Peak Endurance

The importance of patience in recovery Assessing your body's readiness to return The "easy day for every day off" rule explained Chest infections vs. head colds: When to run and when to rest Balancing the desire to train with the need for recovery

The importance of easy runs in an ultra runner's training plan How easy runs contribute to overall fitness increase Addressing the common misconception: "If I'm not going fast, I'm not improving" The correlation between easy runs and effective recovery How to properly pace an easy run The role of easy runs in injury prevention Balancing easy runs with quality sessions and lon...

Ron and I headed to Wandiligong for the long weekend...and ran (And mostly hiked) some hills. The WandiCross is a race not to be missed, hear all about it!

Exploring the global rise and spread of ultra running. Discussing potential negative health impacts of ultra running. The importance of listening to your body in ultra running. The role of AUTRA in Australia and current controversies.

The dangers of ignoring the pain and pushing through When is it safe to continue running and when should you stop? Balancing your love for running with the need for recovery The role of cross-training in injury recovery The power of a positive mindset in overcoming injuries

Why stretching is the secret ingredient to a successful run. Dynamic vs Static stretching - what's the difference? Stretching and mobility can extend your running life span. Practical tips for incorporating stretching and mobility into your routine. stretching and mobility shouldn't be an afterthought.

The myth of sleep deprivation training: Dispelling common misconceptions. An in-depth look at why sleep deprivation is more harmful than helpful. Introduction to sleep banking: Understanding the concept and its benefits. Caffeine depletion explained: What it means and how it works. The importance of sleep in training and performance.

Why patience is key in ultra running. Understanding the process of building up to 100k+ races. The importance of mastering the craft in marathons and 50k races first. Discuss the risks of rushing into long distance races. Why building strength in muscles, tendons, and ligaments is important. The mental game of ultra running. Consequences of not allowing the body to recover. How to avoid burnout an...

Ron and I discuss (in no particular order!) Hut to Hut and our DNF Why I am giving up long races The social media bullies I have had to deal with and more! It's like being on a long run with friends, with probably some oversharing going on!

The problem ….Eastern Health Hospital Paediatric Units (The Angliss, Maroondah Hospital, Box Hill Hospital)  are not supported by many of the major fundraisers throughout the year. They are in  desperate need of resources  - everything from coloured pencils and Disney Plus memberships to help entertain kids pre-op, through to ultrasound machines to assist in finding veins and distraction equipment...

The taper is a period of reduced training volume and intensity leading up to a race. It typically occurs in the final two to three weeks before the event. The purpose of the taper is to allow the body to recover from the accumulated fatigue of training while maintaining fitness and maximizing performance on race day.

Elise began her journey on the 7th of December with a 50km ultramarathon starting from the summit of Mt Kosciuszko, followed by 250km of hiking along the Australian Alps Walking Track to end in Bright, Victoria.  What is Eating Disorders Families Australia? Created by families, EDFA focuses solely on supporting the families and carers of people with eating disorders. The belief is that families an...

Ron and I discuss the importance of motivation vs habits/discipline for running. How do we develop the habits to run?

Are warmups and cool downs important, and how do we structure them? When should we stretch? Do we need to warm up before an ultra, and more!

Ron and I discuss running in the heat: - why it feels difficult - over heating signs to look out for - how to mitigate the effects of heat - how to train in the heat. Enjoy!

Ron and I discuss some ideas for Christmas gifts for the runner in your life! Link for the Flexbeam is below, use code isobelross10 for 10% off! https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam/?ref=KMCXdB4lb-PEcS

Ron and I did a Double Donna the other day, 2 x up and down a 17km road with just over 1000m climbing each lap. Listen is as we unravel.

In this episode, we have a quick update on what we've been doing, we discuss why runner's should not rush the process and we talk about those people who put us down. All from the beer garden at the Merrijig Hotel! Cheers! Here is the link for the goal setting webinar: https://peakendurancecoaching.com.au/goal_setting

Dr Ricardo Costa works in the Department of Nutrition Dietetics & Food, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University as an academic, researchers, consultant and practitioner in Sports Dietetics and Extreme Physiology. Ricardo is a HCPC Registered Dietitian-UK, SENr Registered Sport Dietitian- UK, Accredited Practicing Dietitian-Aus and Advanced Sports Dietitian-Aus, who...

With the help of a running program from Peak Endurance Coaching, Brooke ran 1600km from the Pilbara to Perth. It was an amazing journey and she comes on the podcast to tell us all about it. Her links are here; https://www.instagram.com/brookemma.rose/?hl=en https://www.mycause.com.au/p/301161/impact-to-ignite

Update to the 12 in 12...it's now 7 in 7. Find out why!

Phew! That was one tough race! But race number 6 is done! Only 6 to go...

Ron and I finally made it to Europe and it's awesome! Hear how we dealt with jetlag...and how you can too! Also, how sticking to your running training is good for you..and your loved ones. Enjoy!

Ben Hirst of Tasmania just completed a double Everest, running Kunanyi 21 times! Hear all about his amazing challenge and the worthy cause he is supporting.. Find him here: https://www.instagram.com/run_for_mental_health_?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ben.hirst.948