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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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Episodes

#253: Breathing for Endurance and Better Performance

Discover how mastering breathing for endurance can boost your sports performance and recovery! In this week’s podcast, we sit down with Martin McPhilimey, a leading expert in breathing for endurance . He’s a Respiratory and Sleep Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, and mentor with 15+ years of experience. Join us as Martin McPhilimey shares expert tips on breath science, sleep, and training for endurance athletes. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 5 min

#252: Dubai T100 Triathlon: Event Roundup with Tom Walker

The T100 Concluded its first year or racing with the Grand final in Dubai. 20 of the sports best men and women raced through the streets of Meydan with over 1900 other athletes across a Sprint and 100km distance. In todays Show, Tom walker gives us some history to the format as well as hit top tips for anyone wanting to take on the T100 race format vs a 70.3 Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Nov 19, 202437 min

#250: Running with the Kenyans (Part 2)

What lessons can we, as 'everyday' runners, take from the elites? Rob Foster joins us behind the mic this week to talk about Kenyan running: what they do well and how we can incorporate some of their training into our routines. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Nov 05, 202438 min

#249: Running with the Kenyans (Part 1)

Iten is the home of champions. This week, Coach Rob rounds up the first half of the week, from mountain biking to fartlek sessions. What is Iten in Kenya really like for a non-elite who is there to train and have some fun? Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Oct 29, 202434 min

#248: Tracy's amazing Munich Marathon Success Story

Tracy’s story is truly inspiring. Imagine going from occasional 10K runs to signing up for an international marathon—without ever having completed a half marathon. Sounds crazy, right? But with the support of her coach and community, Tracy not only finished the Munich Marathon but transformed her entire mindset along the way. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your fitness goals, remember that starting is often the hardest part. Let Tracy’s journey remind you that progress isn’t about perfection—i...

Oct 22, 202447 min

#247: Essential Running Workouts to Crush Your Fitness Goals

Did you know that incorporating just a few specific workouts into your running routine can significantly boost your performance and help you achieve your fitness goals faster? In podcast episode 247, we explore essential running workouts that can help you achieve your fitness goals, whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner. Learn how to incorporate interval training, race pace simulations, and hill workouts into your routine. We cover specific running workouts for 5K, 10K, half-maratho...

Oct 15, 202437 min

#246: Mental Toughness: How to Conquer Your Mind When Things Get Tough

When things get tough in training, work or even life - how do you manage. In this short sharp episode, Rob breaks down the pillars of mental toughness and practical strategies you can implement into your day-to-day to callus up that mindset. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Oct 08, 202411 min

#245: Strategies, Training, and Q&A for Endurance Athletes

Calling all endurance athletes! Are you ready to take your performance to the next level? In this comprehensive Q&A session, Rob and Dan dive deep into the world of endurance sports, offering invaluable insights for athletes of all levels. Endurance athletes will find a wealth of knowledge on specific exercises, interval training, and the importance of proper nutrition during long-distance events. We also address the delicate balance of encouraging young athletes without pushing too hard....

Oct 01, 20241 hr 1 min

#244: Do You Need All That Training Data?

What was once only available to elites is now both affordable and on the wrist of every amateur athlete out there. But are we getting consumed by the data? What should we be using and paying attention to day to day? In this week's show we discuss what data we like to use and analyse in both our training and lives. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Sep 24, 202446 min

#243: Reinventing Trail Running in Dubai with Dana from Peaks Sports

Join us in this exciting episode of the InnerFight Podcast, where we sit down with Dana, co-founder and race director of Peaks Sports, to discuss the rise of trail running in Dubai. Dana, an experienced ultra-runner and organiser, has been revolutionising the local trail running scene since founding Peaks Sports in 2022. In this episode, Dana shares her journey from organising small-scale races to hosting major events. Dana dives into the challenges of organising trail races in the UAE's rugged ...

Sep 17, 202439 min

#242: How to Plan a Winning Race Season

You might be starting to dream up some big adventures or goals to accomplish this season. If you want to be at your best for your biggest goals, then you’ll want to plan ahead and make a schedule. These 7 simple tips should help take the guess work out of your planning and help you really enjoy the race season ahead! Runners pancakes! with only 3 ingredients, These pancakes are literally for everyone! 60g of CHO to recover from that Tempo run and 12g of protein. Load up with some Greek yogurt an...

Sep 10, 202420 min

#241: Grateful Running with Mark White

Welcome to episode 241 of the InnerFight Endurance podcast! In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Run Grateful, a mindful movement collective founded by Mark in the UK. Unlike typical endurance running challenges, Run Grateful focuses on combining running with the powerful practice of gratitude. Born during the COVID-19 pandemic, this movement encourages participants to take part in the ‘Grateful Mile’—a simple yet transformative practice of running or walking a mile while reflect...

Sep 03, 202444 min

#240: Running Saved My Life with Tako Dvali

How often do we have a lightbulb moment? One that changes the trajectory of our lives? That happened to Tako. Her running journey has not been easy. She has dealt with a lot of failure before one big success sparked another lightbulb moment. Listen in to this weeks show to hear her story. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Aug 27, 202448 min

#238: Meet Dan Bagley: InnerFight's New Running Coach

One of Dans worst experiences in life was running a marathon, it was also one of his best! Today we introduce our newest run coach at InnerFight Endurance, Dan Bagley. Dan is a 2.22hr marathon runner and a UESCA Certified run coach, but more than that Dan is a person looking to give back to a sport that has given him so much. In today's show Dan chats through his journey of marathon running, including how he went from running a 3.58hr to a 2.22hr in 10 years at the London Marathon. He also share...

Aug 13, 202441 min

#237: Running through pregnancy with Maisie Eden

With lots of conflicting advice around running while pregnant, Maisie turned to her healthcare professionals and leaned into the community here at InnerFight. Maisie is a busy photographer in Dubai, currently 8 months pregnant, and learning more so now than ever to listen to her body and follow her intuition. Steph and Zoe chat to Maisie about training through pregnancy and the return to running post-partum. In NZ, Zoe leads Mums Run Club which helps ladies safely return to running, and in Dubai...

Aug 06, 202448 min

#236: Unlocking Ultra Running Performance With Rob Jones

Durability is a big buzzword in cycling but how can we as long distance runners become durable? In this short show, Rob covers the determinants to become a durable runner. Are YOU durable? Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Jul 30, 202434 min

#235: Practical applications of Heart Rate Variability

Wearables are everywhere today! All telling us how recovered (or not) we are. The main metric behind these wearables recovery scores is HRV (heart rate variability). In today's show, Tom explains what HRV is, how we can measure it and more importantly what to do with the information. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Jul 23, 202433 min

#234: Running in Chamonix with Rob Jones

A catch-up pod today with hosts Rob Jones and Tom Walker. Rob has been with the guys in Chamonix this past week, helping people run 100+km on the best running trails in the world! Tom has been trying his hand at Esports cycling! Tune in to hear more. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Jul 16, 202439 min

#233: Lessons from endurance sport, with Tom Walker

What are the best lessons you've learned from endurance? This was a recent question asked to Tom and in today's show, he answers it! Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Jul 09, 202434 min

#232: The Migration Gravel Race 2024, with Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith, Founder of InnerFight is no stranger to riding his bike for a long time, nor is he a stranger to getting through difficulties. In today's show, Marcus tells us the story behind his most recent gravel adventure in Kenya. He went to be alone and push his limits, he ended up defining new limits and meeting people along the way. It is an inspiring story to not give up on the goal despite the ideology of the goal changing. We hope you enjoy it. If you're a cyclist looking for a strength...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 11 min

#231: Conquering Your Fears In Sports With Sonja Vreugdenhil

Sonja describes herself as a passionate rookie in the endurance world, but we would argue that she's well beyond rookie status after winning the infamous New Zealand Coast 2 Coast 2-day Individual race earlier this year. Sonja goes into great detail sharing her deep-seated fears around water and how she has worked to overcome them in the last few years through triathlon and multisport training and racing. This show covers an array of hugely important topics such as anxiety, imposter syndrome, RE...

Jun 25, 20241 hr 3 min

#230: The Do's and Dont's of cycling training, with Rob Foster

Rob Foster is back on the podcast, this time round to discuss the up coming Tour de France and what we can learn and not learn from the pro riders cycling it. Rob Shares his thoughts about base training, frequency of riding to build fitness, how to fuel training and ultimately make a sustainable training program. Reach out to Rob if you'd like a coaching consultation or have further questions, rf@innerfight.com Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight...

Jun 18, 202448 min

#229: Icelands Backyard ultra record holder, Andri Gudmundsson

Andri Gudmundsson Is an Ultra Runner baded in Reykjavík, Iceland. He is a big believer in not only training the physical side but also the mental element of running long distances. He recently ran the Iceland BackYard Ultra 101 and set a new Icelandic record....for 15mins. Listen in to find out why. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

Jun 11, 20241 hr 3 min

#228: Experience it all, with VK Kaleda

It's not about shutting down the programs running in the background, it's about knowing they are there and using them at the right time. Vainius Kaleda has spent the last 14 years figuring this out, he is a key part of the InnerFight endurance community and helps others in the community grow because of this self-awareness. He comes on the show to help share some messages about his journey, from when he first walked into the building to qualifying for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and fini...

Jun 04, 20241 hr 11 min

#227: Into The Darkness 2024

Tom and Rob took on the infamous Into the Darkness session on Friday night, hear how they got on and answer your questions ready for the clients turn on Friday! Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

May 28, 202433 min

#226: No data, no worries. Finding the joy in running again with Nicky, Steph and Zoe

Nicky joined the InnerFight community through Ladies Run Club in August 2023. She was on a quest to meet some like-minded ladies and rekindle her joy for running through the weekly sessions. Having not raced since pre covid, racing was certainly not on her agenda. That all changed once she started attending local races with the sole objective of having fun. Gradually Nicky built her way back up the distances and completed the Milan Marathon in April with InnerFight Endurance on Tour. Nicky has a...

May 15, 202450 min

#225: Nutrition for performance in sport and life, with Abby Coleman

Abby Coleman is back on the show! Having already appeared on show #95, Carbs, friend or foe? Abby returns with further nutritional knowledge about everyday living. This show helps you to understand Fuelling performance - optimal timing. Optimising recovery through nutrition. The importance of micronutrients and a wholefood diet (versus the use of supplements e.g. green juices) & how to increase nutrient density of meals/snacks plus Managing cholesterol (nutritional & lifestyle guidance)....

May 07, 20241 hr 25 min

#224: XTERRA Greece and Dealing with Pressure

This week the lads sit down to chat about Tom racing in Greece and why XTERRA is Tom's new favourite triathlon format. They also chat training, pressure around races and how to continue to enjoy your endurance sports. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

May 01, 20241 hr 3 min
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