Best InnerFight Endurance Podcasts (2024)

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#222: Spin bike to Ironman, the process with Rob Foster 50:25

2d ago50:25

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What does it take to go from being HIIT fit to Ironman fit? Today IF Endurance Coach Rob Foster tells us how, using a real-life case study. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight

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#221: Understanding your back pain, with Eoin Everard 1:12:49

9d ago1:12:49

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Eoin Everard is a sub 4 minute miler, Sub 14 minute 5K and sub 30 minute 10K Runner. He is the current European O35 3000m champion and has represented Ireland from 800m to 10K. He is a chartered physiotherapist and Pilates instructor with a PhD in Human Movement. He used his background in physio, Pilates and his own struggles with injury to develop…

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#220: The future of endurance training, lessons learned from the past 29:58

16d ago29:58

29:58

Last year famous endurance journalist Alex Hutchinson wrote an article in Outside magazine, ‘Future of endurance training research’. In it he describes the 5 best advancements in the last 15 years and 4 things we will see in the next 15 years. In today’s show Tom and Rob discuss what the general population can gain from these insights! Precision fu…

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#219: "The Why" with Taylormade Coaching from the UK 1:07:12

24d ago1:07:12

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Taylor is a running coach, event organiser, ultra runner, and adventurer. He studied Sports science at university then moved into the Royal Marines, before becoming a Race Director for Ultra X and finally setting up his own coaching and event organising company. His list of running accomplishments in the last few years is pretty wild as well as the…

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#218: The benefits of learning how to ‘segment’ your training 18:40

30d ago18:40

18:40

How can you master the mental challenges in endurance sports? This week, @robjonesendurance shares invaluable insights on conquering the mental hurdles of long-distance running. Learn how to break down daunting distances, refuel strategically, and stay focused with unique focal points. It's all about turning the impossible into manageable victories…

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#217: The Path Series, Ep1 51:16

1M ago51:16

51:16

Dr Tom Wright is a Family Physician, Personal and Team Coach, Wellbeing Advocate & Adventurer. He believes you can choose how you see life. A post on Dr Toms LinkedInn sparked a conversation between him and Tom, and an idea was born. A four part podcast series on 'the path'. A discovery journey for you to find out where you are going in life and wh…

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#216: Xterra Oman & Canova specials 45:16

1M ago45:16

45:16

Rob Jones and Tom Walker are joined by Rob Foster today to chat through Xterra Oman and what a Canova special is. The lads also discuss Ultra running in the olympics? Kipchoges recent marathon performance and Pogacar sending it at Strade Bianchi. Last but not least, the big UAE season ender, Into the Darkness is coming! What is it? Listen in to tod…

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#215: From Hated to Honoring: A Marathon Journey in Memory of my Sister 58:14

2M ago58:14

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Hana Bibi is the first to admit that she used to hate running! She is now on a mission to complete the 6 Marathon Majors. Listen to her story, what fuels her to push through the hard sessions and how running has changed her life in this weeks show.

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#214: A new triathlon race in Dubai, with Tom Walker and Rob Jones 45:17

2M ago45:17

45:17

There is a new player in town! @T100triathlon is coming to Dubai this year! Find out more in todays show alongside a catch up between @robjonesenduranceand @Tomwalkerfitness about Ironman 70.3 Muscat, Oman camping, Xterra Oman and RAK half marathon.

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#213: Gravel and Travel, with Maddy Nutt 1:14:03

2M ago1:14:03

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Maddy Nutt is a professional gravel cyclist based in London, U.K with a past life in city finance and present one in gravel racing! Check out Maddy's Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@maddynutt Check out Cycle Strong https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/road-cycling/tp-419799/cycle-strong-program Want to get involved with our coachin…

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#212: Running and coaching with InnerFight Irelands Simon Connaughton 45:44

2M ago45:44

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This week We have Coach Simon from InnerFight Endurance Ireland back on the show. What does the community look like in Europe. What direction is Endurance running taking in Ireland and What are the benefits of community coaching vs traditional 1-2-1 vs a free run club? All this and more in this weeks show.…

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#211: Hyrox, the new fitness craze? 48:56

3M ago48:56

48:56

A new fitness race seems to be dominating our feeds and lives. Hyrox is a blend of running and low-skill movements but is taking the world by storm. In this weeks show. Coach Jess Towl shares all things Hyrox. Strategy, training tips, mistakes she's made and how to avoid them as well as her thoughts on if Hyrox is here to stay or if its just anothe…

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#210: Running and coaching with InnerFight New Zealands Zoe Van Potaka 37:28

3M ago37:28

37:28

It’s been a busy first year for IFE NZ and coach Zoe! A new born, a return to run program, new clients, a mums runs club and an endurance community built on purpose and values. Tune in today to hear Zoe chat through it all and what shes got to come in 2024.

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#209: Achieving happiness through endurance, with Humaid Alghandi 54:34

3M ago54:34

54:34

Humaid Alghandi has lived in the UAE all his life. 5 years ago he found endurance sport and since then changed turned his life around to be healthier, fitter and most of all happier. Humaid joins Tom and Rob on today's show to discuss his learnings that hopefully inspire listeners to either keep on with their journey or find a new one. Don't forget…

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#208: Process, Performance, Outcome. Your guide to a successful year in endurance 33:43

3M ago33:43

33:43

Its that goal setting time of the year! Todays show can help you set goals that you can actually have control of and understand the process and performance required to achieve them. If you find this show useful please share it with someone and if you find it really useful! Please give us a rating

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#207: How endurance athletes navigate the holidays 39:02

4M ago39:02

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Final show of the year is here! The lads talk Ultra Trackmas, Christmas dinners and how to navigate through the holidays as an endurance athlete! We will be back in the new year!

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#206: The Wild Hearts running community with Karen Nicol 1:01:51

4M ago1:01:51

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This week we have a guest. Karen Nicol. An Ultra runner, coach and Co-founder of the Wildheart Runners based just outside of Glasgow in Scotland. Expect to hear about women's safety in running, training around menstrual cycles, Backyard Ultra and much much more.

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#205: The time line of improvement, with Rob Foster 37:05

5M ago37:05

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Ever wondered how long it might take you to get mid pack? Front pack? Be comfortable swimming, riding or running with the guys in front of you? well, this show might help you. Coach Rob Foster returns on the show to chat with Tom Walker about time lines of improvement within endurance sport. We hope you enjoy!…

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#204: Cycle Strong, with Tom Walker 14:01

5M ago14:01

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It is finally here! Five years after Run Strong was released we now bring you Cycle Strong. An online based strength program designed to get you stronger for the bike! Mountain bike, road bike, triathlon bike, this program can work for you! You can find it here on TrainingPeaks I hope you enjoy!

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#203: 6 components for performance in endurance sports 30:40

5M ago30:40

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What are the essential ingredients for success in endurance sports? How consistently are you incorporating these six components into your daily thoughts, efforts, and training regimen? In this weeks show, Rob runs through the fundamentals to endurance greatness!

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#202: Finding thresholds with Rob Foster 34:27

5M ago34:27

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This show comes to you from The Home of Champions, Iten, Kenya. Rob Foster joins Tom Walker to discuss thresholds and how it shouldn't be restrained to a scientific term only. We hope you enjoy the show! To help us out please give us a rating and a review. Asante!

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#201: Working for one of the most iconic brands in sport, with Collin Allin. 1:01:19

6M ago1:01:19

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Collin Allin is head of Oakley in the MENA region. Alongside that he is a huge Oakley and general endurance sport fan! Today he comes on the show to talk all things Oakley, what's coming up, how did a brand get to being so big and his thoughts on the future of endurance sport. Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple…

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#200: How to guarantee success in endurance training 51:52

6M ago51:52

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This week Rob Jones and Tom Walker are back! It is show 200 and the lads decide to share with you the secret to guaranteeing success within your endurance training. Agree or disagree? We'd love to hear from you either way. Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-strong-podcast/id1483567507⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#199: Evoking emotion through running, with Steph Humphrey 50:23

6M ago50:23

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The feeling you can create by pushing yourself up to and beyond a limit is unrivalled in the context of sport. In todays show, Steph (head of Ladies Run Club) comes on the show to tell us how a non linear build into her recent marathon PB may have actually been what helped her to run a personal best. Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#198: Your guide to swimming Ep2, with Jess Towl 51:35

6M ago51:35

51:35

Jess Towl was last on the show for episode 174 to tell us how to begin your swim journey in triathlon. On this episode she returns, for pt 2! Jess gives tips on breaking through your CSS barriers and how to train in the most effective and efficient ways for the busy lifestyle of a triathlete.

