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A weekly conversation with accomplished athletes, health professionals, and weekend warriors on how and why they do what they do. We aspire to share value on topics surrounding training, nutrition, injury prevention, and mental strategies to not only improve your performance but enhance your life. Your hosts, Lydia Mckay; Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer, and Sophie Lane; Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Running Coach, are passionate about running and are excited to help you run stro ...
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Johanna Garton is a three-time author with her most recent book; All in Stride, released this month. Her book details the gripping and inspiring stories of elite runners Elvin and Shadrack. Beginning with their upbringing in Kenya, Garton follows the runners through their journeys to the United States, competing for Division One universities, their…
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Last weekend Soph went down to Canberra to run the Half Marathon. Have a listen to hear how the training block and race went. Thanks so much for your support! You can find us here: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our latest Youtube video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discount Codes: TAILWINDSTRONG ⁠⁠⁠…
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139. Running A Marathon With Parkinsons Disease Dean Laws is an everyday Aussie bloke who got a heartbreaking diagnosis of Parkinsons disease at 52 years old. Today, 12 years later, he's run 2 marathons and claims to be in the best shape of his life. Dean tells about his sporty upbringing, competing in triathlon and his first Parkinsons symptoms. H…
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138. Returning to running after nearly a year off! Today’s solo ep with Lydia is all about the comeback from zero to hero! She takes you through her injury journey the last 12 months and how she’s returning to running. She covers; what happens to the heart, lungs, muscles and bones when we have a prolonged period off training Lydia’s injury journey…
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137. Jamie Mittleman - Women In SportJamie is the founder of Flamer Bearers, a global storytelling platform, shining a light on the untold stories of Women Olympians and Paralympians. Jamie has a strong belief that everyone deserves to have role modes in sport and is determined to create a space where women and para-Olympian’s feel valued and empow…
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Check out these episodes for more info: - ⁠Interval Training Fundamentals⁠ - ⁠VO2max & Lactate Threshold w/ Nick Jankovskis⁠ - ⁠Measuring Training Intensity⁠ Topics: - Quick catch-up - Basic overview of zone 2 / polarized training - Why running fast is important - Lactate threshold - Running mechanics - Race preparation - How to safely introduce sp…
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Trigger Warning: The contents of this episode involve discussions of mental health & suicidal ideation. If this raises any concerns for you please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 135. Lachy Cameron Running 1000km for mental healthLachy Cameron is a mental health advocate about to attempt a record breaking run from Brisbane to Sydney in May 2024, covering…
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Get your Stronger Stride hat now! - https://forms.gle/FsD5qf7naREYzqE9A In this episode, Sophie goes through a detailed summary of her experience at Ultra Trail Tarawera. Talking all about the highs, lows and everything in between. Did it go to plan? Did she reach her goal? Whats next? You can find us here: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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In this weeks episode, Sophie sits down with Tim Locke from The Distance Collective to dive deep on his coaching philosophy's, how to approach training for a 50k a detailed debrief on Sophie's Tarawera 50k program. We discuss: - How Tim's coaching philosophy has evolved - The importance of being adaptable and fluid with your training - Prioritising…
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131. Nick Youngquest - Make Sydney a Major It was an honour to be joined by Nick Youngquest, Sydney Marathon Ambassador and former professional Rugby League Footballer.Nick has a passion for the marathon event and is determined to help make it part of the Abbots World Major. We hear all about why Nick find the marathon so inspiring, his purpose beh…
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In today's ep, Sophie discusses some strategies to think about during race week! What should you do 24-72hrs prior to the event and what to do on the morning of, to make sure you have the best day. She dives into carb loading, hydration, logistics, products etc. If you'd like some more information on any of the topics mentioned, check out these epi…
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129. Diagnosis and Management of Tibial Stress fractures with physiotherapist Beau Tyrrell Beau is a physiotherapist with a special interest in sports rehab and bone stress injuries. Beau has worked as head physio for a number of rugby teams across Sydney, is qualified as a strength and conditioning coach, lover of active gym based rehab and physio…
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*Interview starts at 22:30 Aidan Muir is an Accredited Sports Dietitian who has a passion for synthesising the most up to date evidence on nutrition to optimise performance for the everyday athlete. He has an absolute wealth of knowledge and we got to pick his brain on everything that a runner needs to know when it comes to food and diet around per…
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If you've tried to get into running but just feel like every run is too hard and you can't get very far, maybe you just need to slow down! Understanding what easy, moderate and hard intensities should feel like is a fantastic way to take your training to the next level. In this episode, Sophie discusses what intensity is, why it matters and SIX dif…
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REGISTRATIONS OPEN 9am 16th January: www.coastalascent.com.au The Coastal Ascent is back on the 9th of June, 2024 with some super exciting updates. Recently announced as part of the Golden Trail Series, The Coastal Ascent will showcase Australia's best trail runners while also catering for those looking to complete their first event. There is going…
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In Today's episode we chat to Hugh Mason; Exercise Physiologist and Strength & Conditioning Coach about his philosophy's on returning to running post-injury and rehabilitation more broadly. Specifically, we speak about how sleep and stress can delay the recovery process and why we need to look beyond the physical indications of injury. We also chat…
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In this episode, Soph and Lyds chat about the highs and lows of 2023, including some of our most popular podcasts episodes, training and racing highlights and of course some reflections from Lydia. We'd love to hear how your year has been and what your plans are for 2024! Leave a comment on Spotify or send us a DM on Instagram. Instagram: @stronger…
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Harry is a passionate running focused Physio and Strength & Conditioning coach who is dedicated to getting runners back to what they love doing! His experience ranges from treating runners with crippling injuries right up to preventative strength and conditioning as well as running performance, biomechanics and hands on treatment. Harry’s approach …
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114. Dr Izzy Smith - hormonal function in sport + stress fractures + optimising bone health We were over the moon to get to chat to Dr Izzy Smith today, expert in the field of hormonal health and all things bones. Dr Izzy is the medical expert for female led Womens coaching service Femmi, a Movember ambassador and of course marathon runner. Izzy is…
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Our first video podcast! In this episode, Sophie recaps her favourite shoes of the year and her current rotation. 00:00 - Introduction01:43 - ASICS Kayano 3007:31 - on Cloud Monster09:54 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 312:51 - HOKA Torrent 214:36 - Vivobarefoot Primus Lite II17:16 - ALTRA Via Olympus 19:01 - PUMA Deviate Nitro 2 20:04 - What to consider…
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122. Power data with Andy Dubois: prescribing + measuring running intensityAndy Dubois is a world renowned ultra running coach who takes a data back scientific approach to his profession.In this ep we unpack one of Andy’s biggest point of difference in his coaching style; the use of a wearable power device to track training intensity, prescribe rac…
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121. The Impact of Running in the Heat (and what to do about it) In today's ep, Soph chats about why running in the heat can be detrimental to our performance if we aren't well prepared. For anyone who has struggled through a run on a hot day, it makes a lot of sense as to why! - How does heat effect our physiology? - Conditions or variables to con…
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120. Training for your first ultramarathonTodays hosts Soph + Lyds chat about all the important things you’ll need to know before signing up to your first ultra marathon!We cover:- Finding your purpose + commitment level- Training history, run frequency, long runs- Gear essentials, chafing + hydration packs- Nutrition for training and race day- Big…
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119. How to taper properly What is a taper and why is it used?The types of taper - linear, step, exponential: fast and slow decay. How long should it last?How should volume, frequency and intensity be manipulated to reduce fatigue and improve performance? Physiological changes that occur as a result of a taper? The potential negatives associated wi…
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118. Ben Peterson - Can we really prevent running-related injuries?It was an absolute honour to have Dr. Benjamin Peterson join us on the podcast today to discuss all things running injuries.Dr Ben started out as a podiatrist with a keen interest in runners and triathletes, then went on to complete his doctorate focusing on identifying intrinsic an…
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In this episode, Sophie uncovers why running makes us feel good. This is a rapid fire episode, with more depth on certain aspects coming in future ep’s. She discusses the previous theory of endorphins causing this 'euphoric' feeling and a more recent idea around a naturally occurring substance, called Endocannabinoid (ECB) which could have a big ro…
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116. More Than A Run - Running for Mental Health We were We were lucky enough to have the two ‘[mo]re than a run’ Founders on today Alex Bell and Olly Woolrych to chat about what’s going down this Movemeber. It was a chat about men’s mental health, the power of running community, starting conversations and making real impact. We loved having the bo…
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Why does running make you need the toilet?...Sophie explains some potential physiological, mechanical and nutritional factors that could contribute to you having an uncomfortable run and some strategies to help reduce the risk of GI issues!Research Articles: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-014-0153-2/ Gastrointestinal problems in r…
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Recovering from a big event like a marathon is not as simple as having a few days off and then getting back to usual programming. There are a number of physiological processes and systems that are impacted when we endure or push our limits for an extended time. In this episode, Sophie explains some of the science behind why our bodies take a while …
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Today we are joined by two fellow podcasters, Kelly & Blake from The Sports Medicine Project. In this episode we spoke about Kelly's recent bony injury and what her rehab has looked like. We also discussed our thoughts on training load, RED-S, deload weeks and general running chat. Episode 107 - Bone Stress Injury Episode Blake & Kelly's links - Th…
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111. How cadence can transform your running Typically running isn't a quick win sport, it takes years of clocking miles on the legs to see progress. The only secret is... CONSISTENCY. Except... what if I told you that adjusting your running cadence could transform your running!! It's likely the only research backed running metric that is proven to …
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Paige Penrose champion trail runner, environmental advocate and college athlete.Paige didn’t grow up a natural athlete and so her journey into trail running and competing at a high level is both refreshing and inspirational. She shares how as a kid running didn’t appeal to her and had no idea it was a sport you could pursue outside of highschool.We…
