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The InnerFight Endurance Podcast

InnerFight Endurancewww.anchor.fm

InnerFight Endurance coaches Tom Walker & Rob Jones discuss topics to educate and inspire you. From couch-to-5k'rs, triathletes, multi-stage ultra-endurance athletes and industry experts this podcast will interest you. To get in touch with the show email endurance@innerfight.com www.innerfight.com/endurance

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#223: 36 marathons in 36 days with Sophie Grace Holmes

Sophie Grace Holmes shouldn't be alive right now. She was told by doctors she would not make it beyond her teenage years. Now she lives to challenge herself, her athletes and inspire those with Cystic Fibrosis that they can achieve incredible things. Her next challenge is 36 consecutive marathons in 36 days starting with London and finishing with Edinburgh. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Apr 23, 202454 min

#222: Spin bike to Ironman, the process with Rob Foster

What does it take to go from being HIIT fit to Ironman fit? Today IF Endurance Coach Rob Foster tells us how, using a real-life case study. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Apr 16, 202450 min

#221: Understanding your back pain, with Eoin Everard

Eoin Everard is a sub 4 minute miler, Sub 14 minute 5K and sub 30 minute 10K Runner. He is the current European O35 3000m champion and has represented Ireland from 800m to 10K. He is a chartered physiotherapist and Pilates instructor with a PhD in Human Movement. He used his background in physio, Pilates and his own struggles with injury to develop the Sports Pilates programme. He is the inventor of the BackAware Belt (www.backawarebelt.com). He has featured in several international publications...

Apr 09, 20241 hr 13 min

#220: The future of endurance training, lessons learned from the past

Last year famous endurance journalist Alex Hutchinson wrote an article in Outside magazine, ‘Future of endurance training research’. In it he describes the 5 best advancements in the last 15 years and 4 things we will see in the next 15 years. In today’s show Tom and Rob discuss what the general population can gain from these insights! Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Apr 02, 202430 min

#219: "The Why" with Taylormade Coaching from the UK

Taylor is a running coach, event organiser, ultra runner, and adventurer. He studied Sports science at university then moved into the Royal Marines, before becoming a Race Director for Ultra X and finally setting up his own coaching and event organising company. His list of running accomplishments in the last few years is pretty wild as well as the achievements of his athletes. As Taylor talks about in this podcast, It wasn't always plain sailing. 2020 was a very dark year. Listen in to find out...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 7 min

#218: The benefits of learning how to ‘segment’ your training

How can you master the mental challenges in endurance sports? This week, @robjonesendurance shares invaluable insights on conquering the mental hurdles of long-distance running. Learn how to break down daunting distances, refuel strategically, and stay focused with unique focal points. It's all about turning the impossible into manageable victories! Don't miss out – hit play and unleash your inner endurance warrior. Dont forget to share your own segmenting experiences!! Precision fuel and hydrat...

Mar 20, 202419 min

#217: The Path Series, Ep1

Dr Tom Wright is a Family Physician, Personal and Team Coach, Wellbeing Advocate & Adventurer. He believes you can choose how you see life. A post on Dr Toms LinkedInn sparked a conversation between him and Tom, and an idea was born. A four part podcast series on 'the path'. A discovery journey for you to find out where you are going in life and why? So often we sign up to running, cycling, swimming, triathlon and crazy events! But do we know why and where it will take us? Todays show might ...

Mar 13, 202451 min

#216: Xterra Oman & Canova specials

Rob Jones and Tom Walker are joined by Rob Foster today to chat through Xterra Oman and what a Canova special is. The lads also discuss Ultra running in the olympics? Kipchoges recent marathon performance and Pogacar sending it at Strade Bianchi. Last but not least, the big UAE season ender, Into the Darkness is coming! What is it? Listen in to todays show.

Mar 06, 202445 min

#214: A new triathlon race in Dubai, with Tom Walker and Rob Jones

There is a new player in town! @T100triathlon is coming to Dubai this year! Find out more in todays show alongside a catch up between @robjonesenduranceand @Tomwalkerfitness about Ironman 70.3 Muscat, Oman camping, Xterra Oman and RAK half marathon.

Feb 21, 202445 min

#213: Gravel and Travel, with Maddy Nutt

Maddy Nutt is a professional gravel cyclist based in London, U.K with a past life in city finance and present one in gravel racing! Check out Maddy's Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@maddynutt Check out Cycle Strong https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/road-cycling/tp-419799/cycle-strong-program Want to get involved with our coaching services? Email - tw@innerfight.com...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 14 min

#212: Running and coaching with InnerFight Irelands Simon Connaughton

This week We have Coach Simon from InnerFight Endurance Ireland back on the show. What does the community look like in Europe. What direction is Endurance running taking in Ireland and What are the benefits of community coaching vs traditional 1-2-1 vs a free run club? All this and more in this weeks show.

Feb 07, 202446 min

#211: Hyrox, the new fitness craze?

A new fitness race seems to be dominating our feeds and lives. Hyrox is a blend of running and low-skill movements but is taking the world by storm. In this weeks show. Coach Jess Towl shares all things Hyrox. Strategy, training tips, mistakes she's made and how to avoid them as well as her thoughts on if Hyrox is here to stay or if its just another short-term dopamine hit.

Jan 31, 202449 min

#210: Running and coaching with InnerFight New Zealands Zoe Van Potaka

It’s been a busy first year for IFE NZ and coach Zoe! A new born, a return to run program, new clients, a mums runs club and an endurance community built on purpose and values. Tune in today to hear Zoe chat through it all and what shes got to come in 2024.

Jan 24, 202437 min

#209: Achieving happiness through endurance, with Humaid Alghandi

Humaid Alghandi has lived in the UAE all his life. 5 years ago he found endurance sport and since then changed turned his life around to be healthier, fitter and most of all happier. Humaid joins Tom and Rob on today's show to discuss his learnings that hopefully inspire listeners to either keep on with their journey or find a new one. Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-strong-podcast/id1483567507⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get in touch please email Endurance...

Jan 17, 202455 min

#206: The Wild Hearts running community with Karen Nicol

This week we have a guest. Karen Nicol. An Ultra runner, coach and Co-founder of the Wildheart Runners based just outside of Glasgow in Scotland. Expect to hear about women's safety in running, training around menstrual cycles, Backyard Ultra and much much more.

Dec 13, 20231 hr 2 min

#205: The time line of improvement, with Rob Foster

Ever wondered how long it might take you to get mid pack? Front pack? Be comfortable swimming, riding or running with the guys in front of you? well, this show might help you. Coach Rob Foster returns on the show to chat with Tom Walker about time lines of improvement within endurance sport. We hope you enjoy!

Dec 06, 202337 min

#204: Cycle Strong, with Tom Walker

It is finally here! Five years after Run Strong was released we now bring you Cycle Strong. An online based strength program designed to get you stronger for the bike! Mountain bike, road bike, triathlon bike, this program can work for you! You can find it here on TrainingPeaks I hope you enjoy!

Nov 29, 202314 min

#203: 6 components for performance in endurance sports

What are the essential ingredients for success in endurance sports? How consistently are you incorporating these six components into your daily thoughts, efforts, and training regimen? In this weeks show, Rob runs through the fundamentals to endurance greatness!

Nov 22, 202331 min

#202: Finding thresholds with Rob Foster

This show comes to you from The Home of Champions, Iten, Kenya. Rob Foster joins Tom Walker to discuss thresholds and how it shouldn't be restrained to a scientific term only. We hope you enjoy the show! To help us out please give us a rating and a review. Asante!

Nov 14, 202334 min

#201: Working for one of the most iconic brands in sport, with Collin Allin.

Collin Allin is head of Oakley in the MENA region. Alongside that he is a huge Oakley and general endurance sport fan! Today he comes on the show to talk all things Oakley, what's coming up, how did a brand get to being so big and his thoughts on the future of endurance sport. Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-strong-podcast/id1483567507⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get in touch please email Endurance@ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innerfight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Theinnerfightendur...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 1 min

#200: How to guarantee success in endurance training

This week Rob Jones and Tom Walker are back! It is show 200 and the lads decide to share with you the secret to guaranteeing success within your endurance training. Agree or disagree? We'd love to hear from you either way. Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-strong-podcast/id1483567507⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get in touch please email Endurance@ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innerfight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Theinnerfightendurancepodcast From our friends at Precision Fuel and Hydratio...

Oct 31, 202352 min

#199: Evoking emotion through running, with Steph Humphrey

The feeling you can create by pushing yourself up to and beyond a limit is unrivalled in the context of sport. In todays show, Steph (head of Ladies Run Club) comes on the show to tell us how a non linear build into her recent marathon PB may have actually been what helped her to run a personal best. Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-strong-podcast/id1483567507⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get in touch please email Endurance@ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innerfight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Th...

Oct 24, 202350 min

#198: Your guide to swimming Ep2, with Jess Towl

Jess Towl was last on the show for episode 174 to tell us how to begin your swim journey in triathlon. On this episode she returns, for pt 2! Jess gives tips on breaking through your CSS barriers and how to train in the most effective and efficient ways for the busy lifestyle of a triathlete.

Oct 18, 202352 min

#197: Running the 246km Spartathlon, with Rob Jones

How to take on a 246km road running race called the Spartathlon. Todays show with Rob Jones discuss exactly that. Prep, mindset, nutrition and execution! Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-strong-podcast/id1483567507⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get in touch please email Endurance@ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innerfight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Theinnerfightendurancepodcast From our friends at Precision Fuel and Hydration; · ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Carb Calculator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Oct 10, 202353 min

#196: The Community Package

The InnerFight Endurance Community. What makes it tick, how does it work and how can you be a part of it? All that is covered in todays show! We also have a round up of Rob Jones recent 245km non stop run from Athens to Sparta and Tom's experience of the Xterra World Championships.

Oct 03, 202349 min

#195: Why spread training matters for long distance athletes

Long distance athletes love to skip a track session. The Ultra runners are the worst....Usually The reason being that their race pace is far beneath what they will be running at. Well Im here to tell you that could not be farther from the truth. Find out why in todays episode.

Sep 27, 202312 min

#194: Getting back to running post child birth, with Steph Humphrey and Zoe Van Potaka

In todays show Rob and Tom step aside to coaches Steph and Zoe for them to come on and chat about mums running! They take you through a step by step guide for how to make a return to the sport of running safely. Got questions? You can email them directly, sh@innerfight.com and zp@innerfight.com Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-strong-podcast/id1483567507⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get in touch please email Endurance@ ⁠⁠⁠⁠innerfight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Theinnerfightend...

Sep 19, 202346 min
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