The Stronger Stride Podcast

Lauren Marshall has recently put herself on the Australian ultra-running map by finishing Sydney's Backyard Ultra as the last female standing, completing 30 yards (over 200 kilometres). In this episode we discuss: - Lauren's introduction to running - The importance of community - Internal motivation to challenge herself - Her first backyard ultra experience - Her recent backyard ultra win,...

Today's solo ep is all about tendons and optimal loading patterns. Lydia first runs you through her training update and reflections on her recent injury. Lots of reflections about identity, purpose and innate desire for progression. Following this the chat on tendons starts around 30 mins, which covers the essentials when it comes to tendon loading and rehab for runners. What I cover in this e...

Johanna Garton is a three-time author with her most recent book; All in Stride, released this month. Her book details the gripping and inspiring stories of elite runners Elvin and Shadrack. Beginning with their upbringing in Kenya, Garton follows the runners through their journeys to the United States, competing for Division One universities, their romance during college, and ultimately their serv...

Last weekend Soph went down to Canberra to run the Half Marathon. Have a listen to hear how the training block and race went. Thanks so much for your support! You can find us here: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our latest Youtube video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discount Codes: TAILWINDSTRONG ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tailwindnutrition.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for...

139. Running A Marathon With Parkinsons Disease Dean Laws is an everyday Aussie bloke who got a heartbreaking diagnosis of Parkinsons disease at 52 years old. Today, 12 years later, he's run 2 marathons and claims to be in the best shape of his life. Dean tells about his sporty upbringing, competing in triathlon and his first Parkinsons symptoms. He delves into the process of diagnosis and the...

138. Returning to running after nearly a year off! Today’s solo ep with Lydia is all about the comeback from zero to hero! She takes you through her injury journey the last 12 months and how she’s returning to running. She covers; what happens to the heart, lungs, muscles and bones when we have a prolonged period off training Lydia’s injury journey over the last 13 months things to consider before...

137. Jamie Mittleman - Women In Sport Jamie is the founder of Flamer Bearers, a global storytelling platform, shining a light on the untold stories of Women Olympians and Paralympians. Jamie has a strong belief that everyone deserves to have role modes in sport and is determined to create a space where women and para-Olympian’s feel valued and empowered. We covered; - earning a living in elite spo...

Check out these episodes for more info: - ⁠Interval Training Fundamentals⁠ - ⁠VO2max & Lactate Threshold w/ Nick Jankovskis⁠ - ⁠Measuring Training Intensity⁠ Topics: - Quick catch-up - Basic overview of zone 2 / polarized training - Why running fast is important - Lactate threshold - Running mechanics - Race preparation - How to safely introduce speedwork - How to implement strides & tempo...

Trigger Warning: The contents of this episode involve discussions of mental health & suicidal ideation. If this raises any concerns for you please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 135. Lachy Cameron Running 1000km for mental health Lachy Cameron is a mental health advocate about to attempt a record breaking run from Brisbane to Sydney in May 2024, covering aprox 100kms/day for 10 days straight. Lachy...

Get your Stronger Stride hat now! - https://forms.gle/FsD5qf7naREYzqE9A In this episode, Sophie goes through a detailed summary of her experience at Ultra Trail Tarawera. Talking all about the highs, lows and everything in between. Did it go to plan? Did she reach her goal? Whats next? You can find us here: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chec...

In this weeks episode, Sophie sits down with Tim Locke from The Distance Collective to dive deep on his coaching philosophy's, how to approach training for a 50k a detailed debrief on Sophie's Tarawera 50k program. We discuss: - How Tim's coaching philosophy has evolved - The importance of being adaptable and fluid with your training - Prioritising long term development rather than ins...

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131. Nick Youngquest - Make Sydney a Major It was an honour to be joined by Nick Youngquest, Sydney Marathon Ambassador and former professional Rugby League Footballer. Nick has a passion for the marathon event and is determined to help make it part of the Abbots World Major. We hear all about why Nick find the marathon so inspiring, his purpose behind running and why he wants you to get involved....

In today's ep, Sophie discusses some strategies to think about during race week! What should you do 24-72hrs prior to the event and what to do on the morning of, to make sure you have the best day. She dives into carb loading, hydration, logistics, products etc. If you'd like some more information on any of the topics mentioned, check out these episodes: - Nutrition - GI issues - Tapering...

129. Diagnosis and Management of Tibial Stress fractures with physiotherapist Beau Tyrrell Beau is a physiotherapist with a special interest in sports rehab and bone stress injuries. Beau has worked as head physio for a number of rugby teams across Sydney, is qualified as a strength and conditioning coach, lover of active gym based rehab and physio nerd amongst other things. Beau has next level pa...

*Interview starts at 22:30 Aidan Muir is an Accredited Sports Dietitian who has a passion for synthesising the most up to date evidence on nutrition to optimise performance for the everyday athlete. He has an absolute wealth of knowledge and we got to pick his brain on everything that a runner needs to know when it comes to food and diet around performance and overall health. We chat on; - wholefo...

If you've tried to get into running but just feel like every run is too hard and you can't get very far, maybe you just need to slow down! Understanding what easy, moderate and hard intensities should feel like is a fantastic way to take your training to the next level. In this episode, Sophie discusses what intensity is, why it matters and SIX different methods of measuring and prescribin...

REGISTRATIONS OPEN 9am 16th January: www.coastalascent.com.au The Coastal Ascent is back on the 9th of June, 2024 with some super exciting updates. Recently announced as part of the Golden Trail Series, The Coastal Ascent will showcase Australia's best trail runners while also catering for those looking to complete their first event. There is going to be a HUGE 'party zone' halfway thr...

In Today's episode we chat to Hugh Mason; Exercise Physiologist and Strength & Conditioning Coach about his philosophy's on returning to running post-injury and rehabilitation more broadly. Specifically, we speak about how sleep and stress can delay the recovery process and why we need to look beyond the physical indications of injury. We also chat about how to schedule and structure y...

In this episode, Soph and Lyds chat about the highs and lows of 2023, including some of our most popular podcasts episodes, training and racing highlights and of course some reflections from Lydia. We'd love to hear how your year has been and what your plans are for 2024! Leave a comment on Spotify or send us a DM on Instagram. Instagram: @strongerstride @sophielane @lydia_mckay Check out our...

Harry is a passionate running focused Physio and Strength & Conditioning coach who is dedicated to getting runners back to what they love doing! His experience ranges from treating runners with crippling injuries right up to preventative strength and conditioning as well as running performance, biomechanics and hands on treatment. Harry’s approach to running injuries involves a dive into the i...

114. Dr Izzy Smith - hormonal function in sport + stress fractures + optimising bone health We were over the moon to get to chat to Dr Izzy Smith today, expert in the field of hormonal health and all things bones. Dr Izzy is the medical expert for female led Womens coaching service Femmi, a Movember ambassador and of course marathon runner. Izzy is a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner & e...

Our first video podcast! In this episode, Sophie recaps her favourite shoes of the year and her current rotation. 00:00 - Introduction 01:43 - ASICS Kayano 30 07:31 - on Cloud Monster 09:54 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 12:51 - HOKA Torrent 2 14:36 - Vivobarefoot Primus Lite II 17:16 - ALTRA Via Olympus 19:01 - PUMA Deviate Nitro 2 20:04 - What to consider when buying new shoes You can also watch th...

122. Power data with Andy Dubois: prescribing + measuring running intensity Andy Dubois is a world renowned ultra running coach who takes a data back scientific approach to his profession. In this ep we unpack one of Andy’s biggest point of difference in his coaching style; the use of a wearable power device to track training intensity, prescribe race pace and manage training plans. We learn all a...

121. The Impact of Running in the Heat (and what to do about it) In today's ep, Soph chats about why running in the heat can be detrimental to our performance if we aren't well prepared. For anyone who has struggled through a run on a hot day, it makes a lot of sense as to why! - How does heat effect our physiology? - Conditions or variables to consider when running in the heat - Risks and...