We’ve got a great episode for you today, as Kriss is joined by recently crowned National Cross Country Mountain Bike Champion, Phil Pearce.

Phil has had a fascinating journey up to this point, that has been built upon raw talent, pure grit and sheer determination. 

Being self coached, chasing Strava segments and riding ‘all out’ on his commute to work - his results started to get noticed by British Cycling and just 2 years into riding competitvely was asked to attend the 2016 Olympic Test Event in Rio de Janeiro.

It’s such an organic and inspiring story of someone who just loves to ride - but like many of us does so whilst also juggling full time work and being present for his young family.

(00:00) Introduction and Welcoming Phil (00:37) Phil's Early Cycling Journey (01:36) Transition to Mountain Bike Trials (03:40) Discovering Strava and Competitive Racing (08:20) Rising Through the Ranks (11:15) Chasing the Olympic Dream (13:30) Setbacks and Reflections (28:02) Playful Competitiveness (28:47) Adult Sports Day Memories (29:41) Strength and Conditioning Routine (30:46) Unique Training Techniques (34:53) Overcoming Injuries (39:16) Balancing Family and Training (48:32) Consistency and Mental Toughness (49:33) Looking Ahead to the Next Season

Many of us will have jobs that are physically demanding in their nature from gardeners and builders, to farmers and hospitality staff, the list goes on...

High step counts, repetitive physical tasks or constant lifting - this type of work places a high demand on our body.

So are we considering this load when we undertake a high volume endurance training program?

Some of the best endurance athletes we've worked with have been manual workers, but I’ve also seen a lot of burnout and injury as a result.

It’s not a question of can it be done, but more how it can be done to thrive in all aspects of your life.

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) Real-Life Stories: The Ultra Distance Athlete (01:31) The Importance of Quantifying Training Load (02:12) Challenges Faced by Manual Laborers (05:40) Addressing Mobility and Previous Injuries (09:41) Tailoring Training Programs for Individual Needs (11:45) The Role of Nutrition and Hydration (14:48) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Learn more about Strength For Endurance:

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In the majority of other sports, S&C is an equally valued component of athletic performance. The associated benefits it has on performance and the biggest risks if not.

So why in the broad spectrum of endurance sport is S&C still so diluted and undervalued? 

Following a recent ultra-running “masterclas"s, where the experienced presenter downplayed the need for S&C into one 20 minute session a week - is this really what it’s come to?

In a community of people who are pushing their bodies to extremes on trails, road or in the mounatains - expecting your body to keep giving, without a great S&C program is ludicrous.

Listen in as Kriss discusses more...

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Personal Disappointment and Masterclass Experience (01:42) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (02:30) Challenges Faced by Endurance Athletes (03:24) The Necessity of Comprehensive Training (04:19) The Role of Strength and Conditioning in Injury Prevention (05:03) The Reality of Endurance Training (09:30) The Need for Individualized Training Programs (13:21) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Learn more about Strength For Endurance:

👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance 

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The most important thing when following an ultra endurance program is making sure that you have energy available to meet the demands and expectations of your training. 

Many people can find themselves in a big deficit, with serious injuries and often disordered eating patterns because they innocently but significantly adjusted their nutrition.

From diet fads, to going vegan, to infuencer led advice, Kriss delves into the problems arising from a lack of understanding around what fuel is enough to meet your physical demands.

(00:00) Introduction to Fueling for Performance (01:07) The Importance of Energy Availability (02:01) Navigating Nutrition Advice and Influences (02:53) Understanding Individualized Nutrition (04:49) The Dangers of Nutritional Deficits (06:55) Signs of Inadequate Nutrition (08:00) Creating a Sustainable Nutrition Plan (11:19) Long-term Health and Performance (13:35) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Learn more about Strength For Endurance:

👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance 

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A large proportion of the clients who work with us are pushing hard in multiple areas of their lives. 

They are immersed in busy, and sometimes stressful corporate careers, have family responsibilities at home and are also trying to achieve feats within endurance sport.

Physically capable of alot, but juggling training, careers, family and health can be tough and often results in injury or burnout.

In todays episode Kriss takes you through one particular case study and shows how with the right approach and balance we can thrive in all areas. 

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:43) Real-Life Story: Balancing Corporate Success and Ultra Running (02:34) Identifying the Key Challenges (03:36) Creating a Sustainable Training Program (07:30) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (09:28) Tailoring the Training Program (10:45) Nutritional and Hormonal Considerations (11:51) Long-Term Success and Adaptation (13:18) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Learn more about Strength For Endurance:

👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance 

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Whether it's your first attempt or your 20th, training for an ultra marathon event is no mean feat.

Unfortunatley the volume and intensity of the training often leads to injury, especially if the right approach isn’t taken.

Today Kriss looks into how we can avoid injuries when training for an ultra marathon.

- What do we need to establish before training begins? - What happens when volume and distance start to ramp up? - What other factors can help us getting to that finish line without injury  

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Training for an Ultra Marathon Without Injury (02:26) Common Challenges and Success Stories (07:17) Establishing a Good Starting Point (09:32) The Importance of Individualized Training (21:52) Psychological and Nutritional Considerations (30:25) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Learn more about Strength For Endurance:

  👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance 

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In todays episode Kriss shares with you the story of a female client who was struggling to get back to running post children (her youngest now 2.5 yrs old).

This client had trained and competed at an elite level up until her mid 20’s during which she struggled with RED-S. 

She came to us at SFE because even though she felt she was doing everything she needed to, niggles keep cropping up everytime she tried to get back to running.

Kriss discusses the comprehensive approach that followed, one that quite quickly saw her back on track, pain free and confident about running consistently again. 

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Real-Life Client Transformations (01:27) Understanding Individual Complexities (01:57) Postnatal Challenges and Considerations (03:25) Building a Personalized Training Roadmap (08:05) Addressing Physical Imbalances (11:00) Psychological and Physiological Balance (14:30) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Strength For Endurance:

  👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance 

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For SFE client Ange, Ultra Trail Australia was a bucketlist race, that she once thought was out of reach.

In todays episode, we share a few snippets from our post race debrief.

Ange and I discussed the unique feature of the event that included over 8000 steps, getting her nutrition on point, how she navigated sickness in race week and how she walked away without very little muscle soreness. 

(00:00) Welcome and Introduction (00:02) From Setback to Triumph (01:22) The Big Goal: 50K Trail Race (03:05) Race Day Challenges and Experiences (05:23) Training and Preparation Insights (13:11) Nutrition and Recovery Strategies (14:22) Mental and Physical Resilience (16:30) Post-Race Reflections and Lessons

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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Knee pain in runners is a common issue, however it can be both prevented and solved with the right approach.

Today Kriss talks through 6 key components that we incorporate when working through knee pain with our clients.

Over the past 15+ years SFE has helped an extensive number of runners overcome injury, resume consistent training and regain confidence in their bodies to take on whatever goals they set their mind on.

(00:00) Introduction to Overcoming Knee Pain (00:42) Understanding Knee Pain in Runners (02:12) Importance of Mobility and Flexibility (05:38) Strength and Conditioning for Knee Health (08:53) Eccentric Loading Techniques (10:27) Isolation Exercises for Knee Stability (13:06) Skill Development and Plyometrics (14:09) Final Tips and Footwear Considerations (14:45) Conclusion and Contact Information

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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Today Kriss is joined by SFE client Oliver, who recently completed the Coast to Coast path which runs from the west coast of England at St. Bee’s to the east coast at Robins Hood’s Bay.

Usually walkers break the 192 mile (310km) route into stages over around 14 days, however Oliver decided he’d like to run it in 7 days.

192 miles, 9000m of elevation and on average covering a marathon a day.

Oliver shares how he coped with a niggle in the lead up to this event, the nutrition strategies he’s been working hard on perfecting, the importance of ‘chunking' and what mind games came in handy.

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Oliver's Recent Training Journey (01:53) The Coast to Coast Challenge (05:03) Training and Preparation Insights (12:30) Nutrition Strategies for Endurance Events (18:11) Mental Strategies and Gamification (27:14) The Importance of a Support Team (31:31) 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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