In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Brittany Broben - London 2012 Silver Medallist 10m Platform. During the episode Brittany unpacks a very moving story of a rapid rise in diving and at age 16 winning a Silver Medal at the London Olympics but then suffering a major shoulder injury during the trials of the Rio Olympics.  

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• What is one thing that scares Brittany
• Growing up on the Gold Coast
• Commuting to Brisbane for a Diving Program
• Discovering her gift for diving
• Brittany’s greatest achievement during her diving years
• Rapid Round Questions
• Brittany’s shoulder injury
• Making the decision to end the Rio experience
• Starting in a triathlon program
• Physical Challenge - Do a pin drop off the 7.5m pool

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with John Shaw - World Age Marathon Record Holder 63yrs 2:41:33. During the episode John unpacks his younger years, his time as a couch potato and then getting into running 59 to go on and set a Marathon World Record at age 63.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Growing up in Tasmania
• Enjoying AFL at a young age
• Family Life
• John’s first Marathon
• Finding a new coach
• Melbourne Marathon
• Running a sub 2:50
• Relay Record
• John’s achievements over the last year
• John’s training leading into the marathon
• Running in Perth
• Training session that John doesn’t like
• John’s Physical Challenge – 5km Run

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Madeline Hills - 3000m Steeple & 5000m Olympic Finalist. Madeline unpacks a story that is quite unique.  Madeline was an up and coming aspiring runner but then fell on some tough times.  After taking an 8 year hiatus from the sport, she found her love again of the sport and unpacks how she went within 18 months of her first return run to representing Australia at the Rio 2016 in 3000m and 5000m Steeple Chase.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• What scares Madeline the most
• Growing up in country NSW
• Joining a running club at 15
• Missing selection for Commonwealth Games, Melbourne 2006
• Becoming a pharmacist
• Taking an 8 year break
• Madeline’s sense of guilt in retiring early
• How Madeline found her passion again
• Coping with Work, Study and Running commitments
• Running the 5000m steeple chase
• Who Madeline most admires
• Madeline’s physical challenge – Pilates Circles