The Physical Performance Show

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I share with you highlights from some recent podcasts of the elite athletes that performed at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Be inspired by the stories on how they got started right through to their best tips. I think this is a great way to put a bow on the year that was and to highlight some of the athletes that went to Rio in 2016. Listen in to the highlights of:

• Ep 36 - Dane Bird-Smith Highlights in Rio
• Ep 32 - Eloise Wellings
• Ep 30 - Genevieve LaCaze
• Ep 31 - Ryan Gregson
• Ep 34 - Jess Trengove
• Ep 38 - Nick Willis

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Nick Willis - Rio 1500m Bronze Medallist. Nick unpacks his injuries leading up to the Olympics, winning the bronze at the Rio Olympics and his rest and recovery post games.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Congratulations to Nick on winning Bronze at Rio
• Nick sneaking in on third in the semi
• Nick's doubters on improvement leading into Rio
• What Nick has been up to post Rio
• Nick's injuries leading into Rio
• Nick getting back into running after a break
• Nick naps during the day
• Who Nick admires the most
• Unpacking about the Mile
• How to train to run your best Mile – Nick's new business - the Miler Method
• What's next for Nick Willis
• Nick's Physical Challenge – Get out in the garden.

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Rob de Castella - AUS Marathon Legend & Indigenous Marathon Project Founder

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Rob's early days in running
• When Rob found that he started to show promise
• Why running hills were a big part of Rob's training program
• Three of Rob's strong attributes
• Having a strong self belief in his abilities
• Quick Fire performance questions
• Why Rob admires Ron Clarke
• Rob's passion for Marathons
• Rob explains the Indigenous Marathon Project
• A transformational story from the Indigenous Marathon project
• Rob's Best advice for marathon runners

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Dane Bird Smith - AUS Olympian: Bronze Medallist Rio 20km Race Walk. Dane unpacks his preparation and training as well as the triumph of winning a bronze at the Rio Olympic Games.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• How Dane got into Race Walking.
• Dane picking up Race Walking naturally and winning nationals all within a year
• Training for World Juniors
• Setting a 10km record
• Gaining qualification to Rio Olympics
• Unpacking the Rio Olympic Games
• The last 3km of the race and the challenge set
• The emotion of finishing third in Rio
• Working and training on technique
• Dane's Dad on the emotion of the win.
• Where the nickname 'Birdman' came from
• The medal – weight and heaviness and what it means to him
• Dane's future goals
• Dane's physical challenge – L Sit for 5 seconds

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Caine Eckstein - 24hr Pull Up World Record Holder - 7620 Pull Ups. Caine recently broke the Guiness World record for the most pull ups in in a 24 hour period

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Caine unpacks his training leading up to the Pull Up World Record
• How Caine found out the record had been updated at the last minute
• The Fatigue at 18 hours into the Record
• Caine's team and Support Crew
• The toll on Caine's hands with pull ups
• Being awake for 48 hours straight
• Coping with Injury leading into Ironman series
• Caine is training for Coast to Coast in February
• Caine's 100 Club App

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Jess Trengove - Dual AUS Olympic Marathoner + 2014 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist. During the episode Jess unpacks the preparation for the Rio Olympics which was soured with injury and how she overcame that to get ready for Rio. Jess also tells us about her career as a physio and her new product and business venture called Rundies.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why lightning scares Jess the most
• Growing up in South Australia
• Enjoying Cross Country and attending Nationals for Cross Country
• How Jess came to focus on Marathons
• Jess's take on the Rio Olympic Experience
• Cross training in the gym to recover from injury
• Jess's very sporty family
• Jess's best tip for recovery
• Jess's physical challenge – Emma Coburn's - Single Leg Pistol Squat
• Jess's new venture with her boyfriend - 'Rundies' which are comfortable underwear especially for runners and athletes

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Jenny Alcorn - Hawaii Ironman Triathlon 55-59yrs Champion. Jenny has recently won the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon 55-59yrs. During the episode we unpack the race and her passion for coaching athletes.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why the fear of racing a mountain bike downhill scares Jenny
• Where it all started for Jenny in triathlon
• Jenny getting the bug
• Jenny's passion on coaching juniors
• Jenny's most memorable race
• Unpacking the Hawaii Ironman race
• Coming off the bike 1 minute ahead in the race.
• Being 20 seconds in front at the 30km mark.
• A great camaraderie at race end
• Performance Questions
• Why Jenny admires athletes that set themselves a goal even with their limitations
• Jenny's top tip
• Who Jenny would have dinner with and why
• Jenny's challenge – who can do the most burpees in 90 seconds.

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Eloise Wellings - AUS Dual Olympian, 5000m & 1000m Olympic Finalist. Eloise has been a dual Olympian and 3 times Australian Commonwealth Games Representative. From persevering through a massive 11 Stress Fractures over 10 years and going on to find her passion and become involved in the Love Mercy Foundation.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why not getting the most out of herself scares Eloise the most.
• Coping with anxiety and self-doubt during a race
• The trust in other runners during races
• Reaching Personal Best times
• Eloise's resolve to run relaxed and mantras
• Eloise's reason for being scientific about body image
• Who Eloise admires the most
• Eloise's toughest Competitor
• Why Eloise would like to spend 3 – 12 months in Uganda
• Eloise's passion for Love Mercy Foundation
• Why Eloise got involved with Love Mercy Foundation
• Eloise's experience on the Alter-G that aided her recovery
• Eloise's Physical Challenge – 5 chin ups in a row
• Brad's challenge for Cents for Seeds through Love Mercy Foundation

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ryan Gregson - AUS 1500m Record Holder, Dual Olympian

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why injury scares Ryan the most
• Playing Hockey growing up
• Winning the Australian title at 16 for mountain running and travelling to Turkey
• Handling the pressure in the heats
• Ryan's routine for the ice baths
• Ryan's period of injuries
• Ryan study of Marketing at University
• Ryan's best advice
• Nick's regular exercises
• Managing Tendons and pain
• Ryan's bucket list to work at an AFL club
• How Ryan met Genevieve
• Ryan's Physical Challenge – Hip Stability

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Genevieve LaCaze - Dual AUS Olympian, 3000m Steeplechase & 5000m

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• What scares Genevieve the most
• Genevieve's amazing year of consistent Personal Best times
• What was going through Genevieve's mind on the starting line
• Why Genevieve loves training in a group
• What Genevieve has happening over the next year
• Genevieve growing up on the Gold Coast and excelling at cross country.
• Being offered a full athletic scholarship to a College in America.
• Genevieve's thoughts on burning out early.
• The struggles runners face.
• Genevieve's Ankle fracture.
• Tough training sessions
• Why Genevieve admires Emma Coburn
• Genevieve's bucket list of having 5 kids

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