Peak Endurance

By Isobel RossSports Running

Peak Endurance episodes

September 11, 2020 Bonus episode! Karen Barrett; Everesting challenge completed!
Episode 62 is an interview with Karen Barrett. Karen is a NSW runner who recently Everested Mount Sugarloaf in 30 hour and 30 minutes, with a total of 178kms. What an achievement.
I caught up with Karen less than a week after she completed this amazing achievement to see how she did it. I apologise that the connection wasn’t the best, with some delays. These Covid days it’s hard to get good internet connection when so many people are home using it!
Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is meant to be an enjoyable (yes even when you’re doing speed work!!) and stress-relieving activity. But it’s not when it hurts for all the wrong reasons!! 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/
Enjoy the interview with Karen!
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 or completing an Everesting challenge! 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!
31 min
September 08, 2020 Sean Bell; running around Australia in 2022
Episode 59 is an interview with Sean Bell. Sean is the runner of Run for Wishes and an ASICS Australia Sound Mind Sound Body ambassador. He is a 22 year old from Melbourne, Victoria, with an extraordinary passion for using his running to light up the lives of others. Sean believes his purpose is to inspire others to realise how precious life is, so that they spend more time with the people they love and chase their dreams now, because we are not promised tomorrow.
Sean is planning a 14,000km run starting on Sunday February 27, 2022, to raise money and awareness for Make-A-Wish® Australia.
The website to follow Sean's progress and to donate to a worhty cause is here: https://www.seanbellrunforwishes.com/
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, and you want to be ready to roll when they do. If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to chat about a training plan.
Have a great week of training, stay safe and well, and look out for each other.
44 min
September 03, 2020 Andy Blow; Precision Hydration Co-Founder, CEO and Sports Scientist
Episode 58 is an interview with Andy Blow. Andy is a Sports Scientist with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. An expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping, Andy previously worked as the Team Sports Scientist for the Benetton and Renault Formula 1 teams, and remains an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre. An elite level triathlete in his younger days, Andy has finished in the top-10 of Ironman and IM 70.3 races, as well as winning an Xterra World title. It was Andy's own struggles with cramp and hydration that led to him specialising in electrolyte replenishment and founding Precision Hydration. Andy is a leading figure in the world of sports hydration and has worked alongside other top sports scientists, to co-author a number of studies and books. Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Running is meant to be an enjoyable (yes even when you’re doing speed work!!) and stress-relieving activity. But it’s not when it hurts for all the wrong reasons!! 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 And on Instagram here: 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!! You can also go my YouTube channel to see the video recordings of the podcast. Make sure you check out the show notes for links to the articles we talk about and for a 15% discount on precision hydration products. I’ve tried them, and I have to say I really like them. The taste is not overpowering, which to me is super important. Enjoy the interview with Andy. The discount code for listeners to get 15% off their order at precisionhydration.com is PEAKENDURANCE. Here is the booking link for listeners to book a free one-to-one video chat with the Precision Hydration team: https://precisionhydration.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=14563677 Articles are here: How to measure your sweat rate How to tell if you're a salty sweater Why do athletes suffer from cramp? How to start hydrated and why that's so important What is hyponatremia and how can you avoid it? Do women have different hydration needs to men?
51 min
August 27, 2020 Isobel (Izzy) Ross: Nicole Kew turns the tables and interviews me!
Episode 59 is an interview with me! My good friend Nicole Kew interviews me to find out where I got my drive and passion for running, and 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
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.
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! If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to chat about a training plan.
Have a great week of training, stay safe and well! And remember, with a little kindness, grace and empathy we will get through this together and come out stronger and more resilient!
I really hope you enjoy this interview, I was super nervous about it all but I hope it gives you some insights into me as a person!
