On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast I chat with Cassie Smith, a passionate ultra runner, adventurer and psychotherapist. We talked about many things on psychology and athletes but one area I really loved was the topic of curiosity. I know you'll get something good from this conversation. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific @cassiesmithca Web: https://cassiesmith.ca/ Check out: The folks building out our Adventure Van - @habitat_kits...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 354
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast Charlotte and I talk about our experiences (good, bad and ugly) at Orcas Island 50 Miler. This was our second time here and it was wet and muddy affair. DNF’s, cramping, good people and a we still had a whole lot of fun and got some good lessons to take further on the endurance journey. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com...
May 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 353
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast Charlotte and I talk about our recent 4x2x24 challenge, the need for the infinite game and a reality we all need to accept if we want to be in control and stop limiting ourselves. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com
Apr 20, 2024•36 min
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast I chat self myofascial release, life, business, and much more with my mate Cassidy Phillips who made his mark with the revolutionary therapeutic company TriggerPoint Performance. Combining his skills as an athlete, trainer, and biomechanical specialist with his passion for empowering others, Cassidy built TriggerPoint into a global brand that generated more than $60 million in sales while reaching over eighty countries. Today, Cassidy puts his ...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 351
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I talk about the hot topic of history being made at the Barkely Marathon with Jasmin Paris being the first female to finish it. We intertwine that with taking about pain tolerance in training, build and destroying conscience and self belief. A little disagreement about rules ;) Why you need to expect to win and the foundation training challenge. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespec...
Mar 29, 2024•46 min•Ep. 350
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. I cover a few quick things with Charlotte. One is about the work. Finding fulfillment and why some fatigue is good. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com
Mar 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 349
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I discuss why language matters, how to have real motivation and why you have to do the reps. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com Check out: The folks building out our Adventure Van - @habitat_kits...
Mar 15, 2024•57 min•Ep. 348
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I unpack a James Clear quote on consistency and being adaptable. We go into discipline and the handbrakes that waste a lot of energy and hinder our performances. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I continue our Common Mistakes Endurance Athletes make series. Part 3 covers hydration and fuelling, overtraining, inadequate recovery, strength training and being bothered. We have stories and offer up some solutions, tools and pathways to help you get better. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Website: @endurancespecific.com...
Mar 01, 2024•51 min
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast I sit down with Karsten Madsen. We get into his athletic journey, Olympic and XTERRA World Champion dreams and his biggest life challenge to date. His recent open heart surgery. Open, raw and full of goodness. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: @KarstenMad @endurancespecific Websites: https://www.madendurance.com/ https://www.endurancespecific.com...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 345
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. It’s just me as Charlotte is away in the UK and we had to push back a guest interview till next week. So I did this little coaching short on Confidence. These will end up as extra “short” podcasts I’ll release with some simple but effective coaching. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Website: endurancespecific.com...
Feb 16, 2024•12 min•Ep. 344
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I continue our Common Mistakes Endurance Athletes make series. Part 2 covers not being fit enough, chasing marginal gains, poor pacing and waiting to be motivated. We have stories and offer up some solutions, tools and pathways to help you get better. Enjoy. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.endurancespecific.com
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I start our Common Mistakes Endurance Athletes make series. Part 1 covers being inadequately trained when it comes to being 100% ready for our events and also not training toughness enough. We have stories and offer up some solutions, tools and pathways to help you get better. Enjoy. Follow along: @endurancespecific Website: endurancespecific.com...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I discuss why we need to do challenges both big and small. We cover why we need them, why they are so good, some science behind them when it comes to brain development and why we need to keep doing them and so much more. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Website: endurancespecific.com...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min
On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I discuss why there is this need or thought process that training for endurance sports needs to be complicated to be effective. We discuss some of the benefits of keeping training simple and not complicated. And further to that why building out a schedule that is based on repetition not only works but is likely the best thing you can do for long term performance gains. Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Website: enduranc...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 340
The Endurance Specific Podcast is back. As we are just into the second week of 2024, Charlotte and I are talking about the Little Big things. These are the little and sometimes subconscious things we do in the day to day that lead to our outcomes. We discuss some of these little things that can become BIG positive things for you this year. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.endurancespecific.com
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 339
Bigfoot 200 Trail Run. Listen in as Charlotte and I discuss my first 200 miler experience. Overcoming seizing quads, not being able to eat on trail and getting to the finish of this 208 mile behemoth. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.endurancespecific.com
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 32 min
This week I speak with Ironman World Championships Kona swim course record holder and founder of Sailfish Wetsuits Jan Sibberson. We discuss a lot of things swimming, especially for those that struggle. Listen in as I believe you’ll get a lot out of this podcast and then check out Jan’s new Sailfish Academy on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eBrV_pdvHM&list=PLYEp8awBPqpzWDN9UYrYLKSJ7V36nC_GH Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.en...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 31 min
This past weekend Charlotte and I raced the ORCAS ISLAND 50 Miler. Listen in as Charlotte and I discuss our experiences, me fighting off a very possible DNF and lesson learned. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.endurancespecific.com Special Thanks to our Sponsor: Athletic Greens: https://www.athleticgreens.com/endurancespecific
Apr 26, 2023•54 min
Scott Jones is a 19-time Ironman with 10 Kona finishes - four of them sub 9:50 and a two-time military champion in Kona. An Ironman Canada age group champion in 2010. A 17-time All-Navy athlete during his 40-year career in the navy, recently retired as a 2-star admiral. Scott brings over 32 years of experience in leadership both in the military and as a commercial pilot and business owner. Scott helps professionals achieve their full potential in order that they make an even greater difference i...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Today it’s just me again and continuing on about building performance. I discuss training right and how differences in where you are on the fitness spectrum determine the specificity of your training. Enjoy This show is bought to by Endurance Specific Coaching Anyone who’s tired of decision fatigue with self-coaching ✔️Athletes disappointed with their results thus far ✔️Athletes who want to reach their full potential ✔️Time poor athletes ✔️Anyone wanting to try a different approach ✔️Athletes wh...
