Strength For Endurance Podcast

Whichever coach or program you’re following, one thing is for certain - what works for someone else might not work for you. Even if you are seemingly similar athletes in terms of ability and fitness, your personal thresholds and life demands will likely be different and therefore you will respond differently to the overall training load. Listen in as Kriss discusses the things to look out for when asking yourself ‘am I following the best training program for me?' 01:55 Identifying the Right Program for You 03:09 Understanding Training Load Management 08:14 Establishing Your Baseline 09:32 Customizing Your Training Plan 12:21 The Importance of Individualized Programming 16:03 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 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

For those of us who like to compete and race, there are an equal number of us who just love to live the endurance lifestyle. Either way, whether you’re competing against others or against yourself, ultimately your passion for adventure is your biggest driver. So when your lifetstyle is threatened by injury, poor health or any kind of setback it can be pretty devastating. Today Kriss talks about protecting yourself against your biggest (and most of the time, avoidable) risk. 01:21 Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast 02:04 The Journey of Overcoming Injury and Rediscovering Strength 08:15 Embracing the Lifestyle Beyond Competition 10:43 Sustaining an Active Lifestyle with Proper Training and Recovery 13:39 The Importance of Accountability and Comprehensive Coaching 16:12 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Connect 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

The term 'hybrid athlete' can get thrown around alot, but when it comes to endurance events SFE client Ben is a great example of the complexity of navigating both maximal strength and maximal endurance goals. Ben came to us at Strength For Endurance earlier in the year with the goal of achieving a deadlift PB of 200kg, but had also booked in Ride London 100 and Epona 100 Ultra (100mile trail race across 14,000 ft elevation) within just a few months of one another. The complexity of combining these types of goals takes a great deal of skill and experience as well as constant feedback and accountability between athlete and coach. Listen in as Kriss & Ben discuss how he not only PB’d his deadlift but is on track to completing Epona in record time. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (00:00) Unlock Your Endurance Potential with SFE Athlete Pathway (02:00) A Deep Dive into a Real Athlete's Journey (05:55) Achieving Strength and Endurance Goals: A Success Story (07:05) The Importance of Testing and Adjusting Training Programs (10:31) Navigating the Complexities of Endurance Training (12:29) The Critical Role of Health and Recovery in Training (17:01) Planning for the Future: Deloads and Event Preparation (27:58) Reflections and Advice for Endurance Athletes 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

AI is now more widely available than ever, (whether you’re aware of it or not!) There are more apps and wearables than ever before, giving us more data and providing us with affordable and accessible training options. However the complexity of working with humans is still dramatically being underserved. Join Kriss as he discusses whether AI has a future within endurance coaching. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (01:56) The Debate: AI and Training Apps vs. Individualized Coaching (03:52) Deep Dive into the Limitations of AI in Endurance Training (07:06) The Importance of a Humanistic Approach in Coaching (15:41) Concluding Thoughts on Sustainable Endurance Training 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 it’s getting over an injury or seeing the benefits of strength training in your swim, bike or run performance, it can be frustrating when you’re not seeing improvements. From experience, there are a few key reasons why this is happening and you’re understandably losing faith in the process. Listen in as Kriss pinpoints the key things you need to be considering and what you can do to start seeing some progress. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle 01:57 The Problem with Traditional Injury Rehab and Training 04:58 A Comprehensive Approach to Overcoming Injury and Enhancing Performance 07:32 Understanding the Systemic Nature of Injuries and the Importance of a Holistic Approach 08:58 The Role of Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Mindset in Injury Prevention and Recovery 10:47 Empowering Athletes with Knowledge and a Comprehensive Training Strategy 16:09 Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Feedback 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

When we reflect, there are milestone moments for all of us that have potentially affected the course of our lives. From a coaching perspective, it was some of Kriss’s earlier job roles and experiences that had a big impact on the work he does today. Whether you’re a budding coach or curious athlete listen in to hear where he was at the tender age of 19 and the 5 key things that would shape his minset, career and the coaching philosophy behind Strength For Endurance. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle 00:00 Introducing the SFE Athlete Pathway 01:57 Five Key Lessons from a Young Coach's Journey 06:10 The Power of a Multidisciplinary Approach 08:59 Asking for Help and Team Learning 12:12 Appreciating the Journey and Your Body 15:59 Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Feedback 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

Chances are we all know someone who has had a bone stress injury. Whether it be a bone stress reaction or a full on stress fracture, these issues are becoming more and more prevelant within endurance sport as individuals push their bodies to the brink of physical endurance. The science behind bone stress injuries is all well and good, but this knowledge doean’t seems to be reducing the prevelance of the injuries occurring. This is due to the confrunting conversations that aren’t being had and that often these types of injuries are based upon lack of education and a poor relationship with high performance training. In todays episode Kriss shares the key considerations that are rarely spoken about when it comes to preventing, managing and recovering from bone stress injuries 00:08 Introducing the SFE Athlete Pathway 01:56 The Risks of Bone Stress Injuries in Endurance Athletes 02:16 Understanding and Preventing Bone Stress Injuries 07:49 The Importance of Nutrition and Recovery 13:41 A Comprehensive Approach to Endurance Training 22:09 Building Your Support Team and Accountability 28:21 Final Thoughts and Call to Action 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

Made famous by James Clear (if you haven't read his book Atomic Habits yet then it's a must), habit forming and stacking habits is a sure fire way of improving performance. The very best performers and athlete, even if they are reamaining injury free all have great habits, routines and practices in places. However these behaviours weren’t all formed over night, they may have started with one or two good behaviours and this is where you can potentially start too, tune in to identify where you could start to make some little changes that could have big benefits down the line. 00:02 The Power of Habit Stacking for Training and Lifestyle 01:34 Integrating Strength and Conditioning into Your Routine 03:19 Optimizing Your Training with Strategic Habit Formation 08:51 Nutrition and Hydration: Building Healthy Eating Habits 11:59 The Importance of Consistency and Accountability in Habit Formation 13:20 Conclusion: Applying Habit Stacking Beyond Training 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

Your coach athlete relationship is one of great importance and many of you will be lucky to have coaches who you trust, enjoy working with and who you build a strong friendship with. The emotional highs and lows of endurance sport and the shared pursuit of adventure, it’s no surprise that we put our training in the hands of people we like and who understand us. However it might be time to stop and have a think…Does your coach program what you want or what you need? Does your coach have the physiological understanding and experience around what you are asking of your body? Does you coach ask you the necessary questions around your health, nutrition or injuries? Or do they just program your training sessions and give you a high five for great work? Listen in as Kriss discusses what your coach athlete relationship should be bringing you. Looking for a more thorough level of coaching support for your endurance sport? Get in contact today and we'll walk you through the process. 00:39 The Fine Line Between Nice Coaching and Negligence 01:58 The Harsh Realities of Inadequate Coaching 03:10 A Cautionary Tale: The Consequences of Overtraining 06:56 The Importance of a Comprehensive Coaching Approach 13:10 The Critical Role of Open Dialogue in Coaching 14:44 Closing Thoughts: The Duty of Care in Coaching 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

Any training program will have it's highs and lows, there will be sessions where you feel great and others where you feel terrible. But the skill comes in not dwelling upon these sessions but rather having the ability to identify external factors that may have contributed to you feeling a particular way. Work, sleep, food and lifestyle stress can all have a huge impact on our ability to train optimally. Kriss shares his own personal experience in todays episode, and highlights how a week of inconsistent behaviour and abnormal activity impacted his own training progress. 00:44 The Importance of Quantifying Training Load 01:25 A Personal Story of Overlooking Training Load 06:28 The Consequences of Not Managing Training Load 11:03 Practical Advice for Managing Training Load 12:35 Closing Thoughts and Actions for the Week 14:28 Final Remarks and Invitation for Feedback 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