The Stronger Stride Podcast

Ep. 93 - How to run your first 5km Sophie discusses some things to consider if you're new or getting back into running and wanting to run 5km's! This is a follow up from episode 14 so check it out if you haven't already - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eQSj69uZWzb Also check out Solo Episodes 12, 23 and 24 for some more tips and tricks around shoe selection, strength training and...

Ep. 92: Sota Maehara Sota Maehara is almost a household name amongst Sydney runners. Known not only for his lightning fast times across 5, 10 and ultra distances but also for his down to earth, kind and welcoming nature that he brings to the Sydney running community. Sota has gained popularity on YouTube sharing his running journey and training philosophy, inspiring the masses to dream big, train...

91 - Achilles tendinopathy guide for runners Have you ever had pain at the back of your heel and wasn't sure how to get rid of it? Are you sick of pulling up with an aching achilles tendon after your speed sesh? Well get ready to take some notes on this ep because I cover it ALL! The basics from diagnosis to management, rehab and prevention. Topics discussed; - Achilles tendon anatomy + functi...

Ep. 90: Kev Ground Up Physio *Interview starts at 18:30* Today we chat to Kevin Vuong, Physiotherapist, runner and owner of Ground Up Physiotherapy Sydney. Kev is passionate about empowing his patients with knowledge to recover faster and live better. We cover all things acute injury management, including; -to ice or not to ice -role of anti inflamatories -blood flow restriction training -early mo...

89 - Run With Us #2 You better tie up your laces and get ready to run because you are in for a treat today! A guided running session focussed on upper aerobic and lower anaerobic zones. Working just above, and just below your lactate threshold. Session details: (detailed description in the episode) 5min warm up 3 x 1min hard / 1min float 4 x 45sec hard / 45sec float 5 x 30sec hard / 30sec float 5m...

88. Nick Jankovskis, VO2 max + Blood Lactate Analysis for peak performance *Interview starts at 21:45* It was a privilege to chat to Nick Jankovskis, Sport and Exercise Scientist with a Master of Higher Performance Sport. Nick has an extensive background working with elite athletes across a variety of sports, and currently specialises in performance testing for endurance athletes. Nick shares his...

87. Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB) SUCKS and this is how to fix it If you've ever suffered with knee pain as a runner and struggled to get it under control, then this ep is going to transform your running and change your life! No one likes being injured and today Lydia breaks down Iliotibial Band Syndrome; what it is and what you can do about it. We cover; - basic anatomy and definitions - bio...

Episode 86 with Tyler Eng; Physical Therapist & Running Coach *Interview starts at 29:00* Tyler is an experienced physical therapist who specialises in helping runners break free of their chronic injuries so they can run for life. He’s the founder of Move Space PT and currently works as both a physical therapist and run coach. We were stoked to get him on. We chat about; -why strength is so im...

In this episode, Soph discusses the pro’s and con’s of training with a group. Thanks for listening!!

*Interview starts at 17:10* Highly esteemed Ian Griffiths joins us on the pod today to chat about running biomechanics from a sports podiatry perspective. Ian is a Sports Podiatrist and researcher, currently lecturing in Sports and Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary University London and lecturer at Monash University in Melbourne. Ian has spoken at conferences worldwide, provided sports podiatry serv...

How to select running shoes?! Basic shoe 101 with injury prevention in mind! If you're on the market for a new pair of running shoes than this ep is FOR YOU! Today I break down the most important considerations to take when buying a new pair of joggers. I cover; -shoe structure, stability myths + cushioning -importance of pitch for foot strike  -toe box width + sizing -performance vs comfort N...

*Interview starts at 18:00* Ep: 82: Disordered Eating in Runners / Dietitian Maddi Parsons Maddi Parsons is a dietitian specialising in disordered eating, mental health and sports nutrition.  Maddi speaks on an array of topics within the world of nutrition for runners and our relationship with food. We learn about the difference between Disordered Eating and an Eating Disorder, some red flags to l...

Interval training can be confusing and overwhelming. How fast should I run? How far should I run? How much rest between efforts? The list goes on.  In this episode Sophie breaks down the differences between beginner / rehab / threshold / vo2max interval sessions and which variables to modify based on your goals.  Skip to 7mins if you're not interested in the beginner details.  FREE Interval Sessio...

