Episode 104 is a special Commonwealth games preview episode. The Commonwealth Games 2018 are happening this week (April 2018) and what better way to usher in the Commonwealth Games then to speak to the many athletes that will be competing over the next two weeks.   Over the last several months Brad Beer has taken the opportunity to catch up with several of the athletes who will be competing amongst the six thousand athletes at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.  During the episode we discuss what it is they have been focusing on during training, what it is that they are excited about with the Commonwealth Games and also what's left to do in their final preparations. We hear from some previous guests of the Physical Performance Show in terms of athletes and we also have a couple of fresh voices in the mix also. Tune in now to this inspiring episode. Listen in as we speak to the following athletes: Eloise Wellings – 10,000m Genevieve Lacaze – 3000m Steeple Chase Ryan Gregson – 1500m Jess Trengove – Marathon Pat Tiernan – 10,000m Dane Bird-Smith – 20km Racewalk Jordan Williams - 1500m Luke Mathews – 1500m Ben Treffers – 100m Backstroke If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

In episode 103 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Nathan Friend - 242 Games NRL Player.   Nathan Friend is a former Australian professional Rugby League Footballer who played for the Gold Coast Titans, the Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm, and also the New Zealand Warriors. Nathan’s position was a hooker, Nathan was born and raised in Toowoomba and “Friendy” as he is affectionately known started playing rugby league at the tender age of just 5 years. Nathan joined the Melbourne Storm in 2003 and then in 2005 he announced that he would be one of the founding members of the Gold Coast Titans in 2007. Nathan went on to play a remarkable 100 games with the Gold Coast Titans before he headed across the ditch to New Zealand to join the New Zealand Warriors from 2012 – 2015 season. Nathan then returned to see out his professional rugby league career at the Gold Coast Titans playing a further 21 games in the year 2016. It’s a remarkable career and in today’s episode Nathan shares around the highs, the lows and of course the learnings from his incredible career to date. We talk about longevity, we talk about food intake, we talk about some funny stories from the playing shed, from the field and also some memorable moments that really defines Nathan’s career to date. So let’s take to the field with Nathan 'Friendy' Friend talking us through his remarkable career of 242 NRL first grade games. Listen in as we delve into the following: Growing up in Toowoomba Junior Development in Rugby Moving from Brisbane to Melbourne Becoming a founding member of the Titans Being well conditioned and committed Completing a Nutritional Course Suffering from Injury Technique and Muscle Memory Reason for wearing the head gear Moving to NZ Not being renewed for another contract/season Stepping back into the Titans Moving from professional sport back into a trade and Finance Brokering Imperfections business idea Performance Round Questions If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

In episode 102 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Craig 'Crowie' Alexander – 5x World Champion, 3x Ironman Triathlon World Champion.   Craig Alexander or Crowie as he is affectionally known is a 5 times world triathlon champion in the 2006 and 2011 world 70.3 or half ironman triathlon champion and then also his historic Hawaii Ironman world champion victories in 2008, 2009 and then again in 2011. Not to mention his debut in Hawaii picking up a silver medal with that tussle with previous broadcast guest Chris “Macca’ McCormack. During the episode we cover Crowie’s highs, his lows and the many learnings from his incredible athletic career to date.  Crowie is articulate, he’s meticulous and is a professional so get ready for a deep dive where we talk about the early days of Craig’s career, his first love with soccer, falling in love with the sport triathlon. Working through the formative years, the break through performances that came and why that was special to Crowie.  The challenge around naming an athlete that he most admires, the training principles and practicalities that of course everyone wants to know about from Crowie, and then Crowie lays down his physical challenge for the week.   Listen in as we delve into the following: How Crowie started in triathlon Falling in Love with triathlon from the first race Winning Hawaii Ironman Entering first half ironman Seeing the improvement to keep going Key conversations with people during the harder times Attracting sponsors and keeping sponsors Winning the lifetime fitness race Having a long lay off with Chicken Pox Darkest day in career to date Performance Round Questions Sponsors Physical Challenge If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

In episode 101 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Lee Troop - 3x Olympic Marathoner, former 5000m AUS record holder.   Lee Troop has a remarkable distance running career to date.  Lee has been an Australian Olympic representative three times in the marathon for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, 2004 Athens Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Lee takes us through the preparation, the racing and the wash up of what in Lee’s view was three disappointing Olympic outings and all the learnings that he took in retrospect from each of those Olympic games campaigns. Lee broke Ron Clarke’s 33 year old national record in the 5000m made in his 1999 running a blistering quick 13:14:82. One year later Lee turned his energies and attention to the marathon and Lee takes us through those formative years breaking that record, including significant voices and mentors that Lee had in his camp including the legendary Steve Moneghetti. Lee’s running PB’s are remarkable 10,000 made in 27:51 set in 2003, 10 kilometres on the road 28:51, the half marathon 101 flat set in Tokyo in 1999 and the marathon 209: 49 set in Japan in 2003. Lee then went on to run at 2:17 Marathon at the age of 40 years, we touch on that today. During this episode Lee shares with us the highs the lows and the learnings of his remarkable distance running career to date.  He lays down a physical challenge, shares his best marathon tips and best advice.  Lee mentions towards the end of the episode that he was off to a memorial for one of his young runners who tragically took his life from the Boulder Track club which Lee founded and how that has impacted him and the club.  This is an episode full of insights, commitment and heart.   Listen in as we delve into the following: Lee’s early years growing up in Geelong, Victoria Scholarship opportunity in USA Training with Steve Moneghetti Breaking Ron Clarke’s record Leading into Marathon Suffering an injury before the Olympic trials Athens Olympics Using Sports Science leading into Beijing Olympics Being caught up in the bombings in Beijing Closing the book on running with the New York Marathon in 2014 Training Laura Thweatt Making peace with age Boulder track club If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

In episode 100 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer, Alistair Day (Ep 1) and Matt Morby take you inside the story behind The Physical Performance Show.  Brad shares the philosophy and inspiration behind the show.  How and why the show got started including the mechanics of recording a podcast each week.    During this episode there is a surprise visit from Asada to perform a drug test on Alistair Day.  Brad then goes through to unpack a much of the journey in bringing you 100 episodes, along with some key learnings from the guests and then Matt and Ali take Brad through his own performance round of questions.  100 episodes is cause for celebration and this is a jam packed episode.   Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction to Alistair Day and Matt Morby Live drug test with Ali Day What was the inspiration behind the show? Philosophy behind the show Filming that first episode The Physical Performance Show being a top Podcast Introduction of Expert Episodes Who would Brad like most to see on the show Having Brad Bevan on the show Some of Brad’s biggest takeaways on the show. Ali’s Days best tips Mechanics behind shaping the episode How an intro and outro is recorded Sponsorship / Partners for the show How Brad got into sport Brad’s early days in Physio practice Ali Day tweaking his calf going into Coolangatta Race Light bulb moment for Ali What advice would you give your younger self Performance Round Questions with Brad Brad being in the Zone Greatest Fear Athlete that Brad most admires Best Training Advice Brad’s Bucket List Brad’s Physical Challenge If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

In episode 99 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Nathan 'Carnage' Corbett - 11x World Muay Thai Kickboxing Champion.   Nathan ‘Carnage’ Corbett started Martial Arts with karate as a young teenager and this lead him into boxing followed by Muay Thai. Nathan rose to international promise and from there he went on an absolute dynamite role. Nathan has an incredible record, 44 total knockouts, 59 wins, 15 decisions, 5 losses and 1 no contest. During this episode Nathan shares the highs, the lows and of course the learnings on what has been a remarkable career. We start at the start with Nathan in the school playground and we traverse his journey right through to current day where Nathan is currently managing some of the niggles, strains and pains associated with his professional Muay Thai kickboxing career.   Listen in as we delve into the following: Starting in Martial Arts Dealing with increased expectations What drew Nathan to Martial Arts Gökhan Saki Fight UFC Boom in recent years How Carnage became a Nickname Using Elbows as a fighter First Amateur Fight Injuries and recovery The void after finishing competition Healing from Bone Spurs in the Hips Performance Round Focus these days and moving to USA If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

In episode 98 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Ben Kanute - Olympic Triathlete, Silver Medallist 70.3 World Triathlon Championships.   Ben has had some break out performances in 2017. He took out the Silver Medal in 70.3 World Triathlon championships in 2017, Ben then went on to take out the Island House Invitational Triathlon series in the Bahamas with a sprint finish with Terenzo Bozzone. Ben is a regular face on the World Triathlon series and also has featured in the Super Triathlete Series. During this episode Ben shares the origins of his sport, his love of triathlon, insights into his training, performance round as well as the highs and the lows of his burgeoning career to date. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction Ben Kanute Triathletes that Ben looked up to. Keeping the patience Racing on the Gold Coast 70.3 World Championships Running Pace and Wattage Racing against Terenzo Bozzone Studying Physiology at University Working with a coach Darkest Day in competing Performance Round Funniest thing Ben has seen while training Strength Training Best Advice Physical Challenge If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

In episode 97 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Ben St Lawrence - AUS 10,000 Record Holder & Dual Olympian.   Ben St Lawrence’s career is impressive, he is the fastest Australian ever over 10,000m.  He is also a dual Olympic representative for Australia in the 10,000m.  Ben has raced two world Cross Country Championships, 2 World Athletics Championships and 2 Commonwealth Games. During this episode we unpack Ben’s junior running years, his emergence into his university years, the partying and drinking and the turning point.  We discover what it took to go from spectator to Commonwealth Games Representative and Olympian.  The recovery required after surgery for a Hamstring injury.  We also touch on Ben’s involvement and passion for Runcrew as well as the Highs and Lows of what is a remarkable career to date.  There is so much gold in this episode that should not be missed. Listen in as we delve into the following: Running Personal Bests Growing up in the Blue Mountains Getting into serious running Where the running genes came from The Party years and hitting Rock Bottom Getting Healthy again From being a fan to racing next to idols Qualifying for Olympic Games Running a Personal Best Struggling with Injury Performance Race Highlights Performance Round Questions Run Crew Coaching Transformation Story from Run Crew Running too hard during a marathon If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

In episode 96 of The Physical Performance Show Emily George sits down with Lori Forner - Physiotherapist for this exclusive Women's Health Edition.  Lori is a physiotherapist with a passion for pelvic health.  During this episode Lori unpacks in detail explaining pelvic health, abdominal separation, exercise during pregnancy, running during and after pregnancy and some of the common symptoms that many women suffer from that they may not need to.  This is an episode not to be missed discussing everything pelvic health.   Listen in as we delve into the following: How Lori got started in Physiotherapy Pelvic Floor Explained Connective Tissue Changes to the Pelvic Floor during pregnancy Pelvic Floor exercises during pregnancy Running throughout pregnancy Abdominal Separation How activities can affect abdominal separation Managing abdominal separation after birth Returning to exercise after baby Common symptoms Running guidelines after birth Tips for a speedy pelvic floor recovery If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

In episode 95 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer sits down with Curtis McGrath - Paralympic KL2 Champion, 6 x World Champion Paracanoe (OAM). At age 24 years in 2012, Curtis tragically lost both legs after stepping on a homemade improvised explosive device in a blast in Afghanistan while on active duty as a Combat Engineer.  This is an inspiring story where Curtis went on to become a Gold medallist in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games 200m KL2 sprint canoe (4 years to day post incident), he is a Paracanoe world champion (5 years to date of injury) and Invictus Games Ambassador.   Listen in as we delve into the following: paddling with sharks in the lake growing up in Queenstown as a teenager moving to Australia exiting the military after 12 years the first introduction to kayaking and developing a respect of the water enlisting in the AUS military in 2006 and the first deployment to East Timor the rigours of jungle training leaving a legacy of East Timor with humanitarian work deployment to Afghanistan in 2012 as a Combat Engineer in the Australian Defence Force an incident in Afghanistan that resulted in Curtis losing both of his legs being the paramedic for himself-telling mates how to put tourniquets on legs extent of injuries declaring that his mates would see him in the Paralympics in the green and gold Performance Round and so much more If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia