Best Sophie Felix Podcasts (2024)

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168. Your Most Frequently Asked Questions! Shoes, injuries & over-training! 46:47

4d ago46:47

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Should I focus more on distance or speed during training? How do I prevent overtraining or burnout? How do I run without getting tired so quickly? What’s the best way to recover from a long run? What should I do if I feel pain during a run? How do I know if I’m injured or just sore? When should I take rest days or reduce my mileage? Do I need energ…

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167. Comprehensive Breakdown of Sophie's Backyard Ultra Attempt 43:18

11d ago43:18

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Like what we do? We would love you support so that we can continue sharing our podcast with you! https://buymeacoffee.com/strongerstride You can find us here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/gYjrfVTHfyA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discount Codes:TAILWINDSTRONG ⁠…

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166. Performance Nutrition with Sammy Staines APD 1:37:39

19d ago1:37:39

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Performance Nutrition with Sammy Staines APD Sammy is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who specialising in performance for recreational and high performance athletes. Sammy has a particular interest in runners and triathletes as well as being a keen runner herself. This ep is jam-packed FULL of useful nutritional tips and information, it's your…

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#147 When were the first pirates? w/ Iszi Lawrence. What was the first book written? What is water made out of ? 12:40

23d ago12:40

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Welcome to Episode #147 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we have special guest Iszi Lawrence, a brilliant children’s author and comedian, here to help us answer some fantastic questions! First up, we’ll explore the adventurous world of pirates and find out when they lived. Then, we’ll dive into the science of water and learn what it's made o…

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165. Lydia's (almost) Shark Attack & Sophie's Backyard Ultra Plan! 1:28:12

25d ago1:28:12

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00:00 - 25:00 - Lydia almost got bitten by a shark! 25:00 - 33:00 - Lydia's injury update 33:00 - 1:28:00 - Sophie's Backyard Ultra Plan - Fuelling, pacing, support crew, sleep etc. You can find us here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/gYjrfVTHfy…

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164. Chronic Fatigue, Ironman Training + Inner Voice 1:48:00

1M ago1:48:00

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164. Chronic Fatigue, Ironman Training + Inner Voice Today we are joined by World Champs qualified ironman triathlete, triathlon coach, physiotherapist and ex-professional swimmer for Scottland, Sally Wood. Sally is not only an incredible and well esteemed athlete, she's also a passionate coach and experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a…

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#146 How do solar panels make electricity? With Yasmin Ali. Why do people smile back when we smile on them? Why does the moon follow us? 12:17

1M ago12:17

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Welcome to Episode #146 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we’re tackling three brilliant questions! First, we’ll learn how solar panels make electricity, with expert insights from Yasmin Ali, an engineer and author of Power Up. Yasmin has been named one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability by the Women's Engineering Society, and…

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163. Strength Principles For Runners 1:18:58

1M ago1:18:58

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163. Strength Principles For Runners Our favourite topic revisited again, this ep is for you if you need a bit of purpose behind your strength work and a simple guide to formulate your ideal strength routine. We also answer YOUR listener questions. We cover: - what is required to run and not get injured - muscle, tendons and bones in relation to ru…

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162. Felix Oates - Finding Purpose in Endurance Sport 1:03:54

1M ago1:03:54

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Felix Oates - Finding Purpose in Sport You can find Felix here: ⁠Instagram @felix_oates⁠ ⁠Youtube @felixoates⁠ ⁠Purpose is Power Newsletter You can find us here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/gYjrfVTHfyA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discount Codes:TAILWINDSTRONG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#145 Why do some countries have wars? With Lord Alf Dubs. Why are baby animals so cute? How did chicken pox get it's name? 11:31

2M ago11:31

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Welcome to Episode #145 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we're answering some intriguing questions! First, we'll explore why some countries have wars, with insights from our special guest, Lord Alf Dubs—a politician and former refugee with a powerful perspective on conflict and peace. We'll also learn what makes baby animals so irresistibly …

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161. Sydney Marathon - Last Minute Prep! Course Preview, Pacing & Nutrition Tips 44:58

2M ago44:58

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*We will be at The TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show at the ICC on Saturday 14th of September at 10am chatting all about running! We would love to see you there! Good luck if you're running Sydney Marathon! Let us know how you go! You can find us here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠…

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#144: Bee stings, colours, and maths with Chris Haughton 15:12

2M ago15:12

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Welcome to Episode #144 of Everything Under the Sun! This week Molly answers a fabulous question from Mollie about bees and their stingers, and another brilliant question from David about why we see light as colour. Bestselling and beloved children's author Chris Haughton answers a wonderful question from Brooklynne about when we started doing math…

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160. Sleep, Nutrition + Gut Health with Rachel Cunard 54:42

2M ago54:42

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160. Sleep, Nutrition + Gut Health with Rachel Cunard Rachel Cunard joins us on the show today, as a holistic nutritionist and founder of Life Lab and Co. Rach has a special interest in helping the everyday athlete perform and feel their best through wholefoods, gut health and optimising sleep. Rach talks on; - gut health, fibre, microbiome - gluco…

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159. Sauna Therapy, cardiovascular health, athletic performance + depression 59:39

2M ago59:39

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159. Sauna Therapy, cardiovascular health, athletic performance + depression Today we chat about the myths and facts of sauna bathing. Lydia reviews the science to get the real data, so we can focus on the things that really matter when it comes to our health and fitness. Lydia covers; - acute affects of sauna therapy on the body; physiology + mole…

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158. Europe Trip - Part 2: Insane race in Austria and Ultra-Marathons in knee-deep mud 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Check out part-one first if you haven't already! In part-two, we chat about the rest of the trip including an insane 35k race in Austria, kayaking in Norway and an ultra-marathon in knee-deep mud. Chat to us on Instagram @strongerstride @sophielane @lydiamckay

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157. Sophie Lane's European Trail Running Recap - Part 1: The Dolomites 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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If you are planning a trip to Europe, interested in trail running or just curious to hear how Sophie’s recent trip went, this episode is for you! While it might have looked picturesque and care-free on instagram, it certainly wasn't without its challenges... including a scary experience scrambling up (and down) a cliff-face. In part-one we discuss …

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156. Important considerations if you're getting into trail running 38:11

3M ago38:11

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Are you branch out from the road? Keen to explore the world of trail running? Or just enjoy listening to us yap? Then this episode is for you! Sophie chats all about the gear you need, logistics to consider, safety considerations and why EVERYONE needs to spend more time on the trails. Instagram - @strongerstride…

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155. Double Threshold Training w Matt Hansen 1:17:09

3M ago1:17:09

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155. Double Threshold Training w Matt Hansen Today we bring you Matt Hansen, the owner of Infinite Threshold Coaching, collegiate athlete and passionate running science enthusiast. We chat about: - Matt's journey into running from soccer to huge milegae and rapid PB progression - Overtraining, stagnating PBs + break throughs - Science vs going by f…

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154. Plyometrics for Running Performance 47:57

3M ago47:57

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154. Plyometrics for Running Performance What is a plyometric? And where does it fit into your training as a runner? In this ep Lydia covers; understanding the stretch-shortening-cycle physiological and neurophysiological adaptations benefits on rate of force production, vertical jump height and running economy bone density and tendon stiffness whe…

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153. Sammy Schultz - Mental Health & Disordered Eating within Elite Sport 1:29:45

3M ago1:29:45

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153. Sammy Schultz - Mental Health & Disordered Eating within Elite Sport WARNING: eating disorders and disordered eating are discussed in this episode. If you are currently going through recovery or feel that now is not a good time to listen then please skip this episode. If anything in this conversation triggers you or brings up any concerns, con…

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152. Footwear Q&A w/ Expert Podiatrist Blake Withers 53:50

4M ago53:50

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Bonus episode this week from a private Q&A we recorded with Blake Withers. Each month our Stronger Stride Performance runners have access to an expert Q&A with the best podiatrists, physio's, nutritionists, coaches etc. *This conversation was tailored to runners, rather than clinicians so some of the concepts were simplified for the target audience…

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Christine Smallwood: "Why Do You Do It This Way?" 41:58

4M ago41:58

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Christine Smallwood is the author of La Captive (Fireflies Press, 2024) and the novel The Life of the Mind (Hogarth, 2021), which Time magazine named one of the top ten fiction books of the year. Her essays, reviews, and profiles have been published in Harper’s, The New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, Bookforum, and The New York Times Magazin…

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151. Kevin Luu - From Traumatic Brain Injury to Ultra-Marathon 54:36

4M ago54:36

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*Trigger Warning - this conversation discusses suicide. Please skip this episode if this brings anything up for you. Or call lifeline on 13 11 14. 151. Kevin Luu - From Traumatic Brain Injury to Ultra-Marathon Kevin Luu is no ordinary marathon runner, he's survived a life threatening road cycling accident, fought for his life, learnt to speak again…

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151. Sleep Science on Running Performance and Injury Risk + Heart Rate Variability followup 42:55

4M ago42:55

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151. Sleep Science on Running Performance and Injury Risk + Heart Rate Variability followupToday Lydia covers how she went using Heart Rate Variability Data in her training and reviews the reserach on sleep science for athletes. Thank you so much for supporting the show! Resources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25028798/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.n…

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Carina del Valle Schorske: "The Tuning Fork in the Ear" 40:33

