The Hidden Athlete
Ross Burrage
The Hidden Athlete Podcast delves into the lives of the humble elite endurance athlete who has achieved incredible things with little or no public recognition. This Podcast will always be about the athlete and has not been developed for commercial gain. For images and further stories about our stars jump on Instagram @thehiddenathletepodcast Enjoy.
Episodes
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Jun 18, 2018 • 1h 29min
Episode 25: Kate Penglase - Current National 24Solo Mountain Bike Champion
A veteran of 11 x 24Solo Mountain Bike races, Kate finally nails a National Green and Gold title....but it doesn't stop there. Kate is on a mission to achieve the ultimate World Title prize in one of the most unforgiving endurance disciplines. Next is Scotland and a 5 World Champs.
Jun 10, 2018 • 1h 46min
Episode 24: Sam Hume - 4 X Kona World Champs Ironman Triathlete
Sam has competed on the world stage of Ironman triathlon as one of the best and well known age grouper's for a decade and a half. He walks us through the world of triathlon at the highest level whilst balancing a demanding medical career and young family. A very resilient endurance athlete.
May 27, 2018 • 1h 49min
Episode 23: Tobias Lestrell - Everesting World Record Holder & 24Solo Mountainbiker
This endurance beast is widely know as a ripping fella and one of the best climbers on the planet. Tobias walks us through how he executed his current Everesting World Record and his luckless quest to beat 6 X 24Solo World Champ Jason English.
May 15, 2018 • 1h 15min
Episode 22: Ellie Pashley - Australian Marathon Runner
They call Ellie a freak, an up and coming marathon runner with huge upside yet such a humble well grounded athlete. Ellie walks us through her journey to date and cautiously shares with us her plans for what is next.
May 9, 2018 • 40min
Episode 21: Paul Cuthbert - Ultra Endurance Athlete and Adventurer
Episode 21: Paul Cuthbert - How does a father of two go from their first 100km running race to multiple wins in the field in just 5 years, then claim the fastest known time on the 652km Australian Alps Walking Track (11.7 days) before transition into multi-discipline adventure racing? A down to earth chat with one amazing endurance machine.
May 4, 2018 • 2h 8min
Episode 20: Deanna Blegg - The Worlds Toughest Mudder and Elite Adventure Racer
Now this is a must listen story. Deanna Blegg would be one of Australia's all time incredible endurance athletes but it isn't her athletic ability that makes this story so amazing. This is a story of survival. Deanna has looked death in the eye on numerous occasions and she talks us through these moments in absolute detail. Wow!!!!
Apr 26, 2018 • 1h 41min
Episode 19: Melissa Urie - Ultra Distance Triathlete. 6xIronman Distance, 2xUltraman & 1xEpic5.
5 Ironman Distance Triathlons on 5 different Hawaiian Islands in 5 consecutive days...that is the Epic5. Melissa walks us through the relatively unknown world of Ultra Distance Triathlons and it is nuts. This athlete is as stubborn and tuff as you will find, a fascinating walk through this crazy world.
Apr 21, 2018 • 1h 40min
Episode 18: Steve SULLY Sullivan - 3rd 2018 Indian Pacific Wheel Race
A first time unsupported Ultra Endurance Bikepacker, this guy appears to be built for these brutal endeavor's. We unpack the race with SULLY in an attempt to understand the crazy of this underground event. Other than one brief "moment" this guy executed a near perfect race both mentally and physically.
Apr 18, 2018 • 1h 17min
Episode 17: Brett Bellchambers - Multiple 24Solo Single Speed World Champion
Episode 17: Brett Bellchambers - Forget race planning and power output, this is a rollercoaster of a chat where Ty attempts to step inside the head of the man who has been the face (and beard) of Aussie and international singlespeed 24hr MTB racing for the last decade.
Mar 28, 2018 • 58min
Episode Reflection: Ross and Ty chat about all the athlete stories to date and responses from listeners.
It has been a pretty crazy few months since the launch of the Podcast. 16 Episodes, 16 incredible athletes and 7,700 listening hours. we reflect a little on each episode and thank the listeners for their support.
