The Stronger Stride Podcast

Soph and Lydia de-brief on the Bondi to Manly Ultra; the prep, the race itself, recovery & the highs and lows of ultra-marathon running.  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at  www.solemechanics.com.au Thanks for all of your su...

67. Calf Tear Rehab for Runners Today Lydia covers all the basics you need to know when it comes to prevention and treatment of a calf tear. Anatomy, biomechanics, prevention, performance, practical at home assessments, gym rehab and more! If you've ever had pain in the back of your lower leg, tight calves a tear, know someone who has OR want to prevent any future calf injuries, this is your e...

Physio, coach and athlete, Vas Krishnan joined us on the podcast today to talk all things sprinting! Vas has an extensive athletic and coaching background and understands the demands of sport and injuries associated with competition, he has a deep understanding of the patient and athlete experience trying to return to sport and high performance. We dived into the nitty gritty of what it takes to d...

Want to start running but not sure how to approach it? Or you’ve been running on and off for a while but can’t seem to stay consistent? If you're feeling confused or overwhelmed by what to do when it comes to running, this episode is for you.  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au You can also use our code STRONGER...

Ep. 64: Dr JP Gloria - Expert Running Physical Therapist and Performance Coach Dr JP Gloria is on a mission to help runners be stronger and faster without getting hurt. We were incredibly fortunate to have JP chat with us about all things running, performance, biomechanics, exercise selection, resistance training and more. We delved into specialised exercise selection in the gym, tissue load toler...

Todays ep is a solo with Lydia. I discuss some of the flaws in relying on motivation to achieve our goals. I speak on the importance of setting up your environment for success in a sustainable and intentional way. Todays ep has practical takeaways as well as some food for thought topics. Check out some of the resources below for further reading. Or join the conversation on Instagram @strongerstrid...

Ep 48: Brodie Sharpe the RUN SMARTER PHYSIO Runner, Physiotherapist, podcast host and now author of the ‘Run Smarter Book’. Brodie is also our first return guest! We delve into some of the big concepts when it comes to running injury principles and go through the key concepts you need to know when it comes to prevention, management and recovery. We discuss training adaptations, finding the sweet s...

What's the deal with this whole strength training thing? If you're feeling confused or overwhelmed by what to do when it comes to getting strong, this episode is for you.  Sophie talks about training phases, the fear of becoming bulky, specific exercise selection and progressions.  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnu...

Claire is a running coach, exercise scientist, strength + conditioning coach and mother of three. We discuss Claires journey into running and her experience struggling to find a running group where she was supported and kept accountable. Claire tells us about her journey moving into coaching and creating a space for runners to feel supported and empowered.  Claire talks about what it's like runnin...

Today Lydia takes us on a deep dive into the good ol classic Runners Knee or technically speaking 'Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome'. We break down the ins and outs of diagnosis, risk factors, treatment strategies and biomechanics. I speak on the most current up to date eveidence, and have linked some helpful resources for you below.  If you've ever had knee pain when running, and want to know how to...

Ep. 46 Andy Bryant - The Natural Podiatrist 👣  Andy is well known for his movement in the barefoot podiatry and running community. Andy is a podiatrist based in Melbourne, specialising in analysing individual gait patterns, prescribing specific exercises to address the underlying causes of poor function/pain. and educating clients on how to improve their movement & health.  Andy is...

Alright, here we are!  Today's episode is a little different to our regular uploads... We will be taking you through a follow-along running session today! So grab your shoes and get ready for a run with us!  Today's session is:  10min warm up jog 6 x 3mins @ tempo effort (between 10km & half marathon race pace)  w/ 90sec recovery job between efforts 5min cool down jog  We would love any feedback o...

Ep. 56 - Adam Didyk Adam Didyk is the Athletics Australia Pathways Transition Lead, Australian Olympic Team Coach (Athletics - Endurance) Tokyo 2021, SA Performance Advisor, a husband and a father among many other things.  In this conversation, Adam gave us a deep insight into his journey as a coach and the things that he has learnt along the way. He shares his beliefs around ensuring his athletes...

In today's episde, Lydia discussing the current research on knee osteoarthritis (OA) and how it relates to the running population.  If you've ever been told that "running will ruin your knees!", then this episode should arm you with plenty of info to dispel these myths.  Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so much!  Need some nutrition o...

Ep 54: Training updates, race re-caps, our thoughts on deloads, favourite shoes and MORE. Thanks again for all of your support!  Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so much!  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.au You can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivo...

Sophie is back with another solo ep.  Taking a leaf out of Lydia's book, Sophie breaks down what an Exercise Physiologist's role is within the Health Care & Fitness Industry.  She also answers some hard-hitting WYR's so thank you to Cam, Chris, Sota, Peter, Michael & Max for sending those through.  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tai...

Ep. 52 - Chris Huang. Making his mark as a successful young triathlete, Chris was training more hours each week than most of us work at a regular job. He came to the realisation that pursuing this ambition was no longer worth the investment of time, energy and finances. He decided to take a step back from racing and along the way picked up a camera. Now working as a full-time photographer, working...

Have you ever been confused about what a physiotherapist actually does? Or when the right time is to see one? Well not anymore! Today Lydia covers what it means to be a physiotherapist in Australia, what sort of injuries they treat, techniques used, expectations and outcomes. Thanks again for all of your support!  Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so...

Ep 50 TURBO RUNNERS + UTMR RACE PREVIEW    Will Woollams aka ‘Turbo Legs’ joined us on the pod to chat all things Ultra Trail Mount Randwick 25km (UTMR25). A run that began as a solo challenge to fill the racing void during the peak of Covid cancellations in 2020.   We run through the UTMR course lap, elevation gain and start list. Will also gives us an insight into his top picks to take out the w...

Soph is back again with another solo ep! Lot's of random stuff in this one; would you rathers, training update and plenty more rubbish to keep you company on your run!  Thanks again for all of your support!  Please leave us a review, subscribe, follow us on insta @strongerstride thank you so much!  Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tai...

Ep. 48 - Tania Dalton Health Coach, personal trainer and healthy ageing advocate. Tania Dalton completed her first ironman at age 52 and is passionate about de-stigmatising menopause and helping women age better. We discussed what's it's like training for an Ironman as a post-menopausal woman, the challenges with joint pain, body composition changes, bone density and recovery.  Tania break...

The beginners HOW TO GUIDE for trail running! Short and sweet, nothing technical in this one. Just the bare basics to get you started in the bush! TSSP x

Ep. 46 Peter Hancock - Swimming 3k days in a row! Peter Hancock is a marathon swimmer, ultra runner and environmental ecologist. Everyday, for over 3000 days now, Pete has gone for a swim. Living in Armidale, this means many icy mornings, in the dark with sub zero temperatures regularly over winter. What's even crazier is Pete never wears a wetsuit! We hear in detail about what it takes to end...

In this episode, Sophie discusses some key principles when look at Running Biomechanics - Running economy - Coordination & Capacity - Phases of the Gait Cycle - Over-striding, pronation, hip drop etc.  Tailwind Nutrition Australia have been kind enough to give you a discount on their Hydration and Rebuild products! Head to www.tailwindnutrition.com.au and use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at ch...

Ep. 44 Brad Farley Photography - The Ability to Endure Brad was generous enough to give us an hour of his time to yarn about running and photography. Brad is an ultra runner and endurance sports photographer with a passion for capturing the raw and relatable stories from from our favourite athletes and recreational runners. Brad spoke to us about his journey into running, photography and the proce...