Todays episode is for the cyclists amongst you. Whether it’s road, track, trail, downhill, in a group or riding solo - our common desire is to ride to the best of our ability. 

But we can’t escape the fact that sitting in this position, aero or not, is somewhat artificial. We expect our bodies to mould into optimal bike positions over long durations and high intensities.

Today we look at how strength and conditioning will allow you to ride with more power and more efficiency whilst minimising the risk of injury.

(00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:13) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:58) Cycling Performance: Staying Strong in the Saddle (03:26) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (06:05) Optimizing Your Body for Better Cycling (09:56) Comprehensive Training Approach (15:21) Final Thoughts and Encouragement (16:19) Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement

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As we approach a new year, Kriss shares a invaluable tip to take forward if you want to get the most out of your training.

Subjective feedback……What is it? What does it look like for you? and How important is it to your training and performance?

Listen in to todays episode and think about how you can apply in the coming months.

(00:00) Introduction to Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) The Importance of Feedback in Endurance Training (02:17) Methods of Gathering Feedback (04:07) The Power of Context in Training Programs (06:42) Reflective Practices for Self-Improvement (10:03) Personal Connection and Engagement (14:26) Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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In todays episode Kriss answers the question 'Why we don’t showcase more of our endurance programming?"

Nowadays, the endurance world is saturated with template programs more than ever; whether it be 12, 16 or 24 week race plan, marathon program or Ironman build. 

A seemingly innocent, cheaper and simpler training solution accessible at the click of a button, however more often than not it can have long term, costly consequences.

At SFE our reservations towards sharing our programming openly is not about keeping our cards close to our chest and our secrets hidden...Listen in as Kriss explains the real reason.

(00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:13) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:53) The Problem with Generic Training Programs (02:32) The Importance of Individualized Coaching (04:31) Consequences of Poor Program Design (06:29) Building a Sustainable Training Program (13:24) The Cost of Injuries and Poor Training (15:33) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Today Kriss is joined by Alison Rose and Claire Merrett from CSPC Physiotherapy in Leeds, who share their experience and expertise on both Pre and Post Pregnancy considerations for athletes. 

Working with a wide range of clientele including the likes of Olympic Heptathlete Jessica Ennis, Alison and Claire have alot of knowledge to share and myths to dispel.

Topics in todays episode include the unexpected issues that happen in the body as a result of pregnancy, why the “easy” rehab exercises are so vitally important longterm and how most men don’t realise that they have a pelvic floor too!

If you have any questions about anything we’ve covered in todays episode, don’t hesitate to contact us or you can get in touch with Alison or Claire directly at https://cspc.co.uk/

(00:00) Welcome and Guest Introduction (01:51) Importance of Pre and Postnatal Physiotherapy (02:35) Specialized Physiotherapy for Pregnancy and Beyond (04:24) Exercise and Rehabilitation Post-Pregnancy (06:51) Challenges and Adaptations During Pregnancy (11:36) Postnatal Recovery and Physiotherapy (16:38) Returning to Running and Physical Activity (21:40) Complexities of Postnatal Recovery (23:40) Respecting the Recovery Process (30:57) The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy (31:09) Setting Realistic Post-Pregnancy Goals (31:43) Alternative Conditioning Methods (32:23) Understanding Rectus Diastasis (35:26) The Importance of Foundational Exercises (36:35) Endurance Sports and Post-Pregnancy Recovery (37:16) Debunking Pregnancy Myths (37:50) Returning to Athletic Performance Post-Pregnancy (41:28) The Role of Pelvic Health Physios (47:06) Male Pelvic Health Awareness (51:50) Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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The term RED-S or 'Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport' is fairly well known within the endurance community. Previously termed the Female Athlete Triad, it's name now better represents an issue that affects both men and women.

Lack of a menstrual cycle, disordered eating, low body mass, stress fractures and osteopenia are some of the more commonly associated signs and symptoms when it comes to RED-S, but what about the lesser known symptoms?

Today Kriss talks from personal experience, as a coach and husband, about the less common symptoms of low energy availability, and why having accountability around your energy intake is such a vital part of getting past what can become a very serious problem. (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:13) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:53) Identifying Low Energy Availability (05:01) Personal Experience with Low Energy Availability (06:57)The Importance of Proper Nutrition (09:55) Consequences of Ignoring Energy Needs (14:07) Solutions and Final Thoughts

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One of the draws to trail running is the ability to just get out there. Out into the mountains, forests, countryside, whatever your chosen environment. It’s easy... you can just put on your shoes and go, which is probably why we’ve seen the sport increase in popularity over the past couple of years.

So, the last thing we want to do is take the romantism away from you - the fun and thoughtlessness it brings. But we also want you to be able to keep doing it and keep reaching you’re goals, and in order to achieve this there is a certain level of mindfulness and consideration that needs to be applied. 

