Pushing Limits Podcast

In this weeks episode of the Pushing Limits Podcast I speak to Kerry man Adrian Allen!

We discuss everything from Adrian's background, how he got into both fitness & travelling and how his first marathon has given him a taste of endurance! 

Endurance is something Adrian is aiming to explore in the future while also travelling around the world! He can be found in Kerry, Bali, Thailand or Australia! You can follow Adrian on Instagram @aidoalan

I am delighted to welcome Peter Ryan to this weeks episode of the podcast! Peter's story is very inspiring & his approach to life is nothing short of admirable!

From a sport-loving young man to losing the majority of his eyesight, Peter's route to the high-performance cycling is an interesting one!

We chat about his youth, the struggles, his outlook, his plans going forward and so much more! Make sure to follow Peter and his journey on @petersvision01 or via his website https://peterryan.ie/

Delighted to have ultra-endurance athlete Sophie Grace Holmes back on the podcast! 

We caught up and spoke about the current situation in the UK, how Sophie has been dealing with the current COVID-19 pandemic! Sophie is categorised as high risk as she lives with Cystic Fibrosis.

However, Sophie is not leaving this hold her back one bit! We both chat about the mindset shift that can be made during these times!

Follow Sophie on Instagram on @sophiegraceholmes

In this episode of the show, I speak to Dr Ian Dunican who is recognised globally as a leader in Sleep & its role in optimizing human performance! 

The Irishman now based in Western Australia speaks from a professional standpoint and he is an ultra-endurance athlete himself too having completed the Leadville 100 & now exploring the space of ultra swimming!

Find out more about Ian here: https://sleep4performance.com.au/

https://www.shanefinn.com/

Us runners & endurance folks are a resilient bunch! How can we carry that over into what is happening globally right now?! 

Keep a cool head, stay focused & work on some weakness! 

In this weeks episode of the show, I chat with Ironman Triathlete Owen Martin!

Owen has successfully qualified for the Ironman World Championships for the 11th year in a row!

Endurance is all about consistency & Owen is one of the most consistent performers in the world when it comes to Ironman!

Check out his website here http://www.owenmartintricoach.com/

And on Instagram @ownie53

Here is a great conversation with former Professional Cyclist Svein Tuft.

Svein is a 11 Time Canadian Time Trial Champion & he has ridden in 13 Grand Tours.

His unorthodox entry to the top of level of cycling is very interesting & we discuss things such as longevity, health & performance.

Svein also shares his advice for young riders hoping to make the break into the professional peloton!

Be sure to check out his website here https://tuftsadventuretours.com/

Here we go! Episode 32 with Conor O Keefe! This is actually our second sitting on the Pushing Limits Podcast!

We chat through Conor's Project 32 in aid of Pieta House Ireland, his preparation, his training, but more importantly we speak about & explore his why!

This is a fantastic conversation & it was great to have Conor and the guys from 528 Creative in Dingle for a few days!

You can follow Conor on Instagram = @cokeefe 

In this episode of the show I speak to Gerda Steyn! The South African athlete is the first woman to run sub 6 hours in the Comrades Marathon & she recently ran a 2:27 Marathon in New York! 

Gerda had a different entry to the top level of running & its working out very well for her! 

Her outlook on training, racing & life is both positive & infectious!

With the Toyko Olympics looming that is on Gerda's radar too! 2020 is shaping up to be quite the year for Gerda & it was an honour to have the opportunity to speak to her!

You can follow Gerda on Instagram - @gerdarun

Welcome to episode 30 of the Pushing Limits Podcast! 

I am absolutely delighted that the podcast still continues to grow & it continues to reach more people around the world! 

Also great to have Origin Bars on board as our official podcast sponsor too! I love what these guys are doing and excited to see them grow in the coming years! Use code "pushinglimits" for a 15% discount on the Online Store https://www.originbars.ie/

In this weeks episode, Barry & I chat through certain things that may either affect our fitness & endurance in a positive or negative way!  

The one-hour training session is important, but the other 23 hours are just as important too!