This week we discuss how to improve knee drive and running form. Also I discuss the warm up I use.

On this week's episode Grit Coaching's very own Strength Coach and former Spartan Pro Faye Stenning shares 5 tips to take your OCR racing to the next level. With a bronze medal at the Spartan World Championships and her record of the most Spartan podium finishes over the past decade, Faye has years of insight and has tested many different training …

You’ve done the work, and now it’s time to put it all together! We all know that consistent training is essential for great race day performance, but races are chaotic and wrought with unknowns. An underappreciated challenge of race day is “performing on demand” , or competing at your physical capacity in an uncontrolled environment, harnessing the…

Today we are joined by Lindsay Housman, founder and CEO of Hettas, a company creating running shoes optimized for female biomechanics. The majority of athletic shoes have been designed, researched and tested on men and the Hettas fundamentally believe that design shouldn't be unisex: if you consider design from a female perspective, you’ll end up w…

I talk with Eoin Everard. Eoin is a chartered physiotherapist and has a PhD in biomechanics. We discussed bad backs, poor posture and the things you can do to alleviate problems and live life healthier in general. https://backawarebelt.com/ To support the channel, and get access to FULL versions of the Friday Podcast: ◘ https://www.patreon.com/Mark…

On this episode we are joined by Gwendolyn (Wendy) Bounds, an award winning journalist and author as well as a multi-time AG champ in spartan racing. Wendy is an absolute powerhouse, and we’ve had the pleasure of coaching her since 2019. Wendy recently wrote a book called Not Too Late which details her journey into obstacle racing and the power of …

With a ton of our listeners being avid Spartan racers we thought it was about time we had Joe De Sena on! As the founder of Spartan and endurance junkie himself, Joe De Sena joins us to talk about how Spartan was started, how it has evolved over the years including navigating the challenges covid brought, and shares some exciting news about the fut…

0:00 Dealing with Back Pain when Cycling 6:30 2 weeks out from a race what to do 13:12 Regardless of your level you need Carbon Fibre Shoes 23:36 Hard to PB in Half Marathon in a Marathon Block 27:19 Asymmetries between right and left sides 32:26 5 Running Zones

I talk with Mitch Boyer. Mitch is a YouTuber that documents his cycling activities with engaging, well told and brilliantly edited videos. https://www.youtube.com/@MitchBoyer instagram.com/mitchwayneboyer To support the channel, and get access to FULL versions of the Friday Podcast: ◘ https://www.patreon.com/Marklewisfitness or 🎥 https://www.youtub…

0:00-8:08 Dealing with knee pain 8:56 How to recognise when an injury is completely gone 23:45 Should you do rehab exercises on both side 27:32 Never go into pain doing rehab exercises 28:45 Hip/Groin issues 35:30 Hamstring Tendinopathy

City folks this one's for you! Coach Faye spent the majority of her Spartan Race career training for some big mountain races in the middle of Manhattan so she knows a thing or two about getting mountain fit without any access to elevation. So whether you’re heading to the mountains for the last stops at the Spartan USNS or trying to nail an epic tr…

0:00 0:34-10:00 Should runners be lifting weight? 10:13-18:00 Distal Hamstring Tendinopathy 18:01-23:15 Structuring marathon training when long run has to be during the week. 23:18- 30:50 Cardiac Drift and how it effects your training.

Grit coaching is 7 YEARS OLD this year, and we’ve learned a ton since Day 1. Sometimes coaches get a bit shy about admitting that they’ve changed their mind on something - there is a feeling that we must be all-knowing, and many coaches feel insecure saying “we’re looking at something differently now”. Not us! On this week's episode, Coach Jess sha…

0:00 Piriformis Syndrome 6:57 Recovering from Stress Fracture in foot 10:00 Knee 21:36 Gel or Hydration Strategy 24:58 Lumbar Spine Twist stretch 26:40 Choosing the Right Sport Pilates for you 33:36 Running Advice- Why you need set goal for each month of your year

This week we are joined by Eoin Everard, the current World and European Masters (Over 35) 3000m champion who also has a blazing sub-14 min 5km and sub-4 min mile under his belt. In addition to being an astonishing runner, but Eoin holds a PhD in Biomechanics and is a Physiotherapist and the founder of the BackAware Belt, a tool to help with back pa…

I talk with Jamie Christian. A Professional bodybuilder and now BBC's Giant The Gladiator. We discuss his introduction to fitness right through to TV fame and also touch on the modern fascination with training to get huge. https://www.instagram.com/akathegiant/ To support the channel, and get access to FULL versions of the Friday Podcast: ◘ https:/…

Importance of rest sometimes is required. For free trial of sports pilates visit everardpilates.com

I talk with Michael Penn. Michael is a college professor and runs a YouTube Channel helping people understand mathematics better. https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelPennMath To support the channel, and get access to FULL versions of the Friday Podcast: ◘ https://www.patreon.com/Marklewisfitness or 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@MarkLewispodcast Check out …

I talk with Jeff Symons. Jeff runs a Christian charity that provides support to orphanages in areas of extreme poverty within Juarez Mexico. We discuss the challenges of helping out in that area given it is controlled by drug cartels. https://youtube.com/@kingdomawakeningpodcast https://www.kingdomawaken.com/ To support the channel, and get access …

You’ve done the training, and now all that’s left is executing your race. But…..how? In this episode, we give you the nitty gritty on different pacing strategies: what works, what doesn’t, and why. We tackle this both through physiology and personal experience: everyone’s got a good pace-related story! Proper pacing is absolutely essential for grea…

0;00-12:30 Plantar Fascia 12:35-22:50 How to deal with illness 22:50- 44:30 44:30 Jonny fixing his plantar issues despite doing high mileage getting ready for marathon. Visit everardpilates.com for a free trial

I talk with Ellie Gosling. Ellie, along with her husnband Ian, runs Barnes Fitness. They are the organisers of many of the races I have run over the years. We discuss what goes on behind the scenes to put on events like that, what support they receive from government and local authorities and touch on Ellie's own experience as a competitive athlete…

This week we are thrilled to catch up with OCR superstar Nicole Mericle! Nicole is fresh off her 2nd place finish at Tough Mudder Arabia which was arguably one of the most competitive OCR races in history with a prize purse that did not disappoint! We also discuss Nicole's road to recovery after knee surgery, how the short course specialist changed…

I talk with Pete Wilcock. Pete launched the Pimp That Snack website back when going viral wasn't even a thing. As a result he was almost shut down by powerful American lawyers, had book deals and TV appearances offered up on a plate but learnt that, even Scarlett Johansson loving your work, doesn't guarantee success and riches. https://www.pimpthat…

I talk with Miles Victors. Miles sent me his 2 year weight loss video diary. It was so good I turned into a YouTube video, linked below, and had loads of you ask for more information on the man - so here it is! To support the channel, and get access to FULL versions of the Friday Podcast: ◘ https://www.patreon.com/Marklewisfitness or 🎥 https://www.…

I talk with Stephen Bell. Stephen has a successful business, runs his own gym and mentors other fitness professional. But at 24 he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.We discuss how he found himself there and how he rebuilt his life once released. We also talk about the massive growth in online fitness and its potential impact on youngsters fixated…

You asked, we answered. Really nailing your endurance training can be complicated - everyone knows "how" to run, but not everyone knows how to optimize their endurance training to suit their goals and ability. This re-released podcast gave listeners the chance to ask their burning endurance questions and gave us a chance to provide insight on a bun…

I talk with Mark Stufflebeem. Mark is a retired, Naval aviator. Having flown both F-14s and F-18s, he's a TOPGUN graduate and two-time Weapons School instructor. He also spent time, working on the ground, in Afghanistan supporting special forces. Nowadays, he flys for a major airline, competes in triathlons and contends with beach volleyball jokes …

We love putting together podcasts on sports performance topics we think are important but the reality is: YOU know what you know and don't know best! (whoo, that's a mouthful!) As my school teachers always told me, if you have a question, chances are that others in the room are wondering the same thing. On this re-released episode, we answer some o…

In this episode I talk with James Ledingham. James's special skill is being able to convert lessons from elite athletes and use them for everyone. This episode was a pre episode before we do our real one. If you have any questions when we record seriously just put them here.

I wasn't even going to record this Q and A but it ended up being a great one. 0:00 - 12:56 Workouts 17:13 Warm ups

Here we discuss Huberman's Big 5 for mental well being

Winter training - it ain't so bad! Faye and Jess, seasoned Canadian runners with souvenir frostbite scars, share their best tips on how to thrive during the winter training season. We've made all the wardrobe mistakes and created all the weather hacks so you don't have to! This re-released episode is hosted by Jessica O'Connell, MSc, CSEP-CEP, OLY,…

How to structure Triathlon Training Effectively

Endurance racing affectinatos are faced with racing options of different lengths and types galore! In this re-released episode, we advise on how to select races and plan a season that allows for proper preparation for key goals, but still leaves wiggle room for exploration. This episode is hosted by Jessica O'Connell, MSc, CSEP-CEP, OLY, and Faye S…