The Physical Performance Show

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Iceland Triathlon Champion - Siggi Ragnarsson. During the episode Siggi unpacks his journey, his dreams and some of his best tips throughout this episode including some great insights into sleep recovery for athletes.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Introduction to Siggi Ragnarsson
• Unpacking the Super Triathlete series
• Swimming culture in Iceland
• Transitioning from swimming to triathlons
• Bike Training
• Performance Round Questions
• Siggi's sleep hygiene
• 3 practical tips for sleeping
• Juggling Work, Masters and Training
• Running through injury
• Bucket list
• Physical Challenge – Beat Siggi's record of 251 Pushups

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Marathon Representative - Sinead Diver. During the episode Sinead unpacks how she only started running seriously just over 5 years ago after the birth of her baby. She shares around juggling work, family and training along with qualifying for the World Athletics Championships.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Introduction to Sinead Diver
• Suffering from a long term injury
• PB in Japan and qualifying for World Athletics Championships
• Growing up in Ireland
• Getting into running at 32 after her first child
• Training leading into competition
• Juggling Working, Family and Training
• Long Runs
• Pre race nerves
• Performance Round Questions
• Bucket List
• Physical Challenge – Bunny Hops' 20reps x3 sets with 30s recovery

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2001 World ITU Triathlon Champion & World Champion Triathlon Coach - Siri Lindley. During the episode Siri unpacks her success in coaching, what it is to generate great results, her career as an athlete along with sharing some great stories and so much more.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Introduction Siri Lindley
• Siri's Family
• Siri's athletic success
• Fear and anxiety
• Siri in her younger years and learning to swim at 23
• Siri's first triathlon
• Winning the world title
• Attributes that Siri looks for as a coach
• Inspiring team story
• Coaching Athletes
• Best Advice
• Physical Challenge - Find a way to stay empowered during a challenging training session

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2 x Olympian, Ironman Champion - Brent McMahon. During the episode Brent unpacks the highs and lows of his career as a triathlete and the transition into Ironman along with the practicalities and some great tips on being an athlete for so many years.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Introduction Brent McMahon
• Injury while racing
• Getting into triathlons
• Preparing for the Olympic Games
• Transitioning to Ironman
• Ironman Brazil
• Performance Round Questions
• Funniest thing Brent has seen while racing
• Bucket List
• Physical Challenge – 50 x Burpees daily for a week

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2016 Olympic Triathlon Bronze Medallist - Henri Schoeman is an astute technician across all three disciplines. During the episode Henri unpacks his early years as a swimmer, the injuries he had while transitioning into triathlons, his bronze medal win at the Rio Olympics and his win at the ITU Triathlete series plus lots more.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Henri's greatest physical achievement
• Getting bronze at the RIO games
• Triathlons in the Olympics
• Transitioning from Swimming to Triathlons
• Stability Exercises
• The ITU finish and the controversy that surrounded it
• Henri's debut race
• Abu Dhabi race
• Performance Round Questions
• Henri's drive for animal conservation
• Henri's goal to ompete in a Marathon
• Henri's best advice
• Physical Challenge – 300m - 600m hill Challenge
• Connection with ASICS

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Marathon Representative - Josh Harris. During the episode Josh unpacks why he is self coaching, the beer mile, qualifying for the Australian Marathon team as well as some practical tips and insights in training for a marathon.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Josh's most satisfying achievement so far
• How Josh got into Running
• Josh's support network
• Studying Exercise Science
• Current Training Regime
• Traditional Speed Sessions
• Beer Mile
• Performance Round Questions
• Being a Rhythm Runner
• Josh's Best Advice
• Physical Performance Challenge – Add 2km to your longest run

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Dual World Triathlon Champion - Spencer Smith. During the episode Spencer unpacks the highs and lows of his career along with some fun insights into the world of triathlons.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• What scares Spencer the most
• How Spencer got into triathlons
• Studying at university
• Self belief
• Hawaii Ironman Triathlon
• Training for the World Triathlons
• Sponsorship
• Performance Round Questions
• Toughest Competitor
• Super League Triathlete Series
• Processing the lows of his career
• Spencer's best advice
• Physical Challenge – 15 x 400s in the Pool challenge

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Assoc Professor, Tendon Specialist Physiotherapist - Dr Peter Malliaras. During the episode Peter unpacks his fascination with tendons as well as some practical tips for patients with long term tendon pain and those looking at returning to running.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Peter's fascination with Tendon's
• Where does the pain come from?
• Tendinopathy Classification
• Clinical diagnosis of tendons
• Rehabilitation Exercises
• Views on surgery when it comes to tendons
• Key Practical Tips for Tendon Pain
• Tips for returning to running
• Peter's best advice to those who suffer from Tendon Conditions
• Physical Challenge – stand up all day challenge

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Olympic Triathlete - Aaron Royle. During the episode unpacks the highs and lows of his career including making the ultimatum of choosing triathlons at a very young age, he discusses insights into his training, the Olympics and where his nickname Bugs comes from.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Introduction to Aaron Royle
• Choosing Triathlons over swimming and running at 14
• What Aaron loved about Olympic Sports
• Aaron's next steps after school
• Racing at the World Titles New Zealand
• Dealing with Expectations
• Training in UK
• Training and respect for Olympic Athletes
• Performance Round Questions
• Bucket List
• Origins of the nickname 'Bugsy'
• Physical Challenge: 30 x 7 challenge

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 3x AUS Olympic Marathon Representative - Lisa Weightman. During the episode Lisa unpacks the highs and lows of her career from a very rich history in the junior competition to running a 2:25:15 in the recent London marathon. Lisa also shares her insights into how she holds a career down, juggles a young family and also manages to perform at her physical best.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Lisa's take on Elite Performance
• What scares Lisa
• Running with her Dad
• Coaching and support during her early years
• World Road Racing Championship
• Beijing Olympics
• Lisa's Olympic Achievements
• Juggling Career, Running and Family life
• Performance Round Questions
• Retiring from Running
• Listener Questions
• Lisa's best advice
• Physical Challenge

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