Ross Burrage

The Hidden Athlete

Sports EN ↓ 97 episodes

The Hidden Athlete Podcast delves into the lives of the humble elite endurance athlete who has achieved incredible things with little or no public recognition. This Podcast will always be about the athlete and has not been developed for commercial gain. For images and further stories about our stars jump on Instagram @thehiddenathletepodcast Enjoy.

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Author

Ross Burrage

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Sports

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 27, 2023

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Episodes

Episode 70: Brad Davies - Global Adventurer & 24Solo Mountainbiker 25.11.2019

Brad walks us through his action packed life story starting with his AFL U19 Morrish Medal Win for the best player in the league before accumulating almost 50,000km via 50 Countries by Bike. Then comes the brief 24Solo Mountainbike career that ended in three races for three podiums racing the best on the planet before closing out his elite XC MTB career racing and beating some of the worlds best E...

Episode 69: Brodie Chapman - Australian Pro Road Cyclist 21.11.2019

Brodie Chapman just closed out an incredible 2019 cycling season representing Australia at the World Champ's Road Race and signing a new pro contract with FDJ. This rapid rise to cycling fame has been far from the norm. Enjoy Brodie's amazing story and a little guest segment by dad Rhett.

Episode 68: Katie Visco & Henley Phillips - Ultra Endurance Runner & Cyclist 18.11.2019

This USA Ultra Endurance couple had a dream of Running one of the worlds harshest trans-continental crossing's from Darwin Australia to Adelaide. 3,700 km self supported by bike through the Tanami Desert, isolated for weeks at a time. This is a story of human resolve paused with funny tales of characters and environmental harshness. Enjoy what is an incredible journey.

Episode 67: Beck Butler - Australian Ultra Adventure Runner 17.11.2019

Buckle up for some serious crazy. Beck Butler can boast one of the most impressive Ultra Endurance race portfolio's amongst some of the strongest & fastest Ultra Endurance athletes. Jungle Marathon (Amazon), Marathon Des Sables (Morocco) and first Australian woman to complete the 200 mile+ destination trail races in the USA finishing Top10 in all. Plenty to share in this little chat. Enjoy.

Episode 66: Kate Bramley - Australian Professional Off Road Triathlete 31.10.2019

After winning 4xAge Group Triathlon World Championships Kate decided to turn Pro at the age of 32 and race the very best Off Road triathletes from around the world. It didn't take long to notch up her first win in the Netherlands. A ripping human and an extremely humble athlete. Enjoy.

Episode 65: SPECIAL EPISODE - The Hidden Athlete Project 15.10.2019

This is a special opportunity for you the listener to be involved in an exciting little project called The Hidden Athlete Project. A project very close to our hearts. Please listen for your call to action and come on the ride of your life. We promise we will make you super proud. https://thehiddenathlete.com.au/masaka-cycling-club/

Episode 64: Jason Shortis - Pro Triathlete & Ironman Australia Hall of Fame 02.10.2019

Jason competed as a pro triathlete on the world stage for over 25 years and during that time completed over 85 Ironman distance triathlons. The man they call Shorto quickly became known as one of the toughest and more resilient triathletes on the circuit. A fascinating listen. Enjoy

Episode 63: Tom Dunn - Ultra Endurance Adventurer 25.09.2019

What an incredible young man. At just the age of 24 Tom has already accomplished some incredible achievements, having completed the Murray River at just 19 by Kayak before navigating his way through a 3,800km river network across four States on a Stand Up Paddleboard. Yet it is his last 5,000km Self-Supported Duathlon from Cape York to Wilsons Prom that sits as his greatest disappointment to date....

Episode 62: Andy Van Bergen - The Innovator behind Cycling's Everesting Phenomenon 03.09.2019

Everesting is a Cycling concept that has swept through the masses becoming one of the most sought after badge's of honour amoungst the best (and worst) hill climbers across the globe. Andy Van Bergen is the man behind the concept. Andy walks us through the history of Everesting and his personal journey leading to the creation of this incredible concept. Enjoy.

Episode 61: Jacob Fryatt - 2019 Indian Pacific Wheel Race Winner 02.09.2019

A fascinating listen to yet another elite Plant Based ultra endurance athlete. Jacob burst onto the Ultra Endurance Cycling scene this year by winning the IPWR in a little over 15 Days. An extraordinary achievement given the unsupported nature of the 5,500km race. Enjoy listening to this incredibly humble superstar.

Episode 60: Ben Cureton - 3xOlympic Rower, Olympic Silver Medalist & Ultra Endurance Athlete 31.08.2019

Ben Cureton is a 3xOlympian, Olympic Silver Medalist, World Champion and 8xNational Champion in the sport of Rowing. Ben is also a Sub 9hr Ironman Triathlete, Ironman Age Group Winner and has completed Kona Ironman World Champs in 9h20m. Then there is his 6th in one of the worlds hardest 50mile Ultra Running events and lastly, just finished 2nd in a 700km Ultra Cycling Challenge in Corsica. An inc...

