In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Chloe McCardel - Triple English Channel Crossing & 21 English Channel Crossings. During the episode Chloe unpacks her determination and strength throughout her journey of crossing the English Channel Multiple times. Listen in as we delve into the following: Why swimming with Salt Water Crocodiles scares Chloe the most Focusing on a personal challenge at a young age Finding her love of open water swimming Training for the English Channel crossing Unpacking the Triple crossing Combatting Hypothermia during the crossing Battling Jellyfish Being inducted into the hall of fame Finding the zone Pushing her own physical performance Chloe’s Physical Challenge – 1km open water swim 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 Mat Belcher - Olympic Gold Medallist 470 class & 6x World Champion. Mat shares his journey from the early days through to meeting his wife and having their two children and winning Gold at the Olympics. Listen in as we delve into the following: Representing Australia in the Olympics Travelling and being away from family Mentoring Will through their partnership Growing up on the Gold Coast Watching the Olympics London Olympic experience Performance round Questions Who Mat most admires Mat’s fitness regime The Zone on the water Mat’s bucket list Mat’s best advice Mat’s Physical Challenge – A long run – over 20km 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 Cassie Fien - Dual City 2 Surf Champion, GCAM Half Marathon Champion, & AUS Half Marathon Representative. Cassie shares the highs and lows of her journey, insights around training, treadmill running, her career with RAAF as a fitness instructor and the significant impact on losing her father through a tragic accident at a young age. Listen in as we delve into the following: Why vulnerability scares Cassie Cassie’s story of losing her Dad at a very young age Winning the Gold Coast half marathon Cassie’s early years Cassie’s lack of confidence in running. Cassie’s military career Training on a treadmill Quick Fire Round Questions Cassie’s toughest competitor Cassie’s running program Running in the New York marathon Running the Berlin Marathon Cassie’s physical challenge – Heaves 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 Patrick Tiernan, AUS 10,000m champion, Olympian, 2016 NCAA Cross Country Champion. Patrick unpacks his journey of growing up in his home town, Toowoomba to living in the USA and his Rio games experience. Listen in as we delve into the following: What scares Pat the most Growing up in Toowoomba The sports that Pat played growing up How Pat went to the USA Racing in the USA Rapid Fire Questions Pat’s Favourite Rio experience Pat’s bucket list Things that Pat learned early in his running career Pat’s best tip Pat’s Physical Channel – A good high elbow with a cover drive 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 Ky Hurst: Dual Olympian, Champion Ironman & Team Oracle USA Member. Ky unpacks his journey of how he changed careers to grabbing a spot on Oracle Team USA as they gear up for the America's Cup Title. Ky shares insights on how it all happened, the training, nutrition and living in Bermuda. Listen in as we delve into the following: What scares Ky the most Ky discusses the newer sailing technique Fitness on the Oracle Team USA Ky joining the team without a sailing background Being based in Bermuda Ky on his early years in sailing Ky’s biggest sporting transition into sailing Favourite training session Who Ky admires the most Ky’s physical challenge – The Murph Challenge  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 share with you highlights from some recent podcasts of the elite athletes that performed at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Be inspired by the stories on how they got started right through to their best tips. I think this is a great way to put a bow on the year that was and to highlight some of the athletes that went to Rio in 2016. Listen in to the highlights of: Ep 36 - Dane Bird-Smith Highlights in Rio Ep 32 - Eloise Wellings Ep 30 - Genevieve LaCaze Ep 31 - Ryan Gregson Ep 34 - Jess Trengove Ep 38 - Nick Willis 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 Nick Willis - Rio 1500m Bronze Medallist. Nick unpacks his injuries leading up to the Olympics, winning the bronze at the Rio Olympics and his rest and recovery post games. Listen in as we delve into the following: Congratulations to Nick on winning Bronze at Rio Nick sneaking in on third in the semi Nick’s doubters on improvement leading into Rio What Nick has been up to post Rio Nick’s injuries leading into Rio Nick getting back into running after a break Nick naps during the day Who Nick admires the most Unpacking about the Mile How to train to run your best Mile – Nick’s new business - the Miler Method What’s next for Nick Willis Nick’s Physical Challenge – Get out in the garden. 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 Rob de Castella - AUS Marathon Legend & Indigenous Marathon Project Founder Listen in as we delve into the following: Rob’s early days in running When Rob found that he started to show promise Why running hills were a big part of Rob’s training program Three of Rob’s strong attributes Having a strong self belief in his abilities Quick Fire performance questions Why Rob admires Ron Clarke Rob’s passion for Marathons Rob explains the Indigenous Marathon Project A transformational story from the Indigenous Marathon project Rob’s Best advice for marathon runners 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 Dane Bird Smith - AUS Olympian: Bronze Medallist Rio 20km Race Walk. Dane unpacks his preparation and training as well as the triumph of winning a bronze at the Rio Olympic Games. Listen in as we delve into the following: How Dane got into Race Walking. Dane picking up Race Walking naturally and winning nationals all within a year Training for World Juniors Setting a 10km record Gaining qualification to Rio Olympics Unpacking the Rio Olympic Games The last 3km of the race and the challenge set The emotion of finishing third in Rio Working and training on technique Dane’s Dad on the emotion of the win. Where the nickname ‘Birdman’ came from The medal – weight and heaviness and what it means to him Dane’s future goals Dane’s physical challenge – L Sit for 5 seconds 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 Caine Eckstein - 24hr Pull Up World Record Holder - 7620 Pull Ups.  Caine recently broke the Guiness World record for the most pull ups in in a 24 hour period Listen in as we delve into the following: Caine unpacks his training leading up to the Pull Up World Record How Caine found out the record had been updated at the last minute The Fatigue at 18 hours into the Record Caine’s team and Support Crew The toll on Caine’s hands with pull ups Being awake for 48 hours straight Coping with Injury leading into Ironman series Caine is training for Coast to Coast in February Caine’s 100 Club App 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