Ep: 80: Flow State + Goal Setting for runners w/ Scott Goddard PHD *Interview starts at 15:40* It was an honour to be joined by sports and exercise psychologist, researcher and PhD Scott Goddard, who devotes his time into the studies of human performance, goal setting and flow state. Scott has contributed to research focusing on developing and evaluating intervention strategies to induce optimal p...

As a runner tendon pain or tendinopathy can totally detail a race prep, ruin our running progress and leave us watching on the sidelines whilst our injury free friends and competition power on. In any sport, injury is part and parcel, I believe set back give us opportunity to learn, grow and come back stronger. Whilst we can still approach injury with this curious mindset, knowing the basic princi...

Ep 78: Mike James, specialist endurance physiotherapist. *Interview starts at 20:10* Mike has a long list of note worthy achievements, working for nearly 20 years in the Royal Air Force as a Rehab Instructor, personally running over 180 marathons and coaching athletes all the way to the olympics.  In this ep we discuss the mindset behind endurance, what it takes to reach peak performance as well a...

In this solo episode, Sophie answers some listener questions:  1. Talia - Nutrition and tips for upset tum during running 2. Fitzy - Running vest tricks 3. Nick - How to build tendon / muscle resilience for long endurance events 4. The Sports Medicine Project - What considerations should trail runners have with insertional achilles mx?  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance...

Ep. 76 - Dan Chang: The Flexing Physio - What to expect from a physio consult and what is runner's knee? *Interview starts at 18:45* Dan Chang, otherwise known as The Flexing Physio, joined up this week to discuss when you should see a physio and how they can help with running injuries. Dan's humorous take on things meant that we went down some entertaining tangents and had a light-hearted...

Solo Series: Ep 19 - more shoes = less injuries? Have you ever wondered why some people consistently rotate through multiple pairs of joggers? Is having more than 3 excessive? Is there a correlation with injury risk and shoes? All of this and more is answered in Lydia's solo ep around footwear and injury prevention. We unpack the most common reasons runners get injured and what footwear can do to...

Ep. 74 Physio Mads - The pelvic floor + running *Interview starts at 9:25* Women's health physiotherapist Madison Cutmore joined us to debunk myths around the pelvic floor including; incontinence, hyperactivity and kegels. Mad's runs us through the pelvic anatomy, its normal function and the common things that can go wrong. We disucss pre and post natal considerations for runners aiming to...

Thank you for yet another fantastic year!  Whether you’ve been with us since the start or this is your first episode, we’re so glad you’re here.  Check out our FREE 2023 Goal Planner: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFV_Aapa9E/xA51YvOIHzGXOUxt7HJILQ/view?utm_content=DAFV_Aapa9E&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Ep. 72 Leah Fitzgerald *Interview starts at 21:10* Marathon runner, mother of three and vegan athlete Leah Fitzgerald speaks on her journey into running and what it takes to achieve at 2.46 marathon! It’s no surprise that the level of commitment to run at such a speed takes a huge amount of grit, consistency and determination, and Leah exemplifies all three. Leah got into running after having her...

As runners it's easy to get caught up on the data and be driven by outcome focused tasks.  Today's solo ep provides some tools and tips you can implement today to feel more fullfilled and content as a runner. Lets reduce our injury risk and imporve our performance with some simple and effective strategies that wont get you working up a sweat! This ep discusses the importance of finding time to get...

Ep. 70 - Hilary McAllister: For Wild Places Hilary McAllister; trail runner, sports activist, and CEO of For Wild Places (FWP). In this Ep we learnt all about the not-for-profit For Wild Places and how we as runners can be a part of protecting our favourite trails.  FWP leads the running community into immediate action to protect places of environmental and cultural significance. Earlier this year...

Have you always wondered what VO2-max actually means?  In today's ep, Sophie breaks down in a simple analogy how we calculate VO2max and the physiological components that contribute.  She also explains how to structure specific sessions focussed on improving your VO2max.  If you would like to complete a VO2 max (and/or lactate threshold) assessment, send us a message and we can book...