4M ago40:33

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Carina del Valle Schorske is a writer, translator, and wannabe backup dancer. Her debut essay collection, The Other Island, is forthcoming from Riverhead Books. It was recently awarded a Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant. She writes about Caribbean culture, literary politics, diasporic dramas, and the songs she can’t stop singing to herself. Her es…

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150. James Constantine | Sydney Marathon Major 1:34:50

4M ago1:34:50

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150. James Constantine | Sydney Marathon MajorWe were lucky enough to get to talk to Sydney Marathons marketing manager and household name in Sydney's running community; James Constantine!We got to learn more about who James is, how he came into running and his role creating the best possible marathon experience Sydney can offer. We covered;- menta…

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149. Finding "balance" within endurance sport/running & why do we all keep getting injured? 40:50

5M ago40:50

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*THERE ARE A FEW SPOTS LET FOR OUR RUNNING FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP. 22nd of June at 4pm in Rozelle. Get your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/running-fundamentals-workshop In this episode, Sophie Lane opens up the discussion about finding "balance" within sport. Is it even possible? Or worth striving towards? We'd love to hear your thoughts!…

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Maggie Doherty: "The Problem of Other Minds" 49:05

5M ago49:05

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Maggie Doherty is the author of The Equivalents: A Story of Art, Female Friendship, and Liberation in the 1960s (2020), which won the Marfield Prize for Arts Writing and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, the New York Review of Books, the New York Times, and the Natio…

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148. UTA Recap & TCA Preview w/ Dave Stewart 38:13

5M ago38:13

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In this conversation with Dave Stewart (Daventures), we recap the recent Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB and preview the upcoming The Coastal Ascent presented by Salomon as part of The Golden Trail Series. The three of us will be MC's at TCA so we thought it was a good chance to catch up and chat about what we love; trail running! Follow Dave @_daven…

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147. Heart Rate Variability Training Optimisation For Runners 1:00:59

5M ago1:00:59

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147. Heart Rate Variability Training Optimisation For Runners What is heart rate variability and does it matter?? We cover it all in this ep from a science backed lens with some advice on how to get started tracking and implemmenting yourself. Have you every wondered what the stress score actually means on your garmin, whoop band or oura ring? What…

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How many kilos can a whale eat? With Tom Mustill. How do mermaids grow their tails? What lives in the Mariana Trench? 12:40

5M ago12:40

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Hello again everyone! Welcome to Episode 19 of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! This week we're finding out about EVERYTHING UNDER THE SEA!!!!! First off: how many kilos can a whale eat? W…

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Doreen St. Félix: "Documents of Mundanity" 46:35

5M ago46:35

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Doreen St. Félix has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 2017. Previously, she was a culture writer at MTV News. Her writing has appeared in the Times Magazine, New York, Vogue, The Fader, and Pitchfork. St. Félix was named on the Forbes “30 Under 30” media list in 2016. In 2017, she was a finalist for a National Magazine Award for Columns …

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146. Running Q&A with Brodie Sharpe 52:58

5M ago52:58

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In today’s episode, we discuss your most common questions around training more effectively, cross-training, recovery strategies, transitioning from road to trail, how to get faster and so much more! Check out Brodie's Podcast ⁠Check out Brodie's Book⁠

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145. What you should think about when training for a marathon 36:00

6M ago36:00

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In this episode, Sophie chats through a few ideas she has around some key things to consider when training for a marathon.

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Lauren Michele Jackson: "Why Not Memes?" 43:13

6M ago43:13

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Lauren Michele Jackson is an assistant professor of English at Northwestern University and a contributing writer at The New Yorker. She is the author of the essay collection White Negroes and is currently working on a second book, with Amistad Press. She is part of New America’s 2022 class of National Fellows. Recorded March 5, 2024 at the Shapiro …

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144. Run 4 Resilience 47:25

6M ago47:25

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144. Run 4 Resilience Today’s ep we were joined by two well respected expert health professionals, Elise Falloon Social Worker, Running Coach and founder of Strength To Strength Mental and Physical Healthcare, and Mick Chappman returning guest, Accredited Nutritionist, masters in Public Health and founder of My Health Pledge. Both have a passion fo…

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Why do people yawn? With Dr Sarah Holper. Why do lions have manes? Which ocean animals are already extinct? 12:41

6M ago12:41

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Welcome to Episode 18 of Season 7 everyone! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! We've got some very exciting questions coming up for you this week! First off: why do people yawn? It's a question people…

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143. Lauren Marshall - Sydney Backyard Ultra Last Female Standing (201km) 1:17:01

6M ago1:17:01

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Lauren Marshall has recently put herself on the Australian ultra-running map by finishing Sydney's Backyard Ultra as the last female standing, completing 30 yards (over 200 kilometres). In this episode we discuss: - Lauren's introduction to running - The importance of community - Internal motivation to challenge herself - Her first backyard ultra e…

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Can animals laugh? Why do sperm whales sleep vertically? With Felix Marx from Te Papa Museum. Why do people say that cats have nine lives? 13:12

6M ago13:12

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Welcome to Episode 17 of Season 7 everyone! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! This week we have a very special episode featuring questions I’ve been collecting here in Bali! It’s been fantastic heari…

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142. Optimising Tendon Adaptations To Load For Runners 1:08:08

6M ago1:08:08

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Today's solo ep is all about tendons and optimal loading patterns. Lydia first runs you through her training update and reflections on her recent injury. Lots of reflections about identity, purpose and innate desire for progression. Following this the chat on tendons starts around 30 mins, which covers the essentials when it comes to tendon loading…

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How did the Milky Way form? With Jim Al-Khalili. Why is there no gravity on space? Why is Earth called Earth? 13:24

6M ago13:24

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Welcome to Episode 16 of Season 7 everyone! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! This week we have three fascinating questions about our weird and wonderful universe! So get your space helmets on... we'…

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141. Johanna Garton - All in Stride 1:09:27

6M ago1:09:27

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Johanna Garton is a three-time author with her most recent book; All in Stride, released this month. Her book details the gripping and inspiring stories of elite runners Elvin and Shadrack. Beginning with their upbringing in Kenya, Garton follows the runners through their journeys to the United States, competing for Division One universities, their…

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140. Canberra Half Marathon Race Recap 37:01

7M ago37:01

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Last weekend Soph went down to Canberra to run the Half Marathon. Have a listen to hear how the training block and race went. Thanks so much for your support! You can find us here: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our latest Youtube video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discount Codes: TAILWINDSTRONG ⁠⁠⁠…

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Jo Livingstone: "Into the Cave" 38:00

7M ago38:00

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Jo Livingstone is a medieval literature scholar, a critic, and the 2020 National Book Critics Circle recipient of the Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing. After receiving a BA in English literature from the University of Oxford and a PhD in medieval literature from New York University, Livingstone went on to write cultural criticism …

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139. Running A Marathon With Parkinsons Disease 1:34:16

7M ago1:34:16

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139. Running A Marathon With Parkinsons Disease Dean Laws is an everyday Aussie bloke who got a heartbreaking diagnosis of Parkinsons disease at 52 years old. Today, 12 years later, he's run 2 marathons and claims to be in the best shape of his life. Dean tells about his sporty upbringing, competing in triathlon and his first Parkinsons symptoms. H…

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Why do people's voices sound different? With Professor Guri Sandhu. How do echoes work? How did the Grand Canyon open up? 14:30

7M ago14:30

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Welcome back to Everything under the Sun everyone! We've missed you! We've been taking a little break but now we are BACK and ready for another fantastic episode. This week we're learning all about SOUNDS! And we've got some very interesting questions indeed, from Sam, Florrie and Bruno. Why do people's voices sound different? Professor Guri Sandhu…

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138. Returning to running after nearly a year off! 44:54

7M ago44:54

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138. Returning to running after nearly a year off! Today’s solo ep with Lydia is all about the comeback from zero to hero! She takes you through her injury journey the last 12 months and how she’s returning to running. She covers; what happens to the heart, lungs, muscles and bones when we have a prolonged period off training Lydia’s injury journey…

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Moira Donegan: "A Gender Emergency" 49:01

7M ago49:01

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Moira Donegan is writer in residence for the Clayman Institute, where she participates in the intellectual life of the Institute, hosts its artist salon series, teaches a class in feminist, gender, and sexuality studies, and mentors students, while continuing her own projects and writing. Her criticism, essays, and commentary, which cover the inter…

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137. Jamie Mittleman - Women In Sport 1:12:11

7M ago1:12:11

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137. Jamie Mittleman - Women In SportJamie is the founder of Flamer Bearers, a global storytelling platform, shining a light on the untold stories of Women Olympians and Paralympians. Jamie has a strong belief that everyone deserves to have role modes in sport and is determined to create a space where women and para-Olympian’s feel valued and empow…

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136. Is Zone 2 Training Overrated? 51:01

8M ago51:01

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Check out these episodes for more info: - ⁠Interval Training Fundamentals⁠ - ⁠VO2max & Lactate Threshold w/ Nick Jankovskis⁠ - ⁠Measuring Training Intensity⁠ Topics: - Quick catch-up - Basic overview of zone 2 / polarized training - Why running fast is important - Lactate threshold - Running mechanics - Race preparation - How to safely introduce sp…

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