Relaxed Running

This episode we're joined by 2.09 Marathon runner and former Australian 5000m record holder Lee Troop. Lee shares his thoughts on all things around training, mindset and improvement in the sport, as well dealing with the difficult times in his career as an athlete and coach. To become a Relaxed Running member visit: www.relaxedrunning.com/join

Raf is a Physiotherapist and High Performance Director of Front Runner Sports. He has 19 years of private practice physiotherapy experience across a range of sporting contexts and is one of Australia’s most trusted experts in rehabilitation, exercise prescription and load management for endurance athletes.He has a rare 360 degree perspective on athletic performance systems. As an athlete, he has represented Australia at 4 Elite World Duathlon Championships; as a Physiotherapist has worked with various elite and national teams and as a coach has steered athletes to Australian senior teams.He is increasingly involved in the high level strategic planning and athletic development systemisation of Front Runner Sports. Combining with a talented multi-disciplinary team he helps oversee the evolution of a community connected turn key athletic development model from first step to top step. Proven data analytics and modelling capabilities, combined with open and engaging communication helps drive planning and raise cultural expectations.During his athletics career, Raf achieved a peak of #3 ITU Duathlon world ranking, achieving  podium finishes at ITU Oceania, Asian and European Championships and 6th at the ITU World Championships. He is an 8* West Australian athletics champion in distances from 1500m- 12k Cross Country, a multiple state duathlon champion and medallist in the state triathlon championships.If you'd like to hear more from Raf, visit:http://frontrunnersports.com.au/

In this episode I catch up with 1500m-3000m runner Matthew Ramsden. With PR's or 3.35 and 7.45 he's a red hot chance to qualify for his first Olympics in Tokyo 2021. 

Just stopping by to let you know that there's a bonus podcast with Australian 1500m Record Holder Ryan Gregson which is now available for all our Relaxed Running Members. When you join you'll also get access to all our bonus podcast episodes with Olympians and running experts. Ryan is the 6th bonus episode we've posted and he joins Brett Robinson, Jess Trengove, Liam Adams, Andrew Wheating and Running Physio Dane Verwey on the members podcast. You'll also get access to our elite insight videos, community forum, training plans and much more. Join here: www.relaxedrunning.com/join

Dane Verwey is an Australian Running Physiotherapist.His mission is to help distance runners prevent common running-related injuries by implementing simple, consistent strength exercises into your weekly training routine. In this episode, we chat about the patient problems he deals with daily and the many ways we can combat these common issues.This is a great conversation that has the potential to save you many years of trial and error when it comes to navigating your way through the often injury-riddled world of distance running.We also recorded a bonus podcast which is only available to Relaxed Running Members. Members will get access to our growing library of bonus podcasts with Olympic distance runners, training programs from 5km-Marathon, Community Forum and our growing 'Experts Corner' library. Join our community for just $5/month at:www.relaxedrunning.com/join

Jack Bruce knows a thing or two about how to improve your performance as a distance runner. With PR's of 3.39 for 1500m, 13.28 for 5000m and 28.15 for 10,000m, Jack's progression has him in a great position to qualify for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Jack was a great bloke to talk to about running as he seems to hold it lightly - a factor that always seems to precede great performances. In this episode we discuss what he has learnt about improving as a runner, steps in improving longevity in the sport and why his main focus is on hitting a few key sessions each week. We also recorded some bonus material which is now available to our Relaxed Running Distance Community. If you're not a part of it and you'd like to be, you can get on board by following the link below:www.relaxedrunning.com/join  

In this episode I speak with Andrew Wheating.He's a Two-Time Olympian from the U.S.A with an 800m P.R of 1.44 and a 1500m PR of 3.30. In this episode, we catch up to discuss the high's and low's of being a professional athlete, and he shares a wealth of insight around running performance. We also recorded a bonus podcast which is now available to the Relaxed Running Community. If you'd like to join the community you will enjoy bonus content like:Bonus podcast episodes which go behind the scenes with the world's best athletes. Elite Insight VideosCommunity forum (ask and answer questions on all things running)Training programs Regular Video Updateswww.relaxedrunning.com/join   

Nate Helming is the man behind 'The Run Experience'. With over 350,000 subscribed to his YouTube Channel he must be doing something right. We caught up this week to speak about common misconceptions about how to improve your running, areas to focus on in order to bring improvement and a whole lot more. Enjoy the episode!If you'd like to join the Relaxed Running Membership you can do so right now for only $5/month. You'll get access to:Bonus podcast episodesElite Insight Training VideosCommunity ForumTraining Programs for 5km-MarathonJoin here. 

Liam Adams is one of Australia's best ever marathon runner's. He recently ran the Olympic qualifying time for the Marathon in Japan when he crossed the line in 2.10.48. What's incredible about his story is that he works full-time as an Electrician around Melbourne and also manages to run close to 200km a week. In this episode we chat about how he manages such a big work load and training load as well as the strategies he uses to recover. It's a very informative insight into one of the worlds top marathon runners. We also recorded a bonus episode which is available to Relaxed Running Members. Members receive bonus podcast episodes twice a month in which they will learn the training secrets of the best runner's in the world. The first 100 members will get lifetime access to the bonus content for just $5 a month. When you sign up, you will receive a three day free trial. If you don't want to continue you won't be charged. You can sign up right now and access our growing number of bonus podcasts episodes and video library by clicking the link below:www.relaxedrunning.com/join

Brodie hosts the Run Smarter Podcast and we combined my knowledge with him as a physiotherapist and myself from the world of elite distance running. We cover:The errors with doing too much too soon.The dangers with combining certain training variablesThe benefits of running slowLinking training errors with sleep, stress and recovery.The dangers of lacking consistency.Have you heard about the Relaxed Running Membership? For just $5 a month you'll get access to the following:Bonus Podcast Episodes (with Olympians and Experts)Elite Insight VideosCommunity ForumTraining ProgramOnline Training (with Olympians answering your questions)Join here: www.relaxedrunning.com/join