1 hr 1 min
August 25, 2020 Meghan Laws (Arbogast)
Episode 58 is an interview with Meghan Laws (previously Arbogast). Running wasn’t Meghan’s first sport. She played volleyball, basketball and spent a lot of time horseback riding as a kid. Meghan got started running in her 20s as a way to efficiently get some exercise. Because she’d always liked competitive sports, she started running 5ks and 10ks. Meghan had a young child, and this fit nicely into her lifestyle. As she got older, Meghan started to run further, starting marathoning in her 30s. Eventually she hired her first coach who helped Meghan get her times down in the 2:40s, qualifying her for the Olympic Marathon trials. Meghan finally got the ultra running bug when she turned 42. Over the past 3 decades she has qualified and run in the marathon trials 4 times, has completed Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run 12 times, 10 of those being in the top 10, and all under 24 hours. Meghan has also represented the USA in the World 100k Championships for 9 consecutive teams, placing in the top 3 for the USA team 8 times. Meghan still trains and races competitively and is an excellent example of longevity in our sport. I took the opportunity to ask her how she has managed to perform so well over so many years. Meghan's website is here
Occasionally I put out two podcasts, and this week is one of them! I am going to be posting a bonus episode! I feel a bit nervous about it, because the tables are turned and this time I am being interviewed. My good friend Nicole Kew (who I interviewed about Rhabdo) messaged me with the idea of interviewing me as she felt some people might be interested in my background and how I got into running. This is the first of two episodes we will do. This is more about my childhood and sports background to see how I got into running and how this all helped me develop mental strength. There will be more about mental strength and resilience in part two. I do hope you enjoy it!
The link to my YouTube channel is here.
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
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. 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! If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to chat about a training plan. The YouTube channel to watch epsiodes is here.
Enjoy the interview with Meghan, I know I loved chatting with her!
41 min
August 18, 2020 Buzz Burrell: Fastest Known Times
Episode 57 is an interview with Buzz Burrell, one of the team who organises the Fastest Known times website. Buzz has helped popularize the term "Fastest Known Time", starting when they set the FKT on the John Muir Trail in the year 2000, a year after his FKT on the Colorado Trail. He manages Ultimate Direction, a manufacturer of adventure and running packs, and was previously employed by La Sportiva. Buzz's proudest accomplishment is not having died yet.
The website can be found here
Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? When you only have an hour to run you want to make sure that it’s enjoyable and that you are getting the most out of your time. 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
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.
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! If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to chat about a training plan.
Enjoy the interview with Buzz
37 min
August 11, 2020 Mosi Smith; endurance athlete wins Diesel Day Grit Check in 62 hours!!
Episode 56 is an interview with a friend of mine, Mosi Smith. I met Mosi through Nikki Wynd when he was out in Australia last year to run the GSER. He has run many amazing races and just recently participated in a very interesting challenge. Mosi completed the Diesel Day Grit Check in 62 hours. This was charity event in the last man standing vein, with Mosi being the last man standing after 62 long hours. But I’ll let him tell you all the details!
Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? When you only have an hour to run you want to make sure that it’s enjoyable and that you are getting the most out of your time. And Health and High Performance are still open! 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 here: https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
So far over $23k raised in conjunction with the event. Homepage: https://www.bigfishfoundation.org/
Donation: https://www.bigfishfoundation.org/donate
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. 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. If you need an individualised plan, email me [email protected] to chat about a training plan.
39 min
August 04, 2020 Amy Bender; PHD and sleep researcher.
Episode 55 is an interview with Amy Bender, sleep researcher.
Dr. Bender is Senior Research Scientist at Calgary Counselling Centre and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. She received her PhD and Master of Science degrees in Experimental Psychology from Washington State University specializing in sleep EEG. She has helped develop the only validated sleep screening tool for athletes and has implemented sleep optimization strategies for numerous Canadian Olympic and professional teams. Her current interests focus on how sleep and exercise interventions can improve mental health outcomes. She was a former college basketball athlete, did an Ironman in 2009, and currently chases her 3 young kids around.
Do you have injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these so that you can get back to the simple joy that is running!! I have been inrecently seeing Luke about a tendinopathy on my ankle. Never once did he say I had to stop running. With the work he is doing on my ankle and the exercises he has given me, my ankle is improving and my training is coming along nicely. 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
https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I love getting reviews!! Nygell says ‘Learning so much from Isobel and the variety of guests she chats with. I find myself taking notes everytime I listen…really enjoying these podcasts a lot!’ KP_bass says “Thank you for finding a variety of amazing educators to interview in the podcasts! Learning and being inspired which is great! Thank you” Thank you both so much, and for the 5 star ratings. To be honest, I am learning so much from all my guests and being inspired by them too! If you go to YouTube where I load the video recordings, you will see me taking notes too!
My YouTube channel is here.
Enjoy the interview with Amy!
41 min
July 28, 2020 Stacy Sims: Women Are Not Small Men
Episode 54 is an interview with Stacy Sims, author of the book ‘Roar’. Stacy T. Sims, Ph.D., is an applied researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. Prior to being launched into industry, she served as an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist at Stanford University from 2007 to 2012, where she specialized in sex differences with environmental and nutritional considerations for recovery and performance, specializing in women's health and performance. With the unique opportunities Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. As a direct result, she has been named: One of the top 50 visionaries of the running industry (2015) One of the top 40 women changing the paradigm of her field (2017) by Outside Magazine. One of the top four visionaries in the outdoor sports industry (2017) by Outside Magazine - Genius Issue One of the top four individuals changing the landscape in triathlon nutrition (2017) by Triathlete Magazine A regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences, including those hosted by US Olympic Committee, High-Performance Sport NZ, and USA Cycling, is a Senior Research Associate at AUT University and resides at the beach in Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand with her husband and young daughter.
Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these so that you can get back to the simple 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. So to get back to achieving the results you want and are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run
https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
Stacy's book can be found here: Amazon
Stacy's website is here: https://www.drstacysims.com/ and her clothing range is here: https://livefeisty.com/

Let me know your thoughts about the podcast either in the comments on the Instagram podcast page or by DM. Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate the people who take the couple of minutes out of their day to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review me. I read all of my reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on this podcast! Next week's episode is an interview with Amy Bender, a sleep specialist who works with Canadian athletes. It's a very interesting conversation! Make sure you stay committed and consistent with your training. If you are focused on improving as an athlete, email me [email protected] to organise an individualised training plan. Stay well, and have a great week of training!
48 min
July 21, 2020 Ricardo Costa; ultra-marathon nutrition expert
Episode 53 is an interview with Ricardo Costa. Dr Ricardo Costa works in the Department of Nutrition Dietetics & Food, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University as an academic, researchers, consultant and practitioner in Sports Dietetics and Extreme Physiology. Ricardo is a HCPC Registered Dietitian-UK, SENr Registered Sport Dietitian- UK, Accredited Practicing Dietitian-Aus and Advanced Sports Dietitian-Aus, who came to Monash University in August 2013 from Coventry University-UK.
Ricardo completed his PhD at the University of Wales- UK, in neuroendocrine and nutritional immunology on the influence of sleep deprivation, cold exposure, exercise stress and nutritional intervention on selected immune responses; which examined the impact of individual and combined stressors on immune function. Additionally, the role of nutrition intervention in the effect of exercise on immune function. Ricardo's recent work has focused on the impact of multi-stressor activity on immune, thermoregulatory, and gastrointestinal health; and additionally, the impact of ultra-marathon competition on nutrition and hydration status, and implication for health.
Ricardo’s research interests include the impact of exercise stress with and without other stressors on gut health, and role of nutrition under stress on gut health. Over the last few years he has established and led an international multi-centre research team investigating the impact of ultra-endurance competition on nutritional and hydration status, and on various physiological and immunological parameters; in which issue of gut health have been identified. Previously, as course director for Sports Dietetic training in the UK, he was an active consultant and supervisor in Sports Dietetics, providing and supervising sport and exercise nutritional support to a wide range of sports at recreational, amateur, and elite (Olympic athletes) level.
Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these so that you can get back to the simple 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. So to get back to achieving the results you want and are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run
https://www.instagram.com/healthhighperformance/
A big take away for me from this interview was that you need to consume 120% of your race nutrition and for at least two weeks to properly train the gut. I also found it interesting that eating within one hour of exercise keeps your immune system strong. Something to really think about with training and racing recovery. I have always believed food is excellent recovery and I generally always eat quite soon after training. After racing it’s a bit harder!!!
Let me know your thoughts about the podcast either in the comments on the Instagram podcast page or by DM.
Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate the people who take the couple of minutes out of their day to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review me. I read all of my reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on this podcast!
Next week’s interview is with Stacy Sims, author of the brilliant book 'Roar' and the creator of the saying 'Women are not small men'.
Make sure you stay committed and consistent with your training. If you are focused on improving as an athlete, email me [email protected] to organise an individualised training plan.
50 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…