Strength For Endurance Podcast

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed these days when it comes to the “perfect run form” or what you should look like when you run. But how often are you able to take this information and advice and easily apply it to your own running? Today Kriss covers a few of the basics that you go and work on right away including Cadence, Mantra’s and Identifying Weaknesses. (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:16) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:59) Maintaining Strong Run Form (04:30) Understanding and Monitoring Your Cadence (08:23) The Power of Mantras in Running (10:04 )Addressing and Overcoming Weaknesses (13:35) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

Whether you’ve been in the water your whole life, are just getting back into it or starting later in life, there’s a definite complexity to open water swimming, in comparision to that of it's pool counterpart. Of course, fitness, technique and level of experience will play a big part in how you perform. But as such a solitary sport there are many qualities, behaviours and traits that you can look to improve on dryland, before even getting into the water. We look to a few of the top considerations that’ll have a big impact on the way you prepare, approach and navigate each swim, no matter the distance or speed. (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:21) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (02:04) The Importance of Swimming in Endurance Training (02:58) Key Traits for Open Water Swimming (03:34) Adaptability in Open Water Swimming (06:41) Strategic Planning for Endurance Athletes (09:49) Focusing on the Details (13:12) Maintaining a Positive Headspace (15:49) Conclusion and Listener Engagement Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

Many seasoned runners will know that it’s often not the uphills that break you, but instead the toll that the downhills have on the body. Today Kriss shares three key ways that you can improve your tolerance for the downhills, both at home, in the gym and during you running sessions. Tune in to find out more... (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:21) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (02:04) Key Methods to Improve Downhill Running (04:32) Training Time Under Tension (10:34) Developing a Skill Set for Downhill Running (13:19) Training with More Force (16:18) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

Recieving a diagnosis or prognosis around an injury can come with a flood of emotions. Sadness, anger, confusion, frustration, the list goes on. Whether you’ve been in this postion yourself or seen someone who has, hearing these words can be really hard, especially when it hasn’t be delievered with the best bedside manner. Being told “you’ll never be able to run again”, “surgery is the only answer” or “you’ll always be in pain” can be devastating. Kriss talks today about not giving up hope, what things you can do to take back control and how to use that inner drive to possibly even change the path ahead. (00:00) The Power of Words (02:55) Interpreting Medical Information (03:10) The Role of a Coach (03:58) The Impact of Medical Diagnoses (04:50) Taking Control of Your Health (07:03) The Importance of Education (08:16) Building a Support Network (10:53) Using Adversity as Fuel (15:01) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

A seemingly obvious concept, yet one that isn't discussed enough when rehabilitating an injury. As children we had ’spring’ like qualities in our lower bodies - being able to run, jump and land without thought. But as age, life and injuries catch up with us, why aren’t we focusing on ensuring we still have these physical qualities? Listen in as Kriss discussed the Spring Mechanism, how to develop it and what the repurcussions are if we let it go altogether. (02:34) Childhood vs. Adulthood: Losing the Spring (03:17) Understanding the Spring Mechanism (04:14) Common Injuries and the Spring Mechanism* (06:04) Training the Spring Mechanism (07:10) Assessing Your Spring Mechanism (08:05) Rebuilding and Maintaining the Spring (09:36) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (13:57) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

'A high quality question determines the quality of the thoughts you have and the actions you take’ Can you truly achieve success and results from a program if certain questions are never asked? Can we really expect a solution to a problem if we’re only seeing half the picture? In todays podcast we identify certain questions that could be pivotal to the progress of your training, regardless of what goals you’ve set. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (02:22) Understanding Individual Uniqueness (03:01) The Importance of High-Value Questions (04:18) Superficial Actions vs. Deep Insights (04:54) Key Questions for Self-Discovery (06:08) Exploring Training Experience (07:44) Physical Conditions and Concerns (09:42) Impact of Past Sports and Activities (11:39) Building a Comprehensive Training Program (14:20) The Power of Asking the Right Questions (15:24) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

Todays podcast came off the back of a call with one of our Athlete Pathway clients. This particular individual had a marathon goal approaching, however the last few weeks had been anything but smooth sailing or consistent. With a number of 'life events’ happening, work stress and mental load compounding, this individual was at risk of burnout.' But it’s times like this where knowing when to press pause, dial things back and adjust your goals is paramount. The ability to make these decisions is what is going to prevent injury and overtraining. It’s in fact a very powerful place to be. Listen in, and chances are you’ll relate alot to this particular scenario. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (01:56) Client Case Study: Balancing Training and Life (05:24) The Importance of Managing Expectations (06:36) Preventing Overtraining and Injury (09:58) Long-Term Athletic Success (15:12) Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting

Template Training Programs are at the heart of the majority of overtraining issues within endurance sport. A bold statement. But when you look at the most important aspect of training for a race or event, it comes down to the amount of training volume and intensity the individual is applying to their body on a weekly basis. If you are following a program that is generic, hasn’t been individualised to your needs, levels of fitness or health history etc. understanding how that program then fit’s into your life, is only going to leave you with a multitude of questions. Tune in as Kriss breaks this down into more detail and shares the '5 Key Priniciples' of training that you need to be applying to the training program you’re working from. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (00:31) The Importance of Comprehensive Training (01:55) Challenges with Template Training Programs (03:21) Key Components of a Balanced Training Program (06:47) The Pitfalls of Overtraining (07:45) The Complexity of Individualized Training (08:53) The Role of Nutrition and Recovery (11:00) The Need for Personalized Coaching (15:58) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting

Whether you're training for a 10k, marathon or ultra-marathon you want to be following a program that’ll get you to the startline ready and raring to go; prepared mentality and physically to run as fast (or as far) as possible. But with the abundance of running programs available to runners of all abilities, there are some common flaws that not only lead to sub-optimal performance but more significantly leave some athletes overtrained, burnt-out and struggling with injury. Listen in as Kriss discusses more and gives you an insight into how you can adjust your training approach and prevent these bigger issues from occurring. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:15) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:58) Common Issues in Running Programs (03:27) The Importance of Training Load, S&C, and Recovery (05:56) The Pitfalls of Generic Training Programs (07:42) The Necessity of Individualized Training (14:45) Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts (16:25) Closing Remarks and Contact Information Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting

Do you see your coach as someone who just prescribes training sessions? Are you able to be honest with them about how you’re feeling, both on good and bad days? Are they helping you to become the best athlete you can be, but also considering your long term health and the impact that training is having on you over the longterm. There are a number of conversations that you should be having with your coach on a regular basis. Listen in as Kriss explains more... (01:13) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:53) Five Key Things Your Coach Should Tell You (03:27) Are You Coping with Your Training Load? (06:39) The Importance of Recovery (09:27) Focus on Strength and Conditioning (11:22) Evaluating Your Current Treatments (13:22) Monitoring Your Physiological Health (15:44) Conclusion and Invitation to Join SFE Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting