Steve Abbott is a British Cycling coach, a running coach and an accomplished athlete himself. In this episode Steve provides advice for athletes who are already at the top of their game, as well as common mistakes that beginners make and then we dive into a discussion about getting dopamine through hard effort and the positive emotion that comes from endurance sport. https://www.instagram.com/steve_abbott_performance_coach/ steveabbottperformancecoach.com...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 38 min
This episode’s format, as you’ll notice, is a bit different to the usual podcast episodes and that’s because this was my first live podcast with an audience. It was at Rob Palmer’s powerlifting seminar and the theme of the seminar was mindset and adversity. So in this episode I asked Jurins specific questions in relation to those topics, and on top of that Jurins talks about solitude, the cost of winning and setting boundaries in his life. I hope you enjoy the episode, and remember, you make you...
Jan 09, 2025•34 min
Sam's Movember link: https://movember.com/m/14587018?mc=1 From not running to setting the goal to run 200km in the month of November for Movember. Sam shares his insights on his running progress so far, why Movember is so important to him and some of the biggest mental health challenges he’s overcome. Any support you can show for Sam’s Movember fundraiser will be hugely appreciated and will help in the support of men’s health. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 08:00 Why Sam got into sport 11:08 Sam’s 200...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Jeff is a trail runner and film maker from Canada and this episode we dive into a few of the key races he’s done, including the Moab 240, the UTMB and the Bob Graham round, which sits in a category of its own. Jeff also talks about how and why he is able to push through these massive distances, his journey as a creator and provides a lot of tangible advice if you’re wanting to get into trail running or storytelling. I appreciate you tuning into the podcast and any support you can show helps me c...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Aidan’s been travelling the world for over a year, mainly through Asia and Europe. We’ve been mates since we were kids, so when he came to Manchester I had to get him on the pod haha. This episode is all about his travel stories from the snow in Japan, to free diving in the Philippines and even being up in the mountains in Nepal. I hope you enjoy the episode! You Make You. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:09 Growing up in Whakatane 00:11:05 The idea to travel and who Aidan’s travelling with 00:21...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 57 min
Beau Wills competes in the Elite 15 Hyrox Men’s with a PB time of 56:03 in Stockholm. He’s also from NZ, has a background in CrossFit and runs a gym in Basel Switzerland. This episode focuses on the physical and mental requirements needed to compete at the highest level and also specific training approaches that Beau utilises to continue improve his strength and fitness. I appreciate you tuning into the podcast and remember: You Make You. https://www.instagram.com/beaunz...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Sam is a 1500m runner from New Zealand who’s competed at the olympics twice as well as competing in the diamond league athletic series. In this episode we talk about Sam’s experience in Paris this year, his specific race and training strategies and then Sam shares some crack up stories about his time racing around the world and all his hobbies he enjoys when he’s back home in NZ. I appreciate you tuning into the podcast and any support you can show helps me continue getting these awesome guests ...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Gido is a rock fisherman from South Australia who creates some epic Youtube videos. His rock fishing is quite different from what most people do though because he often abseils down cliff faces to get to his fishing spots. In this episode we talk about how he became the person he is today, some of his epic and not so epic fishing stories and then he shares some advice if you’re wanting to turn your passion into a profession. As always, I appreciate you tuning into the podcast and any support you...
