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Relaxed Running

Tyson Popplestonewww.relaxedrunning.com
The Relaxed Running podcast is a behind the scenes conversation with the best athletes, coaches and professionals in the world of distance running. From training, hydration and nutrition to racing and recovering, we learn from the best in the world. Relaxed conversations which are packed with actionable takeaways to help you take your running performance up a notch. Save yourself years of guess work and learn from the people who are doing it at the highest level.
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Episodes

158 - Matt Fitzgerald: Engineering a Comeback, Training, Online Coaching.

Acclaimed author, coach, and 2:39 marathoner Matt Fitzgerald joins us the Relaxed Running Podcast to discuss what people making successful returns to elite sport are doing well that others aren't. We all discuss training, online coaching and a heap more. Check him out at: www.mattfitzgerald.org

Nov 17, 202257 minEp. 158

157. A Nutrition Plan That Works For YOU with Ben Reale

Ben Reale is a NASM certified personal trainer (NASM CPT) and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified (PN L1) coach who is passionate about helping his clients achieve lasting results through safe, progressive, customized training programs and a unique behavioral approach to nutrition.

Nov 10, 202252 minEp. 157

156. Coaching Call | Developing Structure and Consistency in Training with Brock Shirley

Great chat with Brock Shirley on the podcast tonight. In this episode I sit down with Brock, an athlete I've only recently started working with. We discuss some of the mistakes he's made in his running history and how we plan to build his training load and how we aim to take him from running 3.28 for the Marathon to under 3-hours. Plus a heap more! If you're interested in getting some coaching, visit: www.relaxedrunning.com

Nov 04, 202230 minEp. 156

155. Mobility & Recovery with Alexandra Ellis

Alexandra Ellis has studied and worked in many different areas of exercise science, fitness, and coaching. She has a degree in Exercise Biology and has amassed nearly 1,000 hours of yoga training. Alex also has additional education in Human Dissection. This was a super fun and informative conversation which offers a lot of practical advice on how to improve our running performance with simple daily routines. EPISODE LINKS: Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollaformala/?hl=en Alex's We...

Oct 28, 202255 minEp. 155

153. Guided Audio Run - Quarters (Difficult)

In this training session, Tyson walks you through a speed endurance effort of 8 times 60 seconds with a 30 second recovery. Not for the faint of heart! It's a tough one! Make sure you let me know how you enjoyed it by shooting at email to me via www.relaxedrunning.com. Enjoy!

Oct 06, 202215 minEp. 153

152. Dealing with Running Setbacks

In this episode I take a look at some of the major causes of running setbacks and how we can navigate this inevitable part of being a runner.

Sep 30, 202219 minEp. 152

151. How to Become an Elite Runner

Whilst there is a lot of advice available on how to improve your running performance, there are many factors which are often overlooked. Today is about those overlooked factors. Becoming elite (or getting the most out of yourself) in a sport like running requires more than just 'running more', but implementing practical steps and asking specific questions of yourself. Today we cover a few of those and how to use them to improve your overall performance. For more visit: www.relaxedrunning.com...

Sep 16, 202217 minEp. 151

150. The Ultra-Endurance Experience with David Meador

Today we're joined by my friend David Meador. David is currently training for the Tahoe 200-mile challenge in 2023. In this episode I we spoke about the physical and psychological benefits of pushing yourself to new levels and what keeps us coming back for more. It was a great conversation around the benefits of working towards running breakthrough, whatever level you compete at.

Sep 02, 202247 minEp. 150

149. How to Pace Every Race | Running Fundamentals

In todays episode Tyson explains a variety of approaches each runner can apply to a wide range of race distances. Not all of our disappointing race results mean that we're not as fit or as fast as we believe we should be. Often, a disappointing race result can trace back to a poorly executed race plan. Perhaps the idea of even having a race plan is new to you. Well today, Tys is going to offer some simple and practical approaches to your race that will help you get the most out of yourself on th...

