Tales From The Midpack

This is the third episode in a series of episodes for beginning ultra runners. The aim of this mini series is to help beginning ultra runners stay safe and enjoy their experience. This episode is about hydration: why is it complex, why does it need to be taken seriously, and some strategies for planning for hydration in ultras. Come and join me as I share what I've learned about hydration in m...

Hoa went back to UTMB and did the TDS. Before that she ran at Western States, then immediately afterwards had a cool adventure to get to Tour Des Geants and crew Deepak. Meanwhile he'd been having his own incredible adventures. Come and join us as we wend our way through many hundreds of miles of adventure. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help w...

After years of dedicated build up and a lucky lottery entry, Nicki and Nathan got to experience the UTMB 100 miler (Nicki running, Nathan crewing). Come and join us for a chat about achieving the dream of being on the start line, the reality, and how the journey can be the best part. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve...

This is the second episode in a series of episodes for beginning ultra runners. The aim of this mini series is to keep beginning ultra runners safe and enjoy their experience. This episode is about conditioning for the body and mind. Come and join Barry McBride for a chat about the range of conditioning required to tackle an ultra. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’d love to have your own runventures...

This is the first episode in a series of episodes for beginning ultra runners. The aim of this mini series is to keep beginning ultra runners safe and enjoy their experience. This episode is about key medical conditions that can arise through ultra running. What are the signs and symptoms? How can they be prevented? How can they be managed? When is it time for medical intervention? Come and join A...

Mick McLeod completed a trilogy of 100 milers within 12 months, and was crewed on his adventures by Ingrid McLeod and Sam Hackett. Come and join us for a chat about these three different milers and what goes on behind the scenes. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching....

Briony Weckert, Emma Fitzgerald, and Nikki Green did their first 100 miler at Tarawera Ultra, Phil Engler did his first 100km, and Tam Duong did the 100 miler followed by 85km the next weekend. Come and join us for a chat about these incredible runventure experiences in New Zealand. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve...

The first episode of 2025 is hosted by Emma Fitzgerald, interviewing me about my experience doing the Chiang Mai Elephant 100km by UTMB. Come and join us (and the crickets!) on the balcony for a chat about this runventure experience. Stepping Stone Coaching New year, new goals! If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at...

Tam Duong took on the Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler stage race. Come and join us for a chat about this tough event that had even tougher weather. Stepping Stone Coaching I'm not taking on any new clients until 2025, but if you’re ready to smash your running goals in 2025, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Leve...

Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to hit your running goal, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching: beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping. Stone. Coach   SHOW NOTES With grit and determination Nicola Reese came back in 2024 to conquer...

Emma Fitzgerald is a neuro psychologist and ultra runner. She has done a deep dive into cognitive function and ultra marathon running. Come and join us for a chat about what she discovered. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your own running goal, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding and supporting you in your training, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching at...

Dr Christina Zdenek is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Queensland. She is an expert on snakes, which includes research into snake venom, ecology, behaviour, and the conflict between humans and snakes. Come and join us for a chat about our relationship with snakes as trail runners. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your running goals in 2024, and you’d like a down to E...

At Tarawera Ultra by UTMB Lyn Chan did 100km and Tam Duong did 100 miles, a first at those distances for both of them. Come and hear about their experiences at Tarawera. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your own running goal in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 R...

Hoa Banh was back at UTMB for more, this time conquering the 100 miler (plus some). She also was back at Ultra Trail Thailand, and did the 100km. If you're dreaming of overseas adventures, come and join us for a chat about what it takes to do these mountainous and hot events. It's all about having fun and keeping it real. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your own running go...

Nicki Thomas tackled Ultra Trail Kosciuszko 100 miler, and Lyn Chan and Rebecca Hunt did the 50km at Kosci. Come and join us for a chat about this interstate runventure. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your own running goal in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 R...

Jac Cresp and Barry McBride are experienced ultra runners who took on the Grand Peaks Trail 100 Miler in its inaugural year. Come and join us for a chat about this toughest event that every entrant has ever done. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your running goals in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at...

Lucy Bartholomew is an Australian professional ultra runner who has had an incredible year. She talks about her father’s experience at Western States, what running means, the ultra attitude, what is gained through facing challenges, the value of a DNF, changing the stories about runners’ bodies, and much more. Come and join us for a chat about this crazy “walking jogging hiking eating thing” that...

Joanne Skinner set herself a goal, and after of years of dedicated work building towards it, she got to cross that finish line a 100km (+ another 15km) runner. Looking back on her amazing adventures (she’s just about to finish the Park Run Statesmanship), shows how far dreams can bring you. Come and join us for a chat about her incredible journey from training around arthritis, to battling through...

Hoang Ly is an experienced ultra runner who has built up step by step to the mammoth Australian 6 Day Endurance Running Event. Come and join us for a chat about training, strategy for six days of running, and mind set. Stepping Stone Coaching If you ready to embark on your own running goal and you’d like a down to Earth human being at the other end of your training plan supporting you, answering y...

Anna Liptak has been a coach for 17 years, runs My Next Marathon, Adventure Time Travel, and His and Her Time Outdoor Fitness. She currently has 37 marathons under her belt, and is passionate about empowering people to reach their running goals. Come and join us for a chat about the mindset of running: goals, motivation, overcoming physical and mental obstacles, self belief. Stepping Stone Coachin...

This time I'm the guest and Emma Fitzgerald is the host. Come and join us for a chat about completing 100 miles solo (except for friends being aid stations) through a night of severe weather. One of those 'a bit long 'episodes for a long time goal being achieved. Stepping Stone Coaching If you ready to embark on your own running goal and you’d like a down to Earth human being at the ot...

Vic Shaw has travelled from Parachilna to Cape Jervis, going solo along the 1,200km stretch of the Heysen Trail (with a bit of unfinished business). Come and join us for a chat about this epic adventure through all types of terrain, animal encounters, and finding space to heal and see the beauty in the world again after devastating loss. An extra long episode. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re loo...

Laura Tune has completed the world marathon majors: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York. She's earned her place in the hall of fame and the famous Six Star Medal. Come and join us for a chat about what it was like to complete this awesome series of runs. Stepping Stone Coaching And if you’d love to have personalised coaching to support you in achieving your goals, get in touch wit...

Louise Maier, Katie Wood, and Michelle Dziego all had a blast doing the Ultra Trail Australia 50km in 2022. Just ahead of 2023’s UTA, come and join us for a chat about what this iconic running event is like. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’d love to have personalised coaching to support you in achieving your gaols, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppi...

The adventure hoped for and the adventure experienced can sometimes be worlds apart. Katie Mere attempted her third 200 miler, and Nicola Reese and Rebecca Hunt attempted their first 100 miler. This is part 2, the follow up. Come and join us on the balcony with the birds (including some noisy crows!) for a chat about our unforgettable adventure. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’d love to have person...