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In todays episode we re-introduce and fill you in on: - Who we are - Why we run - Regrets from our early running years - Advice for new runners - Things we have changed our minds on - Biggest mistakes that we see as a phyio / coach Use our code TAILWINDSTRONG at ⁠www.tailwindnutrition.com.au⁠ for 15% off Tailwind's premium Hydration and Rebuild pro…
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107 - Managing Running Related Bone Stress and Stress Fractures Today we dive into one of the BIGGEST and most complex running injuries of all... BONE STRESS. It's a HUGE topic and today covers all the basics when it comes to pathophysiology, diagnosis, risk factors and early management. This is far from a rehab guide as bone stress is complex and …
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*Interview starts at 16:30* Dan Cavanagh, podiatrist and keen runner chats to us about lower limb injuries and management for runners.Dan is an expert when it comes to all things below the knee. He practices on the Gold Coast at Pogo Physio, Hinterland Podiatry and Adjust Coomera. In todays ep we took a deep dive into all things tibialis posterior …
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Branching out from simply just running might be a good idea! In today's ep, Soph discusses the pro's and con's of hybrid training and whether or not it's worth all of the hype. She also gives a quick recap following her attempt at a HYROX competition. Good luck to the those doing City2Surf today! Thanks again for listening and supporting our show! …
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Solo Series: Ep. 33 - Why do runners get injured? The ULTIMATE RUNNERS GUIDE to injury prevention If you’re sick of getting injured and want to take control then this is a must listen. I cover the fundamentals of why runners get injured and how we can train in a specific way to avoid them.I chat on;-specific causes of running related injuries -most…
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Ep. 102: Woz & Jordan Williams - Heartbreak Hill 100k Challenge We were delighted to have father and son coaching due Woz and Jordon Williams join us on the show.Woz and Jordan are Sydney based coaches with a thriving squad of over 300 athletes. We got to hear about what makes a training environment produce both successful athletes and sustainable …
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Hey Team! Today's episode is all about progress! Or lack of... As runner's we thrive off progression, improvement, running faster, or longer or getting a PB! But once the beginner gains wear off we can start to plateau and the progress no longer comes so easily. Sophie breaks down some of the most common reasons for this and provides some practical…
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Ep. 100: Christine Yu - UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athlete's *Interview starts at 18:52* Christine is an award-winning journalist and author of the book UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. In today's episode, we discuss: - Reasons for the lack of research on women - The effects of the menstrual cycle on …
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99 - Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)What the heck is shin splints?! And how can I fix it?!Well you've come to the right place.This week we unpack all things shin splints (MTSS); root cause, risk factors, treatment options and more. I cover some of the important lower limb anatomy involved and cove practical tips to help pain and recove…
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Jenny Valentish is an accomplished author and immersion journalist who has focused her work on investigating the science of addiction and the parallels in extreme sports; who is drawn to such intensity and what compels one to grit it out above the rest. Jenny is well respected writer with an impressive resume previously contributing to Triple J Mag…
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There's a lot of talk lately about the Norwegian Double Threshold Method which has seen a lot of success for elite middle distance runners such as Jakob Ingebrigtsen. How does this relate to the everyday runner's training schedule? Is there any application or is it only reserved for the best of the best? In today's episode Sophie explains what lact…
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Jono Ridler joins us on the podcast today to chat about his ultra marathon swim of nearly 100kms, the longest open water swim in New Zealand ever! *Interview starts at 20:58* Jono is a humble man who tells us his story into swimming, the mindset behind this huge endurance feat and some of the crazy physical experiences he had while in the water for…
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95 - Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Guide for Runners A literal PAIN IN THE BUTT. High hamstring tendinopathy is frequently considered one of the most difficult injuries to manage, and I'm here to help! Get ready to take some notes on this ep because I cover it ALL! The basics from diagnosis to management, rehab and prevention. Topics discussed; -…
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Ep. 94: Andrea Doney - The Slow Coach *Interview starts at 24:35* About The Slow Coach: "She wasn’t interested in metrics like getting faster, but in celebrating time alone, time on feet, personal progress, better mental health and the life affirming process of overcoming a personal obstacle. Over time she clarified these insights into a running co…
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Ep. 93 - How to run your first 5km Sophie discusses some things to consider if you're new or getting back into running and wanting to run 5km's! This is a follow up from episode 14 so check it out if you haven't already - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eQSj69uZWzb Also check out Solo Episodes 12, 23 and 24 for some more tips and tricks around…
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Ep. 92: Sota Maehara Sota Maehara is almost a household name amongst Sydney runners. Known not only for his lightning fast times across 5, 10 and ultra distances but also for his down to earth, kind and welcoming nature that he brings to the Sydney running community. Sota has gained popularity on YouTube sharing his running journey and training phi…
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