Apr 08, 2022•27 min
Today it’s just me talking about Building Performance. I go into the 4C’s which are Commitment, Consistency, Courage & Confidence and how we use those to develop our self belief and confidence. Enjoy This show is bought to by Endurance Specific Coaching Anyone who’s tired of decision fatigue with self coaching ✔️Athletes disappointed with their results thus far ✔️Athletes who want to reach their full potential ✔️Time poor athletes ✔️Anyone wanting to try a different approach ✔️Athletes who f...
Mar 29, 2022•37 min
Charlotte and I are back and we talk about the 4x4x48 challenge, hydration and if and when to fuel. Enjoy This show is bought to by Endurance Specific Coaching Anyone who’s tired of decision fatigue with self coaching ✔️Athletes disappointed with their results thus far ✔️Athletes who want to reach their full potential ✔️Time poor athletes ✔️Anyone wanting to try a different approach ✔️Athletes who feel continually injured or burnt out ✔️Newbies or long time athletes ✔️And of course those who are...
Mar 18, 2022•35 min
Charlotte and I get into talking about cold plunges, discomfort, commitment, and how to lean into adversity or discomfort and reap the rewards. Enjoy This show is bought to by Endurance Specific Coaching Anyone who’s tired of decision fatigue with self coaching ✔️Athletes disappointed with their results thus far ✔️Athletes who want to reach their full potential ✔️Time poor athletes ✔️Anyone wanting to try a different approach ✔️Athletes who feel continually injured or burnt out ✔️Newbies or long...
Feb 04, 2022•38 min
Hey guys and gals, This week Charlotte and I discuss the importance of swim training for triathlon and we go over what most important especially for those neophyte (adult onset) swimmers. You'll learn what tools we use and how to use them effectively, what to focus on for a great powerful swim stroke and more. Enjoy This show is bought to by Endurance Specific Coaching Anyone who’s tired of decision fatigue with self coaching ✔️Athletes disappointed with their results thus far ✔️Athletes who wan...
Dec 17, 2021•53 min
Hey guys and gals, It's been a busy last couple of weeks (for a reason) and I won't lie I've been frustrated a whole bunch and have felt like giving up. I know, we've all felt like it at times. You put in the time, you put in the effort, you are doing the work both physically and mentally yet you still come up empty handed (or so we erroneously think). And even though I know the rules of engagement, I am human and I still get frustrated and want to throw in the towel. Today's podcast is about no...
Dec 03, 2021•41 min
Hey guys and gals Today we are continuing on with the Triathlon stuff. More specifically how to run fast off the bike. Every triathlete wants to run faster off the bike… We cover one very important triathlon skill set you’d be best on developing and a couple of helpful tips. Enjoy and check https://endurancespecific.com/the-endurance-specific-podcast-30-run-fast-off-the-bike/ for the show notes. This show is bought to by Endurance Specific Coaching Anyone who’s tired of decision fatigue with sel...
Nov 12, 2021•43 min
Hey, guys today we are going back to our roots and talking Triathlon specifically long course. Half ironmans and full Ironmans… And even more specifically the problems I see around what we believe is the simplest discipline to improve with. The Bike. We cover a few main reasons your bike results may be stagnant and how you can develop yourself into one of those strong and ultimately fast bikers that importantly can still run fast off the bike. Enjoy. This episode is bought to you by Endurance Sp...
Nov 06, 2021•51 min
Hey guys Charlotte and I today are talking about the importance of developing intuitive feedback skills and the need to base your training intensities off of an intuitive path using simplicity. These are the most important things you can grasp, understand and implement for your endurance training. That is no hyperbole. This is based on facts of many years. This show is also bought to you by Athletic Greens our all-in-one nutritional insurance drink. Athletic Greens covers our bases with vitamins...
Oct 15, 2021•47 min
Today's podcast is simply about making our training, our races, and our adventures simply more enjoyable. We see too much unhappiness when everything is simply about the result. Place or times achieved. These data points are important but there is something much more important that needs to be discussed and that is what we discuss today. How to make your training and racing more FUN. Good Coaching doesn't Cost it PAYS We invest in helping you create your best times through our coaching and train...
Sep 24, 2021•26 min
