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 h...

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 i...

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 a...

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 wit...

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...

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 ventu...

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 starte...

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...

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 in...

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 happe...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Jordan Mercer. Listen in as we delve into the following: Jordan's love of playing guitar, music and freestyle rapping Being offered a position at AIS in Canberra at 12 years old. Jordan's success in Surf Lifesaving Jordan's first ironwoman competition Jordan on how she was feeling during the races Jordan's focus on the S...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Barney and Kate Miller. Listen in as we delve into the following: Barney's horrific accident at 19 years old and being told that he would never breathe unassisted or use his right arm or legs. Barney wanting to prove everyone wrong Barney's extensive injuries and rehabilitation How Kate and Barney met Finding Project Wal...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Max Beattie - 4 x New Zealand Ironman Champion Listen in as we delve into the following: Why Acupuncture scares Max Growing up from an early age around the beach Playing AFL in his early years Change in his mindset Max's training week in the lead to an Ironman Series Mental strength sessions Max's favourite training sess...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Blind Marathoner - Damien Williams Listen in as we delve into the following: Welcome to Damien Williams How crashing on a bike last year has left Damien fearing a downhill ride Losing his first eye at 13 years old and starting work at an early age Losing his second eye at 27 Recovering from the injury, having a family an...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Olympic Marathon Representative - Martin Dent Listen in as we delve into the following: Marty first start off in little athletics and cross country at school Competing at Nationals as a teenager Running Steeple Chase Competing on the Sydney team after moving to Canberra Pacing runs during marathons Training with Beni...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Australian Distance Running Champion - Craig Mottram Listen in as we delve into the following: Why the fear of failure scares Craig Craig on family and having a very sporty family Starting off in Little Athletics Craig on his early days Sydney Olympic Games Highlights of Craig's career Competing in international races Mi...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with JC FMX Rider - Morgan Gilks Listen in as we delve into the following: Growing up in Newcastle Started riding a motorcycle at 3 years old Morgan on his brother Tyrone's achievements Meeting all of Tyrone's sponsors overseas How Morgan overcame his brother passing away Getting to the top of the sport What goes through your...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ironman Surf Lifesaving Champion - Shannon Eckstein Listen in as we delve into the following: Shannon Eckstein – Ironman Surf Lifesaving Champion Why Shannon fears not doing his best Shannon discusses perfecting the little things in races How Shannon started in surf lifesaving The coaches and mentors in Shannon's early d...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 3 x World Adventure Record Holder - Geoff Wilson Listen in as we delve into the following: Geoff's scariest thing that happened while free falling and why he prefers staying on the ground! Antarctica Expedition Geoff's mindset during the crossing The Boob Sled fundraising for the McGrath Foundation Body preparation for a...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 4 x Olympian & AUS Marathon Record Holder - Benita Willis Listen in as we delve into the following: Why Benita is not a fan of planes Breaking the 2km National Record Growing up in Mackay and junior sports Going to AIS – Australian Institute of Sport Pursuing Running instead of hockey The burn out and nurturing of junior...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Extreme Adventurer and the youngest person to climb Mount Everest, Alyssa Azar. Listen in as we delve into the following: When Alyssa first decided to summit Mount Everest Alyssa was the youngest person to do Kokoda Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 14 Alyssa loved boxing first before Trekking, then climbing How Alyssa devel...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Professional Ironwoman, Hayley Bateup. Listen in as we delve into the following: Hayley's Story about Sharks Hayley's favourite event was winning the Australian Ironwoman championship How Hayley first started with Nippers Who Hayley admired growing up Hayley's first year in the series was Devondale for Women When Hayley...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Professional Road Cyclist, Nick Gates. Listen in as we delve into the following: How Nick started in cycling Nick's success in Europe The limited media coverage of Tour de France in the early days Nick's serious injury in 1997 Working with the German team. Olympic Games option Starting in the Grand Tours The current tour...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 5 x World Paratriathlon Champion, Bill Chaffey. Listen in as we delve into the following: Why the Beijing race was Bill's favourite Racing in front of a home crowd Bill's accident and recovery and coming to terms with his spinal injuries What Bill's family thinks about the paralympics Competing in the Hawaiian Ironman Tr...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Australian Hall of Fame Triathlete, Brad Beven. Listen in as we delve into the following: Where the nick name "The Croc" came from Why Brad ran to school with bricks in his hands How Brad got into Triathlons Brad's training during his High School Years Why Brad wore a bee keepers hat when running The Grand Prix in 1994 W...