Peak Endurance

This is a common question from trail and ultra runners who live in flat areas! But to be honest, any runner can benefit from these alternatives too!

Just over a week ago, I ran in the Great Southern Endurance Run (GSER). This was a super tough event, not just because of the distance, but due to the rugged terrain through designated wilderness areas. It was a challenge for the body and mind. I  hope you enjoy this podcast where my crew interview me all about the race!

Today I discuss how you can prep your drop bags for your long race. Here is the website link for the protein drinks I spoke of: https://www.independenceaustralia.com/ If you have any tips, please add them in the comments!

Andrew Lorenzo is a runner aiming for a 2.40 marathon, and amongst other things, he also works as a mindfulness coach. We chat about how you can apply the principles of mindfulness to your running, and the benefits of this. Check out his website here: https://www.breakingthebarrierpodcast.com/mindfulness-coaching

We race on the trails, so shouldn’t we train on the trails? Well yes, but not all the time! This podcast explains the benefits of so running on the road!

In today’s podcast I interview Kellie Emmerson, a fantastic ultra runner who will soon be representing Australia at the World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships in Argentina. We chat about that race, UTMB and much more!

Here I give a brief overview of the types of quality sessions runners should be focusing on if they want to improve their running.

Lucy and I chat about her upcoming FKT attempt to run the length of New Zealand. It sounds like an amazing adventure, but it will be bound to have many ups and downs, and I'm not just talking about the terrain!  Follow Lucy on Facebook or Instagram 

This podcast clarifies the need for speed work in the ultra-runner's training program. 

Today I chat with Stuart Cox, a Melbourne ultra-runner who has done a variety of multi-day races and 100 milers that may well be on your bucket list. Here he gives tips on how to approach these races. Enjoy!

I was asked on Facebook to include a podcast on what to do when injured. Here I give you some ideas. I hope it helps!

Episode 3 is a chat with Pam Muston, Badwater and C2K runner. She is also the race director of the Kowen Trail Runs. Enjoy our chat!

Rest gets a bad rap by many athletes! But more is not always better. Rest is an important part of training.  In this second episode of the podcast I discuss why rest days/weeks/cycles are important to endurance athletes for a myriad of reasons.  Read the blog by the same name on my website here. If you have any ideas for future topics please email me on Isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au

On our first episode, get to know amazing ultra-runner Nikki Wynd. Nikki will be a regular on the podcast, and this short interview will help you to get to know her better!