The Physical Performance Show

Listen in as Brad Beer sits down with Liam Adams - Australian Marathoner and Olympian. Liam shares around his background in sport growing up and the point where he decided to focus solely on his running. Liam shares around his long journey to running his Olympic qualifying time for the Rio Olympics in 2016 and also how he nearly accidentally qualified for London 2012 in the 10,000m event. Liam giv...

Listen in as we sit down with Luke Mathews Australian Olympian and Track and Field representative in the 800m and 1500m. Luke reflects on his stellar 2015 campaign and the disappointment he felt after the Rio Olympics in 2016. Luke shares about the Nitro Athletics experience and racing Usain Bolt and his excitement heading into the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Listen in as we delve into the following:...

Listen in as we sit down with Pete Jacobs to talk to him about his journey to becoming the Ironman World Champion in 2012 and his preparation for his return to the World Championship in 2017. In this episode we discuss around his change to the MAF training philosophy, his low carb high fat diet and how this has helped him overcome fatigue and improve his performance.  Listen in as we delve into th...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a humbling chat with 5X Olympian, dual Olympic medallist and American record holder Bernard Lagat. During the episode Bernard shares around his life growing up, his experiences at 5 Olympic Games, his race strategies and the highs and lows of his running career including his role in Nikes infamous Breaking2 world record attempt. Listen in as...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I sit down with Luca Turrini who holds the world record for the longest distance covered on a treadmill in 24 hours.  Listen in as we delve into the following: What planted the seed for Luca to break the world record The training that went into the event The team that helped Luca on the day The mindset Luca had for the event Timeline 0:00 Start 3:55...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Matt Bevilacqua - Three time Molokai 2 Oahu paddleboard champion and professional Ironman.  During the episode Matt shares  around all things surf life saving ironman, breakthrough performances, hard training and fun sessions on the beach. Listen in as we delve into the following: Matt's origins in surf life saving Growi...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with USA Hall of Fame Track and Field Coach Bob Larsen. During the episode Bob unpacks about his running growing up before progressing into high school coaching before coaching at UCLA and elite level runners including Meb Keflezighi. He chats about the training it takes to be one of the world's best marathon runners and impo...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Running Researcher & Physical Therapist at University of Montana (Assoc Prof.) - Dr Rich Willy.  During the episode Rich unpacks about running mechanics, injuries and research.  We discuss, knee pain, strength training for runners, running shoes, running trends and technology as well as so much more. Listen in as we delv...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Champion Triathlete - Jake Birtwhistle.  During the episode Jake unpacks his rise through the junior championships, some great tips and insights, his qualification into the 2018 Commonwealth games along with so much more. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction Jake Birtwhistle Successful weekend at Ha...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Big Wave Surfer and 10x Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Champion - Jamie Mitchell.  During the episode Jamie unpacks how he got into big wave surfing, tackling the big waves, his worst injury and so much more. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction Jamie Mitchell Suffering a fractured sternum Worst inju...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Great British Half Marathon Rep - Tina Muir.  During the episode Tina unpacks some key insights into her running career along with the very challenging decision to put her running career on hold to recover from Amenorrhea which is the loss of her menstrual cycle. Listen in as we delve into the following: Tina's Mentor an...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 70.3 Triathlon Champion - Sam Appleton.  During the episode Sam unpacks around how he got started in 70.30 triathlons, his training, key insights into recovery and his recent successes.  Listen in as we delve into the following: Something that scares Sam Growing up with 3 brothers Cairns Ironman win Studying at universit...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Iceland Triathlon Champion - Siggi Ragnarsson.  During the episode Siggi unpacks his journey, his dreams and some of his best tips throughout this episode including some great insights into sleep recovery for athletes. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction to Siggi Ragnarsson Unpacking the Super Triathle...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Marathon Representative - Sinead Diver. During the episode Sinead unpacks how she only started running seriously just over 5 years ago after the birth of her baby.  She shares around juggling work, family and training along with qualifying for the World Athletics Championships.  Listen in as we delve into the followi...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2001 World ITU Triathlon Champion & World Champion Triathlon Coach - Siri Lindley. During the episode Siri unpacks her success in coaching, what it is to generate great results, her career as an athlete along with sharing some great stories and so much more.  Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction Siri Li...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2 x Olympian, Ironman Champion - Brent McMahon. During the episode Brent unpacks the highs and lows of his career as a triathlete and the transition into Ironman along with the practicalities and some great tips on being an athlete for so many years. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction Brent McMahon In...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2016 Olympic Triathlon Bronze Medallist - Henri Schoeman is an astute technician across all three disciplines. During the episode Henri unpacks his early years as a swimmer, the injuries he had while transitioning into triathlons, his bronze medal win at the Rio Olympics and his win at the ITU Triathlete series plus lots...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Marathon Representative - Josh Harris. During the episode Josh unpacks why he is self coaching, the beer mile, qualifying for the Australian Marathon team as well as some practical tips and insights in training for a marathon. Listen in as we delve into the following: Josh's most satisfying achievement so far How Jos...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Dual World Triathlon Champion - Spencer Smith. During the episode Spencer unpacks the highs and lows of his career along with some fun insights into the world of triathlons. Listen in as we delve into the following: What scares Spencer the most How Spencer got into triathlons Studying at university Self belief Hawaii Iro...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Assoc Professor, Tendon Specialist Physiotherapist - Dr Peter Malliaras. During the episode Peter unpacks his fascination with tendons as well as some practical tips for patients with long term tendon pain and those looking at returning to running.   Listen in as we delve into the following: Peter's fascination with Tend...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Olympic Triathlete - Aaron Royle. During the episode unpacks the highs and lows of his career including making the ultimatum of choosing triathlons at a very young age, he discusses insights into his training, the Olympics and where his nickname Bugs comes from. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 3x AUS Olympic Marathon Representative - Lisa Weightman. During the episode Lisa unpacks the highs and lows of her career from a very rich history in the junior competition to running a 2:25:15 in the recent London marathon.  Lisa also shares her insights into how she holds a career down, juggles a young family and also...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Marathon Legend - Pat Carroll.  During the episode Pat unpacks the origins of his running with a debut marathon of 2:48 to his PB of 2:09:39.  He shares the highs and lows of his career, training philosophies and his knowledge and expertise as an elite runner and coach.  Listen in as we delve into the following: Pat...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with UltraMarathon Man - Dean Karnazes.  During the episode Dean unpacks his key insights into his training and running philosophies. He discusses how he got started as the UltraMarathon Man, about going home to Greece to do Sparta and what it takes to output a book 'Road to Sparta'. Listen in as we delve into the following:...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2016/17 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Champion - Matt Poole.  During the episode Matt unpacks starting in surf lifesaving, his apprenticeship as a junior ironman, his training and commitment to his career as an ironman as well as finally winning an ironman championship. Listen in as we delve into the following: Junior Li...