Peak Endurance

By Isobel RossSports Running

Peak Endurance episodes

November 22, 2022 Stephen Redfern ran the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100-mile run.
Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Thank you for joining me today! Episode 181 is an interview with Stephen Redfern. I have interviewed Stephen a few times, documenting his massive runs. This interview looks at his most massive run to date! Stephen recently returned to Australia after participating in the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100-mile race. In 1997, the spiritual teacher, athlete, and humanitarian Sri Chinmoy founded the Self-Transcendence 3100-Mile Race. The race takes place annually, with runners running a .55-mile loop (or 880metres) 5,649 times around a sports field, playground, and high school in the New York City neighbourhood of Jamaica, Queens. Runners have 52 days to complete the 3,100 miles around the half-mile block. To complete the run within the allotted time frame, participants must average 60 miles (or 96.6kms) daily. The course opens each morning at 6 a.m. and closes at midnight, alternating directions each day, with the event being the longest certified road race in the world. Stephen and I discuss how he got into this epic race, what his goal was, how his race derailed and how he fought back to keep running. An unbelievable tale of persistence, resilience and ultimate self-triumph.
Do you love the pod? I assume you do seeing as you are here with me today! Did you know that it is super easy to go onto Apple Podcasts and give the show 5 stars (if you think it deserves it, which I hope you do!!) and write a short review? I don’t get paid to do this but knowing that it means something to YOU makes me keep plugging away at it. Also, reviews tell Apple podcasts that people are listening and that they should show it to other listeners. In this way, the podcast grows. The link to Apple podcasts is here.
Due to popular demand, I am holding my Goal Setting webinar again!! If you want to get your goals sorted and streamlined for 2023 now is your chance. This webinar covers not only setting goals for the year, but for your races as well! We will also talk about how to develop the habits to help you achieve your goals. The webinar goes for 90 minutes to 2 hours and is interactive with question time available. You will also be given workbooks, and a recording of the event to go back to. All this for only $70!! Go to the website www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au and head to the shop to register.
Don’t forget to please support my sponsors: Health and High Performance to keep those niggles and bay and get you back running healthy and strong and the best chocolate out there as it not only tastes good but it’s good for you! Peak Chocolate! Go to https://peakchocolate.com.au/ to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you! I am loving the energy chocolate bar when I am running at the moment. 3 pieces has 25% PROTEIN, 76mg of caffeine (= 1 coffee) NO SUGAR and of course it tastes delicious!
Enjoy this interview with Stephen.
1 hr 16 min
November 15, 2022 Scott Beams; the nicest guy in ultrarunning!
Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 180 is an episode where Ron and I chat with one of Scott Beams. Ron and I met Scott when I asked for pacers for my 7 Peaks FKT. Scott stepped up to the plate and was brilliant in his pacing duties. He then helped in my fundraising run for Red Nose Day when I ran from Bourke St Mt Buller to Bourke St in the city. He has also helped many other people achieve their running goals. In this episode we discuss how he got into running, his training, nutrition and sleep schedules. Scott definitely has an unconventional approach, but it clearly works well for him! We recorded this interview when we are in Bright for the Four Peaks race. Scott is a funny and incredibly kind person as I am sure you will get from this interview.
Do you love the pod? I really hope so! If you do, did you know that it is super super easy to go onto Apple Podcasts and give the show 5 stars (if you think it deserves it, which I hope you do!!) and wrote a short review. I don’t get paid to do this (in fact it costs me!!) but knowing that it means something to YOU makes me keep plugging away at it. The link to Apple podcasts is here.
Due to popular demand, I am holding my Goal Setting webinar again!! If you want to get your goals sorted and streamlined for 2023 now is your chance. This webinar covers not only setting goals for the year, but for your races as well! We will also talk about how to develop the habits to help you achieve your goals. The webinar goes for 90 minutes to 2 hours and is interactive with question time available. You will also be given workbooks, and a recording of the event to go back to. All this for only $70!! Go to the website www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au and head to the shop to register.
Don’t forget to please support my sponsors: Health and High Performance to keep those niggles and bay and get you back running healthy and strong and the best chocolate out there as it not only tastes good but it’s good for you! Peak Chocolate! Go to https://peakchocolate.com.au/ to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you!
Enjoy this fun chat with Scott!
1 hr 13 min
November 08, 2022 Lourdes talks about Tor Des Geants 2022
Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 179 is an episode where Ron and I chat with one of my good friends that I met whilst I lived in Canada. We recently caught up with her and ran with her a couple of times on our trip earlier this year. Lourdes is always doing an amazing race in some far-flung location and recently she ran Tor Des Geants. This is a race I REALLY want to do so I thought I would get her on the pod to chat about this amazing event. As you will hear, she has had many ups and downs this year running all over the world, the lucky thing. In fact, she messaged me after we recorded to say she forgot one race, the Blackfoot 50 miler in May. I was meant to do that race back in 2018 but had to go home to Australia as my mum had just had a stroke. Difficult times. But anyway, keep that in mind when you hear her talk about all her races. Lourdes is such a great person, so easy-going and chatty. If you’re listening with kids in the car, please be warned the f-bomb may have been dropped. It was part of the conversation and to be honest isn’t that word just part of conversation now!! And my interviews tend to be fun conversations with awesome people, so it happens! Ron and I had so much fun chatting with Lourdes, she is hilarious as you will find out!
Do you love the pod? God I hope so!! If you do, did you know that it is super easy to go onto Apple Podcasts and give the show 5 stars (if you think it deserves it!!) and wrote a short review. I don’t get paid to do this (in fact it costs me!!) but knowing that it means something to YOU makes me keep plugging away at it. The link to Apple podcasts is here.
Due to popular demand, I am holding my Goal Setting webinar again!! If you want to get your goals sorted and streamlined for 2023 now is your chance. This webinar covers not only setting goals for the year, but for your races as well! We will also talk about how to develop the habits to help you achieve your goals. The webinar goes for 90 minutes to 2 hours and is interactive with question time available. You will also be given workbooks, and a recording of the event to go back to. All this for only $70!! Go to the website peakendurancecoaching.com.au and head to the shop to register.
Don’t forget to please support my sponsors: Health and High Performance to keep those niggles and bay and get you back running healthy and strong and the best chocolate out there as it not only tastes good but it’s good for you!, Peak Chocolate! Go to peakchoclate.com.au to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you!
Enjoy Ron and I chatting with Lourdes!
1 hr 20 min
November 01, 2022 Ron and I ran the Bright Alpine Climb Four Peaks race!
Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 178 is an episode that is broken up into four parts. That is because Ron and I have been at The Bright Alpine Climb – 4 Peaks is a 4 day walking and running event based in the Bright area in Victoria. Each day participants tackle a new peak with distances varying from 10.6km to 15km. All events are hosted on gazetted trails and the trails are marked for the event to help provide guidance to participants. It’s a very casual event – each climb is timed and on the final day – the results are added together to get your overall time. After each day Ron and I discuss how it went and talk about our shoe choices and so on! This was the first time for both of us doing this race and have to say it was brilliant and we highly recommend it. Such a great atmosphere, but enough from me, you will hear all about it in the pod!
One thing that was so heartwarming for me was the number of people out there on the trails over the weekend who told me how much they love the pod. I was stoked! But do you know what would be even more awesome?? If everyone who loves the pod went onto Apple Podcasts and gave the show 5 stars (if you think it deserves it!!) and wrote a short review. That would be even more heartwarming!! The link is here.
Well, my last poles skills for the year (and I mean it this time!!) is this Sunday. I have 2 spots left so if you get in now you can still join us!! Go to the website peakendurancecoaching.com.au to register.
Don’t forget to please support my sponsors: Health and High Performance to keep you running healthy and strong and the best chocolate in the universe, Peak Chocolate. Go to peakchocolate.com.au to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you!
Enjoy Ron and I talking about the race that was Four Peaks!!
57 min
October 25, 2022 10 things runners need to STOP doing!
Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance.
The link is here to give this pod a review. I have my next poles skills clinic on Sunday 6thNovember, 2-3.30pm. This course is invaluable for learning how to use your poles effectively when you are running and racing in the mountains. And to be honest, they are great for flats! www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au Don’t forget to go to peakchocolate.com.au to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you with the code ISOBELROSS
18 min
October 19, 2022 Paul Watkins is The Rogue Scholar!
Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 177 is an interview with Paul Watkins, also known as The Rogue Scholar. Paul describes himself as a mountain climber, ultra runner, adventurer, speaker, business owner, pharmacist, husband, father, nerd and son. That’s a lot of hats! Paul and I discuss what that all means, and also how he won the 2019 Arctic Ultra 614km and his new book Lost and Found: Why we need adventure.
Paul's links are here: www.paulwatkins.com.au Instagram
I really love working on this podcast and interviewing so many interesting people. I hope you enjoy listening! If you do, could you do me a huge favour and subscribe, rate and review?? It makes a huge difference to me not only personally, but helps the podcast audience grow and thus ensure I can keep getting amazing people to interview. Thank you! The link is here.
I have my next poles skills clinic on Sunday 6thNovember, 2-3.30pm. This course is invaluable for learning how to use your poles effectively when you are running and racing in the mountains. And to be honest, they are great for flats! www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au
Don’t forget to go to peakchocolate.com.au to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you!
Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance.
Enjoy my chat with Paul!
54 min
October 11, 2022 Karin Traeger ran the length of the Yarra River!
Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 176 is an interview with Karin Traeger. Karin is the chief executive of the non-profit Yarra Riverkeeper Association set out to be the first known person to run the whole length of the river, from its source to the sea. Karin believes “Water is life, and the Birrarung/Yarra River is Melbourne's living entity connecting us to country”. Ron and I chat with Karin to find out how her run went, and what she discovered along the way. I really love working on this podcast and interviewing so many interesting people. I hope you enjoy listening! If you do, could you do me a huge favour and subscribe, rate and review?? It makes a huge difference to me not only personally, but helps the podcast audience grow and thus ensure I can keep getting amazing people to interview. Thank you! The link is in the show notes. The link is here. I have my next poles skills clinic on Sunday 6thNovember, 2-3.30pm. This course is invaluable for learning how to use your poles effectively when you are running and racing in the mountains. And to be honest, they are great for flats! Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Peak Chocolate website is here https://www.peakchocolate.com.au/ Get 15% off at checkout with the code ISOBELROSS Enjoy our chat with Karin!
Here is the link if you would like to donate to Run The Riverkeeper<<
38 min
October 05, 2022 Matt Fitzgerald; how to run every race at your real limit!
Hi and welcome back to the podcast. My name is Isobel Ross and I am the coach at Peak Endurance Coaching.
Episode 175 is my fifth interview with the brilliant author Matt Fitzgerald. I have previously interviewed him about his books 80/20 which discusses the concept of running easy for 80% of your training and hard for 20%, How Bad Do You Want It? Which delved into the topic of mindset and mental toughness and “The Comeback Quotient” which talked about athletes turning bad situations around and his book called: ‘Run Like a Pro (Even if you’re slow), elite tools and tips for runners of every level.’ His latest book is called ‘On Pace: Discover How To Run Every Race at your Real Limit’, which is obviously all about pacing when racing! I am a big believer in racing by feel, and you will be too after this interview! I will post the link to Matt’s book in the show notes. You can definitely get it on Kindle, and I think it’s showing now you might be able to get it in paperback!
Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate those of you who have taken the time to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review the pod. I read all of the reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on it! Thanks so much!! If you enjoyed this episode, please do go on over and rate and review
Don’t forget to go to my website, peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get on my email list so you can get my newsletters full of interesting articles and tips, or to get on board with coaching. Also, don’t forget to go on over to Peak Chocolate to get 15% off their amazing range of healthy chocolate that support your lifestyle and training. It’s nice to have something sweet and know that you’re not ingesting heaps of sugar! Join me in enjoying the delicious taste of Peak Chocolate by going to their website…the link is in the show notes!!
Enjoy the interview with Matt!
Link to Matt's book here<<
Peak chocolate website here https://www.peakchocolate.com.au/
Are injuries or persistent niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these now so that you can get back to the pure joy that is running!! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience, to help you get back to your running best. Head to www.healthhp.com.au/run to book an appointment and get back to feeling how good it feels to run without pain or discomfort! You can also find them on instagram: HealthHighPerformance
54 min
September 29, 2022 Lincoln Quilliam on the state of European racing and how that can be applied to Australia, with the Churchill Fellowship.
Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 174 is another interview with Lincoln Quilliam, founder and race director for the Kunanyi Mountain run. When I interviewed Lincoln, he was overseas in Scotland as part his work for the Churchill Fellowship. Churchill Fellowships offer a diverse range of people from all walks of life an opportunity to travel overseas for four to eight weeks to explore a topic or issue that they are passionate about. The topic of people’s proposed projects are limitless, as long as they provide a benefit to Australia and the person is willing to share their findings with the Australian community is evident. Lincoln went to Europe to investigate the key features and benefits of aspirational trail running destinations with the findings to help him apply these features and benefits to Australian trail running. We discuss the state of European racing in this pod. I sure hope you enjoy it!
Don’t forget to show your support for the show by rating, reviewing and subscribing! The link is in the show notes. The link is here.
In spite of saying no more poles clinics, I have been inundated by people needing to learn poles skills for their upcoming races. I have one last one for the year (I promise this is really the last one!!) and it is 6th November, go to my website or click the link in the show notes to join me to learn all about up how to use poles uphill, downhill, on the flats, how to stow or carry them when you are not using them, and how to actually run on the flat with poles. This session is guaranteed to help you in your next trail race or ultra!! the link is here
Churchill Fellowship: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/project/to-investigate-the-key-features-and-benefits-of-aspirational-trail-running-destinations/
National association and 2032 games campaign: https://trailrunning.org.au/
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Don't forget to get your Peak Chocolate discount here: https://www.peakchocolate.com.au/ 15% off at checkout with the code ISOBELROSS
Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance.
49 min
September 21, 2022 Pam Muston on longevity in running, and a quick update from Erchana Murray!
Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 173 is another interview with Pam Muston. I have had Pam on the podcast before, way back in early 2020. She is a great friend of mine, and an amazing athlete. Pam has been running since the early 80s and in this chat, we discuss how she has managed to run all this time without every getting injured! Amazing huh!! At the end of the interview, she shares her 3 main tips to achieve such a streak, so make sure you stay tuned till the very end! We did this chat the day before the Sri Chinmoy 100k where Pam won the 60-69 age group as the beginning of her training for Coast to kosci. I really love working on this podcast and interviewing so many interesting people. I also have a quick update with Erchana Murray to see how she is going on her run to get from the tip of Australia to the toe! I hope you enjoy listening! If you do, could you do me a huge favour and subscribe, rate and review?? It makes a huge difference to me not only personally but also helps the podcast audience grow and thus ensures lots more athletes can find it!. Thank you! The link is here.
Are you sick and tired of being injured or running in pain? Ensure you are ready for racing in 2022 and come in and see the team at Health & High Performance .Love running again by heading to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance.
Peak chocolate website is here Get 15% off at checkout with the code ISOBELROSS
Want coaching? Contact me [email protected]
1 hr 4 min

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Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast, where we talk all things endurance, mainly running! You will hear from athletes, experts in the field and also myself on all topics designed to help you reach…