Sep 05, 2024•58 min
Cara Brooks has competed in multiple Ironman races, she’s a Mum and she also has a busy 9-5 job. In this episode we discuss how she manages her time, the biggest barriers she’s faced in her journey, the lessons learned from pain and the importance of prioritising yourself. I appreciate you tuning into this episode! And any support you can show helps me keep getting these awesome guests on. I hope you enjoy the episode. You Make You. Cara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carabrooks?igsh=YW0...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Simon Cochrane is the Ultraman World Champ, 24 Hour Track NZ National Champ and he’s a week out from racing the 170km UTMB ultra marathon for the first time. In this episode we chat about his prep for the UTMB and his strategy heading into the race. Then we also discuss what it takes to complete these ultra marathon distances, what you learn about yourself by pushing through discomfort and how to start on your own running journey. As always, I appreciate you tuning in and any support you can sho...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Adam Bailey is a former middleweight Muay Thai world champion, a coach and the founder of Pursuit Muay Thai. In this episode we chat about his journey in the sport, the most common barriers for starting Muay Thai, how aggression and ego factor in, self defence in real world situations and then how to choose what martial art is right for you. I appreciate you tuning into this episode, any support you can show for the podcast goes a long way and helps me continue getting these awesome people on. I...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Josh Jones has evolved from a fitness personality into someone who’s worked in finance and pursued multiple business ideas. In this episode we talk about his journey from the finance space into the corporate world and what that change was like for Josh, with a focus on identity. We also discuss social media and its benefits and drawbacks. And given Josh’s experience in the finance world I ask him some questions around managing money and improving your financial position. As always, I appreciate ...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Hayden Wilde has achieved a lot in the world of triathlon including, as I’m sure you know, coming third at the Olympics in 2020. I'm fortunate to be mates with him and his brothers from Whakatane (shout out to Mr Hamish Wilde) In all seriousness though, I really enjoyed this episode and learning more about Hayden’s journey. We chat about where his triathlon career started, the physical and mental challenges he’s had to overcome, how this year’s Olympics compares to last and then what Hayden gets...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Henry Lin is a dietitian, bodybuilding coach and an ICN Classic Physique Pro In this episode we deep dive into prepping for a natural bodybuilding show, from the the ‘pre-prep’’ phase, setting up the plan, overcoming challenges and then specific peak week and show day stuff that’s really useful to know Thanks for checking out this episode, any support you can show for the podcast goes a long way and helps me continue getting these awesome gets on. I hope you enjoy the episode, and remember, you ...
Jun 13, 2024•2 hr 5 min
Matt Hastings is an Ironman, turned Ultra runner from NZ. A large focus of this conversation is around what it takes to be an elite level endurance athlete, from pushing through pain, making sacrifices and the importance of focus. Another significant topic is the idea of running for a greater purpose, and for Matt that’s Movember. On that note, I wanna give you a heads up this episode does touch on mental health and suicide which I understand can be a sensitive topic for many of us. Thanks for c...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Ash Roozendaal is a national level Crossfit competitor and an international level waka ama paddler from NZ. We also know each other from school so it was awesome catching up with him again after so long In this episode we chat about Ash’s journey in both crossfit and waka ama and then some of the challenges he’s faced in both sports, from starting out in crossfit to battling through long waka ama paddles I appreciate you tuning into the episode and any support you can show helps me keep getting ...
May 31, 2024•56 min
Sheree Beaumont is a nutritionist and coach specialising in gut, hormone and holistic health. This episode is focused on fat-loss with an emphasis on hormonal balance. We chat about the classic input, output and calorie expenditure but then Sheree also discusses concepts like intuitive eating and deep dives into hormones like insulin, cortisol, leptin, ghrelin and the thyroid. Thanks for checking out this episode, any support you can show for the podcast goes a long way and helps me continue get...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min
These tips come from my experience as a Personal Trainer, having trained for 14 years myself and from the various books I’ve read and podcasts I’ve listened to. I hope you enjoy the episode! And remember, you make you. Time stamps 00:00 Intro 03:52 Set the goal and understand what you’re avoiding 10:55 Creating the training plan 15:39 Minimise the barrier to entry 27:15 Get your technique right first 38:38 Progress at an appropriate rate 42:02 Pick a style of training you enjoy...
May 15, 2024•52 min
Mr Brad Wiley is a good mate of mine from Whakatane. We’ve been mates for about 15 years and have done a whole heap of stuff together. In this episode we focus on what it was like growing up in Whakatane, what Brad learned through the sports that he participated in, starting his real estate business, overcoming injuries and then a discussion on upcoming goals. I appreciate you checking out the episode! You Make You. TIme stamps 00:00:00 Little catch up before getting into it 00:04:38 Location an...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Flo is a Professional Volleyball Player who’s represented Germany, played for many big club teams in Europe and also has a Masters in Engineering. In this episode we chat about Flo’s journey in volleyball, the biggest things he’s improved on throughout his journey and then we discuss gratitude and how Flo has worked that into his daily routine. We’ve been mates since he came to Whakatane on an exchange in High School so it was really nice catching up with him. As always, I appreciate you tuning ...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Sammy is a dietitian specialising in running nutrition. In this episode Sammy shares advice on what do and more importantly, what not to do when it comes to fuelling for running. Specifically she provides tangible tips and formulas for carb and electrolyte intake for different distances or length of time that you’re running, starting from 5km up to ultra events. Then we also discuss the importance of weight training for running and how being part of a running community can help with your running...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Pat Bowring AKA Ultra Chef is an Ultra runner from Aussie, a chef and he also makes house music. In this episode we dive into how he’s able to pursue these different passions, how he got into trail running and also how he trains and fuels for ultra events. As always, I appreciate you tuning in and any support you can show for the podcast goes a long way and helps me continue getting these awesome people on. And remember, you make you. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Pursuing multiple passions 14:0...
Apr 15, 2024•51 min
Sheree is a nutritionist and coach who specialises in gut, hormone and holistic health. We explore a whole bunch of interesting topics in this episode from stress, to sleep and managing our blood sugar levels and the importance meal timing. As well as that, Sheree talks about female hormones and provides some practical tips for losing body-fat as a female Lastly, we finish off by discussing the connection between the gut and the brain and the best cost effective ways we can take care of our well...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Chloe and I moved to Manchester UK from Wellington NZ 11 months ago. In this episode we chat about our peaks, pits and bananas since we moved here We’ve done a bunch of travel since we’ve been here and have been focusing on our fitness goals too You might find this episode helpful if you’re considering the big move too! You Make You. Timestamps: 02:00 Learnings from moving to the UK 17:30 Biggest challenges in the past year 24:20 Peaks & Bananas of our time here so far 42:00 Reflections on N...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Karlina Tongotea is a powerlifter from NZ, a world record holder in the 76kg class and she recently competed at Sheffields. In this episode we learn how Karlina was able to improve on her last Sheffield competition, what her mindset was like coming into this year’s comp and a big overarching theme of our chat is letting go of superstitions and overcoming challenges. As always, I appreciate you tuning in and any support you can show for the podcast goes a long way and helps me continue getting th...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Rob was the head S&C coach for London Irish for 10 years, which had a squad of 70 plus players. We cover a bunch of topics in this episode starting out with the role of an S&C coach, then we delve into specific tools for improving momentum or power and also cardiovascular fitness. Then we explore injury mitigation, nutrition and an example training week for someone wanting to improve their strength and condition for the rugby field. As always, I appreciate you tuning in and any support y...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Matt Kerr is a Professional Ironman athlete from NZ. He was also the 2021 age group Ironman World Champ. In this episode we explore a bunch of different topics from Matt’s training and nutrition, to overcoming challenges and having mental toughness. Then I also ask Matt for tips on building cardiovascular fitness and what he’s doing to improve. As always, I appreciate you tuning in and any support you can show for the podcast goes a long way and helps me continue getting these awesome people on....
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Cam Ravenwood is a sheep farmer and business owner from NZ, based in Riversdale. In this episode we explore his journey and understand how he’s built a sheep milking business, how he maintains his fitness levels and also how training has helped with his well-being particularly in tough times like lockdown when the business lost about 70% of its revenue. As always, I appreciate you tuning in and any support you can show for the podcast goes a long way and helps me continue getting these awesome p...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Nath AKA Heck Rules is a coach and a bodybuilder. In this episode we cover quite a few topics with the main ones being tips for losing body fat and gaining muscle. We also delve into more specific competing stuff like supplementation, posing practice and the mindset that’s required to step on stage. As always, I appreciate you tuning in and any support you can show for the podcast goes a long way and helps me continue getting these awesome people on. And remember, you make you. Time Stamps: 00:0...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Aran is a personal trainer at the gym I go to here in Manchester. We talk about what it’s like to start with a personal trainer, managing habit change, how to feel confident in a busy gym and because Aran specialises in training Muslim clients we also delve into the aspects of fasting and training during Ramadan. As always, I appreciate you tuning in and any support you can show for the podcast goes a long way and helps me continue getting these awesome people on. And remember, you make you. Tim...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min
