The Physical Performance Show

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Swim Team Member & World Short Course 800m Bronze Medallist 2016 - Kiah Melverton.  During the episode Kiah unpacks around swimming as a junior, her love of the sport, dealing with expectations, as well as her dreams and aspirations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Listen in as we delve into the following: Unpack...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ironman Triathlon Champion - Tim Van Berkel.  Tim is an ironman champion on the rise, he unpacks his journey around competing, having a bit of dry spell and then finding his mojo again.  He shares his goals, frustrations and key learnings that he has had so far to compete in the ultimate race. Listen in as we delve into...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Steve Moneghetti – 4 x Olympian, Commonwealth Games Marathon Champion. During the episode Steve unpacks the transition from international running to a series of what he fondly refers to as personal worst times. He shares who inspires him as an athlete, the toughest athlete he competed against, his most loved and toughest...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Charlotte Purdue - UK Elite Marathoner. During this episode Charlotte unpacks her early years in running, training in Melbourne, many stress fractures and her ambition of gaining a spot in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and to become an Olympian. Listen in as we delve into the following: Charlotte thoughts on injury Charlot...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Trent Grimsey - AUS Swim Team Member & World Record Fastest English Channel Crossing. During this episode Trent unpacks the world of pool swimming, missing out on 2008 Beijing Olympics, the hardest training session he has ever done and his passion for his swimming including how someone can swim for as long as he does. Li...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Richard Murray - Super League Triathlon Champion,  World Duathlon Champion, Dual Olympian. During this episode Richard unpacks running barefoot in his younger years, how he went from Duathlon to Triathlons, the RIO Olympics and winning the recent super league triathlon series. Listen in as we delve into the following: Wh...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Richard Scarce - AUS Swim Team Coach. During this episode Richard unpacks the challenges, his philosophy and the art and science around swim coaching. Listen in as we delve into the following: Richard's role and philosophy as a coach The art and science in coaching Coaching at Southport Olympic Pool Commonwealth Games Gl...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ryan Fisher - AUS Olympic Triathlete. Ryan is young Australian triathlete on the rise, he made a debut at Rio Olympics and after some disappointments and a comeback he has set his sights on the Super League Triathlon, the Gold Coast Series and the upcoming Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018. Listen in as we delve into...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Chris McCormack - 4 X World Triathlon Champion, Dual Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Champion. During the episode Chris unpacks how he got into competitive triathlons, he shares around his father and the role he played a part of his formative years, losing his beloved Mum, winning multiple championships and races and a conversa...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Brittany Broben - London 2012 Silver Medallist 10m Platform. During the episode Brittany unpacks a very moving story of a rapid rise in diving and at age 16 winning a Silver Medal at the London Olympics but then suffering a major shoulder injury during the trials of the Rio Olympics.   Listen in as we delve into the foll...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with John Shaw - World Age Marathon Record Holder 63yrs 2:41:33. During the episode John unpacks his younger years, his time as a couch potato and then getting into running 59 to go on and set a Marathon World Record at age 63. Listen in as we delve into the following: Growing up in Tasmania Enjoying AFL at a young age Family...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Madeline Hills - 3000m Steeple & 5000m Olympic Finalist. Madeline unpacks a story that is quite unique.  Madeline was an up and coming aspiring runner but then fell on some tough times.  After taking an 8 year hiatus from the sport, she found her love again of the sport and unpacks how she went within 18 months of her fi...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Chloe McCardel - Triple English Channel Crossing & 21 English Channel Crossings. During the episode Chloe unpacks her determination and strength throughout her journey of crossing the English Channel Multiple times. Listen in as we delve into the following: Why swimming with Salt Water Crocodiles scares Chloe the most Fo...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Mat Belcher - Olympic Gold Medallist 470 class & 6x World Champion. Mat shares his journey from the early days through to meeting his wife and having their two children and winning Gold at the Olympics. Listen in as we delve into the following: Representing Australia in the Olympics Travelling and being away from family...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Cassie Fien - Dual City 2 Surf Champion, GCAM Half Marathon Champion, & AUS Half Marathon Representative. Cassie shares the highs and lows of her journey, insights around training, treadmill running, her career with RAAF as a fitness instructor and the significant impact on losing her father through a tragic accident at...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Patrick Tiernan, AUS 10,000m champion, Olympian, 2016 NCAA Cross Country Champion. Patrick unpacks his journey of growing up in his home town, Toowoomba to living in the USA and his Rio games experience. Listen in as we delve into the following: What scares Pat the most Growing up in Toowoomba The sports that Pat played...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ky Hurst: Dual Olympian, Champion Ironman & Team Oracle USA Member. Ky unpacks his journey of how he changed careers to grabbing a spot on Oracle Team USA as they gear up for the America's Cup Title. Ky shares insights on how it all happened, the training, nutrition and living in Bermuda. Listen in as we delve into the f...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I share with you highlights from some recent podcasts of the elite athletes that performed at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Be inspired by the stories on how they got started right through to their best tips. I think this is a great way to put a bow on the year that was and to highlight some of the athletes that went to Rio in 2016. Listen in to the h...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Nick Willis - Rio 1500m Bronze Medallist. Nick unpacks his injuries leading up to the Olympics, winning the bronze at the Rio Olympics and his rest and recovery post games. Listen in as we delve into the following: Congratulations to Nick on winning Bronze at Rio Nick sneaking in on third in the semi Nick's doubters on i...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Rob de Castella - AUS Marathon Legend & Indigenous Marathon Project Founder Listen in as we delve into the following: Rob's early days in running When Rob found that he started to show promise Why running hills were a big part of Rob's training program Three of Rob's strong attributes Having a strong self belief in his a...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Dane Bird Smith - AUS Olympian: Bronze Medallist Rio 20km Race Walk. Dane unpacks his preparation and training as well as the triumph of winning a bronze at the Rio Olympic Games. Listen in as we delve into the following: How Dane got into Race Walking. Dane picking up Race Walking naturally and winning nationals all wit...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Caine Eckstein - 24hr Pull Up World Record Holder - 7620 Pull Ups.  Caine recently broke the Guiness World record for the most pull ups in in a 24 hour period Listen in as we delve into the following: Caine unpacks his training leading up to the Pull Up World Record How Caine found out the record had been updated at the...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Jess Trengove - Dual AUS Olympic Marathoner + 2014 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist.  During the episode Jess unpacks the preparation for the Rio Olympics which was soured with injury and how she overcame that to get ready for Rio.  Jess also tells us about her career as a physio and her new product and business ventu...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Jenny Alcorn - Hawaii Ironman Triathlon 55-59yrs Champion.  Jenny has recently won the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon 55-59yrs.  During the episode we unpack the race and her passion for coaching athletes. Listen in as we delve into the following: Why the fear of racing a mountain bike downhill scares Jenny Where it all starte...

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Eloise Wellings - AUS Dual Olympian, 5000m & 1000m Olympic Finalist.  Eloise has been a dual Olympian and 3 times Australian Commonwealth Games Representative.  From persevering through a massive 11 Stress Fractures over 10 years and going on to find her passion and become involved in the Love Mercy Foundation. Listen in...