good time trialist, polarised training with high volume and ERG mode on the trainer. We then talk about food & diet for a little bit before a short but interesting discussion of what is the most important run session of the week. And, as always, we finish the show off by reading and responding to your Spotify comments! Nord VPN:Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee! Precision: Use the code TTH25 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon Pillar: Use the code TTH to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use  The Feed  for North American customers Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever Listen to the AFTER HOURS podcast on Patreon here - CLICK HERE  

From professional rugby player to successful entrepreneur, Damien Fitzpatrick built a sports recovery brand trusted by elite athletes around the world. In this interview, Damien shares how he went from the highs and lows of a professional sports career to creating Pillar Performance, a multimillion-dollar supplement company now used by Olympians and major sports teams. Discover how he turned an untapped niche into a global opportunity, scaled distribution in Australia and the U.S., and built a brand that dominates the high-performance nutrition category. What you'll learn in this interview: • How Damien transitioned from athlete to entrepreneur • The painful injury that inspired the idea for Pillar Performance • How he built trust and credibility in a skeptical market • Why focusing on a niche audience first accelerated growth • The marketing and retail strategies that fuelled their global expansion • What founders can learn from elite athletes about resilience and mindset • How to use brand positioning to stand out in a saturated supplements market By the end of this episode, you'll learn how to identify a niche, validate demand, and build a trusted brand from scratch—straight from a founder who's lived both the athlete and entrepreneur journey. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to ⁠⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠⁠ to get started. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH DAMIEN FITZPATRICK Website → https://pillarperformance.shop/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/damienfitzpatrick/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-fitzpatrick-a27443114 FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast

In this episode of Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the men's and women's individual time trails at the World Championships.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of LRCP Weekly Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the past week in the world of cycling and preview the upcoming individual time trails at the World Championships.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 17th stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 17th stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 17th stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 17th stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 16th stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 15th stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 14th stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 12th stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 12th stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*

In this episode of the weekly show Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 11th stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners*