Peak Endurance

By Isobel RossSports Running

Peak Endurance episodes

October 18, 2020 Julie Emmerman; sport psychologist discusses Covid and ultrarunning.
Episode 72 is an interview with Julie Emmerman. Dr. Julie Emmerman is a sport psychologist who currently works with numerous individuals on men and women’s world tour pro cycling teams, is a contract employee with USA Cycling’s High-Performance division, and provides consultation with team directors. Julie also worked with Garmin-Slipstream (EF Education First is the current incarnation) Pro Tour team from 2008-2010, one of the team’s most successful periods to date. In addition to cycling, her clientele includes NHL, track and field Olympians, professional triathlon, golf, and MMA. She is passionate about being able to play a role in the professional and personal lives of so many. I chat with Julie about how to deal with the prolonged lockdown in Melbourne, but also how to deal with the anxiety around Covid in general. We also talk about how to deal with racing anxiety. Julie is also a highly accomplished athlete herself. In 2019 she took 8th in the US Pro Women’s Time Trial. In 2018, she won Silver at the Master Track National Championships. She is also the current American national record holder for the Masters Time Trial.
Find Julie here: http://julieemmerman.com/
Can I ask you a favour; would you be able to go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast? Doing this helps the podcast grow, which is greatly appreciated. Navigating Covid is a lot like trying to get to the end of an ultra. It takes focus and a positive mindset. We can see a sports psychologist to help with this mindset, but who can help us when our injuries or niggles are holding us back? The specialists at Health and High Performance can do so as they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you run your best. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/ In spite of everything feeling out of control in this moment of COVID, you are actually in a position of power within yourself and how you react to this rather crappy situation. As they always say, control the controllables and focu on the future. You can do this in your running with a structured and well-planned training program with Peak Endurance Coaching. Email me [email protected] and let’s get your training moving in the right direction. Enjoy the interview with Julie!
36 min
October 14, 2020 Ryan Twist; Podiatrist at Bayswater Ankle and Foot Clinic
Episode 71 is an interview with Ryan Twist, podiatrist at Bayswater Foot and Ankle clinic. Ryan graduated from La Trobe University and has over 11 years of clinical experience. He gained extensive knowledge and skills as a Podiatrist from working both interstate and overseas. He has a special interest in Sports Podiatry, Sports Medicine, Biomechanics (human movement), Orthotics, Prolotherapy Injections and Footwear prescription.
Ryan spent time in Canberra working as a Podiatrist at the AIS with elite and amateur athletes, as well as 12 months working in Glasgow where he was treating a large number of high risk diabetes patients under the guidance of the UK’s leading High Risk Diabetes clinic. Ryan participates in Ironman Triathlons and is passionate about all sports, which enables a more detailed approach and professionally structured return to sport program. He attends regular professional development courses so he can deliver the newest techniques to his clients and help them achieve their goals.
Can I ask you a favour; would you be able to go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast? I don’t get paid to do this, I do it for the love of sharing great information but would greatly appreciate your reviews and support. It makes it all feel worthwhile!
Like adventure racing, running can take you many places, both mentally and physically. But if you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance, it’s hard to be motivated to get out the door. If this is the case for you, come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run
Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
You can find Ryan at Bayswater Foot and Ankle Clinic.
I really think this quarantine time is a great time to do for some self-reflection. In spite of everything feeling out of control in this moment of COVID, you are actually in a position of power within yourself and how you react to this situation. As they always say, control the controllables. You can do this with structured and well-planned training with Peak Endurance Coaching. Email me at [email protected] and let’s get your training moving in the right direction.
Enjoy the interview with Ryan!
46 min
October 12, 2020 Travis Macy: Team Endure at eco-challenge Fiji, the World's Toughest Race.
Episode 70 is another interview with Travis Macy, a finisher of over 120 ultra endurance events in 17 countries. Travis is a speaker, author, coach, and professional endurance athlete. He is the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life, which I previously interviewed him about. This time I am talking to him eco-challenge Fiji and how he and his team, Team Endure, fared. If you haven’t watched the World’s Toughest race on Prime yet, I urge you to get on over and watch it. I don’t normally binge watch series, but I did for this one!
Can I ask you a favour; would you be able to go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast? I don’t get paid to do this, I do it for the love of sharing great information but would greatly appreciate your reviews and support. It makes it all feel worthwhile!
Like adventure racing, running can take you many places, both mentally and physically. But if you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance, it’s hard to be motivated to get out the door. If this is the case for you, come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run
Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
I really think this quarantine time is a great time to do for some self-reflection. In spite of everything feeling out of control in this moment of COVID, you are actually in a position of power within yourself and how you react to this situation. As they always say, control the controllables. You can do this with structured and well-planned training with Peak Endurance Coaching. Email me at [email protected] and let’s get your training moving in the right direction.
The interview cuts out a bit right at the end, but other than that, the quality is good. Enjoy the interview with Travis!
48 min
October 09, 2020 Bern Dornum: member of Team Thunder AR in Eco-Challenge.
Episode 69 is an interview with Bernadette Dornum. Bern has a background of triathlon and Ironman but then began competing more and more in adventure racing and multisport after racing the Hawaiian Ironman world champs in 2015. Her adventure racing team Thunderbolt AR were undefeated in the inaugural 4 round national series in 2017 and made the top ten in the Adventure Racing World Series ranking. While expedition racing takes up most of her time (and leave from work), often racing nonstop for 5+days, she still manages to combine it with the odd ironman, on or off road triathlon and always loves a good trail run. Bern is certainly someone who can never say no to a challenge and loves giving anything a go, getting stronger the longer it goes and the more sports or activities that are involved.
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Like adventure racing, running can take you many places, both mentally and physically. But if you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance, it’s hard to be motivated to get out the door. If this is the case for you, come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run
Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
There’s no doubt about it, these are strange times we are living through. Running gives our lives structure and focus. I provide personalised online coaching with regular coach contact. If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to get started.
Don’t forget to make time to rate, review and share the podcast; subscribing helps too. All these things help get the podcast up in the ratings, which helps me get top names on the podcast. You can also go to my YouTube channel under my name Isobel Ross to see the video recordings of this and other podcasts.
Enjoy the interview with Bern.
44 min
October 05, 2020 Rob Preston; Reflections on Eco Challenge; the toughest race in the world.
Episode 68 is an interview with Rob Preston. Rob is one of Australia's leading navigators and endurance athletes. He started navigation as a kid through orienteering and then went on to compete for Australia for 15 years at the elite level and along with his wife Kathryn they won the World 24hr Rogaining (long distance orienteering) Championships in 2016.
Rob has also been leading Australian Adventure Racing teams around the world and has two World Championship medals from the AR World Championships. More recently Rob and Team Gippsland Adventure placed 3rd in Eco-challenge Fiji, now being showcased as a 10 part series on Amazon Prime at World's Toughest Race.
Rob also offers navigation and Adventure Racing training and more details can be found at
https://www.thoughtsports.com.au/training
And if you are interested in trying Adventure Racing check out Rob's new event Explore Gippsland Adventure Race which will premier in early 2021 when COVID-19 restrictions ease. www.exploregippsland.com.au
instagram rob_preston
Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is the perfect exercise but when it hurts with aches and pains it’s no fun at all! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run
Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
In these times, it’s more important than ever to have a structured plan to ensure you maximise your training. The benefit of online training is it doesn’t matter what state or country you are in; I can help you reach your athletic Peak! Staying committed to your training is one thing you can have control over. If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to get started.
Thank you so much for supporting the podcast! Rating, reviewing and sharing helps more people find the podcast. Inderdogx3 gave a 5 star rating and writes “It takes a special talent to be an outstanding athlete, have a wealth of knowledge and present it in an interesting way.” Thank you so much, that is so kind and made my day! You can also go to my YouTube channel under my name Isobel Ross to see the video recordings of this and other podcasts.
Enjoy the interview with Rob.
55 min
October 01, 2020 Richard Xerri: Race director
Episode 67 is an interview with Richard Xerri, the race director with Perseverance Events that holds races such as The Bright Festival, The P0rtsea running festival, and the upcoming (at some stage!) Buffalo Sunriser. It’s been a tough year for race directors, and we chat about how Covid has affected the racing landscape and the future of virtual and live racing in Australia. Richard;s event website is here: https://www.perseverance-events.com.au/
Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is the perfect exercise but when it hurts with aches and pains it’s no fun at all! Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run
Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
Thank you so much for supporting the podcast! Rating, reviewing and sharing helps more people find the podcast. Thank you to Inderdogx3 from the States who gave the podcast and 5 stars and says; “ It takes a special talent to be an outstanding athlete, have a wealth of knowledge and present it in an interesting way” Thank you so much, I really appreciate those kind words. You can also go to my YouTube channel under my name Isobel Ross to see the video recordings of this and other podcasts.
Next week will be a bit of an eco-challenge special with interviews with people who participated in the eco-challenge as seen on Prime. If you watched it (like I did, and I loved it!!), you will know how tough it was. These are some really amazing athletes that I get to speak to!
In these times, it’s more important than ever to have a structured plan to ensure you maximise your training. The benefit of online training is it doesn’t matter what state or country you are in; I can help you reach your athletic Peak! Staying committed to your training is one thing you can have control over. If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to set up a training plan.
Have a great week of training and stay safe and well!
Enjoy the interview with Richard.
43 min
September 29, 2020 Alex Hutchinson; author of the book 'Endure. Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance'.
Episode 66 is an interview with Alex Hutchinson, the author of the book Endure; Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. In Endure Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D., reveals why our individual limits may be determined as much by our head and heart, as by our muscles. He presents an overview of science's search for understanding human fatigue, from crude experiments with electricity and frogs' legs to sophisticated brain imaging technology. Going beyond the traditional mechanical view of human limits, he instead argues that a key element in endurance is how the brain responds to distress signals-whether heat, or cold, or muscles screaming with lactic acid-and reveals that we can train to improve brain response.
Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is not just good for our physical health, but our mental health too! It’s important on so many levels to all of us that we can keep running. Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run
Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
Thank you so much for supporting the podcast! Rating, reviewing and sharing helps more people find the podcast. You can also go to my YouTube channel under my name Isobel Ross to see the video recordings of this and other podcasts.
In next week’s episode, I chat with Rob Preston, member of the East Gippsland team that came third in the eco-challenge as seen on Prime.
In these times, it’s more important than ever to have a structured plan to ensure you maximise your training. The benefit of online training is it doesn’t matter what state or country you are in; I can help you reach your athletic Peak! Staying committed to your training is one thing you can have control over. If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to chat about a training plan.
Have a great week of training and stay safe and well!
Enjoy the interview with Alex.
44 min
September 22, 2020 Andre La Gerche; sports cardiologist
Episode 65 is an interview with Andre La Gerche. Andre is a cardiologist specialising in cardiac imaging, a Future Leadership Fellow of the National Heart Foundation and a NHMRC Career Development Fellow. He completed a PhD at the University of Melbourne and 4 years of postdoctoral research studying the effect of endurance exercise on the heart at the University Hospital of Leuven, Belgium, where he is a Visiting Professor.
He works as a cardiologist at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. Andre is interested in the interaction between exercise and heart function. Andre is well known for his research within Australia’s elite sporting communities and he is regularly asked to provide expert comment or to present to health professionals, community, sporting groups and the media. Andre is the Director of the National Centre for Sports Cardiology, a strategic partnership between clinical researchers who specialise in sports cardiology.
Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is not just good for our physical health, but our mental health too! It’s important on so many levels to all of us that we can keep running. Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run
Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
Thank you so much for supporting the podcast! Rating, reviewing and sharing helps more people find the podcast. You can also go to my YouTube channel under my name Isobel Ross to see the video recordings of this and other podcasts.
Enjoy the interview with Andre.
With so many restrictions in place, it’s more important than ever to have a structured plan to ensure you maximise your training. Staying committed to your training is one thing you can have control over. If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to chat about a training plan.
43 min
September 18, 2020 Bonus episode: Isobel Ross Part 2, developing mental strength.
Episode 64 is an interview with me! My good friend Nicole Kew once again interviews me to find out how I developed mental strength.
Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is our time to focus on our health and happiness and if this time is plagued with aches and pains, it’s no fun at all. Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run
Find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! Rating, reviewing and sharing helps more people find the podcast and grows the audience. Which all helps when I’m contacting people to be interviewed!! You can also go my YouTube channel to see the video recordings of the podcast.
I really hope you enjoy this interview!
With so many restrictions in place, it’s more important than ever to have a structured plan to ensure you maximise your training. Races will eventually return, but in the meantime there are many other challenges you can find, like planning an FKT, doing an Everesting Challenge, or getting a Strava crown! If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to chat about a training plan.
57 min
September 16, 2020 Gene Dykes: Sub 3-hour marathoner and ultra-marathon runner in his 70s!
Episode 63 is an interview with Gene Dykes, who is one of the most prolific and successful septuagenarian racers of all time, winning multiple masters national championships, setting a number of national records, becoming the oldest person ever to run the Triple Crown of 200s (three 200-mile races in a single year), and achieving a marathon PR of 2:54:23 at 70 years old. Gene was born in Canton, OH in 1948. He lived there until he attended University, graduating in 1970 with a B.A. in chemistry. After two years in the army, serving in Vietnam and Japan, Dykes received a Ph.D. in biochemistry in 1978. He then embarked upon a career in computer programming until he retired in 2012. He married in 1982, and along with his wife, raised two daughters. Dykes ran track in high school and college, but for most of his life was an occasional jogger. At age 50, he tore his hamstring and was unable to run at all for six years. Once he healed, he began running for enjoyment again. At age 58 he ran the New York City Marathon, his first marathon. He has now completed around 120 marathons! He has also completed many ultra marathons. In the last few years he set 14 national age group records and won 15 national championships at distances from 3K to 100 miles. In December 2018 he ran the world’s fastest marathon for age 70, 2:54:23, and the following spring he broke the Boston Marathon age group course record by almost 20 minutes. Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is not just good for our physical health, but our mental health too! It’s important on so many levels to all of us that we can keep running. Come in and see the specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience to help you achieve the results you want and are capable of. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run Or find them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/ Thank you so much for supporting the podcast! Rating, reviewing and sharing helps more people find the podcast and grows the audience. Which all helps when I’m contacting people to be interviewed!! Tail_Runner gave five stars and says; “Sean Bell: What a remarkable young man. Such a great interview. Loved this one, really looking forward to following his achievements.” Thanks so much for that! You can also go my YouTube channel to see the video recordings of the podcast. Enjoy the interview with Gene.
53 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…