Performance Insights

In this episode of Performance Insights, we’re joined by ultra-endurance athlete Lyndsey Blair — the first Scot ever to conquer the Enduroman Arch to Arc challenge, one of the toughest endurance events in the world. From Marble Arch in London to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Lyndsey covered an 87-mile run, a solo English Channel swim, and a 181-mile cycle, completing the challenge in an astonishin...

In this episode we sit down with the brilliant Alan Potter—an educator, coach, and leader in physical education with more than 19 years of helping people learn, move, and thrive.   Alan currently serves as a Principal Teacher of Health and Wellbeing, guiding programmes that build confidence, resilience, and a positive relationship with keeping fit and being active.    He’s also the founder of PEIK...

In this episode, we dive into the essentials of health and wellness!  This time, we're tackling a topic that's vital for everyone - hydration.    Did you know that staying hydrated can boost your energy levels, improve your mood, and even enhance your cognitive function? In this episode, we'll explore the science behind hydration, debunk common myths, and share practical tips to help you stay hydr...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of sports nutrition and fuelling strategies designed to boost endurance, performance, and recovery. We’re covering everything from the essentials of macronutrients to the finer details of pre-race meals, in-race fuelling, and post-race recovery. Welcome our guests Michael Foreman from Infinit Performance Nutrition and Claire Weller professional triathle...

Neil Edge is a Triathlon Mental Performance Coach and an ultra-endurance athlete.    He has played sports for most of his life where he began to understand the benefits of sports psychology in terms of performance.   Realising that the mind plays an important part in the success of an athlete’s performance, he has created solutions to overcome the specific mindset challenges that triathletes face....

Claire Weller only turned pro in 2019 and since then has achieved some amazing performances.  She’s won races such as:  Top age group (Holkam, Ironman 70.3) Turned pro in May 2019 after winning Outlaw Half (4:38:36) Got pro licence in 2019 but did not race due to the pandemic Regained her pro licence in 2022 winning Outlaw full (09:36:37) Third at Spanish Long distance 2022 championships ·Won Celt...

Mairi Cumming is a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist who has also completed additional training in Orthopedic Medicine, Pilates and Acupuncture.   She is the owner and founder of M-Power Physiotherapy and Pilates based in Auchterarder, where she treats high performance athletes and the general public.   Mairi has a keen interest in cani-cross with her sidekick Tina the dog and is an accomplished tr...

Aimee is a former competitive swimmer who has represented Great Britain and England at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, FINA world championships and European championships. She has competed for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics in London,  2016 Olympics in Rio and 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.  Aimee has also represented England at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi (2010), Glasgow (2014) and Gold Coast,...

Stress, fatigue and exhaustion are often a constant in the lives of people today. Long work hours, chasing after kids or pets, worrying about health, both of their own and that of their family, and even training or exercise can contribute to this. Considering that these issues can affect our ability to exercise or train effectively, we need to be conscious of how these work-life events affect our...

As endurance athletes who are serious about improving their performance and endurance, setting up training zones according to one’s training intensity is absolutely critical. But what are these training zones, what are their benefits, and what are the different types of training zones available to you for enhancing your performance? In this episode we discuss: ·      What we mean by training zones...

Eilidh Prise is the current female XTRI World Champion. Eilidh’s first triathlon was the Celtman Scottish Extreme triathlon in 2021 which he won is a time of 13:08:26. This result qualified her to take part in the Xtri World Championships and to race the iconic Norseman Triathlon in Norway in 2022.   She returned to the Celtman in 2022 to defend her title where she won again in brutal weather cond...

Christina Mackenzie is an ultra-endurance cyclist and women’s record holder of Land’s End to John O’Groats and North Coast 500 route.  Christina set a new women's record for completing the 839-mile (1,350 km) journey from Land's End to John O'Groats, in 51 hours, five minutes and 27 seconds. She has also achieved a new Road Record Association (RRA) record as the fastest woman to cycle the North Co...