The Free Speed Podcast

This episode isn’t just about coaching.
It’s about why so many driven people burn out.

We dive into topics like overtraining culture, the myth that more volume = more progress, the psychology of choking, and why running your own race matters more than keeping up

If you’ve ever pushed too hard, compared yourself to others, or felt that “dark place” mid-race, this conversation will hit.

In this episode of The Free Speed Podcast, Tash and Cal catch up after a small break from the podcast and talk about what it really takes to make progress, in training, in personal growth, and in life.They dive into endurance, smarter programming, heart rate adaptations, and why consistency always beats doing more. We explain how the body actually adapts to training, the risks of overtraining, and why “more isn’t better” when it comes to performance.Beyond training, we talk about pursuing passions with intention, balancing ambition with relationships, and why long-term success in fitness (and life) comes from patience, structure, and self-awareness.If you're a high achiever, this is for you.

In this episode, we introduce The Free Speed Method, a goal setting framework built around identity, focus, and accountability. Learn how to plan 2026 with clarity, create goals that fit your life, and build momentum without burnout.

On this week's episode of the free speed podcast, we are back after a little bit of a hiatus due to travel and moving out of Australia. We talk about the trip we took that explored the east coast of Australia, the chaos of moving out of Australia and how we are currently travelling Southeast Asia before heading home.

On this week's episode of the free speed podcast, we have our friend Filip Kolodziej, exercise physiologist, PHD student and endurance coach to discuss how to optimize your training using scientific principles for endurance athletes. Whether you're training for a marathon, triathlon, or just want to understand the science behind exercise-driven data, this episode will give you the tools to become a better athlete.

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of endurance not just as a physical trait, but as a mental and emotional force that drives high achievers to push beyond limits in every area of life. From relationships to business to personal growth, endurance is often what separates those who succeed from those who quit too soon. However, often endurance pushes you further from balance.

We explore the fine line between grit and grinding yourself down, and why knowing when to let go is just as important as pushing through. This conversation will challenge you to inspect the areas in your life where you might be enduring for the wrong reasons and how to be more intentional and effective with where and how you apply your strength.

If you're someone who prides yourself on your ability to "just keep going," this episode is for you.

In this week's episode, we dive into our main takeaways from moving across the world to Australia. Ten months ago, we packed up our lives in Canada and started fresh on the Gold Coast. Now as we prepare to leave, we’re reflecting on the biggest lessons this chapter has given us.

This episode is a mix of raw honesty and gratitude, a reminder that growth often hides in discomfort, and that every season has something to teach. Built on intent.

On this week's episode we sit down with Ben Haldon; coach, business owner & creator. He opens up about realizing he didn’t need to chase being a pro Hyrox athlete and the maturity that came with letting go. We dive into downward gratitude and how hardship can become the launchpad for future growth. From honesty in relationships and surrounding yourself with people who make you feel alive, to the tension between striving for more and being satisfied with where you are - this is a conversation on memories, mortality, and being loved for who you are, not just what you do. We hope you enjoy.

This week on the Free Speed Podcast, we break down our full Sunshine Coast Marathon experience.

From fuelling and mental prep to the game plan that got us to the finish line, we dive into the strategies that helped us push through the kilometres that made us want to quit. We share the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned from one of the ultimate tests of endurance.

We don’t know when our next marathon will be, but we know we’ll be back.

If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a race, we hope this episode gives you the nudge to commit, trust the process, and make yourself proud.

On this week's episode of the Free Speed Podcast, it's 3 days before our first marathon at the Sunshine Coast and we’re breaking down everything from our race strategy and fuelling plan to the new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4’s we’ll be rocking on race day.

From training for 16 weeks to dialing in nutrition, pacing, and mindset, we’re taking you behind the scenes of how we’re preparing to take on 42.2 km for the very first time. Whether you’re training for your own race or just curious what marathon prep really looks like, this one’s for you.