Performance Advantage Podcast

It was amazing to have Evan from Stryd on this episode. Not only is Evan a 2:18 marathon runner but he’s also the man on the ground at Stryd. Stryd are the pioneers of running power meters. During the middle of 2019 Stryd have released some amazing innovations in the running power space and Evan hints there are more still to come!! We chat to Evan about his running, advice for athletes and all thi...

How long is long? If you're running an ultramarathon, there's no question that you need to be fit. But is running super long durations every weekend the right approach for you? This week Will and Matt break down the science of the long run.  Matt talks through his realisation that minimalist training doesn't work without previous big volume training.  Go look at our ** Website and eLearn...

Exercising for a stupid amount of time is the new black, so we thought we’d discuss ultra-endurance. Dr Matt has experience racing 24 hr mountain bike “races”, and gives us the intel on what it’s like riding at 3 am. We argue over the mental and physical component of endurance sports and give you training, nutrition and pacing tips for your next ultra event. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning...

 Weight or body mass is an important area of endurance sports. But, is it the answer to faster times and improved performances for you? Matt and Will discuss the various factors involved in the weight debate; when should you lose weight, how much weight can you lose, and what are the best ways to go about losing weight. Matt talks through the mathematics of body weight and performance, while...

Cam Langsford is the founder of TrainingTilt, a revolutionary way for endurance sports coaches to run their remote businesses. TrainingTilt is the platform Will uses to run the Endurance Training Hub. Along with being a bad-ass computer developer, Cam is a sub 10hr Ironman athlete and progressive thinker. We talk to Cam about business, social media, zombie apocalypse, and much more. Find out more...

As preferred airline members, we have international travel dialed. Travelling to races can be a massive hassle, and it can sometimes make or break your race. In this episode, we go over all the different ways you can improve the way you travel to make sure you get to your race with as little stress a possible. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast...

Rob Dallimore is the founder of Foot Traffic Endurance Sports Coaching, an Auckland (NZ) based coaching business. Rob has grown Foot Traffic from a one-man band to a coaching business with seven coaches. We talked to Rob about the business of coaching, regulation, and his advice for endurance athletes. It was a great candid discussion with Rob, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Check out Rob’s website...

Overtraining is far too common in endurance sport. The combination of motivated type-A personalities and ever-increasing event distances makes for a disastrous mix. Will and Matt have both suffered from severe overtraining syndrome and talk through their experiences as well as what you can do to avoid overtraining yourself. The research paper we talked about https://sgsm.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/Z...

The Rotorua boy taking on the world in two forms of mountain biking, enduro and X-Country Olympic (XCO). Sam shares his unique views on training without a coach. Sam also tells us about how he got his start in mountain biking and how he used to train 3hrs before school! Follow Sam on Instagram http://bit.ly/2JRYu1D Read Sam's Blog https://www.groundeffect.co.nz/blogs/news Go look at our ** Website...

Could you be racing faster? If you're taking on too much carbohydrate or you're not taking on enough, you could be missing out of performance gains. We talk through the 5Ws (who, what, when, where, why) of carbohydrate and endurance exercise. Go look at our **NEW Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr...

Seamus Powell shares some never heard before insights into the world of professional mountain biking. Seamus has ridden for the Gaint Factory Mountain Bike Team and the KHS Factory Mountain Bike Team before becoming a privately supported rider in 2019. Seamus grew up with Dr Matt and is part of the super successful MTB PhD squad. Follow Seamus on Instagram http://bit.ly/2Wpouop Go look at our **NE...

What should you buy to get the most out of your training? We go over three price levels; $500+, $250, $50, and give our recommendations for the best bang for the buck training gear. Go look at our **NEW Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will'...

Dr Will talks through how running with a power meter can improve your running. Running power meters offer an objective measure of effort without the error of GPS signal or variance of terrain. Running power meters also provide insightful metrics which show the runner areas they need to improve. Read Will's running with power blog: http://bit.ly/2IDn0DP Stryd Running Power Meter: http://bit.ly...

Dr Matt Miller (aka MTB PhD) finally releases some intel behind the worlds first brake power meter. The brake power was invented by Dr Matt during his PhD and has been kept secret due to international patent law and ongoing negotiations. This podcast will be the first time Matt has spoken publicly about how the brake power meter works and how you can use it to become a better mountain biker!! This...

How do you know when it’s time to get a coach? Is coaching going to be right for you, and do you know what type of coaching you want? On this episode, we discuss the world of endurance sports coaching and what options are out there for athletes. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr...

After a somewhat challenging run in the weekend, Will was admitted to hospital for gastro, dehydration and heat illness. He tells the story on how all that transpired, before getting into an interview with professional off-road triathlete Kieran McPherson. Kieran talks about his rise from age-grouper to one of the best off-road triathletes in the world. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Cour...

Do we need to eat before training? Will and Matt discuss training in the fasted state. The main takeaway is that it works for men but not for women. Will talks over his training for his upcoming marathon in which he hopes to go close to 2hrs30min, and boys discuss the results of their elite athletes over the weekend from events around the world. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** htt...

If you thought mountain biking was all fast starts and going hard you may be looking at it the wrong way. Dr Matt Miller (aka MTB PhD) talks through the dos and don'ts of XC mountain biking training. Dr Matt also teaches us the qualification process for getting on the UCI World Cup circuit.  Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow D...

On this episode, the boys are talking training for triathlon. Matt and Will both talk through their first triathlon stories. Matt's experience involves a rescue, a first off the bike and saggy bib shorts. Dr Will uses his own experience from Elite triathlon and coaching one of the world's top X-Terra athletes. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast...

Matt has done a vast amount of scientific research on power meters and has been training with a power meter since 2008. Will and Matt talk about cycling power meters. Matt runs us through his research on which ones are best and how to use yours to best effect.  Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit....

Dr Will is an expert in this area. Today he shares his knowledge gained from working with athletes on different diets, trying low-carb long and short-term, and his PhD Thesis, ' Metabolic Flexibility and Endurance Performance' which centres on carbohydrate intakes for men and women.  Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt o...

Cross-training can be a good addition to endurance training, but is it right for you? Will and Matt talk through how they incorporate cross-training with professional and amateur athletes.  Matt tells Will that strength training is more than just 'gym' work, while Will stumps Matt on how effective it can be for cycling. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performancea...