In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Swim Team Member & World Short Course 800m Bronze Medallist 2016 - Kiah Melverton.  During the episode Kiah unpacks around swimming as a junior, her love of the sport, dealing with expectations, as well as her dreams and aspirations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Unpacking the daunting feeling of standing on the blocks.
• Beginning with Surf Lifesaving
• Training with the TSS Squad
• Finishing School and Kiah’s focus
• Kiah’s Training Week
• Kiah’s confidence during racing.
• Performance Round Questions
• Why Kiah admires Tracey Wickham
• Coming back after holidays
• Commonwealth Games Opportunity
• Physical Challenge – Rep Challenge

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ironman Triathlon Champion - Tim Van Berkel.  Tim is an ironman champion on the rise, he unpacks his journey around competing, having a bit of dry spell and then finding his mojo again.  He shares his goals, frustrations and key learnings that he has had so far to compete in the ultimate race.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Why snakes and sharks scare Tim
• How Tim got started in Triathlons
• Highs and Lows of training
• Unpacking Hawaii
• Pacing during Ironman
• Tim’s training schedule
• 2016 Hawaiian Championship
• Performance Round Questions
• Developing his hobby farm
• Physical Challenge – Compete in a mini triathlon

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Steve Moneghetti – 4 x Olympian, Commonwealth Games Marathon Champion. During the episode Steve unpacks the transition from international running to a series of what he fondly refers to as personal worst times. He shares who inspires him as an athlete, the toughest athlete he competed against, his most loved and toughest sessions and some great insights into pursuing your best as a runner.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Steve Moneghetti’s Bio
• Most memorable opening ceremony
• Biggest Fear
• Running Technique
• Running a half Marathon
• What Steve loves about running
• Running longer distances
• Meeting Rob De Castella
• Setting Barriers
• Setbacks in running
• Training and Coaching Success
• Performance Round Questions
• Toughest Competitor
• Worst Injury
• Steve’s personal worst times
• Physical Challenge

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Charlotte Purdue - UK Elite Marathoner. During this episode Charlotte unpacks her early years in running, training in Melbourne, many stress fractures and her ambition of gaining a spot in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and to become an Olympian.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Charlotte thoughts on injury
• Charlotte’s debut marathon
• Training with Cassie Fien
• Training in Melbourne
• From Ballet to Running
• Charlotte in her younger years
• Rapid Fire Questions
• What pacing strategies Charlotte uses
• Nutrition in training
• Charlotte’s Bucket list
• Charlotte’s best advice
• Charlotte’s Physical Challenge – 6 x 3min hills with jog down recovery.
• Strangest thing that Charlotte has ever seen while running

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Trent Grimsey - AUS Swim Team Member & World Record Fastest English Channel Crossing. During this episode Trent unpacks the world of pool swimming, missing out on 2008 Beijing Olympics, the hardest training session he has ever done and his passion for his swimming including how someone can swim for as long as he does.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Scariest race that Trent has done
• Trent’s interest in breaking the English Channel record
• Training 100km a week leading into the Channel swim
• Unpacking the trials for the London Olympics
• Pace during the English Channel Crossing
• Feeds during the English Channel Crossing
• Starting a coaching business after swimming the Channel
• Performance Round Questions
• Having his brother as a training partner
• Best recovery tip
• Trent’s physical challenge – Swim 200m in the pool