Peak Endurance

Last podcast before Tor des Geants!

Ron and I discuss my final preparations for TDG. It's getting real now!!!

Strength training for runners

Ron and I discuss strength training for runners: How often you need to train, when is the best time and the sort of work you need to do.

10 ways to spice up your running!

Have you lost your running mojo? Ron and I discuss 10 ways to spice up your running!

Are you really recovered? Or is your CNS fried?

You've had your rest days, your legs feel fine, your blood markers would look fine too, and you're still snapping at your kids, can't sleep, can't focus, feel flat or wir

Elephant trail race and Tor Des Geants training update!

Isobel and Ron discuss Isobel's 100k race at the Elephant Trail Race in Port Macquarie and give updates on the tent and Tor Des Geants training

Do You Actually Need a 'Why'?

I don't really have a big why. And I've represented Australia three times, won Six Foot Track, run three Barkleys. So, either I've been doing it wrong the whole time, or

The Lost Art of Running by Feel

We live in a world where our watches tell us how we slept, how recovered we are, how hard we should train and even how stressed we are. While technology can be incredibly

Training for Tor Des Geants

Isobel and Ron talk about what Isobel is doing for her training for Tor Des Geants. They discuss the daily and weekly work required and the fact that big races take a lot

Interview with Kerryn Bell, RD of Southern Lakes Ultra

Ron and Isobel chat with Kerryn Bell about the Southern Lakes Ultra, a 7day, 6 stage multi day event in New Zealand. If you've ever thought about doing a multi-day event

Running and Hiking adventures: The Camino Trail with Elizabeth Bespalov

Isobel's daughter Elizabeth comes on to discuss her hike of the Camino Trail. This is a very runnable trail and a popular destination for multi day running. Hear how you

Eat Like a Runner: The Nutrition Fundamentals That Actually Support Your Training

Most runners train hard and eat like an afterthought. In this episode, Isobel and Ron break down the nutrition fundamentals that directly support your training: not the f

How to Brief Your Crew So They Don't Cost You the Race

Your crew shows up on race day wanting to help. The problem is you never told them how. In this episode, Isobel and Ron (who has crewed Isobel for years) break down exac

Why Racing More Is Making You Slower (The Cake Analogy Every Ultra Runner Needs to Hear)

Most ultra runners have a race calendar that looks impressive and a performance trajectory that doesn't match it. Here's why: racing is eating the cake. Training is maki

Grit Season: Why Winter is Where the Real Work Happens

Winter doesn't care about your goals. It's cold, it's dark,and your bed is warm. So, what separates the runners who come out the other side fitter, sharper, and ready; fr

What It Really Takes To Race A Half, Marathon, 50K, 100K, And Miler

Most runners use the same race strategy for every distance. That’s why they blow up in marathons, fall apart in ultras, or leave speed on the table in shorter races. In

Coping With Injury When Everything Is On The Line

At 39km into the Buffalo Stampede 100k, I rolled my ankle (and broke it!) and ruptured my ATFL ligament. Boot on. Running stopped. Tor des Géants in September still on th

How to Choose the Right Running Coach (And Avoid Wasting Your Time)

Hiring a running coach should make your life easier. It should fast-track your progress, keep you consistent, and get you better results. But the reality is… most runner

Buffalo Stampede to NZ 6 Day

Racing is one thing. Crewing is another game entirely. In this episode, we unpack the reality of the Buffalo Stampede. What it felt like out there, what went right, what

We Ranked Cross Training So You Don’t Waste Time

Most runners waste time on the wrong cross training. They do workouts that feel hard They do sessions that look impressive They do what everyone else at the gym is doi

Why your running isn’t improving (and it’s not fitness)

Most runners think they need more mileage, more speed work, or more motivation to improve. Most of the time that isn’t the problem. In this episode we talk about the ha