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 venture called Rundies.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why lightning scares Jess the most
• Growing up in South Australia
• Enjoying Cross Country and attending Nationals for Cross Country
• How Jess came to focus on Marathons
• Jess’s take on the Rio Olympic Experience
• Cross training in the gym to recover from injury
• Jess’s very sporty family
• Jess’s best tip for recovery
• Jess’s physical challenge – Emma Coburn’s - Single Leg Pistol Squat
• Jess’s new venture with her boyfriend - ‘Rundies’ which are comfortable underwear especially for runners and athletes

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 started for Jenny in triathlon
• Jenny getting the bug
• Jenny’s passion on coaching juniors
• Jenny’s most memorable race
• Unpacking the Hawaii Ironman race
• Coming off the bike 1 minute ahead in the race.
• Being 20 seconds in front at the 30km mark.
• A great camaraderie at race end
• Performance Questions
• Why Jenny admires athletes that set themselves a goal even with their limitations
• Jenny’s top tip
• Who Jenny would have dinner with and why
• Jenny’s challenge – who can do the most burpees in 90 seconds.

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 as we delve into the following:

• Why not getting the most out of herself scares Eloise the most.
• Coping with anxiety and self-doubt during a race
• The trust in other runners during races
• Reaching Personal Best times
• Eloise’s resolve to run relaxed and mantras
• Eloise’s reason for being scientific about body image
• Who Eloise admires the most
• Eloise’s toughest Competitor
• Why Eloise would like to spend 3 – 12 months in Uganda
• Eloise’s passion for Love Mercy Foundation
• Why Eloise got involved with Love Mercy Foundation
• Eloise’s experience on the Alter-G that aided her recovery
• Eloise’s Physical Challenge – 5 chin ups in a row
• Brad’s challenge for Cents for Seeds through Love Mercy Foundation