In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Nick Willis - Rio 1500m Bronze Medallist. Nick unpacks his injuries leading up to the Olympics, winning the bronze at the Rio Olympics and his rest and recovery post games.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Congratulations to Nick on winning Bronze at Rio
• Nick sneaking in on third in the semi
• Nick’s doubters on improvement leading into Rio
• What Nick has been up to post Rio
• Nick’s injuries leading into Rio
• Nick getting back into running after a break
• Nick naps during the day
• Who Nick admires the most
• Unpacking about the Mile
• How to train to run your best Mile – Nick’s new business - the Miler Method
• What’s next for Nick Willis
• Nick’s Physical Challenge – Get out in the garden.

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Rob de Castella - AUS Marathon Legend & Indigenous Marathon Project Founder

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Rob’s early days in running
• When Rob found that he started to show promise
• Why running hills were a big part of Rob’s training program
• Three of Rob’s strong attributes
• Having a strong self belief in his abilities
• Quick Fire performance questions
• Why Rob admires Ron Clarke
• Rob’s passion for Marathons
• Rob explains the Indigenous Marathon Project
• A transformational story from the Indigenous Marathon project
• Rob’s Best advice for marathon runners

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Dane Bird Smith - AUS Olympian: Bronze Medallist Rio 20km Race Walk. Dane unpacks his preparation and training as well as the triumph of winning a bronze at the Rio Olympic Games.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• How Dane got into Race Walking.
• Dane picking up Race Walking naturally and winning nationals all within a year
• Training for World Juniors
• Setting a 10km record
• Gaining qualification to Rio Olympics
• Unpacking the Rio Olympic Games
• The last 3km of the race and the challenge set
• The emotion of finishing third in Rio
• Working and training on technique
• Dane’s Dad on the emotion of the win.
• Where the nickname ‘Birdman’ came from
• The medal – weight and heaviness and what it means to him
• Dane’s future goals
• Dane’s physical challenge – L Sit for 5 seconds

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Caine Eckstein - 24hr Pull Up World Record Holder - 7620 Pull Ups.  Caine recently broke the Guiness World record for the most pull ups in in a 24 hour period

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Caine unpacks his training leading up to the Pull Up World Record
• How Caine found out the record had been updated at the last minute
• The Fatigue at 18 hours into the Record
• Caine’s team and Support Crew
• The toll on Caine’s hands with pull ups
• Being awake for 48 hours straight
• Coping with Injury leading into Ironman series
• Caine is training for Coast to Coast in February
• Caine’s 100 Club App

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

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ryan Gregson - AUS 1500m Record Holder, Dual Olympian

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why injury scares Ryan the most
• Playing Hockey growing up
• Winning the Australian title at 16 for mountain running and travelling to Turkey
• Handling the pressure in the heats
• Ryan’s routine for the ice baths
• Ryan’s period of injuries
• Ryan study of Marketing at University
• Ryan’s best advice
• Nick’s regular exercises
• Managing Tendons and pain
• Ryan’s bucket list to work at an AFL club
• How Ryan met Genevieve
• Ryan’s Physical Challenge – Hip Stability

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Genevieve LaCaze - Dual AUS Olympian, 3000m Steeplechase & 5000m

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• What scares Genevieve the most
• Genevieve’s amazing year of consistent Personal Best times
• What was going through Genevieve’s mind on the starting line
• Why Genevieve loves training in a group
• What Genevieve has happening over the next year
• Genevieve growing up on the Gold Coast and excelling at cross country.
• Being offered a full athletic scholarship to a College in America.
• Genevieve’s thoughts on burning out early.
• The struggles runners face.
• Genevieve’s Ankle fracture.
• Tough training sessions
• Why Genevieve admires Emma Coburn
• Genevieve’s bucket list of having 5 kids

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Jordan Mercer.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Jordan’s love of playing guitar, music and freestyle rapping
• Being offered a position at AIS in Canberra at 12 years old.
• Jordan’s success in Surf Lifesaving
• Jordan’s first ironwoman competition
• Jordan on how she was feeling during the races
• Jordan’s focus on the Summer of Surf Series
• Training for Molokai, Hawaii
• Working with the High Performance Team at Red Bull
• Jordan’s Physical Challenge this week

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Barney and Kate Miller.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Barney's horrific accident at 19 years old and being told that he would never breathe unassisted or use his right arm or legs.
• Barney wanting to prove everyone wrong
• Barney’s extensive injuries and rehabilitation
• How Kate and Barney met
• Finding Project Walk
• The most significant moment during Project Walk
• Realisation on when Barney would start walking again (not if)
• Training with Mick Fanning
• Barney getting back into the surf again
• Kate’s singing career
• Being approached about the ‘You and Me’ documentary
• How the documentary has changed their lives

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Max Beattie - 4 x New Zealand Ironman Champion

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why Acupuncture scares Max
• Growing up from an early age around the beach
• Playing AFL in his early years
• Change in his mindset
• Max’s training week in the lead to an Ironman Series
• Mental strength sessions
• Max’s favourite training session
• Overcoming past experiences
• The direction of the sport
• Max’s Goals and Bucket list
• Max’s training for the World Ironman Titles in Netherlands

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Blind Marathoner - Damien Williams

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Welcome to Damien Williams
• How crashing on a bike last year has left Damien fearing a downhill ride
• Losing his first eye at 13 years old and starting work at an early age
• Losing his second eye at 27
• Recovering from the injury, having a family and signing up to sports
• How Damien got back into running
• Damien getting into competition
• Seven marathons in 7 days
• Tandem running and synchronising
• Running first 100km for Motor Neuron Disease
• Training for a marathon
• Damien’s bearings on running through the streets
• Aspirations on competing in Paralympics
• Which athlete Damien admires the most

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Olympic Marathon Representative - Martin Dent

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Marty first start off in little athletics and cross country at school
• Competing at Nationals as a teenager
• Running Steeple Chase
• Competing on the Sydney team after moving to Canberra
• Pacing runs during marathons
• Training with Benita Willis
• The qualifying process for Athens and Beijing
• Working, Running and Family life
• Competing at his first Olympics and achieving a great result
• Marty’s toughest training week
• Australian Sprint Champs
• Marty’s work on the Australian board for Parkrun

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Australian Distance Running Champion - Craig Mottram

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why the fear of failure scares Craig
• Craig on family and having a very sporty family
• Starting off in Little Athletics
• Craig on his early days
• Sydney Olympic Games
• Highlights of Craig’s career
• Competing in international races
• Mindset and psychology
• Craig on injury and getting back into running
• Craig on the tough races
• Nailing a marathon run
• London Race
• Craig’s sporting bucket list
• New business and career – Elite Wellbeing

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with JC FMX Rider - Morgan Gilks

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Growing up in Newcastle
• Started riding a motorcycle at 3 years old
• Morgan on his brother Tyrone’s achievements
• Meeting all of Tyrone’s sponsors overseas
• How Morgan overcame his brother passing away
• Getting to the top of the sport
• What goes through your head when you are about to jump
• Big achievements in the sport
• Morgans favourite trick
• Life on the team
• Accident and Injury
• Morgan’s realisation that he was ready to finish his riding career
• Morgan keeping in shape and his new career in crossfit
• Training and coaching in crossfit

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ironman Surf Lifesaving Champion - Shannon Eckstein

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Shannon Eckstein – Ironman Surf Lifesaving Champion
• Why Shannon fears not doing his best
• Shannon discusses perfecting the little things in races
• How Shannon started in surf lifesaving
• The coaches and mentors in Shannon’s early days
• Shannon adjusting to the elite pressures after winning the Nutrigrain championship
• Performing with pain
• How Shannon set some new goals
• Shannon on injury and health and surgery
• Shannon’s favourite titles and competitions
• Shannon on family life
• Who Shannon looks up to
• Battling it out with his brother Caine
• Bucket list beyond surfing

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 3 x World Adventure Record Holder - Geoff Wilson

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Geoff’s scariest thing that happened while free falling and why he prefers staying on the ground!
• Antarctica Expedition
• Geoff’s mindset during the crossing
• The Boob Sled fundraising for the McGrath Foundation
• Body preparation for an adventure
• The longest journey
• Emotional family goodbyes
• Geoff’s take on devices and planning
• Geoff’s thoughts on hardship and character
• Why Tenacity wins over ability
• Who Geoff admires
• Growing up in Kenya
• Geoff’s passion and love for the wilderness and why he became a veterinarian
• Geoff's dedication to teaching kids about the world around them.