Aug 26, 202226 minEp. 149

148. Guided Audio Run - 15-Minute Threshold (Half Marathon Pace Run) - Moderate Difficulty

Today Tyson talks you through a 15-minute Guided Audio Run. This is a great addition to your weekly training program and should be included on the runs you're looking to build your aerobic endurance. Developed for athletes of all levels this is a chance to develop your understanding of how fast your threshold runs should be. Let us know how your run goes on instagram by posting a photo with the hashtag #relaxedrunning

Aug 19, 202218 minEp. 148

147. Learning to Train Smarter with Running PT Brodie Sharpe

Brodie Sharpe is a Running Physiotherapist and Author of the book Run Smarter. Today we catch up to discuss a number of the ways we can learn to become smarter runners, which translates to us become strong and faster runners. Enjoy.

Aug 12, 202241 minEp. 147

146. Get to Know Tyson | Q & A with Relaxed Running's Tyson Popplestone

In this episode of Relaxed Running, Tyson answers a number of questions that many of you have asked him: - How did I get involved in running? - What's my coaching philosophy? - What do I listen to when I run? - What do you wished you changed about your running - What are your best times? - Cravings post run? - Why do I coach? - What are your career highlights?

Aug 04, 202229 minEp. 146

144. The Oxygen Advantage with Patrick McKeown

Patrick McKeown is creator, CEO and Director of Education and Training at Oxygen Advantage®, Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International and President of Buteyko Professionals International. He is a leading international expert on breathing and sleep, and author of bestselling books including The Oxygen Advantage. His focus — to empower more people every day to breathe better, feel better and achieve their potential.

Jul 20, 202251 minEp. 144

143. Running a Lap of the Earth with Tomasz Drybala

Tomasz Drybala is a mindfulness athlete coach and currently in the process of preparing to run a lap of the world. In this episode we talk about his journey into the sport, his training and a number of mindfulness tools to help us get through the difficult times that running brings our way.

Jul 13, 202258 minEp. 143

142. Building an Unbreakable Body with Kate Galliett

Becoming unbreakable is about more than just your physical training of your body - it’s an entire way of approaching your life. Kate Galliett is an Exercise Scientist who has taught thousands of clients how to become Unbreakable. And now she's going to teach you! In this episode we talk about how we can develop an unbreakable body to assist us in achieving our running goals.

Jul 06, 202254 minEp. 142

141. Olympic 1500m Runner Zoe Buckman

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with Australian Olympian Zoe Buckman to talk about her running, three years of injury frustration and her recent return to form. Enjoy!

Jun 30, 202242 minEp. 141

138. The Lost Art of Running Recovery

In this episode Tyson shares some of the areas of running recovery that too many of us have lost touch with. Learn about how taking down time is just as important as your hardest training days. www.relaxedrunning.com

Jun 03, 202222 minEp. 138

136. Genevieve Gregson

Genevieve Gregson is an Australian Olympic distance runner. She's a gun from 1500m to 10km and is an all round great human. This conversation taps into her current training, future plans in the sport and a new coaching venture with her husband Ryan. Enjoy.

May 20, 202238 minEp. 136

134. What Mo Farah's Defeat Can Teach Us

Mo Farah recently returned to competition after 9-months away from racing. The world was shocked to see him beaten by a relatively unknown club runner names Ellis Cross. There's a lot this race result can teach us about our own running. That's what I talk about in this podcast.

May 06, 202214 minEp. 134

133. How to Run a 10km PB

In this episode Tyson shares 5 Tips to help you improve your 10km time. It's as much for elite athletes as it is for brand new runners looking to improve.

Apr 22, 202219 minEp. 133

132. Balancing Running, Strength and Recovery with Lachlan Herd

Lachlan Herd is an Australian middle distance runner who has been showing some great form in the domestic season. In this chat we talk about balancing strength, running, mobility and recovery and hear about some of the reasons for his breakthrough performances in 2022

Apr 14, 202246 minEp. 132

131. On The Rise with Isaac Heyne

Isaac Heyne is a 22 year old South Australian Athlete who has seen an incredible breakthrough over the last 18-months. His times are turning a lot of heads in Australia and abroad. Today I sat down with him to talk about his improvements and key focus areas for seeing the improvement continue to happen. Great conversation with a top bloke.

Apr 08, 202245 minEp. 131

130. 8-Things the Best Runners Have in Common

When you spend some time looking into it, there are quite a few things that the best runner's of all distances have in common. Knowing them can remove the guess work from our training and help us begin to approach our sport like the best in the world do. I'll share eight of them with you today.

Apr 01, 202228 minEp. 130
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