The Endurance Specific Podcast

In todays Friday Fat Black Pete and I discuss stress and it's impacts on your body, especially when it comes to adrenal fatigue (something that I've been dealing with as a post issue of celiac diagnosis last year and something I'm writing about that will inevitably help you because for me it was the 'perfect storm'). What we forget or don't acknowledge is that stress is a stress is a stress and wh...

In todays podcast Pete and I talk about the BIKE ... quite fitting because the TDF starts tomorrow and we all love riding our bikes. We discuss how to effectively and efficiently train the bike by looking into the 5 important systems we must train to reach our potential on the bike and become strong so we can race fast in Iron distance races. What We Cover: The 5 Systems and what they are Fatigue...

In todays Friday Fat Black Pete and chew the fat on developing mental fortitude and how attitude and how you train can help you develop the mental toughness needed to reach your potential. What We Cover: Session examples 5 keys to Mental Strength Where mental strength is developed in training Where athletes let themselves down Focus What Pete learnt in Cairns Ironman - so bloody important to furth...

This weeks FFB Pete and I get to chew the fat with super successful coach Sergio Borges who not only has 128 Kona qualifiers to his name but isn't afraid to think and coach outside the box which obviously resonates with Pete and I. Sergio has dedicated the last 19 years to studying the ART and science of triathlon training. During this time, he has competed in hundreds of races of all distances in...

Episode #32 of the Friday Fat Black has to be one of our best and longest yet. Pete and I get the pleasure of speaking with Greg Muller of Pure-Athlete. Greg completely blows us away with his knowledge on what's truly important to get the performances you desire. What We Cover: Major learnings and lessons of Performance from the military One of the biggest disciplines you need to acquire to ensure...

Today's Friday Fat Black comes to your from Far North Queensland (FNQ) as athletes gear up for Ironman this weekend. Pete and I cover some great tips for those racing and even if you're not racing these tips are going to help you. We discuss goals, attitudes, choices, mental states and how rushing performance on race day can ultimately kill your performance. What we cover: Racing Ironman Head Stuf...

In episode 30 of the Friday Fat Black, Pete and I get to speak with TS and recent sub 10 hour athlete and ALL BLACKS Strength & Conditioning Coach Nicholas Gill on all things recovery. Nic understands that his athletes need to be able to work hard, recover quickly so that they adapt quickly and can get stuck back into more work. Thus creating optimal performance.   It's through this work and with...

In todays podcast Pete and I get to interview successful age grouper, businessman and family man Ricky Jeffs of the erdigroup and Urban Hotel group. Ricky has been involved in triathlon since 1985 and has done 15 Ironmans while running a very successful and busy business. In this episode Ricky gives us some amazing insights on both business and in Ironman. There are so many great things in this po...

In todays Friday Fat Black Pete and I dive into the importance of being realistic about the goals and expectations you set yourself. Personally I hate the saying "you have to be realistic" or "realistically, I can only ....", to me that is being  mired in mediocrity. I love Big Hairy Audacious Goals and while you could look at some not being 'realistic' right now - if you are willing to commit (yo...

In todays episode of the Friday Fat Black, Pete and I talk go deep into the understanding differences in training on gender and body types and why it's important to understand. We cover: Why understanding the differences on gender and body type matter How different body types react differently to training The 3 nails that athletes (namely male ones) hammer into the preverbal coffin. Why program st...

In this weeks FFB podcast Pete and I get the pleasure of interviewing a good friend of mine and respiration specialist and practicing Anaesthetist, coach and pretty hand athlete Andrew Sellars. Andrew and I have know each other for about 8 years We cover: The untapped potential of breathing Simple effective cost free techniques to improve your breathing efficiency The problems with breathing tools...

On todays episode of the  Friday Fat Black  Pete and I talk go deep in carbohydrate loading and why it's a joke and unfortunately the joke ends up on you the athlete. Here’s what we cover: Why we're passionate about this topic and the basis of this rant The two mistakes athletes make which become show stoppers My story about carbo-loading Why feeling hungry does not mean you're lacing in energy an...

On todays episode of the  Friday Fat Black  Pete and I talk about a whole load of different topics.  Here's what we cover: Learn about the benefits of Video analysis and how we're implementing it with our coached athletes and even some of our Blueprint athletes. Breathing and using a Turbine Injury beliefs - where run injuries maybe actually coming from Injury prevention tips  Thoughts on tri shoe...

Friday Fat Black Episode 23 - Swimming with Craig Percival In this FFB, Pete and I get the pleasure of speaking with Craig Percival about swimming, the common mistakes and some very simple tips to help you get out of the water faster and in better shape.  I've know Craig for a number of years through Aquashop and being around Iornman expos but wanted to get him on our podcast after seeing some suc...

In this weeks Friday Fat Black Episode Pete and I go through a bit of a debrief of Ironman Melbourne.  The good, the bad, the ugly.  What were the good things we saw?  What were the avoidable mistakes athletes were making?  A bit of a fun FFB this week with some good tips you can take to the bank.  Enjoy We'd love it if you are getting enjoyment and great advice from our podcast if you could give...

Pete and I get the pleasure to speak to Chris 'Chicken' Chapman owner behind "The Running Company" specialised running stores around Australia.   Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and we discuss the differences in running for Ironman triathlon and straight running.    The intricacies of shoes choice and athlete and how to ensure you get the right shoe for you.    We look at common mi...

Friday Fat Black Episode 20 - Why Repetition Works   In todays episode Pete and I go through the 6 main reasons why repetition is SO important to realising your potential in Ironman.    We tie it in with some game changing sessions thoughts.   Enjoy. 

Friday Fat Black Episode 19 - Mojo and Ironman Melbourne Race Week Lost your mojo? Pete and I talk about mojo and the steps to get it back. We go through race week and race day to give you some solid tips to be your best.   

In this weeks Friday Fat Black, Pete and I go into the art of the Ironman taper and continue on with mistakes we see in the lead up to the race and in race week itself.   

Today Pete and I go into talking the real starting point on fitness that most athletes neglect. Why? Because it's not really that sexy or could be considered boring. But it keeps you injury free and consistent which is the backbone of ultimate performance.  We also touch on 3 areas you need to be looking if you have any sort of lower leg injury. And finally we cover some listener QNA.  It's a ripp...

Friday Fat Black Episode 16 - Belief   Today Pete and I talk about Belief. The mind is powerful when used in the right way and will help you make huge gains in training, racing and life.    Enjoy.

Friday Fat Black Episode 15 - The Critical Focuses Leading into Ironman Melbourne This week Pete and go into depths in discussing all those critical aspects you need to have dialled in over this next 5 weeks leading into Ironman Melbourne.  Or any race really.  We cover consistency, sleep, nutrition, hydration, recovery protocols and removal of stressors. Again we cover all things that will improv...

Friday Fat Black Episode 14 - Pacing, Hydration and Breathing. This week Pete and I talk about the importance of pacing and cross referencing data points and intuitive intensity. We also go into the critical nature of hydration and how breathing is everything. As usual great info to help you improve your game.

This week Pete and I discuss the benefits of Repetition from San Diego. Yes we are in the US of A.. Repetition IS a game changer. Done well it will improve your performances light and day. 

Friday Fat Black Episode 12 - Today Pete and I discuss why easy is important. Why we don't give slower athletes longer sessions because they're going to be out there longer and form under duress.