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, 2022•57 min•Ep. 158
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, 2022•52 min•Ep. 157
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, 2022•30 min•Ep. 156
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, 2022•55 min•Ep. 155
In todays episode Tyson answers 8 of the most Googled Running Questions.
Oct 20, 2022•22 min•Ep. 154
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, 2022•15 min•Ep. 153
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, 2022•19 min•Ep. 152
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, 2022•17 min•Ep. 151
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, 2022•47 min•Ep. 150
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, 2022•26 min•Ep. 149
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, 2022•18 min•Ep. 148
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, 2022•41 min•Ep. 147
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, 2022•29 min•Ep. 146
In this episode of the relaxed running podcast, Tyson shares some of the benefits of keeping a training log. www.relaxedrunning.com
Jul 27, 2022•10 min•Ep. 145
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, 2022•51 min•Ep. 144
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, 2022•58 min•Ep. 143
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, 2022•54 min•Ep. 142
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, 2022•42 min•Ep. 141
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Jun 24, 2022•44 min•Ep. 140
David McNeill is a 3-Time Olympian and Physiotherapist. Today we catch up to talk about his recent injury and his plans to return to running.
Jun 11, 2022•38 min•Ep. 139
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, 2022•22 min•Ep. 138
In this episode Tyson shares some strategies for balancing the intense schedule of running training with everything else that requires our attention.
May 27, 2022•19 min•Ep. 137
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, 2022•38 min•Ep. 136
In this episode we revisit some of the most popular episodes of the Relaxed Running Podcast from over the last two years.
May 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 135
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, 2022•14 min•Ep. 134
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, 2022•19 min•Ep. 133
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, 2022•46 min•Ep. 132
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, 2022•45 min•Ep. 131
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, 2022•28 min•Ep. 130
In this episode Tyson shares five simple strategies to help assist you in breaking out of your running rut.
Mar 23, 2022•11 min•Ep. 129