Episode 59: Sam Sheppard - Australian Open Water Swimmer 21.08.2019

Sam has won countless State & National Swim titles both in the Pool & Surf but is more well know for his Open Water Swimming achievements over the past decade, representing the Country at Fina World Champs both in the 5km & 25km. Sam also holds the record for the most Pier To Pub wins (7) and recently smashed a huge field at the 20km Rottnest Channel Swim. Plenty to talk about with this superstar....

Episode 58: John 'Iffy' Trevorrow - Australian Road Cycling Icon 20.08.2019

Incredibly fortunate to sit down with this legend of Australian Road Cycling. Iffy walks us through his world including 4xNational Road Cycling Championships, 3xHerald Sun Tour Wins, 1972 Munich Olympics and a Bronze medal at the 1970 Commonwealth Games. A genuine icon of Australian Road Cycling.

Episode 57: Emily May - Fostering Hope Psychology 04.08.2019

Emily walks us through the Emotions and Psychology of the Endurance Athlete and Adventurer. A fascinating listen as we delve in to the world of the weekend warrior and pro athlete....communities dear to her heart. We cover how these groups could use the power of the mind to enhance and manage performance. Enjoy

Episode 56: Bikepacking Ramblings with Steve Sullivan & Ross Burrage 27.07.2019

Steve Sullivan drills host Ross Burrage about his recent finish in the 2019 Tour Divide as well as some other stuff.

Episode 55: Abdullah Zeinab - Winner 2019 6,800km Trans America Bike Race in Record Time 18.07.2019

An Ultra Endurance Cyclist who burst on to the scene in 2018 by Winning the 5,500km Indian Pacific Wheel Race then backed it up with a record breaking ride in the 2019 6,800km Trans America Bike Race placing him amongst the best Ultra Cyclists on the planet. An incredible athlete.

Episode 54: Lael Wilcox - Ultra Endurance Cyclist & 2016 Trans Am Bike Race Winner 13.06.2019

In five short years Lael Wilcox has become known as one of the worlds best Ultra Endurance Athletes. The overall winner of the 6,800km 2016 Trans Am Bike Race & 2015 Female Winner of the 4,400km off-road Tour Divide. This current Tour Divide record holder shares some amazing insights into the crazy world of Ultra Endurance Cycling. Enjoy

Episode 53: Josh Kato - Ultra Endurance Cyclist & 2015 Tour Divide Winner 12.06.2019

This is an incredible tell all story of what an elite Ultra Endurance Athlete can put themselves through when in their darkest moments. Josh's description of his 2017 Tour Divide race is mind blowing. Enjoy listening to one of the most likable and humble Ultra Endurance Athletes currently still racing.

Episode 52: Ant Williams - Free Diver & Ice Diving 2xWorld Record Holder 03.06.2019

This is an incredible story of bravery and skill. Ant walks us through the crazy world of free diving and the skill necessary to become one of the worlds best. He shares his story on becoming a 2xWorld Record Holder for an Ice Dive that reaches 75m below the surface. Insane story. Enjoy

Episode 51: Alice McNamara - 2 x Rowing World Champion & Elite Stairclimber 30.05.2019

Alice is a multiple National and World Champion Rower who has experienced her share of adversity but what you will find fascinating is her transition into one of the worlds best stair climbers. Alice has won the Eureka Tower climb 7 times, won the Empire State Building climb in just her second start whilst in her prime as a rower. A very interesting story. Enjoy.

Episode 50: Alistair Donohoe - 6 x UCI Track & Road World Cycling Champ & 2 x Paralympian Silver Medalist 27.05.2019

Amongst some horrific injuries and life adversity, Alistair has managed to accumulate 18 UCI Track & Road World Championship Medals including 6 Individual World Championship Gold Medals. He has also won 2 Paralympic Silver Medals and was recently awarded the 2018 Australian Para Athlete of the year.....all by the age of 24.

Episode 49: Grace Thek - Australian Pro Triathlete 20.05.2019

After turning pro just 15 months ago Grace Thek has hit the pro ranks in impressive style...with six Half Ironman distance podiums in her first 10 Half Ironman starts. A genuine up and comer from an elite running back ground. One to watch closely. Follow Grace's journey on Insta: @gracethek

Episode 48: Nick Skarajew - Australian Single Speed Ultra Endurance Cyclist 15.05.2019

One of Australia's most experienced Ultra Endurance Cyclists is currently preparing for one of the worlds most prestigious off-road Bikepacking races...the Tour Divide. Nick is the first ever Single Speed rider to complete the grueling Race To The Rock and Hunt1000 and was on course in the 2017 Indian Pacific Wheel Race when the sad news of Mike Halls death spread down through the competitors. Enj...

Episode 47: Chris Porter - Ocean Adventurer & Elite Surf Athlete 11.04.2019

If you want to be inspired to get off the couch and squeeze the most out of life then have a listen to Chris' story. His account of an adventure around South Georgia Island with three good mates is incredible. They did it in record time and were only the third group to do so. Loved this listen.

Episode 46: Bikepacking Ramblings with Lewis Ciddor & Ty Domin 27.03.2019

Ty & Lewis provide some insight into the world and evolution of the Bikepacking community in Australia. They walk us through their experience at the most prestigious off road Bikepacking event the Tour Divide and some more recent Australian events like VicDivide550. Enjoy.

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