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#197: Running the 246km Spartathlon, with Rob Jones 52:44

7M ago52:44

52:44

How to take on a 246km road running race called the Spartathlon. Todays show with Rob Jones discuss exactly that. Prep, mindset, nutrition and execution! Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-strong-podcast/id1483567507⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get in touch please email Endurance@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innerfight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Thein…

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#196: The Community Package 48:47

7M ago48:47

48:47

The InnerFight Endurance Community. What makes it tick, how does it work and how can you be a part of it? All that is covered in todays show! We also have a round up of Rob Jones recent 245km non stop run from Athens to Sparta and Tom's experience of the Xterra World Championships.

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#195: Why spread training matters for long distance athletes 11:46

7M ago11:46

11:46

Long distance athletes love to skip a track session. The Ultra runners are the worst....Usually The reason being that their race pace is far beneath what they will be running at. Well Im here to tell you that could not be farther from the truth. Find out why in todays episode.

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#194: Getting back to running post child birth, with Steph Humphrey and Zoe Van Potaka 46:16

7M ago46:16

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In todays show Rob and Tom step aside to coaches Steph and Zoe for them to come on and chat about mums running! They take you through a step by step guide for how to make a return to the sport of running safely. Got questions? You can email them directly, sh@innerfight.com and zp@innerfight.com Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://…

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#193: 105 Ironmans in 105 days, with Sean Conway 1:11:32

7M ago1:11:32

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3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run, every day for 105 days. Today we have the man behind this incredible achievement on the show. Sean Conway! Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Sean had an adventurous upbringing in the Mana Pools National Park with his conservationist game ranger father, Tony. He spent his early years climbing trees and chasing elephant…

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#192: How long do your training Adaptations take 43:20

8M ago43:20

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One of the critical elements that is misunderstood by many runners is the time course of adaptations–the process by which the body gradually changes and gets stronger, in response to training stimuli. In this podcast, Coach @robjonesendurance explains the short, medium and long-term adaptations you can expect and how long until they take effect. In…

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#191: The UAE race season, how to prepare for it? 45:59

8M ago45:59

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The UAE race season is fast approaching! One of the most packed race calendars out there, how do we lay the season out and decide on what races to go for? Rob and Tom answer that today alongside their thoughts on the current state of triathlon after the big PTO and World Triathlon announcement.

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#190: I treat hundred of runners for a painful achilles and then it happened to me, with Steph Davies 48:27

8M ago48:27

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Steph Davies is a chartered physiotherapist with more than 15 years' experience and a Master’s Degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Steph returns to the show today (previously on show 135) to talk about her own account of trying to rehab her own insertional Achilles tendinopathy while struggling to return to running. Remember, if you need more h…

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#189: Living, Data overload and 100km Ultra prep. Q&A with Tom Walker and Rob Jones 48:59

8M ago48:59

48:59

This week is a Q&A show with @tomwalkerfitness and @robjonesendurance. They cover the up coming UAE season! Living longer. How much Data is too much data? Preparing for a 100km ultra and lastly what's harder to train in, heat or altitude? Interested to work for us? Head to this link https://www.innerfight.com/careers Don't forget to rate and review…

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#188: Make changes for a fitter planet with David Starley from The Green Runners 50:37

9M ago50:37

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Everybody would like to do their bit for sustainability and helping slow climate change so we can continue to run in nature.Often, the actions can seem too drastic and impactful to our lives.This week, David from "the green runners" talks to us about the very small and simple steps we can take to make a big difference in our lives. From our friends…

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#187: Making workouts fun with Rob Jones and Tom Walker 44:59

9M ago44:59

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#186: Real world fuelling and hydration strategies with Andy Brodziak 1:19:41

9M ago1:19:41

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Andy Brodziak is a a three-time Hawaii Ironman qualifier with 20+ years of experience in triathlon and coaching. Andy also specialises in hydration and fuelling for race day performance. He has experience in body composition, corrective exercise prescriptions and lifestyle coaching. He has spent time studying under the renowned Dr Dan Plews and has…

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#185: 101 Hours of non-stop running, with Sam Harvey 1:01:55

9M ago1:01:55

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Sam Harvey has just shared the world record of 101 hours in Back Yard Ultra Running. He ran for 101 hours and covered 677km in the Australian Masters Backyard Ultra at Dead Cow Gully in Queensland.In this podcast, we talk about the race, his plans for the World championship event against the other golden ticket winners and his mindset and strategie…

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#184: Challenge Roth 2023. Sub 9 with Tom Walker 59:35

10M ago59:35

59:35

Madness is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. This is the theme of todays show. Learn how Tom PB'd his Ironman time by over 30mins by training less! Want to read the blog post? Here it is > https://tomwalkerfitness.com/f/challenge-roth-sub-9 Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/…

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#183: Dealing with Injury 32:56

10M ago32:56

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As runners, at some stage in our 'career' we are likely to pick up an injury. Hopefully these injuries are not too serious. In this weeks show InnerFight Endurance Ireland coach, Simon talks about how to deal with both the physical and mental sides of injuries. What can you do to help yourself and how important it is to frame your mindset in a posi…

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#182: What does it take to run a Multi-stage Ultra? 46:49

10M ago46:49

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Join us on the InnerFight Endurance Podcast as @robjonesendurance talks to @mjd_smith about @ultraxco 250km, 5 day stage race in Tanzania. Can anybody take on this kind of event? Is it harder than a single stage 100miler. Is training more important than mindset. We discuss these and much more including the recent Challenge Roth Ironman distance Tri…

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#181: 5 key focus points for your strength training 31:58

10M ago31:58

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Join us on the InnerFight Endurance Podcast as @Tomwalkerfitness unveils 5 game-changing principles for incorporating strength training into your endurance journey! 🚴🏋️‍♀️ Here are the 5 key principles Tom shares: 1️⃣ Form and Technique: Prioritising safety by mastering proper form and technique is essential. Learn how to move efficiently and reduc…

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#180: Tapering for endurance events 47:04

11M ago47:04

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In todays show Rob Foster joins Tom Walker to talk about a crucial time in an endurance athlete training journey, the taper! The lads discuss what a taper is, how to 'set up' your taper, what makes a taper hard for some athletes to do, the objective aims of a taper and some subjective aims of a taper. Got questions? Send them in to endurance@innerf…

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#179: InnerFight Endurance are going to Amsterdam 22:08

11M ago22:08

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The news is out. we are going on tour...again! After the success of Coach Stephs (@steph.running) 'Ladies Run club' trip to Vienna to run the marathon the decision has been made and we are heading back to Europe in the Autumn to race in Amsterdam Marathon. This show talks about the why, how you can get involved and why you might want to run this ic…

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#178: Becoming an Ultra runner with Scott Jones 52:37

11M ago52:37

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BOTH Scott Jones started Becoming Ultra @becomingultraproject to bridge the gap between athletes doing amazing things and the rest of us. The mission is to bring entertaining content and education to the world of running and to continue to coach runners with big goals. Scot hosts the Athlete on fire podcast as well as running retreats and training …

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#177: Lactate testing, practical application with Rob Foster and Tom Walker 39:40

11M ago39:40

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Lactate testing is becoming more and more mainstream in the endurance world today. Normally a luxury saved for professional athletes is labs, the creation of portable lactate meters now means it is far more accessible. In todays show Coach Rob Foster and Tom Walker help you to understand what lactate testing is and what it might be able to do for y…

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#176: The power of a running community for new runners 29:58

11M ago29:58

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Running can often be daunting if you're new to it. What sessions do you run? How far, how long, when should you race?In this weeks show. We talk to @IFE Ireland coach Simon about the power of community. How group sessions can catapult new runners' progress, we also go over the potential downsides of training with people. Don't forget to rate and re…

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#175: The catch up, with Rob Jones and Tom Walker 44:41

12M ago44:41

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This week the lads catch up and chat about their upcoming races, Ultra X Tanzania and Challenge Roth. Also discussed is the IFE Ultra camp in Chamonix, the recent doping scandal in the sport of triathlon and the amazing comeback of a previous guest, Andrew Blizzard. Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast…

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#174: Your guide to swimming, with Jess Towl 38:31

12M ago38:31

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Today one of the Innerfight endurance coaches Jess joins us to chat about swimming in triathlon! We talk the different demands for different race distances. How to be more efficient in the water. How to measure your progress and if swim data driven programs is the best way to train? Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.app…

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#173: The Cycling Grand Tours, with Rob Foster 42:33

12M ago42:33

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The toughest endurance races on the planet? There are a few who believe this accolade belongs to the Cycling Grand Tours. In todays show Tom is joined by Rob Foster to discuss these epic 3 week long cycling races. Don't forget to rate and review the show! ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-strong-podcast/id1483567507⁠⁠⁠ To get in touc…

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