The Stronger Stride Podcast

Have you ever thought about why you run, and then really dug to the core of it?? Well today's ep is all about encouraging you to look within and get to the essence of why you do what you do. Cant wait to hear what you think, please leave a review and subscribe to the pod! TSSP x

Ep. 42// Tom O'Halloran from Mechanics of Movement Everything you've ever wanted to know about your achilles and MORE! Tom is a Physiotherapist with a special interest in lower limb biomechanics and strength & conditioning. He is passionate about improving people's movement, whilst developing sustainable rehabilitation to maximise health and performance. In this ep we delved into a...

In this episode, Sophie discusses her philosophies and principles around programming and training structure.  Spoiler alert! There is no perfect program. But there are a few key things that you need to consider when putting together your own training program.  If you're a little lost with your training or you're not sure where to start, send us a message on instagram or contact us via ou...

Ep 40// Kate Walton 👟 We were stoked to have Kate Walton, National Saucony Sales Manager join us to yarn about all things SHOES! One of our absolute favourite topics! In this ep we chat about how to fit your perfect pair of joggers, specifying shoes for the type of run and the origins of Saucony. Kate runs us through the current Saucony range and breaks down the main differences between models. K...

Ep2 of our solo series with Lydia talking all things competition. Is it healthy? Is it necessary? When can it be good and detrimental. Would love to hear your thoughts on this one team, send us a message on insta or leave a review! TSSP x

Luke Murfitt from Evolve Human Performance joined us on the podcast this week to chat all about strength training for runners. Luke is an online strength + conditioning coach who specialises in running. In this ep we breakdown the basics of programming in the gym and delve into some practical examples. We talk about the common training myths and some non negotiables for runners. We can’t wait to h...

Hey team! Here is the first episode in our solo series! Soph discusses her thoughts after a run that didn’t go to plan, as well as the mental challenges that come with long distance running. We cant wait to hear what you think of this topic. Please leaves us a review and subscribe, we love the support!  Use our code STRONGERSTRIDE here for 15% off Vivobarefoot.  Use our code TAILWINDSTRO...

Margaret English-Aurisch is not your average 71 year old. She doesn’t miss a day whether she is running, walking, stand up paddle boarding, doing a weights session or dancing through a Zumba class! Health and fitness had always been a priority for her, although it hasn’t always been smoothing sailing. Margaret has had her fair share of health concerns throughout the years which makes her running f...

Ep 35 with Head Environmental Technician and Community Advocate for the Seabin Project, eco-ultra runner and owner of BLAEK Store , Tom Batrouney.  It was a privilege to have Tom on the show to discuss his journey as a runner and passion for protecting our natural world. Tom is just a few days out from commencing Project: Run Forever, where he will be running laps around Many Dam in a plight to ra...

We've got a quick one for you today, discussing the challenges of the mental and emotional aspects of being injured. When you have something that you love taken away from you it can be really difficult to not let that bring you down. Lydia opens up abut her recent experience returning to running following an injury and we have a conversation around identity, ego and comparison culture.  As al...

Blake Withers; sports podiatrist, clinical educator, researcher, podcaster and triathlete joined us to chat the science on orthotics, toe yoga and footwear.   We couldn’t really have anyone more qualified to chat about feet and footwear so listen closely, we think you’ll learn a lot from this conversation. We defined terms and simplified some often misunderstood concepts. Blake is great at applyin...

Dan Price, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health and Wellness Speaker, Movember Ambassador, father of two and ultra runner, joined us for a conversation. We were privileged to have Dan share his story around mental health and the power that community and human connection hold to change your life. Dan shares his journey through navigating high-school, professional life, relationships and beyond. We dis...

Ep 29 Running to save the rainforest.    We were joined by two incredibly gutsy and determined ultra-runners to chat about their adventures running the Australian Alps Walking Track. Matt and Giles covered over 700kms raising funds for the Bob Brown Foundation, in a plight to protect the endangered Takayna Rainforest in Tasmania. Devastatingly 95% of Takayna is open to mining leases, and...

BONUS EP!! Running 57kms around a 20m long backyard, does this interest you?  Sophie Lane, like most other Aussie's, was stuck at home in isolation and wanted something to keep her busy. She tried out a few laps of her backyard and then wondered how far she could get. On January 16 Soph decided to complete her own backyard ultra, inspired partly by our recent chat with @Chrismurphy and egged...

Luke Nelson, award winning Chiropractor with 17 years experience in establishing a leading practice in Melbourne and current President of Sports Chiro Australia, joined us to discuss everything you need to know about the hip and running! If you've ever complained of tight hip flexors, sore hamstrings or weak glutes then this ep is FOR YOU!  Luke's special interest is in treating sporting inju...

In this episode we are joined by Backyard Ultra legend, Chris Murphy.  After some major health issues, Chris decided that he needed to prioritise his health and fitness and was introduced to Park Run by a friend. Within a few years this then turned into a half marathon, a 28km trail run and then UTA100. Chris clearly has a talent for ultra-endurance and has since found his groove in the Backy...

Get your running back on track! Ep. 027 w/ Greg Pearson Former professional footballer, founder of My Alter Athlete and online running coach, Greg Pearson came on the pod to discuss coaching and training. We dive into realistic goal setting, tracking progress, periodised training, structuring sessions and the mentalitiy behind reaching your potential. Greg explains some common running jargon such...

Cheeky lil bonus ep to round out the year. Join us as we debate Strava politics, slow runs and comparison culture. Jump onto our instagram to join the discussion, we can't wait to hear from you. As always, don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast, leave us a review or share the pod with a friend. Thank you for the continued support over 2021, we can't wait for a bigger and better 2022! TS...

2021 WRAP UP IS HERE 🎉 Listen as we dive into the highlights, the lowlights and everything in between for 2021. We talk about the key takeaways from all our guests as well as our own personal learnings. We hope you enjoy this one guys. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us all year, we are genuinely so grateful for everyone of you! We are so excited for next year and have so much in...

ULTRA COASTATHLON FROM BYRON 2 BONDI Elle Kuhta from 'Byron2Bondi' shares with us her experiences as she runs over 900km along the eastern coastline of Australia from Byron Bay to Bondi Beach. Elle set off on an adventure to challenge herself both physically and mentally, whilst raising awareness about ocean safety and plastic waste. Elle has not only been raising funds for Surf Life Saving Austra...

BAREFOOT RUNNING w/ Suey Cooper  Suey Cooper, director and owner of Sole Distribution and Vivobarefoot Australia. Suey is both an expert and advocate for all things barefoot. Vivobarefoot Australia makes footwear designed to promote and restore natural movement patterns, whilst sourcing many of their fabrics from recycled materials and working towards a more circular shoe economy. We learn ab...

NASAL BREATHING + OXYGEN EFFICIENCY + RUNNING PERFORMANCE Tom, from Breath Performance Physio is a qualified Physiotherapist who specialises in restoring both health, and performance through the breath. Tom has worked as a physio with a variety of sporting teams and has a keen interest in running and swimming. Tom is also an Advanced Oxygen Instructor, we unpack what this means in our episode. We...

Ep. 21 w/ Bradley J Dryburgh Brad aka ‘The Captain’ is a 25 year old podcaster, runner and story-teller from Wollongong who was born with a life-threatening illness called Cystic Fibrosis. Brad’s mission is to raise awareness for CF and inspire the CF community to not just maintain hope but aspire to realising their dreams and greatest potential. In our chat with Brad we learn what exactly CF is a...

Ep 20 w/ Joasia Zakrzewski 2021 Ultra Great Britain women’s winner + record holder, Commonwealth Games competitor, run coach, medical doctor and all round well accomplished and incredibly modest running fiend. In our conversation we chat all about Joasia’s recent running achievements including her win at Ultra Great Britain, the Australian 24-hour Track Invitational breaking 4 seperate records and...

Ep 19 w/ Tyson The Trainer    Tyson Brown is an online personal trainer and nutritionist who simplifies the current evidence on nutrition science to bring practical advice and strategies to his clients. Tyson provides his audience with concise and straight forward content that cuts through the misinformation we commonly see trending on social media.       In our chat we discuss goal setting, pract...