Ep111 - Adam Clough - Running Heroes

This week Wolf and Haddy have the pleasure of chatting with the Australian Head of Partnerships for Running Heroes Adam Clough. 

Running Heroes is, most likely, the largest sporting group in Australia and an amazing link between our blooming running community and some of the World's biggest sporting brands. Adam's passion for community involvement and the improvement of health through exercise really shines through as he explains the nuts and bolts of Running Hero's incredible platform.

We discuss the points systems, challenges, prizes and discounts and well as the inclusive on-line community Running Heroes provides. Worth jumping on board for anyone currently logging their run, ride, swim, golf or even darts!!!

To check it out go to https://au.runningheroes.com/en/

We also pass around some different ideas on running recovery and motivation to get you through the mid Winter running slump!

Sean 'The Godfather' Tindale pops in to review the Asics Kayano Lite 2 with Haddy. 

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Ep110 - Darryl Girffiths - KODA Hydration Guru (Part 2)

Darryl is back by popular demand! 

This week Haddy discusses the results of his recent KODA Sweat and Hydration test and the implications for his training and race nutrition and hydration with a particular focus on the Gold Coast marathon. Olympic marathoner Milly Clark has been kind enough to share her results so we can compare the Sub-Amateur with the Elite!

We also dive into the physiological factors that make an elite runner and the variation in nutrition and hydration needs across the spectrum of athletes. Darryl outlines the science of glycogen storage, stroke volume and running economy and the implications on goal setting and pacing your next race.

We also shoot across to beautiful Orange where Wolf chats with Scott 'Theon' Hazleton about the newest ultra on the calendar: The Lonely Mountain Ultra, set to kick off in October 2022.

If you want to check out Part 1 of Darryl Griffiths click on

https://runningmatters.podbean.com/e/ep102-darryl-griffiths-koda-nutrition-guru/

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Ep109 - Kellie Emmerson - Aussie Trail Superstar

This week Haddy chats with Aussie Trail Superstar Kellie Emmerson. Kellie’s is a previous UTA100 Winner, a 3-time Surf Coast Century Champion and placed 5^th at trail running’s Mecca, UTMB. She has also represented Australia at multiple Trail and Mountain Running World Championships.

Kellie is a respected running coach, a public health focused OT and has a PHD in exercise prescription to boot. Her breadth of knowledge is outstanding and she understands the running game better than anyone. Kellie is also 30 weeks pregnant with her second bub so she shares some useful knowledge on pre and post childbirth exercise and the practicalities of juggling family, work and top class running.

We also cover the big topics such as excelling in the beer mile, the untapped male bra market and the difficulty of educating the Wolf.

Sean Tindale and Matty North pop in for a review of the Hoka Mach Supersonic.

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Ep108 - Milly Clark - Rio Olympian & Melbourne Marathon Champion

This week Haddy has the pleasure of interviewing Aussie Olympic Marathoner Milly Clark.

We talk about Milly’s Road to Rio and her transformation from a promising junior gymnast to one of Australia’s best ever distance runners. Milly outline’s her early difficulties including a year hampered by stress fractures and how coach Philo Saunders helped her rebuild and restructure leading into a spectacular 2^nd place at the 2019 Gold Coast Marathon.

Milly talks about the disappointment of multiple race cancellations during the pandemic and the elation of finally toeing the start line and coming home with the win and a PB (2:26) in last year’s Melbourne Marathon.

Milly has a wonderfully positive attitude to life and running and she speaks openly about the factors that make her such a champion. Milly is supported by Koda Nutrition and we go into detail about her hydration and nutrition strategies for race day and the importance knowing your numbers in terms of sweat rate, sodium concentration in sweat and calorie consumption.

Of course, we cover the big topics such as dominating the Olympic food hall, cartwheeling prowess and a fool-proof recipe for cheesy fries!

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Ep107 - Steve Davey - Load Management with the Physio Guru

This week Haddy has the pleasure of chatting with one of Sydney’s very best Sports Physio’s Steve Davey. Steve has over 20 years of industry experience and is the Director of Mosman Physio & Sports Injury Centre. He has worked with the Sydney Swans, Manly Sea Eagles, FFA & Gymnastics Australia as well as looking after the runners from Pace Athletic.

We dive deep into the topic of load management and it’s application to performance and injury management. Steve’s shares some practical metrics to aim for in terms of load progression and some things to look out for when you’re getting too close to the edge.

We chat about useful medical interventions (PRP, Shock Wave, Cortisone, etc) and their best applications as well as the most effective ways to recovery from training and competition.

Truly a must listen for anyone wanting to manage their training like a Boss!

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Ep106 - Phil Gore - Backyard Ultra King

On this week's episode Wolf and Haddy have the pleasure of chatting with WA's Ultra Distance King Phil Gore.

From humble beginnings trying to clock 5km a day, Phil has progressed remarkably to the point where he now holds the Australian Record for the Backyard Ultra format at an astonishing 51 hours and almost 350kms! Phil runs for so long that he needs to get his laundry done mid race!!

We discuss the logistics and mindset of an athlete entering his 3rd straight day of running on almost no sleep. We chat about the importance of military precision in the support crew department, the battle between body and brain, and just how annoying the song "Bird is the Word" can get after 50 straight plays.

Phil also details his plan to take on the World Championships and attack the World Record of 86 hours. Hard to imagine.

Wolf and Haddy had the opportunity to sample a couple of Cronulla Brew Co's new experimental brews during the chat. Praise the Dark Ales!

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Ep 105 - Simone Brick - The Flying Brick

Simone is one of Australia’s very best trail and mountain runners. Australian Champion and Aussie representative at World Championships, Salomon sponsorship and flying high at the Golden Trail Series in Europe. The Flying Brick has seen the highs of our sport.

It wasn’t always this glamorous for Simone, however, and her road to success has been as rocky as it comes. From the depths of regular hospitalisation for psychosis, anorexia and attempted suicide Simone has courageously rebuilt her life (brick by brick) to the point where she’s found an incredible balance and is truly one of Australia’s best.

Simone shares a great perspective on professionalism, determination and a ‘never say die’ attitude. A seriously inspiring story and a wonderful reminder that anything is possible!

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Ep 104 - SRF 50km Champions - Mike Carroll & Juliette Soule

We have a bumper Mount Stromlo edition this week as Haddy gets the chance to chat with both of the recent SRF 50km Champions Mike Carroll & Juliette Soule. 

The contrast in their history is stark. Mike was recently crowned the AURA Long Course Australian Champion by winning the Brisbane Trail Ultra 110km while for Juliette this was not only her first trail race but her first race of any kind. The potential is mind boggling!

We recap what was an incredible event down in sunny Canberra and grab some great tips on pacing, mindset and nutrition from the pointy end of the field. 

Two sensational athletes in one episode. What more can you ask for?!

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Ep 103 - Nick Bamford - The Road to UTMB

Nick Bamford is a man on a mission. Over the past two years he's clocked up an incredibly impressive resume and there are bigger things to come including a tilt at the iconic UTMB and an FKT attempt on the West Mac's Monster (231km's into Alice Springs). 

Blackall 100km Trail Race Oct 2021 (10hrs 17min) - 1st

Brisbane Trail Ultra 100 Mile 2021 (20hrs 5min) - 2nd

Coast to Kosci 240km 2020 (28hrs 58min) - 3rd

Ultra-Trail Australia 100K 2021 - (10hrs 48min) - Top 10

Nick is a self confessed running geek and his insights into meticulous preparation and mind set are truly valuable. He offers great perspective on the idea of 'running happy' and insight into avoiding the dreaded pain cave.

As usual we get stuck into the important topics, like professional tiddlywinks, brewery sponsorship and "taking souls in the night"!

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Ep102 - Darryl Griffiths - Koda Nutrition Guru

If you've got a race longer than parkrun coming up then this episode is a must. Your race performance (not to mention your gut) depends on it!

Darryl Griffiths has been studying nutrition/hydration and testing endurance athletes for 25 years. He has literally seen it all and managed to fix the nutrition and hydration problems of some of the world's best athletes. 

This week Haddy has the pleasure of picking Darryl's brain on all things sport's nutrition for the endurance athlete. We particularly drill into the hot ticket items of sodium, fluid and calorie intake. 

We dive into the dangers of getting things wrong and why an all- inclusive 'one size fits all' formula is nowhere hitting the right numbers for you and almost certainly comprising your race goals.

Darryl has recently released the audiobook 'SWEAT. THINK. GO FASTER' and if you follow the processes in this podcast and the book you're almost guaranteed a more successful and enjoyable race day.

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