This week I get to have a helluva fun conversation with Dr Simon Marshall the other half of Lesley Patterson - the sports psych half that trains the brains of athletes and fitness enthusiasts to become happier and more mentally tough. We delve deeper into their new book “The Brave Athlete – Calm the Fuck Down and Rise to the Occasion” and do so in a fun way that just makes you want to roll up your sleeves and get into it. Simon makes the subject really fun and easy to understand. I had a helluva...
May 20, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Todays podcast is a topic close to my heart. Without a doubt it was screwed up gut biome that switched on my celiac gene and it was the thing I needed to fix to get strong and resilient again. So Im fortunate to have one of the worlds leading experts in the field on the Fat Black. Dr. Grace Liu is a trained functional medicine practitioner and founder of The Gut Institute. She is a clinical pharmacist with a doctorate in practice for 19+ years and specializes in complex disease management. Dr. L...
May 13, 2017•1 hr 39 min
Today we have a friend, someone I’ve coached in Ironman and someone who supported Charlotte and I back in Australia with Nike. Now Mike may work and love Nike but he is not biased towards the brand in such a way that - no not everyone should run in Nike. In fact in todays conversation we do talk about who the best person is to listen too when it comes to shoe choice. We blow the doors off pronation, we talk run mechanics, whats important, the show industry and of course this little project of Br...
May 05, 2017•1 hr 16 min
This week I get to virtually sit down with John Kelly. The 15th finisher at the Barkley Marathon - which has been going for way more years than finishers of the event. It’s really the end point of ultra running. If you haven’t watched the Netflix doco do it. John is a husband and in his words to an incredible wife, the proud father of 3 kids under the age of 3 (the latest addition are twins) - he works as a data scientist in a start up in Washington DC and he runs, bikes, hikes to support his ab...
Apr 27, 2017•1 hr 19 min
This week I get to have a super fun conversation with multiple Xterra and Off Road World Champion Lesley Paterson. Lesley's story is an inspirational one from early success to quickly becoming disillusioned with the sport when sports scientist tried to bake her in the 'one size fits all' performance mould. After bunch of years off she got reacquainted to getting muddy (past rugby days... yes you read that right) and chiseled herself to become an Xterra World Champion. Throw in Lyme disease into ...
Apr 21, 2017•1 hr 18 min
This week I get to welcome back Rachel Joyce aka the Joycenator back on to the Fat Black podcast. We had Rachel on way back for episode #146 where she gave us a lot of insights and clues into what it is to be a champion athlete and how we can all take on the traits of champions to bring out our best selves. Well today we kind of continue that thread but in the new light of Rachel being a mum to 7 month old Archie and coming back to racing. Recently Rachel lined up a Oceanside 70.3 as her first r...
Apr 13, 2017•47 min
This week it's my absolute pleasure to sit down with my better half Charlotte Paul. Ironman champ and super mum, talking all about her time as a triathlete. From age grouper to professional and it being the vehicle where she went from a life of no direction to one of finding purpose and self belief. It was fun going into the memory archives, having a fun conversation and give you many take homes to improve you as an athlete and person. I trust you'll enjoy this as much as we did recording it. IN...
Apr 06, 2017•1 hr 28 min
This week I chat Pete Bryceland whom I was introduced to via a TS LIFE athlete. Pete has an interesting background working his way up through the McDonalds ranks of management and training which in reality provided the foundation of solid systems. He set his focuses on learning and implementing NLP (Neural Linguistic Programming) although he's not conventional in that approach, hypnotism, mental health, buisness and personal coaching. This was definitely a mind expanding conversation. Grab yours...
Mar 31, 2017•1 hr 38 min
This week I chat with the smash fest queen Hillary Biscay. We had Hillary on way back on episode #114 talking all about the art of suffering. But this time on the back of two 'smash fest' camps we talk all about her journey of becoming a plant powered athlete. The downs and then how this 60x Ironmaner, Ultraman and Ironman Champion had her career best results as a plant powered athlete. Grab yourself a tasty beverage and enjoy. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The catalyst Underestimating nutriti...
Mar 24, 2017•1 hr 11 min
This week I chat with TS LIFER, and king juggler Tim Corbett. Tim is happily married 5 time Ironman has 5 kids and juggles family, business, coaching and competing. Right now Tim should be a 6x IMer but his most recent one in stunning Taupo NZ was done in dusted in a sub 10min time (something we discuss in the show). He has a passion for making Ironman training and competing, family friendly helping ‘normal’ mums and dads become Iron-parents. With a background in sport science, behaviour change ...
Mar 11, 2017•1 hr 19 min
So I had a last minute cancelation on the podcast so I thought I’d go into the Triathlon World Summit archives and bring to you my interview for TWS, where I go through many lessons we face on our journeys as endurance athletes and what it really takes to set ourselves up for success. Even if you have access to the TWS recordings, I recommend you re-listen to this as there are some great take homes that you can choose to use and improve how you show up in the world. Enjoy. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE...
Mar 03, 2017•1 hr 23 min
This week Kristian sits down with Travis McKenzie. A fellow Aussie living thats also made Canada home and has a big goal of leaving an to leave a legacy of extraordinary impact on the endurance sports industry. Trav left his dream job of running world class events for Lululemon to scratch his own entrepreneurial itch, thus gain sleepless nights and all the other challenges that go along with that. But there is definitely always a gift in the challenges we face. In 1992 at the impressionable age ...
Feb 24, 2017•1 hr 17 min
This week Kristian virtually sits down again with Dr Phil Maffetone to discuss fitness and health. How they don't always share the same bed and that endurance athletes aren't getting heart issues so much due to partaking in these immensely rewarding and enjoyable pathways but more likely how they're are going about them. As athletes we aren't immune to the typical yet avoidable western diseases - and these diseases necessarily increased due to the fields we play on. So today we get down to whats...
Feb 17, 2017•1 hr 7 min
This week Kristian gets to have an amazing conversation with Jon Vroman, an award-winning keynote speaker, ultra-marathon runner, host of the Front Row Factor Podcast and founder of Front Row Foundation, a charity established in 2005 that creates front row experiences for individuals who are braving life-threatening illnesses. Jon and Kristian, dive into being engaged and energised in the front row of life versus being checked out, while discussing living in the moment, creating compelling futur...
Feb 10, 2017•51 min
This week Kristian speaks with one of his own one 2 one athletes Tiana Rockwell - the Queen B - on many things nutrition. Including the fundamental value of self experimentation, the critical nature of a time frame when it comes to commitment and so much more. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - The Queen Bee - People are different - The right diet for you - The rules of engagement when it comes to commitment - Getting educated - The dirty dozen - Bloods don't lie - Tiana's post Ironman Arizona bl...
Feb 05, 2017•55 min
For our 200th episode, we are joined by mental-master and coach, Grant Giles. We have featured Grant on the show before, and today he brings insights into understating and managing the ego, taking responsibility, and the dangers of comparison. This is a not-to-be-missed episode! In today’s episode, we discuss: Finding acceptance Being the right 'slave' Fighting intuition The psychology of ego Avoiding the cycle The insanity of this sport Taking responsibility The coach-athlete relationship The d...
Jan 25, 2017•48 min
Today we speak with the philosophical former pro-athlete and current coach, Jasper Blake on managing the ego, creating self awareness and how to properly manage fatigue. Grab a cup of your favourite Fat Black mix, and enjoy! In today’s episode, we discuss: Using sport as an outlet Physical and mental fatigue Sleep The importance of your mindset Being dictated by ego Self awareness Being uncomfortable The other side of ego Putting it on the line When things go bad SHOW LINKS: http://www.jasper.is...
Jan 12, 2017•50 min
Today Kristian gets to speak with swedish athlete and new dad Fredrik Croneborg. Fredrik has had loads of podiums and finally won a big race in Atlantic City in 2014. But in 2016 he won Challenge Taiwan and Ironman Malaysia showing that it’s consistency in the long game that matters most. In today’s episode, we discuss: The impact on being a member of Bahrain Endurance Inside a Bahrain Endurance get together A lesson we can take from why the top pros are so successful Fredriks absolute key to ra...
Jan 06, 2017•29 min
For the final Fat Black episode for 2016, and the second part in our Mixtape series we thought we share some of our favourite parts of 3 very inspiring interviews. Scott Jones, Steph Corker and Craig Percival all have their own unique sense of passion and drive and the rare ability to motivate without over the top bravado; these are down to earth, practical ideas that you can, and should, implement immediately. Enjoy the show, and thank you for helping make 2016 another awesome year for the Fat ...
Dec 31, 2016•45 min
What a year! We have had the absolute pleasure of interviewing so many great guests in 2016 and we think the best way to wrap up the year is to showcase some of the most knowledgeable episodes in this mashup! With so many great guests it sure was hard to squeeze everything into just one show, so this is a 2-part series - so stay tuned for the next Mixtape, coming up immediately after this one. In today’s episode, we discuss: Talent and practice with Todd Herman Knowing your Why Shutting out the ...
Dec 30, 2016•1 hr 15 min
The festive season is here! It's a busy time of year for everyone; shopping, parties, family gatherings - all of the fun things we love about the holidays. That doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your training and it also doesn't mean you have to lock yourself away from all the Holiday fun! For the committed triathlete this time of year is all about finding balance. Today we discuss some strategies to help keep you on track for the break, and still enjoy yourself! Merry Christmas! In today’s epi...
Dec 21, 2016•42 min
Today, Kristian speaks with Ironman age group champion Steph Corker. We peel back the layers and find that Steph is this dynamo of positivity, backed with a lust for hard work and someone that is highly curious at becoming better in all that she does and has this wants to transfer those skill sets across to others. In today’s episode, we discuss: The darkside of meditation in Kona Dealing with setbacks Congruency in training and life Having the guts to stand for something Becoming a better versi...
Dec 13, 2016•34 min
Today we sit down with the all-class Sarah Piampiano, an athlete who transitioned from Olympic hopeful (in two sports), to dominating Wall St, to now setting her sights firmly on dominating long course triathlon. She is tenacious, intelligent and a damn hard worker. She also has a lot of wise to share with Age Group Athletes on how to get the most out of yourself. Get ready to take notes! In today’s episode, we discuss: Olympic hopeful -> Wall St -> Ironman Pro Athlete Dealing with setback...
Nov 28, 2016•43 min
Today we have the pleasure of sharing the story of Ironman Blueprint athlete, Graham Monteith with you. Graham's journey into the sport began with a quest to improve his health; with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes, and an unhealthy lifestyle, he needed to take control of his life, and health. Graham openly shares how he managed to get full control of his diabetes, embracing not just the LCHF lifestyle but by going deeper into ketosis to manage his blood sugar responses. He shares valuable tips o...
Nov 23, 2016•46 min
Triathlon is a lifestyle. The way we train, the way we eat, the decisions we make and the commitment to being healthy humans is encompassed in that lifestyle. It's never perfect, but the journey of getting the balance between family and the sport you love is something to look forward to; something that everyone can enjoy - and you can still perform at your best. Today we sit down and discuss what it takes to create a lifestyle that integrates with your family, and how it to make it an enjoyable ...
Nov 15, 2016•36 min
How do you keep focused on the task at hand without losing sight of the bigger picture? How do maintain year-round training focus? How do you stop your head un-ravelling in a race? The answers start with the processes. Today we drill down how to focus on the process of training, avoid distractions and not over0-think the outcomes. Triathlon - like everything in life - is about the journey. In today’s episode, we discuss: Commitment The right choices Knowing the objectives "If this, then that" La...
Nov 11, 2016•35 min
We love an adventure; wether it's climbing glaciers, Mountain biking across deserts, or just exploring our own backyards. Seeking adventures like these are a great way to switch-off from the world, close-out the triathlon noise, but most importantly: have fun and grow! Today Kristian chats with the guys from IGO Adventures. Never heard of it? What is it? Well Bobby sums it up perfectly here: IGO was born as an idea when I completed the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. After a life-changing 48...
Nov 03, 2016•44 min
We live in a complicated world, and each year we see the sport that we love become more and more complex, yet results remain unfulfilled. If it was as easy as "the fastest bike, the latest gadget, the most complex training plan, and supplement X, wouldn't everyone be smashing their respective goals? Today we highlight the key areas that we see triathletes overcomplicating and look at workable solutions to creating simplicity. In today’s episode, we discuss: What you cannot do well without Engine...
Oct 26, 2016•33 min
That 6 inches between your ears...It can be a hugely powerful tool that can help thrust you towards your goal. Or it can completely destroy your confidence and over-ride your trained ability to succeed. Today we sit down and pull apart the how to create the right headspace, even when you can't see through the murky waters. In today’s episode, we discuss: Having doubts Creating the right headspace Growth Mindset VS Fixed Mindset Negative input/ output Channelling The BS Responsibility = Strong mi...
Oct 21, 2016•32 min
Getting the balance of training and recovery is more art than science sometimes, and can be a complicated process. In the post-Kona whitewash, we have seen quite a few top athletes who (through their own admissions) just didn't get that right on the lead up to the race. We believe this is also a big issue for Age Group triathletes, so today we break down that intricate balance of knowing when enough is enough. In today’s episode, we discuss: Getting the balance right. Training consistency. Recov...
Oct 19, 2016•39 min