Today Kriss discusses four particular areas that you should be considering, regardless of how far and how fast you want to go: 

- Sighting ability - Listening to your footstep - Climbing and descending - Running in the dark

Did you know at SFE we help runners of all abilities and training goals. The comprehensive approach that we provide allows us to integrate S&C alongside your running, whilst managing overall training load, ensuring your nutritional intake is meeting your individual needs and making sure that your health is on track to allow for longterm, sustainable success. If you’re looking for any further guidance with your running; whether it’s track, road or trail then don’t hesitate to get in touch [email protected] 

(00:00) Introduction and Overview (01:17) Key Skills for Trail Running (02:20)Developing Your Sighting Ability (05:14) Listening to Your Footsteps (08:36) Mastering Climbing and Descending (11:34) Running in the Dark (14:03) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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When it comes to injury, we often focus alot on the physical; from symptoms and pain, to surgery and rehabilitation. But what if we we're to put as much emphasis on the psychology around injury. What would we find and how would it benefit the athletes who are working through it? 

Our guest today Ciara Everard, is a former elite athlete, Physiotherapist by trade and obtained her PhD in Sports Injury Psychology at St. Mary's University, Twickenham. Ciara currently lectures at the University of Roehampton, where she continues her research work. 

Today Ciara joins Kriss to discuss the theory of sports injury narratives - six to be exact; Resilience, Merry-Go-Round, Longevity, Pendulum, Snowball and More To Me. It is thought that sharing these injury narratives will enable people to make more sense of their injury experience. The question is... Which narrative/s are relatable to your experience with injury?

You can find more details about the six injury narratives and Ciara’s work on her Twitter page @everardciara or Instagram profile @everardciara and clicking the linktree in her bio. (00:40) Guest Introduction: Kira's Expertise in Sports Psychology (01:31) Understanding Injury Narratives (02:11) Psychological Impact of Injuries (03:07) Exploring Different Types of Injury Narratives (10:40) The Resilience Narrative (15:58) The Merry-Go-Round Narrative (20:51) The Longevity Narrative (23:41) Reflecting on Injuries as Blessings (24:13) Understanding Common Injury Concerns (25:49) The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach (27:35) The Snowball Narrative: Ignoring Pain (30:45) Exercise Addiction and Its Implications (33:45) The 'More to Me' Narrative: Beyond Sport (39:17) Building Personal Narratives for Athletes (43:52) Resources and Future Research Directions

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Whether you’re doing one sport or three, finding time to fit strength sessions in to your weekly schedule on a consistent basis often leaves poeple feeling overwhelmed and thats before we even factor in work, family and other day to day responsibilities. But as you know S&C can afford to be the ’thing’ that is skipped, after all it’s what is going to keep you doing the ‘fun stuff’ aka run, bike, swim, hike...

So when there are seemingly no more hours in the day what can we do? 

Today’s epoisode is full of time efficiency tips from intergrate bits into your run, bike, swim warm ups, designing time efficient sessions and having a clear strategy, not just for the session but for your whole week.

Listen in a see what small changes you can start making.

(00:00) Introduction to Time-Poor Strength Training (00:44) The Importance of Consistent Strength Training (03:20) Integrating Strength Training into Daily Routines (07:31) Targeting Weak Points Efficiently (11:26) Creating a Personalized Strategy (13:33) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here

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It's not unusual to see athletes struggling with injury or a plateau in their performance trying to fix the issue with 'one key exercise', a running gait analysis or a 'fast track' 6 week program. But as endurance athletes the majority of our problems are complex and there are many contributing factors; overtraining, underfuelling, poor integration of training, insufficient strength, inadequate conditioning etc etc The reality is that it takes the manipulation of multiple training variables to overcome these problems. Listen in as Kriss discusses how our approach needs to change if we don't want to be facing the same issues time and time again. (00:40) Common Training Mistakes (01:46) Multifactorial Approach to Improvement (02:05)Real-Life Examples and Challenges (03:48) Comprehensive Training Strategies (04:33) Importance of Nutrition and Physiology (05:37) Recovery and Psychology in Training (07:39) Holistic Coaching Approach at SFE (14:05) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here

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Many of us are aware that female performance can be affected at different times of the monthly cycle. But how is performance affected when we’re peri-menopausal, menopausal or post-menopausal? How do our hormones fluctuate throughout the lifespan of a woman and how can we apply what we know back into our training and performance? We spoke with Dr Jessica Piasecki, who is the Associate Professor of Female Physiology at Nottingham Trent University to find out more. As a World Class Olympic athlete herself, with a very impressive marathon PB of 2.22.25, Jessica shares abit about her own experience and gives us an insight into the research her and her team are working on, which will inevitably increase the knowledge and education that’s available to female athletes and coaches alike.

(00:40) Guest Introduction: Dr. Jess Piasecki (01:26) Exploring Female Physiology and Research (05:09)Impact of Menstrual Cycle on Training (09:47) Individual Variations and Training Adaptations (13:12) Challenges in Female Physiology Research (26:11) Importance of Hormonal Balance in Athletes (38:10) Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Insights (48:34) Future Research Directions and Final Thoughts

Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here

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