Strength For Endurance Podcast

Kriss is joined again by Stu Holliday, Sport & Exercise Psychologist from Endurance Mind Coaching. Stu works with a range of clients of all abilities, has worked with a number of clients here at SFE and currently supports the British Olympic Swimming Team. You can find out more about Stu’s background by revisiting the first episode we did with Stu here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0m2FmlKm5Cqa2dvIl4v7jW?si=e56c69f98e9e4f89 Today he’s back to talk about the importance of consistency when it comes to mental training and the benefit of using tune up races in preparation for big events - some great takeaways! (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Meet the Expert: Sport and Exercise Psychologist (02:13) Race Preparation and Event Strategy (03:32) The Importance of Mental Training in Endurance Sports (08:01) Balancing Life and Training for Endurance Athletes (14:25) Practical Tools and Techniques for Mental Toughness (33:13) Conclusion and How to Get in Touch Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

Are you someone who has found running at a later stage? If so, did you grow up playing any other sports?  Will you previous sporting history matter in terms of your future running potential, training tolerance or resistance to injury? Tune in as Kriss discusses the importance of considering this in more detail and what you need to factor in when starting running later on. (0:00) Intro & Podcast Purpose (0:39) Did You Play Sports Growing Up? (1:22) Why Athletic History Matters (2:03) Starting Endurance Sports Later in Life (2:43) Building a Foundation for Training (3:44) The Role of Strength & Conditioning (4:55) Comparing Athletic vs. Non-Athletic Backgrounds (6:18) Injury Risks & Imbalances (7:30) How to Assess Your Strengths (8:35) Building Resilience for Endurance (10:10) Chris’s Personal Experience (14:46) Listener Q&A & Outro Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

Hip pain spans a wide range of causes, levels of severity and recovery timelines. From chronic overuse injuries to acute trauma, and contributing factors including low energy availability and excess volumes of endurance training - issues around the hip are complex. In todays episode Kriss deep dives into his coaching experience and importantly the success that the team at SFE have had when supporting clients with hip pain. Kriss shares a range of few clients stories - how they’ve gone about navigating and overcoming setbacks that have plagued individuals  for many years.  (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Understanding Hip Pain in Endurance Sports (01:44) Common Hip Injuries and Their Impact (03:16) Rehabilitation and Recovery Strategies (04:46) Case Studies and Success Stories (07:54) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (10:55) Developing a Personalized Training Program (15:36) Integrating Rehabilitation into Daily Life (21:39) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

Long time SFE member Peter is passionate about ultra distance adventures - whether it’s hiking, cycling, skiing or running.  Today he joins us to talk about his most recent challenge - The Haute Route Pyrenees, which traverses the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Coast. Peters planned route would take him along 840km of varying terrain, include 60,000m of elevation, and take a predicted 60 days. However like many great adventure, you have to respond to the conditions that are thrown your way. From high temperatures, storms, having to navigate the effects of glacial erosion and the boulder fields that came as a result, Peter shares his journey - the highlights and the challenges.  Kriss asks him about his go to food choices, his meticulous ’spreadsheet’ planning and how his body is recovering now he’s home.  An inspirational journey, thank you for sharing it with us.  (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) Peter's Route Pyrenees Adventure Overview (01:45) Challenges and Experiences on the Route (03:01) Navigating the Central Pyrenees (04:10) Adjustments and Decision Making (08:19) Physical and Mental Toll (11:16) Post-Adventure Recovery (22:20) Lessons Learned and Future Plans (28:45) Conclusion and What's Next for Peter Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

A pro-activate approach to lower back & SI Joint pain If you've ever experienced lower back pain or SI Joint pain you'll know how debilitating it can be. It can halt your training and any progress you have made in it’s tracks - and seemingly out of the blue.  It’s time to flip your mindset and restore confidence in your body. In todays episode Kriss talks us through the logical and successful approach he has taken many clients through over the years, enabling them to do what they love without fear. (00:00) Introduction to SI Joint Pain (02:51) Personal Experience with Injuries (05:20) Understanding the Root Causes (08:19) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (11:44) Developing a Personalized Approach (16:23) Consistency and Accountability (24:33) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

We’ve got a great episode for you today, as Kriss is joined by recently crowned National Cross Country Mountain Bike Champion, Phil Pearce. Phil has had a fascinating journey up to this point, that has been built upon raw talent, pure grit and sheer determination.  Being self coached, chasing Strava segments and riding ‘all out’ on his commute to work - his results started to get noticed by British Cycling and just 2 years into riding competitvely was asked to attend the 2016 Olympic Test Event in Rio de Janeiro. It’s such an organic and inspiring story of someone who just loves to ride - but like many of us does so whilst also juggling full time work and being present for his young family. (00:00) Introduction and Welcoming Phil (00:37) Phil's Early Cycling Journey (01:36) Transition to Mountain Bike Trials (03:40) Discovering Strava and Competitive Racing (08:20) Rising Through the Ranks (11:15) Chasing the Olympic Dream (13:30) Setbacks and Reflections (28:02) Playful Competitiveness (28:47) Adult Sports Day Memories (29:41) Strength and Conditioning Routine (30:46) Unique Training Techniques (34:53) Overcoming Injuries (39:16) Balancing Family and Training (48:32) Consistency and Mental Toughness (49:33) Looking Ahead to the Next Season

Many of us will have jobs that are physically demanding in their nature from gardeners and builders, to farmers and hospitality staff, the list goes on... High step counts, repetitive physical tasks or constant lifting - this type of work places a high demand on our body. So are we considering this load when we undertake a high volume endurance training program? Some of the best endurance athletes we've worked with have been manual workers, but I’ve also seen a lot of burnout and injury as a result. It’s not a question of can it be done, but more how it can be done to thrive in all aspects of your life. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) Real-Life Stories: The Ultra Distance Athlete (01:31) The Importance of Quantifying Training Load (02:12) Challenges Faced by Manual Laborers (05:40) Addressing Mobility and Previous Injuries (09:41) Tailoring Training Programs for Individual Needs (11:45) The Role of Nutrition and Hydration (14:48) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

In the majority of other sports, S&C is an equally valued component of athletic performance. The associated benefits it has on performance and the biggest risks if not. So why in the broad spectrum of endurance sport is S&C still so diluted and undervalued?  Following a recent ultra-running “masterclas"s, where the experienced presenter downplayed the need for S&C into one 20 minute session a week - is this really what it’s come to? In a community of people who are pushing their bodies to extremes on trails, road or in the mounatains - expecting your body to keep giving, without a great S&C program is ludicrous. Listen in as Kriss discusses more... (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Personal Disappointment and Masterclass Experience (01:42) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (02:30) Challenges Faced by Endurance Athletes (03:24) The Necessity of Comprehensive Training (04:19) The Role of Strength and Conditioning in Injury Prevention (05:03) The Reality of Endurance Training (09:30) The Need for Individualized Training Programs (13:21) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia  

The most important thing when following an ultra endurance program is making sure that you have energy available to meet the demands and expectations of your training.  Many people can find themselves in a big deficit, with serious injuries and often disordered eating patterns because they innocently but significantly adjusted their nutrition. From diet fads, to going vegan, to infuencer led advice, Kriss delves into the problems arising from a lack of understanding around what fuel is enough to meet your physical demands. (00:00) Introduction to Fueling for Performance (01:07) The Importance of Energy Availability (02:01) Navigating Nutrition Advice and Influences (02:53) Understanding Individualized Nutrition (04:49) The Dangers of Nutritional Deficits (06:55) Signs of Inadequate Nutrition (08:00) Creating a Sustainable Nutrition Plan (11:19) Long-term Health and Performance (13:35) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

A large proportion of the clients who work with us are pushing hard in multiple areas of their lives.  They are immersed in busy, and sometimes stressful corporate careers, have family responsibilities at home and are also trying to achieve feats within endurance sport. Physically capable of alot, but juggling training, careers, family and health can be tough and often results in injury or burnout. In todays episode Kriss takes you through one particular case study and shows how with the right approach and balance we can thrive in all areas.  (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:43) Real-Life Story: Balancing Corporate Success and Ultra Running (02:34) Identifying the Key Challenges (03:36) Creating a Sustainable Training Program (07:30) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (09:28) Tailoring the Training Program (10:45) Nutritional and Hormonal Considerations (11:51) Long-Term Success and Adaptation (13:18) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide   👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/   👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle   👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia