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Podcast: Episode 140 – The work, parenting, university juggle from two people who used to run a lot.

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When work goes up, study goes up, where do you fit it all in?

In this episode, Kirsten and I are talking about:

  • Managing the juggle of more work, more study while still being parents apparently
  • When something has to give, where is the best place to take it from?
  • Setting priorities and making adjustments
  • Preserving mental energy for where you really need it

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Podcast: Episode 139 – How to create a run-specific cross-training plan when you aren’t running

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Is all cross-training built equal?

In this episode which is all about creating a plan that doesn’t involve running, I’m talking about:
  • The hierarchy of cross-training that most easily translates to running
  • Why running volume and cross-training volume are (and can be) very different
  • Ways you can use cross-training, even if you are running.

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Podcast: Episode 138 – Why your running (or new habit) motivation falls off a cliff after 3 weeks (and how to fix it)

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If you lose your way after three weeks, do you internalise that as a personal failing?

The reality is that this is really common to everyone and it’s not just a matter of will power or drive or commitment. In this episode I’m talking about:
  • Why it happens, even with the best of intentions
  • How to set yourself up to avoid this or at least work around it
  • And some of the ways I’m using this in my own life right now

Learn to Run starts on the 18th of January

This program includes:
  • Four different programs depending on whether you are an absolute beginner or already running 5km
  • A 12 week, supported program with access to a coach.
  • Options for individualised programming and one-on-one coaching
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Podcast: Episode 137 – Creating the bubble and the environment for the change you want in 2021

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Oh hello, I hear it’s 2021.

And it’s been awhile since I’ve been on the podcast, and boy did I miss it. In this episode I’m talking about:
  • Why it’s really hard at this time of year to navigate the new year – whether you have goals you’d like to achieve or not
  • Creating an approach for change that is based on curiousity
  • Being willing to make changes to better support your goals
  • Creating the environment that is going to work for you instead of work against you.

Learn to Run starts on the 18th of January

This program includes:
  • Four different programs depending on whether you are an absolute beginner or already running 5km
  • A 12 week, supported program with access to a coach.
  • Options for individualised programming and one-on-one coaching
You can sign up here. 

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  • Weekly workouts for when you are in between plans, or just to spice up your week
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Podcast: Episode 136 – Everything you don’t know about running injuries with Brodie Sharpe

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Running injuries can be a bit of a mystery can’t they?

It often seems like you are on some kind of detective hunt to find the cause of those pesky running injuries and often you find more questions than answers. To make matters a whole lot worse, there’s a whole lot of misinformation out there and plenty of fear mongering as well. You are constantly getting bombarded with what to do, what not to do and sometimes there’s a whole lot of conflicting advice as well.

This week, I talked with Brodie Sharpe of the Run Smarter Podcast

Brodie is a physiotherapist that specialises in running injuries and injury prevention and you can find out more about what he offers at the Breakthrough Running Clinic and Run Smarter Online He’s passionate about breaking down some of those myths about running and running injuries and helping people to make better decisions sooner so that you can prevent injuries or at least make them far less long and let’s face it very annoying! Some of the topics that we focused on in this episode where:

  • What is the cause of knee pain and what can you do about it?
  • Is rest the answer for shin splints?
  • Is running really going to damage your joints?
  • Does stretching matter?
  • Should you use supports like orthotics?
  • Why is plantar fasciitis such a persistent and difficult injury to deal with?
  • Is bodyweight training really the best option for runners? Or should you be lifting weights?
  • And how to pick up the signs of when you need help vs a niggle you can manage on your own.

We covered a lot of ground and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!  

I’m writing a book about how to love running enough for it to change your life.

The book is going to focus on my journey so far, the when the why and the how of the workouts and of training, but also how it all connects to things that are far bigger than running. I’m taking up the challenge of writing a book in 30 days. Which is a lot of writing, but hopefully just enough pressure to keep the momentum going. You can sign up to read the daily words on patreon and get access to a whole range of bonus podcast episodes, and an ebook with 52 running workouts, so you’ll never be stuck for ideas ever again. Stay up to date on: