The Physical Performance Show

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Matt Bevilacqua - Three time Molokai 2 Oahu paddleboard champion and professional Ironman. During the episode Matt shares around all things surf life saving ironman, breakthrough performances, hard training and fun sessions on the beach. Listen in as we delve into the following: Matt's origins in surf life saving Growing up as a surf athlete in Tasmania Matt's Nutri-Grain Series journey Matt's Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Races The highs and lows of Matt's career so far 00:00 Start 01:00 Introduction 04:00 Matt Bevilacqua Introduction 05:40 One thing that scares Matt 08:12 Matt's genesis story 08:37 Matt's junior days 09:30 Where Matt's love for the sport started 11:37 Talking about Matt's parents 14:00 Matt's dreams before becoming a professional ironman 14:56 Being a surf athlete in Tasmania and the Tasmanian athlete bond 18:10 Training with Michael King 19:25 What Matt learnt from training with a high performance squad 20:25 Matt's first Nutri-Grain IronMan qualifying year and race 22:10 Finding himself on the Nutri-Grain IronMan Series podium 23:37 Matt's second year on the Nutri-Grain IronMan Series 24:42 Matt on the importance of confidence 25:45 Matt's first Nutri-Grain IronMan Series win – Newcastle 2015/16 Series 28:38 Matt's 2016/17 Nutri-Grain IronMan Series 31:20 Performance Round 43:04 Molokai 2 Oahu paddleboard 44:42 Matt's study – High school teaching 45:36 Matt's bucket list 46:54 Matt's training advice 48:00 Matt's Physical Challenge 49:36 Matt's dinner guest 50:40 Matt's sponsors and supporters 51:45 Matt as a comedian 52:55 Close 55:35 End Matt Bevilacqua on social: Insta: @matt.bevilacqua Facebook: @mattbevy Twitter: @matt_bevilacqua Matt's first surf club - Clifton Beach SLSC Matt's current surf club - Kurrawa SLSC Matt's Sponsors: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Kracka Surf Craft Engine Swim BOS Oceansport True Protein Previous show guests that are mentioned: Episode #1: Ali Day Episode #22: Shannon Eckstein Episode #57: Matt Poole Episode #72: Jamie Mitchell If you have enjoyed the 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 this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with USA Hall of Fame Track and Field Coach Bob Larsen. During the episode Bob unpacks about his running growing up before progressing into high school coaching before coaching at UCLA and elite level runners including Meb Keflezighi. He chats about the training it takes to be one of the world's best marathon runners and important training metrics. Listen in as we delve into the following: How Bob brought American Distance Running back His running journey growing up His career as a coach from high school through to his current role How he coached Meb Keflezighi The coaching metrics that matter for distance running How to prolong a distance runner's career Timeline 0:00 Start 3:15 Introduction to Bob Larsen 6:30 How Bob Larsen started his training group – bringing American distance running back to an international level 8:55: Genesis story of Bob Larsen 9:10 Bob as a runner growing up 14:30 Discovering coaching: start of Bobs career 15:30 coaching techniques that were working back in the high school years that still work 21:35 Injury minimization strategies – cross training 28:40 Mebs Boston Marathon win 32:10 Lead up to Meb's Athens medal 36:35 The workouts before Meb's Athens Olympics 39:55 Coaching metrics that matter 47:26 Prolonging a career – Meb's drills 50:36 Single piece of advice to perform at physical best 52:00 Who would Bob have at his dinner table? 53:15 Physical Performance Challenge 55:18 Where to find Bob Larsen online 58:13 Finish If you have enjoyed the 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

Dr. Rich Willy, Running Researcher & Physical Therapist at University of Montana, discusses running mechanics, injuries, strength training for runners, running shoes, and trends in running technology. He shares insights on knee pain, the impact of increasing running cadence on joint loads, and the role of strength training in running. He also explores the potential downside of relying too heavily on devices and promotes his work and book on strength training.

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Champion Triathlete - Jake Birtwhistle. During the episode Jake unpacks his rise through the junior championships, some great tips and insights, his qualification into the 2018 Commonwealth games along with so much more. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction Jake Birtwhistle Successful weekend at Hamburg Gaining qualification into the 2018 Commonwealth Games Discovering Triathlons Tweaking his technique Performance Round Questions Jake's worst injury Favourite hobby Jake's bucket list Physical Challenge: 6 x 1kms on the track with 90secs rest Sponsors If you have enjoyed the 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 this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Big Wave Surfer and 10x Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Champion - Jamie Mitchell. During the episode Jamie unpacks how he got into big wave surfing, tackling the big waves, his worst injury and so much more. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction Jamie Mitchell Suffering a fractured sternum Worst injury seen in big wave surfing How Jamie got into Surfing Big Waves Managing the uncertainty Dominating Molokai Paddleboard Championships for 10 years Training leading up to Molakai Performance Round Questions Being in the zone Sponsorship with Quiksilver Jamie's best advice Jamie's Physical Challenge – Get up at 6am to go for a 4km walk and swim at the beach If you have enjoyed the 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 this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Great British Half Marathon Rep - Tina Muir. During the episode Tina unpacks some key insights into her running career along with the very challenging decision to put her running career on hold to recover from Amenorrhea which is the loss of her menstrual cycle. Listen in as we delve into the following: Tina's Mentor and Support when first starting out in running Tina's major running highlight Growing up and moving to the US Key Learnings Performance Round Who Tina admires and why? Mental Bottles and Self Talk Being in the zone Pros and Cons as working with your husband as a coach Tina's very personal struggle to put her running career on hold and Amenorrhea Managing Amenorrhea and nutrition Tina's viral blog post Tina's best running advice Physical Challenge – Correct your posture If you have enjoyed the 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 this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 70.3 Triathlon Champion - Sam Appleton. During the episode Sam unpacks around how he got started in 70.30 triathlons, his training, key insights into recovery and his recent successes. Listen in as we delve into the following: Something that scares Sam Growing up with 3 brothers Cairns Ironman win Studying at university Training for 70.3 Triathlon Key insights in recovery Performance Round Questions Sam's worse injury Sam's best advice Physical Challenge – 2min wall sit If you have enjoyed the 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 this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Iceland Triathlon Champion - Siggi Ragnarsson. During the episode Siggi unpacks his journey, his dreams and some of his best tips throughout this episode including some great insights into sleep recovery for athletes. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction to Siggi Ragnarsson Unpacking the Super Triathlete series Swimming culture in Iceland Transitioning from swimming to triathlons Bike Training Performance Round Questions Siggi's sleep hygiene 3 practical tips for sleeping Juggling Work, Masters and Training Running through injury Bucket list Physical Challenge – Beat Siggi's record of 251 Pushups If you have enjoyed the 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 this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Marathon Representative - Sinead Diver. During the episode Sinead unpacks how she only started running seriously just over 5 years ago after the birth of her baby. She shares around juggling work, family and training along with qualifying for the World Athletics Championships. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction to Sinead Diver Suffering from a long term injury PB in Japan and qualifying for World Athletics Championships Growing up in Ireland Getting into running at 32 after her first child Training leading into competition Juggling Working, Family and Training Long Runs Pre race nerves Performance Round Questions Bucket List Physical Challenge – Bunny Hops' 20reps x3 sets with 30s recovery If you have enjoyed the 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 this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2001 World ITU Triathlon Champion & World Champion Triathlon Coach - Siri Lindley. During the episode Siri unpacks her success in coaching, what it is to generate great results, her career as an athlete along with sharing some great stories and so much more. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction Siri Lindley Siri's Family Siri's athletic success Fear and anxiety Siri in her younger years and learning to swim at 23 Siri's first triathlon Winning the world title Attributes that Siri looks for as a coach Inspiring team story Coaching Athletes Best Advice Physical Challenge - Find a way to stay empowered during a challenging training session If you have enjoyed the 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