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 4 x Olympian & AUS Marathon Record Holder - Benita Willis

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why Benita is not a fan of planes
• Breaking the 2km National Record
• Growing up in Mackay and junior sports
• Going to AIS – Australian Institute of Sport
• Pursuing Running instead of hockey
• The burn out and nurturing of junior athletes
• Benita’s first trials for Sydney Olympics
• Benita’s Career and highlights
• Game plans and analogies
• Benita’s difficult year
• Managing expectations
• Final career highlights and progressing onwards
• Benita finishing up her professional running career
• Not competing in the Rio Olympics
• Benita’s current career post professional running and QRUN
• Why Benita admires Cathy Freeman

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Extreme Adventurer and the youngest person to climb Mount Everest, Alyssa Azar.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• When Alyssa first decided to summit Mount Everest
• Alyssa was the youngest person to do Kokoda
• Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 14
• Alyssa loved boxing first before Trekking, then climbing
• How Alyssa developed her love of mountaineering
• Alyssa experiencing a massive avalanche on Mount Everest
• Alyssa’s training regime
• Going back for a third expedition to Mount Everest
• How dangerous the sections are between camps
• Daylight to Darkness ratio on Mount Everest
• What the top of Mount Everest is like
• Alyssa’s book coming out in September – the girl who climbed Everest
• Alyssa’s next challenge will be the 7 summits

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Professional Ironwoman, Hayley Bateup.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Hayley’s Story about Sharks
• Hayley’s favourite event was winning the Australian Ironwoman championship
• How Hayley first started with Nippers
• Who Hayley admired growing up
• Hayley’s first year in the series was Devondale for Women
• When Hayley felt that she belonged in the sport
• Hayley racing while injured
• Hayley as Nitro in Gladiators
• Why Hayley stayed in Ironwoman competitions even with injury
• How Hayley transitioned from competition to retirement
• Hayley finally being pain free
• Hayley on family life and her new career as a fire fighter

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Professional Road Cyclist, Nick Gates.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• How Nick started in cycling
• Nick’s success in Europe
• The limited media coverage of Tour de France in the early days
• Nick’s serious injury in 1997
• Working with the German team.
• Olympic Games option
• Starting in the Grand Tours
• The current tour
• Competing in 11 total Grand Tours
• Why 2006 World Championships was Nick’s favourite race
• Moto Pacing is great training
• Getting back into Triathlons and Ironman’s
• Who Nick admires

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 5 x World Paratriathlon Champion, Bill Chaffey.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why the Beijing race was Bill’s favourite
• Racing in front of a home crowd
• Bill’s accident and recovery and coming to terms with his spinal injuries
• What Bill’s family thinks about the paralympics
• Competing in the Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon
• Bill’s support team
• The Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon
• Bill’s training schedule
• Bill’s best advice to perform at your physical best
• Why Bill admires Leighton Hewitt

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Australian Hall of Fame Triathlete, Brad Beven.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Where the nick name “The Croc” came from
• Why Brad ran to school with bricks in his hands
• How Brad got into Triathlons
• Brad’s training during his High School Years
• Why Brad wore a bee keepers hat when running
• The Grand Prix in 1994
• What separated Brad from the rest
• Friendships around the racing track
• How Brad adjusted transitioning from a small town to Elite Athlete
• Consistency in Brad's races
• Training regime during season
• Brad’s car accident and fight to get his athletic ability back
• Brad’s training these days
• How the triathlons have changed

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ultra Endurance Athlete and Record Holder, Sam Weir.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Sam’s most memorable achievement
• Sam’s training regime
• Some of the craziest things that Sam has seen on his training runs
• Preparation for a 450km foot race
• Sam’s qualification entry to the Bad Water 135 mile race
• Sam would like to achieve 26 – 28 hours for Bad Water
• How Sam got into Ultra Marathons
• Sam’s achievement of 4 age group marathons
• Sam’s adventurous training runs
• Training sessions leading into Bad Water
• The Kokoda trail adventure for charity - Legacy
• Understanding the stories behind Kokoda
• Sam’s advice for achieving during a race
• How you can help Sam get to Bad Water
• Sam’s bucket list

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