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For SFE client Ange, Ultra Trail Australia was a bucketlist race, that she once thought was out of reach. In todays episode, we share a few snippets from our post race debrief. Ange and I discussed the unique feature of the event that included over 8000 steps, getting her nutrition on point, how she navigated sickness in race week and how she walked away without very little muscle soreness.  (00:00) Welcome and Introduction (00:02) From Setback to Triumph (01:22) The Big Goal: 50K Trail Race (03:05) Race Day Challenges and Experiences (05:23) Training and Preparation Insights (13:11) Nutrition and Recovery Strategies (14:22) Mental and Physical Resilience (16:30) Post-Race Reflections and Lessons Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips

Lucy Bartholomew is an accomplished Australian ultrarunner, celebrated for her victories in events like Ultra-Trail Cape Town and Ultra-Trail Australia. Starting her ultrarunning career early, Lucy's dedication to endurance sports has driven her to achieve incredible feats. In 2023, she made history as the second woman to compete in both the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and the Ironman World Championships in the same year, demonstrating her versatility. Known for her resilience and determination, Lucy continues to excel across various endurance events, inspiring others in the ultrarunning world with her remarkable success and commitment.Coaching - 30-Day Free Trial: https://www.relaxedrunning.com/personalrunningcoachCHAPTERS00:00 Chilly Runs and Training Insights03:11 Evolution of Ultra Running Training05:46 Transitioning Coaches: From David Roche to Jason Coop08:53 Early Running Journey and Discovering Ultra Running12:06 Injury Management and Mental Health in Running14:58 Daily Life of a Professional Ultra Runner18:11 Strength Training and Its Role in Ultra Running24:51 The Influence of Parental Role Models27:20 Navigating Aging and Physical Challenges30:00 The Importance of Mobility and Strength Training34:47 Nutrition Insights for Performance44:03 Preparing for Upcoming Races and Community Engagement

Kia ora e te whānau. Join Ali Pottinger, Lucy Bartholomew, Jessie Speedy, and Nicole Bunyon for the Ultra Trail Australia Women in Trail Panel. As our Ali says at the top, there is always more to say, and this is a good place to start. Join our incredible panel for this awesome discussion on the current state and the hopeful future of women in trail. This episode is Ali going solo, running amok, as she says, and just like the women on the trail panel, this is a great place to start. Dirt Church Radio- Best Enjoyed Running.--- --- ---Episode LinksUltra Trail AustraliaLucy BartholomewJessie SpeedyNicole BunyonAli PottingerSign up to the DCR AidStation newsletterDirt Church Merch!The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on FacebookFurther Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

Kia ora e te whānau. All Matt knew is that he went to Ultra Trail Australia, got home, and then a couple of hours later went to work. What he missed in that very full-on week was a cavalcade of what Men In Blazers' podcast would only describe as sheer ultrarunning shithousery. From the William Goodge trans-Australia beef, to the Avaripa running saga and consequential PR home-run, to whatever the heck Camille was on about, through to Stephanie Gage's win at UltraTrail Snowdonia, and a Sea Slug winning a 200-mile race, Matt asks to be caught up, and boy-howdy is he. This episode has it all. Are the crew getting on in years? Maybe. Does Matt go on about how attractive William Goodge is a bit much? Maybe.  Is Andrew protesting too hard about not finding William Goodge attractive? Also, perhaps, but look. We're not here to split hairs. As a bonus, please enjoy Ali's before and after chat with UTA miler sixth place woman's finisher Dr Charlotte Lomas.  Dirt Church Radio- Best Enjoyed Running--- --- --- Episode Links Sign up to the DCR AidStation newsletterDirt Church Merch!The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on FacebookFurther Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

Kia ora e te whānau. It's always a party in the Blue Mountains. From the out-of-this-world scenery, to the amazing people, to the exceptional country that carries you, the Blue Mountains have it all. Add to this mix the atmosphere and celebration of Ultra Trail Australia being a UTMB world major, and you have a recipe for an incredible time. This year's UTA live special is in three parts. In part one, Ali and Matt speak to UTA miler athletes, Vlad Shatrov, Kellie Angel, and UTA22 guns Ben Duffus and Sara Levett at the first of the DCR live shows. Part two sees Matt head out onto the trails, with the 50km athletes, speaking to Sweep Manager and running legend Jane Trumper, adaptive athlete Mick Marshall, Father and Daughter duo Harry and Jess, and some Fairmont aid station action. We then head to Part 3, where we speak to some of the 50 and 100km runners. We try to crack Dan Jones' media training, we find out that a gorilla has no chance against 100 Caitlin Fielders, we sizzle in Beth McKenzie's laser focus, and dig into  2023 UTA100 winner George Murray's road to redemption in 2025. Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed RunningUltra Trail Australia Home  Sign up to the DCR AidStation newsletterDirt Church Merch!The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Facebook Further Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

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Send us a textEpisode 125 is here and we talk through the GC30 and the Ultra Trail Australia results, plus chat through a few interesting points from those races. Also, we have the first round from the Scenic Rim Trail Series from Kooralbyn.Thanks again for your support!Support the showThanks for your Support!!

This week on Peak Pursuits, we're joined by guest host Fraser Darcy, who's fresh off a massive fortnight, backing up a huge PB and 2nd place at Ballarat Marathon with a win at Adelaide Marathon just seven days later.Alongside regular hosts Jess Jason and Brodie Nankervis, we dive into how Fraser pulled it off, his training philosophy, and how road racing can translate to trail success. From high volume weeks to trail specific sessions Fraser walks us through what's been working and what he's learned along the way.We also check in with Jess as she sharpens up her prep for Ultra-Trail Australia, and Brodie shares a refreshing update on his achilles injury recovery logging a solid week of runningWe wrap up with race results from across the country and overseas, including: SkyRunning Ueda Skyrace – Simone (5th), Blake (9th) Kunanyi Trail Series – Organ Pipes Nail Can Hill Run Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon Ikara Ultra – Flinders RangesWhether you're a road runner curious about trails or a trail athlete looking to mix things up, this episode has plenty of insight!Don't forget, use code PPP at checkout for 20% off Bix products, exclusive to PPP listeners!Thanks for tuning in to Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram to share your thoughts, questions, and trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Follow Peak Pursuits: @peakpursuits.podFollow Jess: @jessjasonFollow Brodie: @brodie_nankFollow Fraser: @fraser.darcy94Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Kia ora e te whānau. Anyone with a passing relationship with Dirt Church Radio will know that Ultra Trail Australia has wormed it's way firmly into our hearts as one of the must-do events on the planet. That love was deepened when Ali P jumped on board as a co-host in 2024. This week, Matt has the pleasure to speak to Ali and Kerry, the brawn-and-brawn behind Squadrun, about this year's event being one of the three global majors and what to expect both in terms of the courses themselves, with the inclusion of what will be a very challenging 100-mile event. In addition to these course previews, Ali and Kerry bring the executive functioning of a well-stocked spreadsheet to the party in terms of who to watch out for in each distance, whilst  Matt impulsively wants what the heart wants. We can't wait to see you all at the start and finish lines in a couple of weeks, and until then, we hope that this will help fill the UTA-shaped gap. Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed RunningYou might be hardcore, but your lips aren't. Protect your lips with Natural Skin Protection from NZ Thatsit.nz

From running on a treadmill in a hot air balloon, to becoming a dad, Reece Edwards is always the first to put his hand up for a new adventure. In this conversation, we talk about his new running life as a dad to Oliver, what dad strength means to Reece and how his perspective on running has changed since his son arrived. Between constant sickness, reduced sleep and balancing family and work life, it's not easy to train at such a high level. But Reece says it's all worth it to be a dad! This episode is part of a mini-series featuring some of our mighty marathon mums (or in this case, dads)! We talk about his recent back-to-back wins at Port Fairy Marathon and what it was like to reel in two Olympians to break the tape at Melbourne Marathon in 2023. We also cover the importance of keeping some “silliness” and fun in Reece's training, why running is better when it's social, his goals for the future (including an outrageous long run), and what it feels like to actually be content with your PBs. -- Reece Edwards is a long and ultra distance runner who came to the sport later in life. He ran 2:13:23 at Rotterdam Marathon in 2021 and has a PB of 1:03:38 in the half marathon, which he ran the same year in Copenhagen. Domestically, he won Melbourne Marathon in 2023 and Port Fairy Marathon in 2024 and 2025. Reece has also been successful on the trails, winning several prestigious events including, Ultra Trail Australia 100k, Tarawera 102k and Berry Long run. Reece is a dad to Oliver and works as a rehabilitation physiotherapist and is based in Melbourne. -- Reece Edwards' Instagram: @reecedwards7 Run With It Instagram: @runwithit.pod Elise Beacom's Instagram: @elisebeacom -- Intro/outro music by Dan Beacom Graphic design by Kate Scheer

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, host James Sieber sits down with trail runner and researcher Sophie Broome. Fresh off her record-breaking win at the Archie 50k, where she placed first female, second overall, and set a new course record, Sophie shares her journey into the world of trail running and her passion for science.From her roots in the UK to her move across the globe to pursue a PhD in New Zealand and now her work in Melbourne alongside renowned Professor Louise Burke, Sophie's story is one of curiosity, resilience, and balance. We explore her standout performances at events like Four Peaks, Ultra Trail Kosciuszko, and Ultra Trail Australia, as well as her approach to training, racing, and finding joy in the process.Sophie also opens up about her research in women's health and performance, offering valuable insights into how science and sport intersect. Whether you're a runner, a researcher, or someone looking for inspiration, this conversation is packed with lessons on stepping out of your comfort zone, embracing challenges, and thriving in life and sport.***Don't forget, use code PPP at https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-au for 20% off Bix products, exclusive to PPP listeners!***Thanks for tuning in to Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod to share your thoughts, questions, and trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Follow Sophie: Instagram | StravaFollow James: Instagram | StravaPeak Pursuits: InstagramMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Australian King of the Hill -kisan voittaja Pyry Liukkonen etähaastattelussa. Tähän asti kaukaisin vieraamme Pyry asuu kesäisessä Cairnsissa 13300 kilometrin päässä talveen valmistautuvasta Helsingistä. Pyry sijoittui jaetulle ensimmäiselle sijalle Melbournen tienoilla uudessa Backyard -tyyppisessä Hardcore Harry's mäkikisassa 75 kierroksen/tunnin tuloksella, juosten 240 km ja kiiveten ilman sauvoja yli 20000 nousumetriä. Pyry kuittasi kolmen vuorokauden ja kolmen tunnin raastavasta kestävyyshaasteesta palkinnoksi mitalin ja maineen lisäksi puolet kymppitonnin voittopotista. Pyry kertoo myös toukokuun Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB 100 km kisasta, joka sujui vauhdikkaasti 17 minuuttia alle 14 tunnin tavoitteen. Personal Trainer ja valmentaja Pyry antaa lopuksi parhaat neuvot ja vinkit ultra- ja polkujuoksijoiden voimaharjoitteluun. 2025 NUTS Karhunkierroksen perusmatkalle ilmoittautunut Pyry löytyy Instagramista @coachpyry ja @trailpodder jakso 120 on kuunneltavissa Spotify, Apple, Google ja muilla podcast alustoilla.

Episode 59! Today's conversation is with a truly remarkable athlete and adventurer, Liz Woodgate.While Liz's athletic and adventure background is extensive, the focus of this conversation is around her setting the huge Larapinta Trail end-to-end-to-end Fastest Known Time in July this year, covering an incredible 460KM on the brutal Larapinta trail, in 5 days, 22hours, 43minutes and 10 seconds. You can see her FKT on the Fastest Known Website here.We cover off a range of aspects of her amazing endurance accomplishment including, but not limited to(!):Liz's journey into endurance sports and trail running, from her beginnings in IRONMAN in the '80s to now, multiple time West Macs Monster champion. In the intro I mention Liz racing 13 UTA 100s, and with that, I should say, the race now known as UTA 100 - given Liz raced the inaugural and subsequent North Face 100s long before it became Ultra Trail Australia.Liz's relationship with the Larapinta Trail over the years, including winning the 230KM West Macs Monster and acting as Race Director last year while rehabbing a MTB injuryTraining for and fuelling this FKTHighs and lows across the FKTLiz's support crew along the way, comprised primarily of her husband, Rhett plus the support of local runners including the Alice Springs "Dirt Divas"Recovery, including multi-day hiking the Jatbula Trail and sweeping for Run Larapinta stage race not long after her finish!Longevity in endurance sport, achieving these incredible endurance feats at 60, and sucking people into Liz's "vortex" !You can find Liz's run on her Strava feed, and also find Liz on Instagram @liz.woodgateThanks as always to the podcast Patreon supporters - you're amazing! You can help keep the podcast lights on and join the community here: www.patreon.com/intotheweehourspodcastOr, if you've enjoyed this episode, I'd love if you'd consider buying me a virtual coffee, to help me create the next podcast episode!!Season 2 intro vocals and music created and performed thanks to the very kind gift of Allie Geddes, Episode 28. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Australian elite runner Lucy Bartholomew, a two-time tenth at the UTMB and multiple podium finisher at the Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB, meets Paul Spackman, a passionate English runner and mountain climbing addict. Together they talk about being a professional runner, long distance races and vegan nutrition. We hope you'll enjoy this moment when their paths crossed.We hope you'll enjoy this moment when their paths crossed.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Crossed Paths is a UTMB World Series podcast.Each month two athletes, one elite and one amateur, meet and discuss what trail running means to them.In this conversation, they'll also reveal what drives them in life, and how they express it on the hills.They share their common passions, interests, beliefs and get to know each other along the way. And so will we.We hope you'll enjoy this privileged moment where… they crossed paths. You can find out more about UTMB World series on https://utmb.world/ or https://linktr.ee/utmbworldseries▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Three easy ways to support us ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1. Subscribe to the podcast

My guest today is Lucy Bartholomew. At the young age of only 28, it feels like Lucy is a veteran of Ultrarunning. She did her first 100km run with her dad's supervision at just 15 years old. Since then she has been a regular protagonist in the ultra-running scene. She is competing in the races all over the world.In 2023 she was 10th in the UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc) the biggest trail running event in the world. This year she is trying to go faster and improve on her time of 27 hours. Shortly after she competed at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. So you can see she loves a challenge.In the same year, she won the Tarawera Ultramarathon and was 2nd in the Ultra-Trail Australia.Her ever-positive attitude and constant smiling face make her a fan favorite and I'm one of those fans. We talk about the power of a smile and how it can change the world, turning a bad day into a great day and her strategy of nibble nibble sip sip to get through an ultra marathon. Her wanderlust for curiosity and new experiences and the power of connection and community.On today's show, we talk about all this and more, so I think you are going to enjoy listening to Lucy's.So when I saw her training and running around the mountains in my village in the remote French Alps I had to try and get her on the show.As a bonus episode, Lucy stuck around to take the Beyond the Mountains Questionaire to reveal her true mountain character.Hello friends, I am your host Ashley Pettit welcome to another episode of Beyond The Mountains Podcast. Where I talk to people who live, work and play in the mountains.Let's start the intro music and get on with the show. Allons-y

In this conversation with Dave Stewart (Daventures), we recap the recent Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB and preview the upcoming The Coastal Ascent presented by Salomon as part of The Golden Trail Series. The three of us will be MC's at TCA so we thought it was a good chance to catch up and chat about what we love; trail running! Follow Dave @_daventures_ on Instagram

This week we catch up with our kick-ass coach Trish! Trish shares her Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB adventure. A 100K  journey through Australia's magical Blue Mountains. Trish's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trishpatterson.hidden.strength/?hl=en-gbPhoto Credit - sportograf.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event.Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.SILVA - In 1933, Björn, Alvar and Arvid Kjellström together with Gunnar Tillander invented the first-ever liquid-filled compass, and their story began. Then, in 1935, they launched their first headlamp and the SILVA brand was born. https://silvasweden.uk/Brew with the coaches - Thanks, Trish, Rebecca and Russell!The information in our content is provided as an information resource and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create any patient-physician/doctor relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any healthcare decision. Support the Show.YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrailsAmazon links are affiliate links.Keeping Dry & Staying Warm - https://amzn.to/42JCexqCeleste Yvonne's - https://amzn.to/40FYLK9Fix Your Feet - https://amzn.to/3FE4nf0Gary's BGR Headtorch - https://amzn.to/3DQkoO2Eddie's Spine Race Headtorch - https://amzn.to/40pFXhgROAR - https://amzn.to/3WU7xB2NEXT LEVEL - https://amzn.to/3Hu15LrThe Daily Stoic - https://amzn.to/44qDm9jHellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/Ultra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/Greener Miles - https://greenermilesrunning.co.uk/Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/

We catch up with Mikey after his astonishing run of 9:01 to take the win at Ultra Trail Australia 100km. Mikey details the preparation, mindset and logistics that go into creating such an epic performance. We also get an extremely detailed insight into the specific nutrition, hydration and caffeine strategies employed throughout his race. We get to hear where it all began for Mikey and in a real 'This Is Your Life' style we wheel out his high school chemistry teacher, Scott 'Theon' Hazleton to get into the details. We chat about the success of Mikey's training group, the Capital Cowboys, the merits of a post race Mountain Culture and talking smack with Killian Jornet! Enjoy! Thanks to our podcast partners #runnulla #fractel #guenergy #gymeaalliedhealthcentre #basecampaltitude Please subscribe or follow Running Matters to be notified when each episode is released. Feel free to use the online discount codes below: GU Energy Australia (15%): RUNNINGMATTERS Fractel Performance Running Caps (15%): runningmatters Runnulla (10%): Mention Running Matters in store.  

Bev chats to Bec Burns, Partnership Manager with FulGaz, and Professional Triathlete Nikki Bartlett, FulGaz Ambassador. We find out more about Nikki's race plans for this year plus we chat about FulGaz Femmes - a vibrant community created by women, for women. Led by a former IRONMAN World Champion turned coach, Michellie Jones, this community offers invaluable guidance and unwavering support for all women preparing for an IRONMAN event. From exclusive content tailored to improve race readiness, to immersive FulGaz group rides, weekly workouts, enriching webinars and lively Facebook chats. FulGaz Femmes provides the platform for you to thrive, before, during and after race day. Nikki will be running intimate group rides for up to 6 riders at a time so you can ask her your most burning questions. Tim chats to Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance about the psychological and physical processes of healing from an injury. We explore the complexities of injury recovery emphasizing the difficulty in managing expectations during the healing process. We discuss the misconception that pain and function improve simultaneously and linearly, and how this can lead to disappointment when progress doesn't match expectations. We highlight that while initial recovery may bring rapid improvement, progress often slows down, and setbacks can occur, which is a normal part of the healing journey. We stress the importance of a multidisciplinary approach when dealing with fractures and other common injuries in endurance athletes, involving sports doctors, physiotherapists, coaches and nutritionists. Additionally, we consider the potential pitfalls of rushing back into activity and the consequences of reintroducing running too soon.  We review the racing from the WTCS race at Cagliari and discuss how that now affects the lineup for Paris 2024. (0:00:00) – Bev's off to Korea with Jack Moody for the Challenge Korea full distance. (0:02:48) – WTCS Cagliari (0:06:07) – Injuries and how to know when they're healing. (0:10:05) – Marc Wrobel and Ultra Trail Australia (0:20:52) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:21:00) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:22:22) – Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance (0:37:06) – Nikki Bartlett and Bec Burns of FulGaz (1:00:48) – WTCS Cagliari Race Review  LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ Ultra-Trail Australia at https://uta.utmb.world/ Dr Kate Baldwin at https://valereendurance.com/ FulGaz at https://fulgaz.com/ FulGaz Femmes at https://fulgaz.com/fulgaz-femmes/ Follow Nikki Bartlett at https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/ WTCS Cagliari at https://cagliari.triathlon.org/

Welcome to a special episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast! In this interview special you will get to hear from six of the podium finishers at Ultra Trail Australia last weekend.You will get to know a little bit of background on each of the incredible athletes we speak to, then hear about how the races panned out from the inside. We cover everything from race strategy, nutrition, and course overviews, to the highs and lows of the incredible weekend as a whole.01:20 - 15:00: Pat Hennessy @hennessy4768, UTA22 Male Winner15:00 - 23:30: Jess Ronan @jessronanruns, UTA22 Female 2nd23:30 - 42:30: Kate Avery @Kate_avery1, UTA50 Female Winner42:30 - 59:00: Charlie Hamilton @cowboyhamilton, UTA50 Male Winner59:00 - 1:19:20: Steph Auston @steph_auston, UTA100 Female 3rd1:19:20 - 1:37:30: Mikey Dimuantes @mikey_dimuantes, UTA100 Male WinnerThanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Sim: @theflyingbrick_Brodie: @brodie_nankVlad: @vladixelJess: @jessjasonMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicanaLicense code: MFJHTO0ZMVHA84WI

In this bonus episode for the T -12 podcast series, we catch up with our guest athlete Brett, less than 48 hours after completing the 100km Ultra Trail Australia. We find out how the race went for him, the ups and downs on the day, as well as how our planned strategies for accommodation, eating the day before the race, and the gut training he'd worked on in the 12 weeks leading up to race day, all turned out. We review what worked well in hindsight, what didn't, Brett's key learnings, and what he'd do differently next time. T-12 is a unique podcast series that follows an athlete's journey as they prepare for race day. Over the final 12 weeks before the big event, we'll look at all aspects of race nutrition, from organising accomdation and race foods, to gut training and hydration, to eating during the taper and the day before the race. A big thanks to Aid Station who have come on board to provide Brett with the race-provided products to try in training, to assist with his race nutrition planning. And you can get 10% off your Aid Station order by clicking this link https://www.aidstation.com.au/discount/FUEL10 or use the code FUEL10 at checkout* *T&Cs apply. Limit one use of code per customer.

Kia ora e te whānau! This episode of the pod finds Matt returning to The Blue Mountains for the UTA running festival. With 7000 athletes over 4 days this is a one-of-a-kind spectacle in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Down to one wing, the ever dependable Ali Pottinger of SQUADRUN fame jumped into the fray, along with Ben Berriman and Dave Stewart to recap each day's event. Ali and Matt also handled the elite Q&A, with Lucy Bartholomew, Charlie Hamilton, and Michael Dimunates. Matt and Ali discussed the Women in Trail Panel and the topic of equality and equity in the elite field. Best Enjoyed Running.Ultra Trail Australia Ultra Trail Australia Facebook SQUADRUNNickrunsAustralia.org.nz Inia Raumati Kia Mau Kia Ora CurranzJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireIrunfarDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Further Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

Welcome to Episode 6 of Peak Pursuits, your premier podcast for all things trail running in Australia. This week, hosts Simone Brick, Vlad Ixel, and Jess Jason take you through the triumphs and controversies at the largest trail race in the southern hemisphere, Ultra Trail Australia (UTA).00:00 - 22:25 :- Training Week UpdatesWe kick off the episode with updates on our training weeks. Jess shares her experience returning to training with her first session in two months. Vlad covers his robust training week, detailing key sessions that included flat, fast running and trail-specific workouts. Sim also banked a brilliant training week feeling strong and confident ahead of a big racing block next month.22:25 - 56:00 :- Trail Fails SegmentNext is our trail fails segment, and this week is a doozy. We discuss the controversial inequalities that emerged during the UTA weekend and a major product fail involving the Awesome Sauce gels from Spring Energy.56:00 - 1:08:50 :- Listener QuestionIn our listener question segment, we answer James Sieber's query: "As sponsored athletes, I would love to know how you feel the professional aspect of the sport in Aus has developed and how you see the landscape evolving?" Our hosts share their experiences and insights on the growth of professional trail running in Australia, the increasing support from sponsors, and how they envision the future of the sport.1:08:50 - 1:18:40 :- UTA Podium HighlightsWe then shift our focus to the overall podium getters in the 22k, 50k, and 100k races at UTA. Stay tuned for a deeper dive into these results in an upcoming bonus episode!1:18:40 - 1:25:15 :- Other Race ResultsIn addition to UTA, we cover other significant race results from the weekend, including the West Macs Monster, Great Ocean Road Running Festival, and the international SkyRace Gorges du Tarn.1:25:15 - End :- Upcoming Trail EventsTo wrap up the episode, we preview the exciting trail events coming up, with races happening in almost every state across the country.Thanks for tuning in to Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod to share your thoughts, questions, and your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Vlad: @vladixelSim: @theflyingbrick_Jess: @jessjasonSpring Energy Announcement from Sporthunger: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7EVCO0NH36/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DSpring Energy Reddit Forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/trailrunning/comments/1c27kk2/false_nutritional_info_on_spring_energy_gels/UTA Results: https://live.utmb.world/uta/2024West Macs Monster Results: https://westmacsmonster.com.au/index.php/results-2024/Great Ocean Road Results: https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29590&EId=6&dt=1SkyRace Gorges du Tarn: https://www.skyrunning.com/single-race/skyrace-gorges-du-tarn-2024/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for trail running enthusiasts. In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our co-host Brodie Nankervis and delve into his remarkable career in orienteering and trail running. Alongside Brodie, we have Jess Jason and Vlad Ixel guiding us through the trails and tales.Exploring Orienteering and Trail RunningWe kick off the podcast with invaluable insights into the world of Orienteering and its intersection with trail running. Discover how Brodie's background in Orienteering has shaped his approach to trail running, from navigating rough terrains to overcoming challenges.Training Week UpdatesJess shares her progress in her return from injury and unveils some of the best long run trails in Perth. Brodie provides a rundown of his week, including his first flat fast session in a while. Vlad rounds up the updates with his week, explaining his decision to withdraw from UTA and teasing us with his upcoming race plans.Race Results RecapGet ready for a whirlwind as we cover the race results from Margaret River Ultra, Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra, and the Irrational South 200-mile domestically. Internationally, we dive into Everest 135, Transvulcania, SkyRace des Mathesins, and Ultra Trail Snowdonia.Ultra Trail Australia PreviewWe offer a sneak peek into the upcoming Ultra Trail Australia, running through our race winner predictions. With some seriously exciting fields lining up, it's bound to be an adrenaline-fueled event!Upcoming Trail RacesWe conclude the episode by highlighting other major trail races to watch out for in the next week.Thanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Vlad: @vladixelBrodie: @brodie_nankJess: @jessjasonMargaret River Ultra: https://bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1736Dead Cow Backyard Ultra: https://www.facebook.com/deadcowgully/Irrational South 200-mile: https://irrationalsouth200miler.com.au/Everest 135: http://en.everest135.com/match/home/index/5Transvulcania: https://transvulcania.livetrail.run/SkyRace des Mathesins: https://my.raceresult.com/285673/UTMB Snowdonia: https://snowdonia.utmb.world/results?year=2024&raceUri=12783.ultra-trailsnowdoniabyutmb-uts100m.2024Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

In the final episode of this special 6 part podcast series, we catch up with our athlete guest Brett Kone last time before the 100km Ultra Trail Australia. We focus on some final preventative strategies to reduce the risk of gut issues, how to troubleshoot if things go wrong on the day, and Brett discovers a gem of an idea for carrying your drink mix powder.  T-12 is a unique podcast series that follows an athlete's journey as they prepare for race day. Over the final 12 weeks before the big event, we'll look at all aspects of race nutrition, from organising accomdation and race foods, to gut training and hydration, to eating during the taper and the day before the race. A big thanks to Aid Station who have come on board to provide Brett with the race-provided products to try in training, to assist with his race nutrition planning. And you can get 10% off your Aid Station order by clicking this link https://www.aidstation.com.au/discount/FUEL10 or use the code FUEL10 at checkout* *T&Cs apply. Limit one use of code per customer.

Kia ora e te whānau! This week, Eugene and Matt have got the band back together! We have the distinct pleasure of being joined by the brains behind SQUADRUN, Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter to preview the 2024 edition of  Ultra Trail Australia. Ali and Kerry are two people who know this race intimately, they share their favourite parts of the course and memories with us before giving us an incredible run down of the elite list across the 100km and 50 km distances for what is sure to be some very tasty racing. Best Enjoyed Running.Ultra Trail Australia Ultra Trail Australia Facebook SQUADRUNChris Martin GRE Spotify Link NickrunsAustralia.org.nz Inia Raumati Kia Mau Kia Ora CurranzJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireIrunfarDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Further Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

This episode will help you plan your mindset for the upcoming Ultra Trail Australia (UTA). If it's your first ultra, or your 100th ultra - you will learn something from this episode that will help you improve your enjoyment or your results. To join our community and to learn more mindset tools, strategies and announcements for upcoming events, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/iRSWzxYbmwoCZNWj/?mibextid=K35XfP  

In this week's episode we talk to sleep and performance expert Dr. Ian Dunican about:What affects our sleepHow much sleep should we really get?The difference between REM and other sleep - and why we need bothHow to manage sleep & the tools to improve itSupplements for sleepDr. Ian C Dunican holds a PhD in Sleep and Performance from the University of Western Australia, where he's also an adjunct senior research fellow. He's worked with elite sporting organizations and athletes to optimize sleep, recovery, and performance, and researches in the areas of sports science, sleep science, jet lag and travel, chronobiology, health and safety, shiftwork, nutrition and performance. He is also an an adjunct associate professor at Edith Cowan University. During the course of his career, Ian has worked with elite and highly trained athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), West Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS), as well as professional teams across many disciplines.He regularly speaks on those topics and has co-authored technical reports and written several scientific articles. He's a regular reviewer for scientific peer-reviewed journals.Ian served for the Irish Military for 5 years and has completed over 20 ultramarathons, including the Ultra-Trail Australia (x7) and Leadville 100 (x2). He's also involved in ultra-ocean swimming and has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Connect w/ Dr. Ian C Dunican:Web/Podcast: sleep4performance.com.auLinkedIn / Google ScholarMentioned:Managing travel fatigue in athletes & recommended interventions (so helpful!)Outdoor light, mood & sleepMagnesiumLMNTKiwifruit & SleepSleep & PregnancySleep & MarijuanaSleep disorders in elite rugby athletesMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 20% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

Tim calls in from St Moritz. The Abu Dhabi test event was cancelled at the weekend, we discuss what that means for selection and how it affects qualification for Paris. Bevan and Tim review the racing from the T100 series in Miami and discuss why they believe the PTO have a big challenge on their hands going forward. Marc Wrobel won the free race entry to Ultra Trail Australia. We find out more about him. NZ Professional Triathlete Jack Moody has worked hard on his swimming, and with a focus on consistency and frequency in training he's seeing improvements. We chat to Jack about his journey and how new technology in the form of a ‘power meter for swimming' has helped this transformation.  (0:00:00) – Tim's in St Moritz  (0:02:33) – Abu Dhabi race cancelled (0:08:24) – Free race entry competition to IRONMAN Cairns (0:10:42) – Marc Wrobel (0:18:25) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:18:34) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:18:47) – T100 Miami race review (0:32:31) – eo SwimBETTER and intro to Jack Moody (0:33:23) – Jack Moody LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ UltraTrail Australia at https://uta.utmb.world/ eo SwimBETTER at https://www.eolab.com/about-us T100 Pro Race at https://t100triathlon.com/miami/pro/   Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Tim and Bev catch up on this week's news. Chelsea Sodaro is doing IRONMAN New Zealand. We hear from Chelsea at the finish line after her win at the IM703 in Tasmania. Dr Stacy Sims has revised her world best seller book ROAR. Bev chats to Stacy about the changes plus we hear more about 2 female health events coming soon to New Zealand. Sleep and the athlete – we share an excerpt from the ‘We Do Science' podcast where Prof Neil Walsh tells us about the importance of sleep, the accuracy or otherwise of our sleep and recovery trackers plus our perceptions of sleep. (0:00:00) – Tim's having to pull the pin on IM703 Taupo. (0:03:08) – Kate Carter, Runner's World's UK Acting Commissioning Editor accused of cheating at the 2023 London Landmarks Half Marathon (0:08:33) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:08:40) – Fuelme in New Zealand are now stocking Infinit Products (0:09:25) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:09:36) – Ben Boyd's Taronga Zoo Fundraising at https://www.teamtaronga.org.au/users/ben-boyd  (0:12:05) – This weekend… the Tarawera Ultra and Challenge Wanaka (0:12:25) – Free race entry giveaway to the Ultra-Trail Australia (0:13:25) – Chelsea Sodaro is doing IRONMAN New Zealand (0:14:33) – Will Roth be the race that suffers most from the introduction of the PTO and IRONMAN Series (0:16:52) – Chelsea Sodaro at the finish line of IM703 Tasmania (0:25:27) – Intro to segment with Dr Stacy Sims (0:25:28) – Dr Stacy Sims (0:47:11) – Sleep apps, are they accurate? (0:51:26) – Excerpt from the ‘We Do Science' podcast Sleep and the Athlete with Professor Neil Walsh LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. Fuelme at https://fuelme.co.nz/ ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ Marathon Investigation article at https://www.marathoninvestigation.com/2024/01/runners-world-editorr-scrutiny.html Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ Ultra-Trail Australia at https://uta.utmb.world/ Chelsea Sodaro at https://chelseasodaro.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania at https://www.ironman.com/im703-tasmania Dr Stacy Sims at https://www.drstacysims.com/ ROAR The Revised Edition at https://www.drstacysims.com/roar Hormone Health Matters at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hormone-health-matters-tickets-775234074987?aff=oddtdtcreator Healthy and Active Female at https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/healthy-and-active-female-expert-panel-tickets-795761442897 We Do Science podcast ‘Sleep and the Athlete' with Professor Neil Walsh at https://www.wedoscience.com/sleep-and-the-athlete-with-professor-neil-walsh/

Thinking of potential overseas races? Fear not, we have you covered! This episode starts with a couple of short interviews, Joshua Davies tells us about Action Asia's stage race in Mongolia, and Dina Bagale then shares his experience running Ultra Trail Australia. We then have a full interview with Steve Brammer and Carol Au-Yeung who ran the Ultra Trail Monte Rosa stage race in Switzerland and Italy. We hope you enjoy their journeys!

Kia ora e te whānau. This week by popular demand Eugene and Matt speak to Ash Bartholomew, who triggered a worldwide explosion of  “it's suddenly being very dusty in here” as he rolled into the Placer Track at the end of the Western States Endurance Run two minutes over the 30 hour cut off accompanied by his daughter, Lucy (yes, that Lucy). Ash had started strong but a wrong turn in the final stages cost him dearly . We talk to Ash about his life spent running, and how what started off as a self-described “selfish” hobby has led to an incredible relationship and many miles shared with Lucy over the years and a ringside seat to her journey as a global ultramarathon star. Ash speaks with fondness how his boys Josh, and now Thomas, have also picked up the running bug, with Josh smashing a 13 hour Ultra Trail Australia, and Thomas soon to undertake his first marathon. Honest, reflective, and humble, this is one conversation that you won't want to miss.  Best Enjoyed Running.

289: Leanne Pompeani | Ultra Trail Australia | 100km World Record  Run your next PB at the Gold Coast Marathon in 2023. Fast, flat and scenic. There is an event distance for everyone – from the full marathon to the kids 2 and 4km junior dash.   Enter now at goldcoastmarathon.com.au Leanne Pompeani is this week's guest host, and shares some of her experiences she's had this year, starting with her recap of race at World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, what her preparations looked like and how she dealt with fatigue and recovery afterwards, then how turning around to the National 5000m Championships in Sydney. Leanne explains how the opportunity to pace at the Nagoya Marathon came about and what she saw as a potential window to the future, before rounding out with her recent trip to the USA where she set personal bests in the 5k and 10k on the track and her week of training returning home. https://www.instagram.com/p/CsAbJEwLmHp/?hl=en Julian's back up running again, albeit to find more potential problems with his body. Brad has a heart scare during one of his workouts in his build to pacing at Gold Coast Marathon. George Murray and Emily Gilmour-Walsh were the UTA100 winners over in the Blue Mountains, NSW, while Blake Turner and Hau Ha each won the 50k ultra distance. Ultra Trail Australia Results   Aleksandr Sorokin broke his own 100km World Record in his home city of Vilnius, Lithuania, running 6:05 at an average pace of 3:39/km. World Athletics Report    Listener Question of the week asks whether it's better to set long runs to time or to distance, then Moose on the Loose scrapes the barrel for ideas before turning on Ellie's threshold foolishness. Brady can be found hosting the newly launched Road to Gold Coast series featuring Ed Goddard and Reece Edwards over on Patreon.

Ultra Trail Australia is back bigger than ever! Tom and Kyle have a full run down on the events in Katoomba over the weekend as well as training chats. Plus we go through Scenic Rim Round 1, Brisbane Road Runners Half Marathon, Goat Loop News and a bit of GC 30 preview banter.Thanks to all this who have subscribed to help us out - please click the link in the show notes if you would like to support the show.Support the showThanks for your Support!!

It's Australia's biggest trail running festival week! …  it's time for the amazing Ultra Trail Australia and Neil & Geoff catch up with a UTA legend Scotty Richmond … 10 x UTA 100km with 3 finishes in the top 10 … but wait, this guy's no slacker … graphic designer, children's entertainer 'Ozzie', YouTube sensation, AFL coach & local Shire boy.  Will he add Guinness World Record holder to that list? … find out how he's planning on combining 300km, 43 km a day & dribbling a football to make history, his tips for competing/completing UTA 100 km & the moving reason that keeps him motivated to run & to never give up.

Louise Maier, Katie Wood, and Michelle Dziego all had a blast doing the Ultra Trail Australia 50km in 2022. Just ahead of 2023's UTA, come and join us for a chat about what this iconic running event is like. Stepping Stone Coaching If you'd love to have personalised coaching to support you in achieving your gaols, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach SHOW NOTES  UTA https://ultratrailaustralia.com.au/ RMA https://runningmumsaustralia.com.au/ Blue Mountains Afternoon High Tea https://www.hydromajestic.com.au/dining/hydro-majestic-afternoon-high-tea Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Episode 35!  We welcome back our Episode 31 guest, Jemma Purandare, to (finally!) run us through her trip to Europe and her experience of a long time in the making dream, running - UTMB's CCC, lining up to take on 100kms of brutal trail running through the Alps.  When we spoke to Jemma last, she was on the brink of flying from Australia to Europe to toe the line at this huge race, after months of prep - while also juggling day to day life including work, a PhD and her Law studies. If you haven't listened to Jemma's pre race episode, we highly recommend you jump back to Episode 31 to hear more about Jemma as a person, and specifically her journey to qualifying for CCC. We're not going to give it all away in the show notes but, things didn't exactly go to plan, and altitude sickness and cut off times played a major role in that. If you're curious about what it takes to take on a major mountain race like this, and how it feels when you well and truly hit the pain/altitude sickness/tunnel vision cave - tune in to hear more. Since this experience, Jemma has jumped right back in with her running (with an incredible research/work trip to Mexico thrown in there for good measure) and has raced Ultra Trail Australia 50km, amidst other trail runs. Her determination to keep on keeping on; to learn from her CCC experience and to build into a year of solid 50km races, while also showing enthusiasm to step back onto that CCC start line again is inspiring!  To see beautiful mountain images and to read Jemma's reflections, you can find Jemma online on Instagram at @littlegoatjem If you are keen to help keep the lights on for this podcast, you can support us on Patreon, or you can leave a review on whatever platform you listen to podcasts on like Apple or Spotify. Thank you for the continued support from all of our listeners and patrons - we love and appreciate you all!

Kia ora e te whānau. This week, Eugene and Matt have the distinct pleasure of speaking to the legendary Ben St. Lawrence. Ben is one of the greats of Australian distance running, a former Australian record holder of the 10,000 metre distance and Olympic and Commonwealth Games representative for his country. We speak to Ben about his longevity in running, his journey from talented youth, to university party boy, to Olympian. Ben is not shy about the challenges along the way and his struggles with RED-S and what that has taught him.  We break down his most recent victory at the Ultra Trail Australia 50 kilometre race (*spolier alert* EPIC DING-DONG) and discuss his love of coaching, being a co founder of the Sydney based Run Crew. This is an honest, funny, and engaging conversation with an athlete who has continued to search for joy, reflect on the process, and engage in the discipline of this sport we love so much. Enjoy.Episode Links Ben St Lawrence on Instagram Run Brew Coffee Run Crew Ben St Lawrence on StravaCurraNZSCOTT Running Coros NZJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Kia ora e te whānau. This week Eugene and Matt speak to Anna McKenna, the 2022 Ultra Trail Australia 100km champion. This is a brilliant conversation about making your way back to running and finding the joy in fellowship and the company that a running club can bring. We talk racing, surviving the pandemic as an employee of a major airline and the fact that whilst, yes, Katoomba is pretty ace, Chamonix is acer. Possibly this is due to the relative amounts of Courtney Dauwalter in Cham vz. The ‘toomba. Triumphant and full of gratitude, and unflinching when discussing challenges, Anna McKenna truly is a champion. We also run down an epic Stuff You Should know and a massive shout out to the little race that probably shouldn't: Crush the Cargill. Well played, men. Well played. Enjoy.Episode Links Anna McKenna on Instagram 2XU Australia Run Crew CurraNZSCOTT Running Coros NZJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Kia ora e te whānau. The first time we engaged with Australian running legend Vlad Shatrov was way back at Dirt Church Radio number 91. Matt caught up with Vlad after Australia and the world had gone to hell in a handbasket grappling with COVID-19. This time we got the opportunity to sit down with the man himself before he toed the line in the Ultra Trail Australia 100km in October this year. If you'd listened to that episode, or know that man, you'll know that Vlad has done it all, track racing, professional triathlon, marathon, now for several successful years, ultramarathon. At the time of our conversation we discussed the changes that Vlad was making to his coaching business to shift to a virtual platform and what his hopes for the future were, including a shot at the Western States Endurance Run. Fast forward two years and we find Vlad in a reflective space, positive that things are on the up again, his ongoing love of running and his recent victory at The Brisbane Trail Ultra 100. This is a brilliant conversation with an elite athlete primed to compete at a very high level. Resilience, determination, finding happiness in a seemingly increasingly mad world, and a sincere, enduring love of running. Enjoy.Episode Links Vlad Shatrov on Instagram RUNLABSalomon AustraliaCurraNZSCOTT Running Coros NZJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Kia ora e te whānau. This week Eugene and Matt take a sweet as tiki tour into the backblocks when we jump on a waka rererangi (airplane) and head over to the seriously epic and epically beautiful Blue Mountains for the 14th Ultra Trail Australia. In addition to being privileged enough to be part of the commentary team with local boys Ben Berriman and Dave Stewart we got a ton of good running in, became involved with several standoffs with Katoomba's most aggressive fauna (everything), ran out of superlatives for the utter majesty of the place and generally felt like we were at a trail running summer camp. We've got all the race results, run down's of the days, and  speak to a bunch of runners including women's 100km winner Anna McKenna. To finish off we speak with Katoomba local Pia Storey, who took on the 50km to raise money for Lifeline after the death of her brother, who had lived with struggle in regards to his mental health. Enjoy. Episode Links Ultra Trail Australia Pia Storey Fundraising Page CurraNZSCOTT Running Coros NZJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New ZealandMusic: Chances with WolvesEditing assistance: Kieran BinghamSit Back and Enjoy!

258: Reece Edwards | Pat Tiernan's 2:11 debut at Chicago Marathon This week's episode of the Inside Running podcast is proudly sponsored by ASICS. Featuring FLYTEFORM™ cushioning for faster transitions and features more recycled content, the all- new GEL-KAYANO™ LITE 3 provides you with your most supportive, comfortable run yet. Visit www.asics.com.au to grab your pair today. Brad comes across the first two snakes of the season. Julian gains a real insight of how Little Athletics compares to senior athletics. Brady recovers off Melbourne Marathon to win another Sweat Vs Steam. Reece Edwards, 3rd placegetter in the Melbourne Marathon in 2:14:41 and National Marathon Champion joins the boys to talk about how he's recovering from multiple marathons to the lead up to the Ultra Trail Australia 100k. Reece recaps his performance at Melbourne and how he rates it in context to his build up, what impact racing the Sydney Marathon had and dabbling ultras. Reece shares how the Melbourne running scene compares and how his recruitment into the St Stephens Harriers came about before rounding out with his background in endurance. Pat Tiernan ran 2:11:02 on debut at the Chicago Marathon placing 16th overall. Pat's time was the second fastest Australian debut of all time behind Jeff Hunt. Ruth Chepng'etich ran the second fastest marathon of all time in 2:14:18, 14 seconds behind Brigid Kosgei's 2019 World Record at Chicago. Em Sisson broke the American Women's Record for 2:18:29 while Conner Mantz ran the second fastest American debut in 2:08:16. Benson Kipruto won outright in 2:04:24. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjjJS53vllM/ Official Chicago Marathon Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/sisson-breaks-american-record-at-bank-of-america-chicago-marathon/  CJ Albertson of the US set a new 50k World Record, running 2:38:43 at the Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run in San Francisco. World Athletics Report This past week marks the fortieth anniversary of Rob De Castella winning the 1982 Brisbane Comm Games Marathon. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjbQv_IPSlg/  NSW State 10000m Titles won by Drew Fryer and Imogen Gribble in the pouring rain at the Treloar Shield. Athletics NSW Report Results Queensland State 10000m titles won by Gus Gannon and Caitlin McQuicklen-Bell at the Benita Willis Shield. Results The boys put the Asics Gel-Kayano Lite 3 through its paces, talking specs, how they've been running in the shoes and where it fits in the rotation. Listener Question asks about getting the most out of treadmill running and Moose goes Loose on the media blow-up around a 2k time trial.   Catch up in the latest shoe news with Nitta, Moose and TDC as they discuss their last month of running shoes.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Episode 32! Firstly, apologies if this is a tricky one to listen to sound wise - our recording set up from three remote places didn't go quite to plan and our voices come through at different levels, with Sarah being quiet. The main thing we reckon though is you can still hear Cecilia well, and we hope it's not too annoying to listen to as it's well worth perservering with to hear from "CC at CCC"! We welcome back good friend of the show - Cecilia Mattas, to run us through her recent trip to Europe and how it felt to take on the epic trail race - UTMB's CCC, traversing over 100kms on foot, at speed, through the Alps.  When we last spoke to Cecilia back on Episode 5, she was hot off the back of a win at Ultra Trail Australia 100km. Given COVID restrictions at the time, this opportunity at CCC was Cecilia's first chance to truly race on the world stage and kudos to her as she absolutely crushed it. While Cecilia has an admirable training ethic and inspiring attitude to her running, nothing can be taken for granted when racing such a long distance on such technical terrain at altitude. As ever though, Cecilia, while being crewed by her partner Tom, handled it with joy and grace - and she shares some fantastic insights into the brutal nature of this course and the real prep it requires. Humble and honest as ever, Cecilia shares with us how she'd considered a top 5 finish while signing up for the race, and on having the opportunity to recce the course pre race, realised it was going to be a huge experience and learning curve. Finishing narrowly outside of the top 20 in the female field is a truly incredible achievement for her first CCC and we can't wait to see what she brings in future!  Tune in to hear about Cecilia's race preparation, including taking time out in Europe beforehand to train and see family and friends (and take on a swim run race with Tom); the CCC journey itself - including forgetting a piece of mandatory gear last minute (again!) and the massive toll that a mountain course like this takes on the mind and body. Plus upcoming plans, including Cecilia now crewing for her partner Tom on his first UTA 100km journey! All the best to both of you.  You can find Cecilia on Instagram at @ceciliamattas If you are keen to help keep the lights on for this podcast, you can support us on Patreon, or you can leave a review on whatever platform you listen to podcasts on like Apple or Spotify.Thank you for the continued support from all of our listeners and patrons - we love and appreciate you all!  

Kia ora e te whānau. When Troy Sachs was inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame, he was one of just a few disabled athletes to have had the honour bestowed upon them. After playing wheelchair basketball professionally for 20 years, attending 5 Paralympics and winning two gold and one silver medal, Troy felt that he could finally be heralled as “just” Troy. He was there because of his sporting achievements, not because of his disability. This thought-provoking insight is just one of many in this excellent conversation. Troy turned his laser focus to running a few years ago, and since then has completed several ultra distance runs including the Oxfam trailwalker, a 310 kilometre “jog” from Canberra to Sydney and an attempt at the 2021 Ultra Trail Australia. For the ablest of us, running, especially long distances is not simply a matter of “lacing up the running shoes” Troy talks about the challenge of stump care, manufacturing his own carbon blades and having to run with tools for an on-the-go fix. Recovery, advocacy, and a general desire to send it, this conversation with Troy Sachs is a true blue ripper. Enjoy! Episode Links Troy Sachs on InstagramTeam Sachs Givealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New ZealandUltraspire NZSpring Energy NZSCOTT Running

Writing a book and running a marathon have a lot in common. You need a plan. You need dedication, days of hard work, and the ability to adapt and adjust. And that far off point in the distance the keeps driving you to continue as you feel it getting closer and closer. Much like running, writing a book gets easier the more you do it, and completing either one also proves to yourself that you are in fact capable of much more than you previously thought. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan talks with Nick Muxlow, Grammar Factory published author, ultra-marathoner, triathlete and coach who is no stranger to the authorship process with the release of this third book Run Fit. GUEST BIO: Nick MuxlowNICK MUXLOW is the author of Run Fit (2021), Journey to Kona (2019), and Journey to 100 (2018). He's a high-performance endurance coach and education professional with 20 years coaching experience and a drive for helping others to reach their full potential. Nick is the founder of The Run Journey, The Ultra Journey, and The Kona Journey. He's been featured in industry publications such as Trail Runner, partnered with industry brands such as Ultra Trail Australia and speaks regularly to endurance athletes and professional associations. Nick's coaching is underpinned by a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) and a Bachelor of Education. His personal accomplishments are varied and include winning the state trail championships, the state ultramarathon championships, and running a 100 km ultra in the Blue Mountains where he received the highly sought-after silver belt buckle. His marathon personal best is 2 hours, 45 minutes, he has set numerous ultra-marathon course records along with representing Australia in multiple triathlon races and also finished the ultimate race – the Hawaii Ironman World Championships. Nick is well known for allowing his clients to improve their running and finish with a smile.CONNECT WITH NICK:Get your Run Fit Score: https://scorecard.therunjourney.comNick on Instagram (@theultrajourney):https://www.instagram.com/theultrajourney/Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-muxlow-367aa8108/ The Run JourneyWebsite: https://www.therunjourney.comFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/therunjourney The Ultra JourneyWebsite: https://www.theultrajourney.comFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/theultrajourney The Kona JourneyWebsite: https://www.thekonajourney.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekonajourney  CONNECT WITH SCOTThttps://entrepreneurtoauthor.comhttps://grammarfactory.comscott@grammarfactory.comScott on LinkedIn (@scottmacmillan): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmacmillan/ Scott on Instagram (@scottamacmillan): https://instagram.com/scottamacmillan/ Scott on Twitter (@scottamacmillan): https://twitter.com/scottamacmillan/ Scott on Medium (@scottamacmillan): https://scottamacmillan.medium.com 

Episode 19! Leif Christensen joined us in the “studio” while visiting from Adelaide for a chat about what being an everyday adventurer means to him.  Leif shares with us how an exchange program, living in Brazil for a year after leaving school stimulated his interest in experiencing other cultures and places. This passion has seen Leif travel and adventure all over Australia and beyond, both for fun; for fundraising and also for work, as a trained social worker, leading 100km hikes for children while working in an adventure therapy and guide role for Operation Flinders.  Leif since retrained as a firefighter and we chat about how work and adventure tie in together. He shares with us a whole range of missions he has completed including his self-named project “Six Trails for Change”, taking part in ultra distance trail runs, including the Rapid Ascent “Triple Crown”, as well as summiting the 6812m peak Mount Ama Dablam in Nepal and fastpacking the Great Walk on K'gari (formerly known as Fraser Island). Leif has been riding motorbikes since he was 18, and attempted a fundraising ride from London to Cape Town, while also recently taking part in the challenging and somewhat quirky “Postie Bike Challenge” riding an old “postie bike” 1000km over four days in the Flinders Ranges and remote Outback South Australia, raising funds for the Apex Copper Coast Retreats, supporting families impacted by cancer.  Leif also shares with us intentions for the year ahead including racing Ultra Trail Australia 100km and climbing Mount Cook in New Zealand.  We finish with a chat about how through working in the fire service, Leif now volunteers with his kelpie, Boston, training as a search and rescue dog as part of the Urban Search and Rescue taskforce. You can find Leif on Instagram at @leif_c  We (…Sarah) apologises for the feature guest - Ness - who was fairly vocal during this interview.  If you're enjoying these episodes and interested in supporting us on Patreon please head across to www.patreon.com/intotheweehourspodcast We are so grateful for every contribution which "helps keep the lights on"!   

Lucy Bartholomew is an ultrarunner from Australia. She started ultrarunning at only 15 years old and isn't afraid to pave her own path. Now 25, she's one of the top racers in the world with wins and top performances at some of the sport's most important events. In 2018 Lucy placed 1st for women and created a new course record at Ultra Trail Australia, placed 3rd for women at Western States, and completed many many other races throughout the year. Recently, Lucy set an FKT on the Larapinta Trail -  a 138 mile trail in central Australia. Her race accomplishments are incredible, but Lucy is trailblazing off the race scene too!  She hosts training camps and has a plant-based cookbook called “Sustain Your Ability”!  Lucy has the following quote on her website and I love it: “At the end of this time in my life I don't believe I will remember the wins and the loses but more the people I have met, the messages I have received that say "you have inspired me", "you're a great role model". For me, if sharing my journey and staying true to myself gets one person out of bed in the morning and challenges themselves then every step has been worth it.” We didn't think it was possible to like Lucy Bartholomew more! After spending some time chatting with her, we realized how very special she is.  On this episode Lucy shares with us what life is like on lockdown in Australia and how she is spending her time.  We discuss her first ultra marathon at 15 years old, setting the FKT on the Larapinta Trail (comical hallucinations), her cookbook, Sustain Your Ability, Trail Camp, positive body image and so much more.  We could have talked for hours!  We walked away from this one feeling happy and inspired in many ways.  Hopefully, you will too!  Here is a wise quote from Lucy. “Comparison is the thief of all joy”. To learn more about Lucy, visit the following: Website: lucybartholomew.com IG: @lucy_bartholomew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucybartholomew17

This week I have great pleasure in talking with chiropractor, Dr Russell Hanna. There seems to be some misunderstanding in the community about what chiropractors do and how they are trained so we start our chat by dispelling some myths around that.Russell explains how chiropractic treatments, in particular spinal adjustments, work. I was interested to learn about the neurological effect of adjustments. My personal experience as a patient of Russell's has been very positive but I did not really understand how all the prodding, pushing and adjusting worked. Now I have a greater appreciation of how my body responds to treatment. Also, we touch generally on collaboration between allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and chiropractors working in tandem on a patient, and how that can really enhance results.To finish off we talk about one of our shared passions, trail running, although Russell is far more accomplished than I am having recently completed the Ultra-Trail Australia 100km race in the Blue Mountains. Please tune in…you just might be inspired to strap on your running shoes.LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODESmart Health Training & Services - https://www.smarthealthtraining.com.auNick Muxlow's latest book, Get Run Fit - https://www.theultrajourney.com/run-fit/Previous episode with running and triathlon coach, Nick Muxlow - https://amandaswellbeingpodcast.com/nick-muxlow-2/Ultra-Trail Australia - https://www.ultratrailaustralia.com.auHOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE PODCASTPlease tell your friends about the podcast and share it with them.Follow me on Instagram @vibrant_lives_podcastFollow my Facebook page: @vibrantlivespodcastIf you could rate and review the podcast on iTunes, that would be super helpful.Purchasing a book from my website is an easy way to support the podcast too. Here is a link to the books page: https://amandaswellbeingpodcast.com/books/

This episode isn't just for trail runners! Finland born, Sunshine Coast resident, Cecilia Mattas came in to chat to us about all things running and adventure.  Being conscious that she has appeared on other podcasts talking in depth about her victory at UTA 100, we touch on this briefly, however focus more on her incredibly interesting athletic background in soccer and “swim run” - open water swimming between islands and running in her wetsuit!  Cecilia also shares her experience of her first ever fastpacking adventure on Tasmania's epic South Coast Track, with her partner Tom. She gives us great insights into what life is like, performing at an elite level, while working full time and leading an incredibly busy life outside of running. We love you Cecilia! You can find Cecilia on Instagram @ceciliamattas

This episode is a little different - in it, I discuss my attempt at completing the Ultra Trail Australia 100km race held at the Blue Mountains a couple of weeks ago. It was much tougher than I'd anticipated and some great lessons were learned!

A past winner of Ultra-Trail Australia and top 5 at Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, Kellie shares her experience and tips for stepping up to ultra-distance running events, including what she did in her first ultra race, what she's learnt over the years, and what she sees in the athletes she coaches.

In Episode 38, Kyle and Tom chat to special guest Kerry Suter - two time winner of Tarawera and the voice of Ultra Trail Australia. Kerry's insights into the upcoming UTA event are fascinating as he gives us a view from behind the microphone. Kerry talks us through the course, his favourite moments and a few insights into the potential battles at the front of the field.Plus, the fallout from the Paradise Point parkrun.

Endurance coaches Tom Walker and Rob Jones welcome you to The Run Strong Podcast. A show to discuss topics to educate and inspire runners. From couch-to-5k'rs, triathletes, up to multi-stage ultra runners this podcast will interest you.Lucy Bartholomew is a Professional female trail runner.  Her ultra life started early, running her first 100km with here Dad at the age of 15!  From there she has hit the ultra running scene by storm coming 3rd in Western States, winning Ultra Trail Australia and Second in Marathon Du Mont Blanc.https://www.lucybartholomew.com/

In this episode of the KoopCast Coach Jason Koop speaks with new ITRA president Bob Crowley. They discuss ITRA's role in trail running, the fact that ITRA is not well known in North American and what they are going to do to fix it. Also, some forecasting on what the future of trail running is with Spartan and Ironman coming into the sport. ITRAs website- https://itra.run/Spartan Trail Running- https://www.spartan.com/en/trailIronman's acquisition of Ultra Trail Australia- https://endurancebusiness.com/2018/industry-news/ultra-trail-australia-acquired-by-ironman/

Michael Milton knows all about fear, self-doubt, bravery and courage. After losing his leg to bone cancer at the age of 8, he has gone onto become one of Australia’s most talented, decorated and all-round athletes. He is a 5x Paralympic Gold Medalist who has competed in 6 Paralympic Games, both in Winter for skiing and in Summer for cycling.   Michael also holds World Records for speed skiing and for the fastest marathon on crutches. And he’s also summited Kilimanjaro and walked the Kokoda track twice. In this conversation, we discuss: - what it’s like to ski over 200km/hr (132mph), - his experience with fear, self-doubt and the Imposter Complex, - why he’s entered many races over the years knowing he’ll finish last, - why you should keep pushing forward when your instinct is telling you to back off, and - his experience competing in the Ultra-Trail Australia 50km race in 2017. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook

Let's run with Henri Coombs, the most successful Kokoda runner in recent times. His record in the 96km Teams event held on the Gold Coast every July is unparalleled, with 4 overall victories. I’ve had the pleasure of running with Henri on many occasions and his influence on the trail running scene on the Gold Coast is widespread and significant.As well as his achievements in the hinterland every winter, Henri also has a number of notable finishes in Australia premier 50km race at Ultra Trail Australia where in 2018 he finished 7th overall and again in 2019.For this podcast, Henri took me out to the infamous Hellfire Pass, one of the key stages of the Kokoda event for our run and chat. His knowledge of the history of the Kokoda event and the origins of it are fascinating to hear. Listen out for Henri’s method of building a successful team each year, how he manages the different runners on the day, his role within each team he has run, the drama of 2019’s lead up, how to tow a teammate up a hill, his toughest opponent and his thoughts on the course itself. So download this episode, and come for a run with Henri Coombs, the toughest Kokoda runner in the history of the event.

Kia Ora Whanau. John Ellis moved to Hong Kong in 2010 and found himself unexpectedly drawn from the roads onto the city’s expansive network of trails.Since moving from road to dirt, John has stacked up a bunch of wins throughout Asia including Moontrekker, Lantau 70, Green Power and MSIG Hong Kong. He has top 20 finishes at HK100, UTMF and Ultra Trail Australia, as well as winning the China Skyrunning Ultra Series 2016/17 and finishing top 50 at the Ultra Trail World Tour in 2015 and 2016. With his life changing tack somewhat due to parenthood, John still found time in 2019 to win the Asia Trail Masters series. Not content with merely running and being a stalwart of the Hong Kong scene, John is also a founder of the running brand T8 and the owner of Gone Running, a brick-and-mortar running store in Hong Kong. In this episode we discuss running in times of social unrest and during the uncertainty of Covid-19, the joy of running trails in an urban metropolis, what the Nine Dragons are and which level of typhoon is too much to run in. We also get the lowdown on the Hallertau Riverhead Rampage 21km winner Tom Hunt’s race, and his buildup to the Tahoe 200 Wowzers. ..Enjoy!

Whether you are a triathlon coach, an endurance sports industry nutritionist, doctor, physical therapist, or an athlete, The IRONMAN Group has a portfolio of digital training and coaching tools that will empower you for success.  Meet Earl Walton, the coach and entrepreneur leading the growth and development of these programs. Earl Walton is the Global Director of Training and Coaching for The IRONMAN Group. He is also the Founder of Tailwind Endurance, New York’s City’s premiere endurance sports studio and community offering indoor cycling Kickr classes, training camps in local and tropical destinations around the U.S., and training for endurance athletes of all levels. On this episode Earl and Marni sync up about The IRONMAN Group's digital suite of coaching and training programs for both athletes and coaches including IRONMAN U, the new IRONMAN Training Companion powered by PKRS, and IRONMAN Coaching platform with Final Surge. We do a deep dive into his coaching and swimming roots and his passion for endurance sports. In the spirit of triathlon, this episode is the third in a three part series, with three unique guests from The IRONMAN Group  on the history, growth, and future of the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series and triathlon, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® and running and mass participation sports events around the globe.   If you haven’t already downloaded my conversation with Andrew Messick , The IRONMAN Group President and CEO, and Shane Facteau, COO, I highly recommend you have a listen to get the scoop on all of the great acquisitions, digital offerings, new website, growth and expansion of the company. As part of Wanda Sports Group, The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with more than 235 events across 55+ countries. In addition to aforementioned races, The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that also includes IRONKIDS®, ITU World Triathlon Series,  the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and The Sun-Herald City2Surf® presented by Westpac, Ultra-Trail® World Tour events including Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia™, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. CONNECT @IRONMANTri on Instagram,Facebook, and Twitter @TailwindEndurance on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter  @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Sign up for our newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! Shop our Sponsor Offer Mad Ritual CBD Balm has changed our sports and fitness recovery game in a big way!  Get ready to recover like a rebel with these awesome high quality CBD infused products!  Shop with our code marnionthemove for 15% off your purchase.  

Where’s your next race-cation going to be? One of the things we love about racing is traveling to new cities, discovering exciting places, exploring new terrain, and there is no shortage of opportunities thanks to The IRONMAN Group. Shane Facteau is the Chief Operating Officer of The IRONMAN Group. Shane has been with the company for 20 years from the initial launch of the iconic IRONMAN Lake Placid to the now 235+ events worldwide.  On this episode Shane shares exciting news about new races and cities being added to IRONMAN® Triathlon Series and  IRONMAN® 70.3  Series. Marni and Shane talk Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® , Abbott World Marathon Majors, and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™. Shane shares the philosophy and approach behind  The IRONMAN Group selection process on where to host events, how the company prioritizes athlete experience, and how the events impact economic development and tourism. In the spirit of triathlon, this episode is the second in a three part series, with three unique guests from The IRONMAN Group  on the history, growth, and future of the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series and triathlon, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® and running and mass participation sports events around the globe.   If you haven’t already downloaded the Marni on the Move conversation with Andrew Messick, The IRONMAN Group President and CEO, we highly recommend you have a listen to get the scoop on all of the great acquisitions, digital offerings, new website, growth and expansion of the company. As part of Wanda Sports Group, The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with more than 235 events across 55+ countries. In addition to aforementioned races, The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that also includes IRONKIDS®, ITU World Triathlon Series,  the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and The Sun-Herald City2Surf® presented by Westpac, Ultra-Trail® World Tour events including Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia™, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. CONNECT @IRONMANTri on Instagram,Facebook, and Twitter @RunRockNRoll on Instagram or Facebook @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Sign up for our newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! Shop our Sponsor Offer Mad Ritual CBD Balm has changed our sports and fitness recovery game in a big way!  Get ready to recover like a rebel with these awesome high quality CBD infused products!  Shop with our code marnionthemove for 15% off your purchase.    

Welcome and welcome back! If you’re an avid listener, you know I have a thing for running and triathlon, so it should come as no surprise that I went to the top of the top to get you the inside scoop on what’s happening in the world of endurance sports.  In the spirit of triathlon, this episode is one of a three part series, with three unique guests from The IRONMAN Group  on the history, growth, and future of the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series and triathlon, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® and running and mass participation sports events around the globe.  We will also cover the philosophy and approach behind the cities where these races are held, how the events impact economic development and tourism, some additional industry insight, including Andrew Messick's thoughts on the Professional Triathlete Organisation (PTO) and of course, we do a deep dive into the coaching programs and certifications now offered by The IRONMAN Group and where that business is going in 2020. On this episode Marni sync's up with the President and CEO for The IRONMAN Group, Andrew Messick. Andrew shares the origins of IRONMAN and how a competition between friends in the Navy has inspired the evolution of the world’s largest mass participation endurance sports company, The IRONMAN Group.  Marni and Andrew talk about IRONMAN’s early roots and first races to its now 41st consecutive year of growth and the game changing acquisitions positioning The IRONMAN Group as the world’s largest mass participation sports company with triathlon, cycling, mountain biking and running. They sync up about IRONMAN’s digital expansion with their brand new website and new IRONMAN Training Companion App powered by PKRS as well as a successful content partnership with Facebook Watch. Andrew also shares his career trajectory from the NBA and AEG Worldwide to The IRONMAN Group and how the global experience positioned him for this role as CEO, and of course the training and races that fuel Andrew for success. As part of Wanda Sports Group, The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with more than 235 events across 55+ countries. In addition to aforementioned races, The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that also includes IRONKIDS®, ITU World Triathlon Series,  the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and The Sun-Herald City2Surf® presented by Westpac, Ultra-Trail® World Tour events including Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia™, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. CONNECT @Ironman on Instagram or Facebook @RunRockNRoll on Instagram or Facebook @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Sign up for our newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! Shop our Sponsor Offer Mad Ritual CBD Balm has changed my sports and fitness recovery game in a big way!  Get ready to recover like a rebel with these awesome high quality CBD infused products! Their CBD Balm is off the charts amazing! And I’m not the only one that thinks so, Mad Ritual has 100+ five star reviews. They also offer a terrific CBD infused total recovery supplements. Not just for athletes, the products are formulated to ease all of the aches and pains that come along with being an active human.  So, if you’re sore from life, Mad Ritual gets it. Founded by women, athletes, and active entrepreneurs, they are committed to helping active folks bring more balance to their lives. Shop with our code marnionthemove for 15% off your purchase.  

In the lead up to 2019’s Ultra Trail Australia, a young runner from the northern suburbs o the Gold Coast materialised and began to train with some of the most experienced trail runners in his area. Young and unsure of his potential, he tackled the 50km race in Katoomba and for the greater part of the race, was keeping pace with the best of the best in Australia and threatening to break into the top 10. His name is Jake Davis.To say 2019 was a remarkable debut year is an understatement. As well as competition at the top level in the UTA 50, Jake went on to run the Honolulu Marathon, his debut in December, recording a finishes time of 2:50 minutes - an extraordinary achievement for a first up marathon.I was fortunate enough to run with Jake recently and we discussed the year, in partiuclar those two races, but also what he has gained from training with experienced, race hungry and determined athletes, and the influence this has had on his short but successful running story.So, join Jake on a run as his shares with us his running story.

If you are new to the podcast, I think this one is a really great introduction to what we are all about. In this episode I am bringing back Darryl Griffiths… and with good reason! Darryl is the founding director of Koda Nutrition (formerly Shotz Sports Nutrition) - An Australian sports nutrition company. In this episode we talk nutrition and hydration specifically for the biggest trail running event in Australia - The Ultra Trail Australia. Darryl has been on this podcast twice already, but this one is our next level up and definitely reflects Darryl’s growing expertise in ultra running nutrition and hydration. This conversation is perfect for anyone taking on the challenge of the Ultra Trail Australia next year, or for anyone just curious about the physiology of shaking up a tummy for a prolonged period of time! Please continue to reach out and share your stories with me. I absolutely love to hear from you. I really hope you gain a few really strong take homes from this episode, and can feel more supported to be wilder, play wilder and perform wilder. Explore the full range of my resources at: http://www.hannyallston.com.au

Kia Ora Whanau. Fiona Hayvice was the second-ever guest on this-here podcast and this week Eugene and Matt have the pleasure of speaking to her again! Fiona has been busy since we spoke to her last time, coming fourth at the IAU Asia and Oceania 24 hour championships, fourth at the Tarawera 100 miler, fourth at the Tarawera 100km, Ultra Trail Australia 100km and recently setting a course record at the 50km North Range Trio. In addition to these amazing results, Fiona is heading back to the cauldron of 24 hour racing as a member of the New Zealand team taking on the world championships in Albi, France next month. We talk to Fiona about just how one trains to run for 24 hours around a track, the atmosphere of the events and how moving towards 24 hour racing, and 10 km road races, is a new and exciting facet in her journey as an elite runner. For our Wellington whanau, You can Help Fi Fly by attending her movie event on Saturday October 13th a the Penthouse Cinema in Brooklyn. Fi will be giving a talk beforehand, there will be prizes from YOYO Design by Kiwis, Tailwind, Crampfix, and Spring Energy. Link to the event in your show notes! Enjoy!

Sam chats about how last years event unfolded, his racing and nutrition strategy and the surreal feeling he felt as he ran through the finishing tape into the arms of his wife and baby boy with the realisation that he had just won one of the hardest one day races in the world.   The Running Guy Coaching Website - therunningguy.com.au   Follow along at: www.instagram.com/therunningguyoz/   Like over at: www.facebook.com/runningcoachCanberra/   Join the Running Guy Strava Podcast Club: www.strava.com/clubs/therunningguypodcast   Subscribe to The Running Guy YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvM0q11KzHkLBoL0LX_9lw      Opening music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Flames Closing music -  Artist: Dan Henig Song: Wood   DanHenig.com   Hey guy's if you are enjoying listening to the show and would like to make a small donation of support then follow this PayPal link https://paypal.me/astonduncan?locale.x=en_AU 

How do you run 100km on one of the toughest courses in Australia? In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Kirsten about her first 100km solo race. And we get into: What does her training look like How her training has to accommodate work and life and kids We talk about the eating. Lots and lots of eating. Also chicken sandwiches. How did she transition from road running to trail running She guides us through some of the extra things you might need on some trail runs What was her maximum long run in her build up? And how she manages the taper and recovery from such a big event.  If you'd like to join the #opmovesisterhood, you can check out all the information about Run Club here.    Stay up to date: Instagram: instagram.com/opmove Facebook: facebook.com/opmove Join the facebook community: facebook.com/groups/opmove Youtube (you can also watch this episode there too!)

Ryley and Tim have a rambling chat about their experience running the 100km event at Ultra Trail Australia on May 18th 2019. How was it? What went well? What would we do differently? What did we think of the race? You’ll have to listen to find out.   Instagram and Facebook @runnertruckerpodcast

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of the Master of Some. A podcast about health and fitness served up a metaphor for life.If this is your first time listening or you haven’t already please please hit the subscribe or follow button on whatever you use to listen to us. We are on Spotify, apple podcasts, stitcher and cast.Also, leave rate and leave a comment. Lastly send this podcast or your fav episode to someone that you think would get some value out of it as the more people that hear about us, the doper stuff we can do.Please note that there is a language warning as we sometimes cus/curse and I’d hate to put you in awkward moment if we slip up say some bad words.——This season is a bit interesting as we are taking a zoomed in, focused approach and tracking Phil’s journey to completing the UTA100 kilometre ultra trail n race in May. We are looking at training for and racing this event as a way of extracting some core lessons that you can take away as apply to your own life. Learning from the successes and failures.This episode we touch on - The Why and What on UTA, Objective vs Behaviour, Power ModelsAnd More!Moving ahead this season we will be covering topics such as;Mindset of doing something you’ve never done beforeTesting for success. HA bit of Race coverage, raw in the moment experienceReflection post raceWhat next - after raceOff-season health focusI won’t hold you up, so let’s get into it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s podcast guest is Nick Muxlow. Nick is an accomplished athlete with over 15 years experience as a competitor in endurance events and that includes some pretty handy finishes like Ultra Trail Australia (100km), 5 Peaks Ultra Marathon (winner), Yurrebilla 56K Ultra (2nd), seven Ironman races (PB of 9h10m at Kona, Hawaii) and more. Nick is an endurance coach and author.We discuss why and how Nick became an endurance coach and Nick shares plenty of useful training and racing tips.Nick has kindly given me 3 copies of his book, “Journey to 100: How to run your best 100km ultramarathon - and love it”, to give away. I will send copies to three people who contact me via the Contacts page on Amanda’s Wellbeing Podcast website and let me know what their ultra running dream is.https://amandaswellbeingpodcast.com/contact-us/If you would like to connect with Nick here is a link to his website, The Ultra Journey: https://www.theultrajourney.comLink to Nick’s Book JOURNEY TO 100: HOW TO RUN YOUR FIRST 100KM ULTRAMARATHON – AND LOVE IT

The 3rd most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2018 was my conversation with Nicole Bunyon on fear, self-talk and Running Mum’s Australia (RMA). Nicole founded RMA in 2013. It’s an Australian wide network and community for mums who love to, or are interested in, running. While RMA shares many women’s stories, I wanted to turn the tables (and microphone) and Nicole and share her story. She joined me on the podcast in June to discuss: - how she started running as a child and why it appealed to her at that age, - her first marathon, - how being diagnosed with a melanoma (skin cancer) in 2016 changed her perspective and why it’s so important to trust your gut instinct. Nicole is also an ambassador for several running events including Ultra Trail Australia so we discuss whether she feels the weight of expectation of others or pressure to perform as a result of her public profile in the sport. Get the full show notes for the episode here.

Lucy was my guest on the podcast back in January, 2018 (episode 45). In that episode, Lucy shared her background; how she first started running as a way to spend time with her Dad, her first 100km race at 16 through to her victory in 2017 at the 100km Ultra Trail Australia race (also her 21st birthday). At the time of that episode, Lucy was still getting her head around the news she had secured an entry to the Western States Endurance Run (WSER); not only one of the world’s most prestigious 100mi/160km races, but it would also be Lucy’s first attempt at that distance. So Lucy returns to Sparta Chicks Radio this week to share how the race, and 2018, unfolded for her — including why she labelled her blog post about the race ‘Show Up, Blow Up, Grow Up’. Here’s a #spoileralert - Lucy finished 3rd at WSER this year; an extraordinary performance for someone so young, and racing that distance for the first time, against the best in the world. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Lucy on Instagram: instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew 

Kia Ora whanau. We’re back, refreshed after our one week break and storming right out of the gates with the indefatigable Dylan Bowman. Dylan has many fans in Australasia, having won Ultra Trail Australia and being a two-time Tarawera champion (and second fastest finisher of the original course behind Jim Walmsley). Dylan spoke to Eugene and Matt from his home base of Colorado and we went deep into his history with the sport, his current period of rebuilding, how he chooses to engage with others to affect change and of course, his love for German Shorthaired Pointers.We even learned about Lacrosse. We just had to ask which direction he prefers his Tarawera, and also why he has such an affinity for the 100 mile distance. As always, we spring the “”Greatest Run Ever” question on Dylan and are blown away by his answer. We were stoked beyond belief to get to spend time with Dylan, who was generous, engaging and candid. Enjoy!

Hearing Pip Candrick share her love of trail running, it’s hard to believe she only took up the sport in her late 40s after being diagnosed with brain cancer. To regain her health after treatment, Pip joined a gym that challenged her to set a goal. She picked running a Half Marathon which, she says, ‘…was just ridiculous. I don’t know why it came out of my mouth’. Pip quickly fell in the love with the sport, and discovered a surprising side effect of her long runs. During a long run one day in preparation for her first Half Marathon, she suddenly had memories (she didn’t realise she’d lost) come flooding back. She credits her long runs with ‘restoring her brain’. Since then, Pip’s gone onto finish multiple races including the 100km race at Ultra Trail Australia as well as the Husky Long Course triathlon (a Half Ironman/70.3 distance race). Of course, her recovery and life haven’t been without challenges. Pip experiences seizures and hasn’t (until only recently) been able to head out the door for a run by herself. It’s a freedom she desperately misses. And I can’t help but think it’s something the rest of us - myself included - take for granted. Pip’s story reminds me of the importance of not taking life for granted, of trusting your gut instinct and the power of sports as a vehicle for healing (physically, mentally and emotionally). Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Pip on Facebook: facebook.com/pipsjourney/

Ian is currently the Director and Principal Consultant of Melius Consulting and has a PhD from the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he worked with elite sporting organisations/athletes to optimise sleep, recovery and performance. He is also the Director of Sleep4Performance and an Adjunct Researcher at Monash University, Australia. Ian has worked with elite and highly trained athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), West Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS), professional teams in Super Rugby, Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Swimming, Ultrarunners and Martial Arts such as Boxing, & MMA. He is an ultrarunner, completing over 20 ultramarathons to date including the Ultra Trail Australia ~100km (7 times), Leadville~100 miler, numerous other marathons and trail running events. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple belt and enjoys cross training in wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and kettlebells. He is now focusing on improving his swimming to undertake open water swimming events in 2018/19. He was a TEDx Perth speaker in 2017. He has co-authored technical reports, guidelines for industry organisations and authored a number of scientific articles and is a regular reviewer for scientific peer reviewed journals. Ian is the host of Sleep4Performance radio a podcast dedicated to education, knowledge sharing and promotion of the value of managing sleep. In This Episode We Discuss Weight cutting study: impact on sleep Does low fibre dieting lead to worse sleep? Effects of caloric restriction on sleep Impact of anxiety and nervousness on week of competition Brain trauma and sleep Demands for sleep with increased training workload Impact of late night training Sigma Nutrition Radio LIVE! in Dublin: sigmanutrition.com/snr-live/

Australia’s coolest psychologist, Ali Hill is a CEO, sought-after speaker, author, podcaster, mum of 2 and runner. Perhaps it’s no wonder that after being overcome by a tremendous sense of overwhelm 2 years ago, that Ali (as a ‘head mechanic’ to use her words) went on a quest to understand society’s obsession with ‘busy’ and how to live a life filled with meaning, even amongst the busyness. That quest resulted in Ali not only making changes in her own work and life but also writing a fantastic book called ‘Stand Out: A Real World Guide to Get Clear, Find Purpose & Become the Boss of Busy’ and launching one of my favourite podcasts, Stand Out Life. In this conversation, we discuss where her interest in behavioural science and psychology originated from, the fear of failure, how to live a life filled with meaning (even amongst the ‘busy’) and her experience running the 22km race at Ultra Trail Australia this year. Plus, I turn the tables and ask whether a psychologist -- with all the tools, knowledge and insight she has -- can still experience the Imposter Complex. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Ali on Instagram: instagram.com/alihill/

Nicole Bunyon is a trail runner, mum of 3 and founder of Running Mums Australia (RMA). RMA is an Australian wide network and community for mums who love to, or are interested in, running. You can’t go to a running or triathlon event in Australia without seeing a woman sporting their distinctive logo. While RMA shares many women’s stories, I wanted to turn the tables (and microphone) and Nicole and share her story. We discuss how she started running as a child and why it appealed to her at that age, her first marathon, how being diagnosed with a melanoma (skin cancer) in 2016 changed her perspective and why it’s so important to trust your gut instinct. Nicole is also an ambassador for several running events including Ultra Trail Australia so we discuss whether she feels the weight of expectation of others or pressure to perform as a result of her public profile in the sport. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Nicole on Instagram: instagram.com/nicbunyonrma

In which we discuss news about the Peachtree Road Race, news about the USA Half Marathon Championship, news about WTC's acquisition of Ultra-Trail Australia, research about deception and pacing in triathlon, and research about the impact of social support on endurance athletes.

The craziest sh*t that happened in running this week: Western States 100 Forgotten Finishers, Ice Cream Challenge 2018, Michelle Wolf's 50 Mile Ultra, EMU 6-Day Results, Ultra Trail Australia Recap, Ironman Buys Ultra Trail Australia, Silver State 50 Results, Jemez Mountain 50 Mile, Massanutten 100 Mile, Cruel Jewel 100, Joggling Mile, Pete Kostelnick's New Adventure, Karl Melzter's Pacer Problem Subscribe! Help Support This Channel: www.patreon.com/mountainoutpost & www.mountainoutpost.com

It's so easy to get out of the swing of things when you are away from home and then it seems like more of an effort to get back into it when you return, doesn't it? This week I'm talking about some things you can do to keep your habits ticking along when you are away from home: whether it's a running event, a holiday or you are travelling for work. I have a bit of an addictive personality, I think so it's been really easy for me to see trips away in the past as a perfect reason to completely abandon anything I would normally do with my nutrition. But you know what? I choose those things with nutrition because they make me feel good, so it never works out as well as you'd think! I'm heading down to Ultra Trail Australia tomorrow and I talk through some of what I'll be doing to make sure I stay on track, but also make sure it doesn't take away from the experience either!  Learn to Run starts on the 28th May and it will be our last intake of the program until the 6th of August, so don't miss out! 

If you’re registered for the UTA 100 km race or have future aspirations to complete it, this episode is for you! Damo and Jez talk to Aussie adventure racers, cross country skiers and Ultra Trail Australia race directors Alina McMaster and Tom Landon Smith. We hear all about UTA, how it came about, why it is so special and why it has become Australia’s biggest trail party of the year! Alina and Tom also talk about some of the extreme adventure races they have done, dealing with tough endurance challenges, and the harrowing moment of losing a close friend during a race. As a special pre-UTA treat, we also speak to the official UTA coaching partner Squadrun. Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter, two experienced run coaches, give us advice on preparing for the big event in the final days, as well as race morning.

I know what you must be thinking… How does Hanny have anymore to say on the topic of psychology? Haha! Well hear me out for a moment… This episode is very different to previous Find Your Feet Podcast episodes and actually one of the topics that I get asked the most about. In this episode Jess and I discuss the physical, mental and emotional strategies around tapering before a peak performance and psychologically how to maximise your enjoyment on the day itself. A positive mindset and outlook on the day should not be overlooked. For those of you who have been building towards Ultra Trail Australia for the past 6 months, you have done the hard work. When you find your feet on the start line, you need to know that you are emotionally ‘checked-in’ for this event and thinking, ‘how enjoyable can I make this for myself?’ My biggest tip for this is to smile at everyone you see, smile through your low points of suffering and especially through your high points! The Main Points Are: - Tapering – how to navigate the unusual sensations - The physical benefits of rest and recovery before race day - Working through ‘what if…’ scenarios - How to understand the lessons from ‘missions’ & practice runs - Simulate running with a full vest pack of mandatory gear, nutrition and hydration. - Adapting nutrition & hydration for tapering - The importance of briefing your support crew - Race day mentality - Tips to minimise your time spent at aid stations - Setting process goals – be realistic - Starting the race with purpose - not ‘slow’ - Avoid chewing up crucial mental energy worrying and comparing yourself to others or your past capabilities - SMILE! Enjoy yourself. Inevitably you will have points of suffering but if you asked yourself, ‘where else would I rather be?’, the likely answer would be ‘nowhere’. I hope you find this episode a valuable resource towards your own journey with performance. If you would like to support the continuation of this resource, I would encourage you to check out my trail running and outdoor retail store- Find Your Feet. I would like to offer you 20% off your first online order with the discount code – FindingMyFeet. Once you have proceeded to the online check out there will be the option to enter the code, please be aware this discount does not apply to watches, electronics and some other products. Also after your first order, you will be eligible to receive 10% off every time you shop as a part of your new Find Your Feet membership! Thank you so much for listening! I love hearing from you, so if you have any questions or feedback, please send me an email hanny@findyourfeet.com.au or message me on Facebook. As always, the team at Find Your Feet are so excited to help with gear and offer their wealth of knowledge to assist you in playing wilder. So please feel free to contact them at info@findyourfeet.com.au or visit in store whenever you're in Hobart, Tasmania! :)

I planned to take a different approach to this topic, but it naturally evolved into this conversation that I am incredibly excited to share with you. The process of creating podcasts is, in some ways, very similar to the journey we take in preparing for and executing adventures. We will only ever reach a certain level of preparedness, so learning how to manage our expectations, define success and checking in with reality becomes increasingly important. If we do not take the time to recognise what success means to us and understand why we value the adventure, and even when we are physically strong enough, our fears and doubts can overcome our positive psychology to derail our performance. This conversation will be incredibly useful to anyone interested in adventures, embarking on an upcoming race, or simply wanting to get the most out of their physical passions. It is also strongly relevant to individuals who are currently following my training programs, preparing for the Ultra Trail Australia or if you are the supporter of a loved one who is embarking on something wild. I hope you enjoy this episode and let me, or the team at Find Your Feet know if you would like any further help towards your preparations for races or missions. Here are some extra resources I would highly recommend you check out: • The earlier podcasts I did with Clive Stack - #03 Driven by Emotions and #11 Listening to Your Emotions • #07 Psychology of Potential with Sports Psychologist Jeremy Adams • #10 Reflections on my UTA100 Experience in 2017 • Also, and just for fun, the video from Dale and I on our epic mission on Federation Peak. Main Points • Define YOUR ‘success’ • Define YOUR ‘readiness’ • Setting expectations and intentions • Purpose of fear – Show you what is meaningful and also that you really care • Missions – Why they are important – Just start… but also when to not do a mission • ‘What If’ Scenarios • Check- in with realism • Get out of your own shoes - Imagine how others are feeling - Elite athletes but don’t experience any less ‘holes’, just get out of them quicker • Make it FUN! • Race Day - Support Crews - Setting your ½ way mark at 75% - Music? - Bubble Mode

Lucy Bartholomew was just 16 when she completed her first 100km race, after only taking up the sport the year before. By 18, she was the Sky Running Junior World Champion. Then in 2017, on her 21st birthday Lucy won the Ultra Trail Australia 100km race and again proved she was a force to be reckoned with on the international trail running scene with her victory at Ultra Trail Cape Town 100km in December, 2017. And while Lucy’s rise in the sport of trail running has been rapid, it hasn’t been easy. She has been the subject of much criticism for her decision to take up ultra running at such a young age. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Lucy on Instagram: instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew

I have decided to create this podcast series based upon my newly released Ultra Trail Australia Training Programs and Trail Running Guidebook. Whilst each episode targets athletes using these resources, they should provide informative listening for all athletes or individuals keen to embark on a more active lifestyle. A new episode will be released monthly on Thursdays up until the Ultra Trail Australia event hosted in May 2018! My aim with this series is to support your unique journey, playing to the start line and beyond! Throughout the duration of this series I will be talking with Jess- my friend, colleague and fellow trail runner – specifically with tips to tackle the most common challenges I see amongst the athletes I work with or have trained alongside. I will be sharing stories from my own experiences and busting myths about nutrition & hydration, overtraining and holistic health. I would strongly recommend (if you haven’t already) listening to #17 The Psychological Foundations of Performance. Establishing a clear understanding of why we want to strive for our peak performance is crucial for sustainable training. Are our motives internally or externally driven? Are we nurturing all areas of holistic health whilst working towards our goals? These are important questions that we need to address to reduce the risk of epic burnouts, injury through overtraining and building our sense of self. So, base training! It is the first aspect of physical training that I have included in the guidebook and for very good reason. The term ‘base training’ feels like a bit of an overkill signpost as to what I am suggesting to build your fitness foundations. Take Home Points: - Periodising training is crucial: In order to improve, we do not have to push our bodies to the limits every training session - Playing in the base training phase for a longer period of time will help lower our risk of stress injuries and overtraining - Athletes can reach 80-90% of their maximum ability just from base training alone - Identifying some of the various symptoms of overtraining that we might be overlooking - Base training is the perfect place to come back to for recovery, and sustainable exercising “I have no doubt that someone could get off the couch now and in 6 months time, run 100km. But it’s to the expense at what that is going to do in the long term – and that’s physically and psychologically. I think you can have a much better experience if you try and pick goals in keeping with where you are at and you allow yourself to just enjoy the beauty of base training.” ​

Michael Milton knows all about fear, self-doubt, bravery and courage. After losing his leg to bone cancer at the age of 8, he has gone onto become one of Australia’s most talented, decorated and all-around athletes. He is a 5x Paralympic Gold Medalist who has competed in 6 Paralympic Games, both in Winter for skiing and in Summer for cycling. Michael is a World Record holder in both speed skiing and for the fastest marathon on crutches who has also summited Kilimanjaro and walked the Kokoda track twice. In this conversation, we discuss what it’s like to ski at in excess of 200km/hr (132mph), his experience with fear, self-doubt and the Imposter Complex, why he’s entered many races over the years knowing he’ll finish last, why you should keep pushing forward when your instinct is telling you to back off and his experience competing in the Ultra Trail Australia 50km race earlier this year.

Ness Hartge is just like you and I. An age group athlete, a busy mum, small business owner and runner. She’s also someone who struggled to call herself an “ultra runner” despite having completed 3 x ultra distance events — and hoped she’d finally feel comfortable doing so once she finished her first 100km race at the Ultra Trail Australia 100km in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney in May 2017. Ness has openly shared on social media her struggle with the Imposter Complex. In this conversation we discuss the way the Imposter Complex has shown up in her life, the times it has caused her to doubt herself (including when applying for jobs) and the steps she took that enabled her to line up at the start of the Ultra Trail Australia 100km and know that, as an experienced ultra-runner, she deserved to be there.

Hanny Allston has accomplished her final 'competitive dream' after many years of racing at an elite level - completing the 100km distance at the Ultra Trail Australia. In her words, 'It was an emotional celebration of everything my mind and body has done for me over my running journey, and the lessons I learnt along the way'. In this podcast we cover all things UTA: from the days before, to the actual race and into recovery. We also discuss Hanny's tips and tricks for trail runners entering UTA next year (which are also applicable to other races!) She now can hang her race shoes up and hand the baton to the the new ranks after competing at the pointy end of the field for many years. Hanny might be finished at elite level racing but her experience, knowledge and love of trails continues. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

The parkrun adventurers are excited! We speak to Paralympic legend and world record holder Michael Milton, fresh from his exploits at Ultra-Trail Australia. We visit Qld, WA, Victoria and NSW to get the full program of Longest Runs planned for the Nation in June. A Roving Report from parkrun AU Board President Scott Watkins comes in all the way from the U S of A, and Club Corner is back as we chat to Margot and Steve Manning from InTraining.